Harrah's files for $500m IPO, changes name
Sunday, 7 November 2010
NEW YORK, Nov 6 (Reuters): Harrah's Entertainment Inc, the world's largest casino operator by revenue, finalised terms for an initial public offering (IPO) that would raise about $500 million.
Harrah's said Friday in a regulatory filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission that it hopes to sell 31.25 million shares, or about 9.3 per cent of the company, for $15 to $17 each.
It also said it would change its name to Caesars Entertainment Corp and trade on the Nasdaq under the symbol "CZR."
Separate from the IPO, Paulson & Co, a hedge fund manger that injected cash into the casino operator in June in exchange for equity, is planning to sell its 30.24 million-share stake in Harrah's.
Harrah's operates about 50 casinos, primarily in the United States and Britain. Most of the casinos operate under the Caesars, Harrah's and Horseshoe brands. It also owns and operates the World Series of Poker tournament and brand.
Harrah's, controlled by private equity firms Apollo and TPG Capital, filed for an IPO in August.
Caesars has said previously it plans to use proceeds from the offering to fund retail, dining and entertainment developments between the Imperial Palace and the Flamingo in Las Vegas, among other projects.
Harrah's said Friday in a regulatory filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission that it hopes to sell 31.25 million shares, or about 9.3 per cent of the company, for $15 to $17 each.
It also said it would change its name to Caesars Entertainment Corp and trade on the Nasdaq under the symbol "CZR."
Separate from the IPO, Paulson & Co, a hedge fund manger that injected cash into the casino operator in June in exchange for equity, is planning to sell its 30.24 million-share stake in Harrah's.
Harrah's operates about 50 casinos, primarily in the United States and Britain. Most of the casinos operate under the Caesars, Harrah's and Horseshoe brands. It also owns and operates the World Series of Poker tournament and brand.
Harrah's, controlled by private equity firms Apollo and TPG Capital, filed for an IPO in August.
Caesars has said previously it plans to use proceeds from the offering to fund retail, dining and entertainment developments between the Imperial Palace and the Flamingo in Las Vegas, among other projects.