DEF 14A of MGM Resorts International
Filed Mar 28, 2025 · FY20240001193125-25-066345
Paul Salem
| DIRECTOR COMPENSATION | 19 | | 2024 Director Compensation | 19 | | Independent Director Compensation Structure | 20 | | Independent Director Use of Company Facilities | 20 | | PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS | 21 | | Security Ownership in our Subsidiaries | 22 | | TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PERSONS | 23 | | PROPOSALS REQUIRING YOUR VOTE | 24 | | Proposal No. 1 Election of Directors | 24 | | Proposal No. 2 Ratification of Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | 37 | | Audit and Non-Audit Fees | 37 | | Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures | 37 | | Audit Committee Report | 37 | | Proposal No. 3 Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation | 39 | | EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION | 40 | | Compensation Discussion and Analysis | 40 | | Executive Summary | 40 | | Compensation Practices at a Glance | 43 | | Executive Compensation Process | 43 | | Objectives of Our Compensation Program | 45 | | Elements of Compensation | 46 | | Other Compensation Matters | 55 | | COMPENSATION TABLES | 56 | | Summary Compensation Table | 56 | | Grants of Plan-Based Awards | 57 | | Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End | 58 | | Option/SAR Exercises and Stock Vested | 60 | | Nonqualified Deferred Compensation | 60 | | Estimated Benefits Upon Termination | 60 | | CEO PAY RATIO DISCLOSURE | 65 | | PAY VERSUS PERFORMANCE | 66 | | Pay vs. Performance Table | 66 | | NOTICE CONCERNING STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS AND NOMINATIONS | 70 |
Demonstrating Responsible Business Practices
| NAME | FEES EARNED OR PAID IN CASH | STOCK AWARDS(A)(B) | ALL OTHER COMPENSATION(C) | TOTAL | | Keith Barr | $60,000(F) | $161,239(D)(F) | $26,250 | $247,489 | | Barry Diller | — | — | — | — | | Alexis M. Herman | 177,500 | 215,000 | 35,000 | 427,500 | | Mary Chris Jammet | 157,500 | 215,000 | 35,000 | 407,500 | | Joey Levin | — | — | 35,000 | 35,000 | | Rose McKinney-James | 167,500(E)(F) | 215,000(F) | 35,000 | 417,500 | | Keith Meister | 157,500(F) | 215,000(F) | 35,000 | 407,500 | | Paul Salem | 387,500(F)(G) | 215,000(F) | 35,000 | 637,500 | | Jan Swartz | 137,500 | 215,000 | — | 352,500 | | Daniel J. Taylor | 302,500(H)(I) | 215,000 | 35,000 | 552,500 | | Ben Winston | 137,500(F) | 215,000(F) | 35,000 | 387,500 |
Information Concerning the Board’s Nominees
Information Concerning the Board’s Nominees The Board seeks nominees who have substantial professional accomplishments and who are leaders in the companies or institutions with which they are affiliated. Nominees should be persons who are capable of applying independent judgment and undertaking analytical inquiries and who exhibit high integrity, practical wisdom and mature judgment. The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee evaluates each individual in the context of the Board as a whole, with the objective of recommending a group that will best perpetuate the success of the business and represent stockholder interests through the exercise of sound judgment, based on diverse experiences. The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, together with the Board, reviews on an annual basis the composition of the Board to determine whether the Board includes the right mix and balance of skill sets, financial acumen, general and special business experience and expertise, industry knowledge, diversity, leadership abilities, high ethical standards, independence, sound judgment, interpersonal skills, overall effectiveness and other desired qualities. Director candidates also must meet the approval of certain state regulatory authorities. We identify and describe below the key experience, qualifications and skills, in addition to those discussed above, that the directors bring to the Board and that are important in light of our business.
