LAS VEGAS, Aug. 31, 2018 — CityCenter Holdings, LLC ("CityCenter"), a venture between MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and Infinity World Development Corp, today announced that it has closed on the sale of the Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas and adjacent retail parcels for $214 million in cash. CityCenter expects to use the proceeds from the sale to pay a dividend to its shareholders.
"CityCenter has continued to deliver strong operating results and has cemented itself as a premier luxury destination in Las Vegas," said Jim Murren, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MGM Resorts International. "As a result of its financial strength and the closing of this transaction, CityCenter expects to return approximately $200 million to its owners, MGM Resorts and Infinity World during the third quarter."
"We thank the employees of the Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas and welcome the Waldorf Astoria team to the CityCenter campus," said Bill Grounds, President and COO of Infinity World Development Corp. "We wish them all the best in the future."
The hotel is located at the entryway of CityCenter and in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip currently featuring 392 guestrooms, including 57 suites, 12,000 square feet of meeting space, five food and beverage outlets, and a two-level 27,000 square-foot spa. The hotel is LEED® Gold certified from the U.S. Green Building Council.
Jones Lang LaSalle Brokerage, Inc. acted as the advisor to CityCenter in connection with the transaction.
