Caesars Entertainment adds two directors under Icahn Group agreement; board grows to 12
On March 17, 2025, Caesars Entertainment agreed with the Icahn Group to add Jesse Lynn and Ted Papapostolou, both Icahn Enterprises executives, to its board effective immediately, and increased the board from 11 to 12 seats. The Icahn Group agreed not to run a proxy contest or solicit proxies for the 2025 annual meeting and is subject to a standstill that bars it from acquiring 5% or more of the common stock. The filing contains no financial results, and Icahn said in the accompanying press release that he looks forward to exploring strategic alternatives for the company's digital business.
Key points
- Jesse Lynn and Ted Papapostolou were appointed to the board effective immediately, with terms expiring at the 2025 annual meeting.
- The Icahn Group agreed not to conduct a proxy contest or solicit proxies for the 2025 annual meeting and will not acquire 5% or more of common stock during the standstill period.
- The Icahn Group must reduce its board designees if it owns fewer than 10,551,100 shares, and all designees must resign below 5,275,550 shares.
- A bylaw amendment dated March 17, 2025 increased the maximum board size from 11 to 12 directors.
The filing
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