MGM Resorts and People Incorporated Amend Voting Agreement

Gotrade News - MGM Resorts International amended its Voting Agreement with People Incorporated on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, according to MGM Resorts' official release. The amendment follows People's withdrawal of its proposal to acquire MGM Resorts. People and associated persons agreed not to buy shares taking their aggregate ownership above 29.9%.

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What MGM Resorts Announced

Under the amended agreement, People, Barry Diller and certain associated persons, called the "Covered Entities" in the release, agreed, subject to certain conditions, to vote all their MGM Resorts shares in accordance with the Board's recommendation in connection with a change of control transaction. They also agreed not to purchase additional MGM Resorts shares if doing so would result in their aggregate ownership exceeding 29.9% of the company's outstanding shares.

For so long as the Covered Entities remain in compliance with the agreement, MGM Resorts agreed not to take defensive measures or actions designed to be adverse to them, the company said. According to the release, the agreement does not obligate MGM Resorts or the Covered Entities to pursue or enter into any transaction, and none is contemplated.

Why It Matters for MGM

The amendment comes after People withdrew its previously announced proposal to acquire MGM Resorts. "This agreement provides the Board with a clear path to maximize value through share repurchases and a change of control transaction, if applicable, in accordance with the Board's fiduciary duties," said Paul Salem, Chairman of the MGM Resorts Board.

"We value People, our largest shareholder, and Barry Diller, an MGM Resorts Director, both of whom will continue to help maximize value for all shareholders," Salem said. The company said it remains committed to executing its operational strategy and acting in the best interests of the company and its shareholders. MGM Resorts describes itself as an S&P 500 global gaming and entertainment company whose portfolio encompasses 30 hotel and gaming destinations globally.

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Sources

• MGM Resorts International Form 8-K, Exhibit 99.1 (SEC EDGAR)