Information Concerning the Board’s Nominees
| • | Leadership experience. Directors with experience in significant leadership positions demonstrate a practical understanding of organizations, processes, strategy, risk management and the methods to drive change and growth. Thus, their service as top leaders at other organizations also benefits us. |
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| • | Finance experience. An understanding of finance and financial reporting is important for our directors, as we measure our operating and strategic performance by reference to financial targets. |
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| • | Industry experience. We seek to have directors with experience as executives, as directors or in other leadership positions in the resort, gaming and entertainment industries in which we participate, particularly given the highly regulated nature of these industries, as well as experience in the digital industry working with omni channel platforms. |
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| • | Government experience. We seek directors with government experience, as our business is subject to extensive government regulation and we are directly affected by governmental actions. We therefore recognize the importance of working constructively with local, state, federal and international governments. |
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| • | Public company directorship experience. We seek directors with experience as directors of other public companies, as we believe these individuals will have been exposed to the various types of financial, governance and operational matters that companies such as ours consider from time to time. |
Information Concerning the Board’s Nominees
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Information Concerning the Board’s Nominees
The following sets forth, for each nominee, his or her name, age as of the date of the Annual Meeting, principal occupation for at least the past five years and certain other matters. The respective experiences, qualifications and skills the Board considered in determining whether to recommend each director nominated for election are also included in the column to the right.
Information Concerning the Board’s Nominees
| KEITH BARR | Principal Occupation/Other Directorships • Former Chief Executive Officer of IHG Hotels & Resorts, a global organization that predominantly franchises and manages thousands of hotels in more than 100 countries, from July 2017 through June 2023. • Served in various roles at IHG since initially joining the company in 2000, including as Chief Commercial Officer for four years and as Chief Executive Officer of IHG’s Greater China business for four years. • Non-executive director at Yum! Brands since January 2020 and serves on the Management Planning and Development Committee. • Member of multiple advisory boards at Cornell University SC Johnson College of Business. | | AGE: (54) DIRECTOR SINCE 2024 FORMER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF IHG HOTELS & RESORTS | |
Director Qualifications
Director Qualifications Leadership experience—Chief Executive Officer of IHG Hotels & Resorts, a global organization that predominantly franchises and manages thousands of hotels in more than 100 countries. Finance experience—Significant experience in financings, mergers, acquisitions, investments and strategic transactions through his various roles at IHG. Industry Experience—Served in various roles at IHG since initially joining the company in 2000, including as Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Executive Officer of IHG’s Greater China business. Public company directorship experience—Non-executive director at Yum! Brands since January 2020.
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| BARRY DILLER | Principal Occupation/Other Directorships • Chairman and Senior Executive of IAC, Inc. (“IAC”) since December 2010. • Chairman and Senior Executive of Expedia Group, Inc., an online travel company (formerly, Expedia, Inc.), since August 2005. • From 1995 to late 2010, served as the Chairman and the Chief Executive Officer of IAC. • Since December 1992, beginning with QVC, Inc., served as chief executive for a number of predecessor companies engaged in media and interactivity prior to the formation of IAC. • From October 1984 to April 1992, served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fox, Inc. and was responsible for the creation of Fox Broadcasting Company in addition to Fox’s motion picture operations. • Before joining Fox, served for 10 years as the Chairman and Chief Executive of Paramount Pictures Corporation. In March 1983, in addition to Paramount, became President of the conglomerate’s newly formed Entertainment and Communications Group, which included Simon & Schuster, Inc., Madison Square Garden Corporation and SEGA Enterprises, Inc. • Prior to joining Paramount, served as Vice President of Prime Time Television for ABC Entertainment. • Through his foundation he supported projects for Roundabout Theatre Company, Signature Theatre, The Public Theater, and Motion Picture & Television Fund, and is creating Little Island, a park and performance center in the Hudson River. • Director of The Coca-Cola Company from April 2002 to August 2024. • Member of The Business Council. | | AGE: (83) DIRECTOR SINCE 2020 CHAIRMAN AND SENIOR EXECUTIVE OF IAC | |
Director Qualifications
Director Qualifications Leadership experience—Serves as Chairman and Senior Executive of IAC. Served as Chief Executive Officer of Fox, Inc. from 1984 to 1992, responsible for the creation of Fox Broadcasting Company, and Fox’s motion picture operations. Prior to Fox, served for 10 years as Chief Executive Officer of Paramount Pictures Corporation. Finance experience—Extensive experience in financings, mergers, acquisitions, investments and strategic transactions, including transactions with Silver King Broadcasting, QVC, Inc., Ticketmaster Entertainment, Inc. and Home Shopping Network, Inc. Served on the Finance Committee of Graham Holdings Company. Industry experience—Extensive experience in the media and Internet sectors, including experience at IAC, with businesses in the marketing and technology industries, at Expedia Group, Inc., which empowers travelers through technology with tools to efficiently research, plan, book and experience travel, and at TripAdvisor, Inc., which operates the flagship TripAdvisor-branded websites and numerous other travel brands. Public company directorship experience—Director and member of various board committees of several public companies.
