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The new three-year financing facility from WhiteHawk Capital was announced on Monday.<\/strong><\/p>\n Star Entertainment Group has obtained a binding commitment for a A$590 million (approximately US$390 million) refinancing facility from WhiteHawk Capital.\u00a0<\/p>\n The agreement, disclosed in a statement to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)<\/a> on Monday, is intended to refinance the Star\u2019s existing debt in full, and provide additional liquidity to support its operations.<\/p>\n The new three-year financing facility included various conditions including the finalisation of long-form finance documentation, regulatory approvals, and completion of the sale of the Star\u2019s interest in the Destination Brisbane Consortium (DBC).<\/p>\n Specifically, the liquidity requirements are set at A$50 million for the first year following financial close. This will increase to A$75 million in the subsequent six months, reaching A$100 million after 18 months.<\/p>\n The facility\u2019s financial terms include an interest margin consistent with the company\u2019s previous debt arrangements. The Star described these terms as customary, encompassing standard reporting obligations and events of default.<\/p>\n Star is under pressure to repair its financial standing as former executives were ruled to have breached the Corporations Act<\/a> in early March. The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) pursued civil penalty proceedings against the group for alleged systemic breaches of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML\/CTF) laws. Potential fines could reach up to A$400 million.\u00a0<\/p>\n In 2025, Bally\u2019s Corporation and Investment Holdings invested A$300 million<\/a>, collectively acquiring approximately 61% equity in The Star.\u00a0<\/p>\n This investment spurred a reshuffle of the board and senior management<\/a>.\u00a0Since then, the group has implemented various cost reduction strategies. This includes closing a corporate office and delegating greater operational responsibility to property management team.<\/p>\n Additionally, Star is working towards exiting its Queen\u2019s Wharf Brisbane joint venture<\/a>. The process remains conditional on the release from an estimated A$700 million parent company guarantee.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nLiquidity and financial terms<\/h3>\n
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