AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoM&A Watch: Tilman Fertitta’s Fertitta Entertainment agreed to buy Caesars Entertainment in an all-cash $17.6B deal, valuing Caesars at $31 per share (about a 49% premium) and including roughly $11.9B in assumed debt—pending regulatory approvals. Sanctions & Shipping: The U.S. Treasury expanded “maximum pressure” sanctions tied to Iran’s oil trade, adding eight tankers and 16 companies, including vessels flying flags that include San Marino. Border Tech: Europe’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is now fully operational across all 29 Schengen countries, with a rollout timeline and ongoing processing/refusal figures highlighted for travelers. Local Governance & Heritage: Mayors at the Huangshan Global Mayors Dialogue stressed long-term heritage conservation over short-term gains, linking cultural protection with sustainable urban planning. Aviation/Transport: Fly Alliance secured a San Marino air operator’s certificate for its Global Express unit, signaling broader charter ambitions. Policy Oversight: California’s Senate passed SB 995 (Masuma Khan Justice Act) to tighten inspection and compliance for private immigration detention facilities.
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