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| ALEXIS M. HERMAN | Principal Occupation/Other Directorships • Chair and Chief Executive Officer of New Ventures LLC, a corporate consulting company, since 2001. • Chair of the Toyota Advisory Board. • Former Lead Director, Chair of the Governance and Nominating Committee, and member of the Technology Committee, Finance Committee, and Executive Committee of Cummins Inc. from 2001 to 2022. • Former Director and member of the Personnel Committee and member of the Corporate Governance Committee of Entergy Corp. from 2003 to 2023. • Former Director and member of the Compensation Committee and Chair of the Public Issues and Diversity Review Committee of The Coca-Cola Company from 2007 to 2024. • United States Secretary of Labor from 1997 to 2001. • Member of the Board of Trustees of the National Urban League, a civil rights organization, and Member of the Board of Trustees of Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago University. • President of the Dorothy I. Height Education Foundation and Co-Chair of the Presidential Leadership Scholars Initiative. | | AGE: (77) DIRECTOR SINCE 2002 CHAIR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF NEW VENTURES LLC | |
Director Qualifications
Director Qualifications Leadership experience—Chief Executive Officer of a consulting firm; former United States Secretary of Labor; member of the board of trustees of a civil rights organization. Finance experience—Member of the finance committee of a public company that designs, manufactures, sells and services diesel engines and related technology around the world. Government experience—Former United States Secretary of Labor. Public company directorship experience—Has served as director and member of various board committees of several public companies; member of advisory boards to public companies.
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| WILLIAM J. HORNBUCKLE | Principal Occupation/Other Directorships • Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company since July 2020 and Acting Chief Executive Officer and President from March 2020 through July 2020. • Formerly President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company from March 2019 to March 2020, President since December 2012 and Chief Customer Development Officer since December 2018. • Chairperson of MGM China from 2020 to May 2023 and Co-Chairman since May 2023. Director of MGM China since 2011; previously a director of MGM Growth Properties LLC from 2016 through March 2020. • Previously served as Director of PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc. from June 2021 to December 2021. • Chief Marketing Officer of the Company from August 2009 to August 2014. • Founder and Board Member of GBank Financial Holdings from March 2007 through the present and Chair of the Compensation Committee. • President and Chief Operating Officer of Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas from April 2005 to August 2009. • Previously served as President and Chief Operating Officer of MGM MIRAGE-Europe, where he worked on the development of MGM’s gaming operations in the United Kingdom. • Previously served as President and Chief Operating Officer of MGM Grand Hotel & Casino and of Caesars Palace, Las Vegas. • Spent the majority of his earlier career with Mirage Resorts Inc. in various senior management positions, including the Vice President of Hotel Operations of Golden Nugget, the Vice President of Hotel Operations of the Mirage, the President of Laughlin, the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Treasure Island and the President and Executive Vice President of Operations of MGM Grand, from 1998 to 2001. • Bachelor’s degree in hotel administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. • Chair of the US Travel and Tourism Advisory Board from 2022 to 2024. • Appointed National Chair of the U.S. Travel Association in 2025. | | AGE: (67) DIRECTOR SINCE 2020 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND PRESIDENT OF THE COMPANY | |
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Director Qualifications Leadership experience—Chief Executive Officer of the Company since July 2020 and has held several key executive positions with the Company for over 10 years. Finance experience—Served as Chief Operating Officer of the Company and as Chief Operating Officer for many other reputable gaming-industry companies. Industry experience—Served in various roles at the Company and other casino companies for over three decades. Public company directorship experience—Current director and Co-Chairman of MGM China, a Hong Kong Stock Exchange listed company, and a former director of MGM Growth Properties LLC.
