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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) Houston billionaire entrepreneur Tilman Feritta, who is also the owner of Landry s Incorporated and Golden Nugget Casino, announced Monday morning he is taking both companies public.
The company has entered a definitive merger agreement worth an estimated $6.6 billion with FAST Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company.
The move will result in Fertitta Entertainment becoming a publicly listed company.
Still, Fertitta will continue to lead his Golden Nugget and Landry s empire, serving as the chairman, president and CEO, as well as the largest shareholder with approximately 60% interest in the company and stock valued upon the closing of the transaction in excess of $2 billion.
Sommelier Roundtable: Reasons to Be Optimistic in 2021
As we long for a better year than last, seven somms from Restaurant Award winners share what they’re hopeful for, from dining out’s revival to social change Even in an industry that was hit hard last year, restaurant pros are finding reasons to feel good about 2021. (Getty Images/MesquitaFMS) Jan 13, 2021
At the start of a new year, there’s a natural desire to feel hopeful. It’s understandable to be more wary this time around, after 2020’s seemingly never-ending series of unexpected downturns. But even sommeliers, whose industry has been hit particularly hard by the coronavirus crisis, see reasons to feel encouraged about the coming months.
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