Article: MGM Mirage's board approves $4.8 billion cash offer

ADAM GOLDMAN, Associated Press Writer
AP Worldstream
06-16-2004
Dateline: LAS VEGAS
MGM Mirage Inc.'s board has approved a $4.8 billion cash offer for it to buy Mandalay Resort Group in a deal that would create the industry's dominant casino operator.

MGM Mirage's offer is contingent upon it being accepted by Mandalay, according to a source familiar with the lengthy closed-door MGM Mirage board meeting Tuesday.

Mandalay's board also was considering the buyout offer in a meeting that was expected to run late Tuesday night.

The deal would pay Mandalay $71 per share. The agreement also includes the assumption of $2.5 billion in Mandalay debt and $600 million in bonds that can be exchanged for ...

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