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| DONNA LANGLEY | Principal Occupation/Other Directorships • Chairman of NBCUniversal Entertainment & Studios. • Former Chief Content Officer of NBCU Studio Group, and Chairman of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group. • Helped distinguish NBCU as the home to acclaimed and emerging creators since 2001, resulting in years of record profitability. • Led negotiations with the WGA and SAG-AFTRA, helping end the dual strikes in 2023. • Oversees a suite of creative teams including the Film and Television Studios, Peacock, NBC, and Bravo, among others. • Serves on the Board of Trustees for the American Film Institute, Motion Picture Association, SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Entertainment Industry Council. • Ambassador for the Vital Voices Global Ambassadors Program and has served on the organization’s Board of Directors since 2013. • Chair of the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts Board of Councilors. • Recognized by TIME’s “100 Most Influential People” and Fortune’s “100 Most Powerful Women in Business.” • Awarded a Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in 2020. | | AGE: (57) DIRECTOR SINCE 2025 CHAIRMAN, NBCUNIVERSAL ENTERTAINMENT & STUDIOS | |
Director Qualifications
Director Qualifications Leadership experience—Chairman of NBCUniversal Entertainment & Studios and former Chief Content Officer of NBCUniversal Studio Group, and Chairman of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group. Industry experience—Leads greenlight decisions across the enterprise with full oversight of all entertainment programming and marketing. Spearheads global creative strategy, business operations, production, acquisitions, and distribution for NBCUniversal’s award-winning film, streaming and television slates.
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| JOEY LEVIN | Principal Occupation/Other Directorships • Chief Executive Officer and Director of IAC since June 2015. • Chairman of the Board of Directors of Angi Inc. (formerly ANGI Homeservices Inc.). Chief Executive Officer of Angi from October 2022 to April 2024. • Director of Warner Bros. Discovery since February 2025. • Served in various roles at IAC since he joined the company in 2003 working in the Mergers & Acquisitions group. • Former CEO of Mindspark Interactive, a division of IAC, and has led various businesses for IAC until his appointment to CEO and the Board of Directors in 2015. • Prior to joining IAC, worked in the Technology Mergers & Acquisitions group for Credit Suisse First Boston (now Credit Suisse) in San Francisco. • Previously served as Chairman of the Board of Vimeo Inc. from May 2021 to March 2023, Chairman of the Board of Match Group, Inc. from October 2015 to 2021 and Director of Match Group, Inc. through Sept. 2022. Also previously served as a Director of several publicly traded consumer technology companies including Groupon, Inc., LendingTree, Inc, and The Active Network through its IPO and up until its sale to Vista Equity Partners. | | AGE: (45) DIRECTOR SINCE 2020 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF IAC | |
Director Qualifications
Director Qualifications Leadership experience—Chief Executive Officer of IAC, a leading media and internet company, and served as Chairman of the Board of Match Group, Inc., an internet and technology company with the largest global portfolio of online dating services, and ANGI Homeservices Inc., a global leader in home improvement. Finance experience—Significant experience in financings, mergers, acquisitions, investments and strategic transactions through his various roles at IAC and in the Technology Mergers & Acquisition group for Credit Suisse. Industry experience—Extensive experience in the media and Internet sectors, including experience at IAC, with businesses in the marketing and technology industries. Public company directorship experience—Serves as a director of several public companies, including as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Match Group, Inc. and ANGI Homeservices Inc.
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| ROSE MCKINNEY-JAMES | Principal Occupation/Other Directorships • Managing Principal of Energy Works Consulting LLC and McKinney James & Associates, providing consulting services regarding public affairs in the areas of energy, education, and environmental policy, in each case for more than the past five years. • Director of Ioneer Ltd. since January 2021, member of its Renumeration Committee and Chair of its Environmental Health Safety & Sustainability Committee. • Director of Pacific Premier Bancorp since March 2022, member of its Nominating and Governance Committee and Enterprise Risk Committee. • Serves on the Board of Directors of MGM Grand Detroit, LLC. • Member of the Audit Committee, Risk Committee and Chair of the CRA Committee of Toyota Financial Savings Bank. • Fellow of the National Association of Corporate Directors. • Director of the Las Vegas Stadium Authority since 2024. • Director of CLEAResult and member of its Audit Committee from 2020 to 2023. • Director of Marketing and External Affairs of Nevada State Bank Public Finance from 2007 to 2013. • Former Director and Chair of the Board Governance and Nominating Committee and member of the Finance Committee of Employers Holdings, Inc. from 2005 to June 2013. • Emeritus Director of Three Square, Nevada Partners and the American Association of Blacks in Energy AABE. • Former Board Chair of The US Energy Foundation from 2020 to 2022 and former Chair of its Governance and Nominating Committee. • Formerly the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for Solar Technologies and Renewable Resources for five years. • Former Commissioner with the Nevada Public Service Commission and former Director of the Nevada Department of Business and Industry. | | AGE: (73) DIRECTOR SINCE 2005 MANAGING PRINCIPAL OF ENERGY WORKS CONSULTING LLC AND MCKINNEY JAMES & ASSOCIATES | |
Director Qualifications
Director Qualifications Leadership experience—Former President and CEO of a not-for-profit corporation focused on solar and renewable energy technologies; former leader of two Nevada state government agencies. Finance experience—Finance committee member of a company that provides workers’ compensation insurance and services to small businesses; member of audit committee of Toyota Financial Savings Bank. Industry experience—Former director of Mandalay Resort Group prior to its acquisition by the Company. Government experience—Former leader of two Nevada state government agencies. Public company directorship experience—Serves as a director and committee member of two public companies, including Ioneer Ltd. and Pacific Premier Bancorp.
