Leveling Up In Rockford: Gaming And Leisure Properties Snags Hard Rock Casino Land For $100M
Portfolio Pulse from Shivani Kumaresan
Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc (NASDAQ:GLPI) has acquired the land associated with the Hard Rock Casino development project in Rockford, Illinois, for $100 million. The company has also entered into a 99-year ground lease with 815 Entertainment, with an initial annual rent of $8 million. Additionally, GLPI has committed to providing up to $150 million of development funding via a senior secured delayed draw term loan.
August 30, 2023 | 10:13 am
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GLPI's acquisition of the Hard Rock Casino land and its commitment to provide development funding could potentially increase its long-term revenues. However, the financial commitment may put pressure on its short-term financials.
The acquisition of the Hard Rock Casino land and the commitment to provide development funding represent significant investments for GLPI. While these investments could potentially increase the company's long-term revenues, they may also put pressure on its short-term financials, especially considering the company's cash and equivalents of $9.5 million as of June 30, 2023. Therefore, the short-term impact on GLPI's stock price is neutral.
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