a highly experienced global executive<\/strong> with 28 years of experience in gaming, leisure and real estate. In his most recent role, he served as chief executive officer and managing director at Crown Resorts. Before that, he spent over a decade as group CEO of Lendlease Corporation Limited. Before joining Lendlease in 2005, McCann held senior leadership positions at ABN AMRO and Bankers Trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Star Entertainment Group secures US$129.2m debt facility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Last week, The Star Entertainment Group announced that it has executed a commitment letter for a new debt facility, which comprises AU$200m (US$129.2m) in\u00a0two tranches of AU$100m (US$65.1m) each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The company said it is currently working with lenders to meet the conditions to draw down the first tranche, with an availability period up to December 20. It confirmed that lenders have agreed to provide a covenant waiver for the next quarterly testing date, December 31.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The casino operator posted\u00a0revenue of AU$351m (US$230.85m)\u00a0for the first quarter of its financial year, down 18 per cent year-on-year and 11 per cent sequentially. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) were negative AU$18m (US$11.84m) compared to positive AU$23m (US$15.1m) in the previous quarter. The company cited a \u201cchallenging operating environment and the continued implementation of mandatory carded play and cash limits.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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