Century Casinos Sells Alberta Racetracks for $16.4M, Cuts Annual Rent by $7.5M
CNTY is trading near its 52-week low of $1.05 (1.9% above the low).
Summary
Century Casinos agreed to sell Century Mile and Century Downs racetracks in Alberta for ~$16.4M, cutting annual rent by ~$7.5M and using proceeds to pay down debt.
Key Events · M&A and Partnerships · CNTY
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Alberta Racetrack Divestiture
Century Casinos signed a definitive agreement to sell Century Mile (Edmonton) and Century Downs (Calgary) to Highfield Investment Group for approximately $16.4 million (CAD 23.2 million), representing a 6.1x multiple of FY 2025 EBITDA.
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Rent Reduction and Debt Paydown
The sale removes the two properties from the VICI master lease, reducing annual rent by approximately $7.5 million (CAD 10.7 million). Proceeds will be used to reduce indebtedness, improving lease-adjusted net leverage.
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Closing Conditions and Timeline
Closing is expected in Q4 2026 or Q1 2027, subject to gaming regulatory approvals, VICI lease amendments, and other customary conditions. The agreement includes a 365-day outside date.
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Escrow and Indemnification Terms
The agreement provides for a $700,000 adjustment escrow, working capital targets of $701,984 (Century Downs) and $774,449 (Century Mile), a 35% of purchase price indemnification cap, and a $50,000 basket.
Analysis · CNTY · Real Estate & Construction
Century Casinos is divesting its two Alberta racetrack casinos for approximately $16.4 million (CAD 23.2 million) to Highfield Investment Group. The deal removes $7.5 million in annual rent obligations from the VICI master lease and the proceeds will reduce indebtedness — a meaningful deleveraging step for a company trading near its 52-week low with liquidity concerns and covenant non-compliance disclosed in its last 10-Q. The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2026 or Q1 2027, subject to gaming regulatory approvals and VICI lease amendments.
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