Feb 17 (Reuters) - Star Entertainment said on
Monday it had received a debt financing proposal from U.S.-based
asset management firm Oaktree Capital Management to provide a
total of A$650 million ($413 million) in two debt facilities
with a five-year term.
The move comes as the troubled casino operator raised
concerns about liquidity and cash last month, with only A$79
million in available cash at the end of the December quarter.
The company is struggling after being hit by multiple
regulatory enquiries into the casino industry, which have led to
casino license suspensions and top executive departures.
Star said the Oaktree proposal is subject to a number of
conditions, including a comprehensive security package and
"intercreditor documentation" which requires consents from the
New South Wales and Queensland state governments and regulators.
"The Board of The Star will consider the proposal," it said,
adding that it continued to explore other possible liquidity
solutions.
($1 = 1.5753 Australian dollars)