VICI Properties Finalizes Share Issuance for $1.14 Billion Golden Entertainment Real Estate Acquisition

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VICI Properties Inc. has finalized the terms for issuing approximately 25 million shares of common stock to acquire seven real estate properties from Golden Entertainment, Inc., a transaction valued at approximately $1.14 billion, expected to be immediately accretive to AFFO per share.

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• Acquisition of Seven Real Estate Properties

  VICI Properties is acquiring seven real estate properties from Golden Entertainment, Inc., with a gross value for the Subject Properties of approximately $1.14 billion.

• Share Issuance as Consideration

  VICI will issue approximately 25 million shares of its common stock to Golden Entertainment shareholders at a fixed exchange ratio of 0.902 VICI shares per Golden share. This represents approximately 2.29% dilution post-transaction.

• Strategic Diversification and AFFO Accretion

  The VICI Board views the acquisition as advisable and in the best interests of stockholders, expecting it to diversify VICI's Nevada real estate portfolio, provide exposure to new markets, and be immediately accretive to AFFO per share.

• Long-Term Lease Agreement

  The transaction includes a new 50-year triple-net master lease with an initial total annual base rent of $87.0 million, featuring a fixed 2.0% annual escalator starting in the third lease year.

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This prospectus finalizes the terms for VICI Properties to issue approximately 25 million shares of common stock as consideration for acquiring seven real estate properties from Golden Entertainment, Inc. The transaction, valued at approximately $1.14 billion, is a significant strategic move for VICI, aimed at diversifying its real estate portfolio in Nevada and expanding its presence in attractive gaming markets. The VICI Board unanimously approved the transaction, citing expected immediate accretion to Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO) per share and the establishment of a new 50-year triple-net master lease with fixed annual escalators. While the share issuance will result in approximately 2.29% dilution for existing VICI shareholders, the company believes the long-term strategic benefits and financial performance enhancements outweigh this impact. The acquisition is contingent on Golden shareholder approval and various regulatory clearances, with a shareholder vote scheduled for March 31, 2026.