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| KEITH A. MEISTER | Principal Occupation/Other Directorships • Founder, Managing Partner & Chief Investment Officer of Corvex Management LP since 2010. • Director and Chairman of CM Life Sciences, Inc., CM Life Sciences II Inc. and CM Life Sciences III Inc. prior to 2022. • Director of GeneDX Holdings Corp. since January 2022 and Chair of its Audit Committee. • Director of Vestis since June 2024 and member of its Audit Committee. • Director of BetMGM since May 2020. • Senior Managing Director of the General Partners of Icahn Partners L.P. and affiliated funds from November 2004 to August 2010. • Co-President of J Net Ventures from January 2000 through September 2001. • Prior to launching J Net Ventures, Mr. Meister worked at NorthStar Capital and Lazard Freres. • Previously served as a director on numerous other public boards including: Yum! Brands, Inc., The Williams Companies, The ADT Corporation, Ralcorp Holdings and Motorola, Inc./Motorola Mobility, Inc., among others. • Chairman of the Board of Directors for Harlem Children’s Zone and a member of the board of trustees for the American Museum of Natural History. | | AGE: (52) DIRECTOR SINCE 2019 FOUNDER, MANAGING PARTNER & CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER OF CORVEX MANAGEMENT LP | |
Director Qualifications
Director Qualifications Leadership experience—Operational and management expertise as managing partner and executive officer of an investment firm and diversified holding company. Finance experience—Expertise in finance, capital markets, strategic development and risk management. Industry Experience—Served as board member of a company with assets and operations in the casino and gaming industry. Public company directorship experience—Director and board committee member of public companies in a variety of industries.
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| PAUL SALEM | Principal Occupation/Other Directorships • Co-Founder and CEO of Salem Capital Management (“SCM”) since 2019 and Executive Director of the Salem Foundation. • Senior Managing Director Emeritus, Providence Equity Partners (“Providence”) since 2019 and with Providence from 1992 – 2019, which specializes in investing in the media, communications, education and information industries. Established Providence’s European office in 1999, and co-founded Benefit Street Partners in 2008 (the debt capital markets business of Providence). • Previously served as a director of Grupo TorreSur, Asurion, Eircom, Madison River Telecom, MetroNet (formerly AT&T Canada), PanAmSat, Tele1 Europe, Verio, Wired Magazine, Education Management Corporation and several other Providence investments. • Prior to joining Providence in 1992, worked for Morgan Stanley in corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions and prior to Morgan Stanley spent four years with Prudential Investment Corporation. • Chair of the Board of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, the world’s leader in ocean discovery and research. • Former Chair of Year Up, a national non-profit focused on closing the opportunity divide for urban young adults, and a former board member of Edesia Global Nutrition, a non-profit dedicated to treating and preventing malnutrition in the world’s most vulnerable populations. • Serves on the advisory board of the Carney Institute for Brain Science at Brown University. | | AGE: (61) CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD SINCE 2020 AND DIRECTOR SINCE 2018 SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR EMERITUS AT PROVIDENCE EQUITY PARTNERS | |
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Director Qualifications Leadership experience—Current Senior Managing Director Emeritus at Providence, a premier global asset management firm with approximately $40 billion in assets under management; established the Providence London office in 1999 and helped create Benefit Street Partners, Providence’s credit affiliate that was sold to Franklin Templeton in Q1 2019. Finance experience—Various progressive roles at Providence Equity since 1992, which specializes in investing in the media, communications, education and information industries by employing a variety of financing structures and target equity investments and bringing industry, financial, operational and leadership expertise to portfolio companies. Public company directorship experience—Former director of public company in the education industry, former Chairman of MGM Growth Properties LLC.
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| JAN G. SWARTZ | Principal Occupation/Other Directorships • Executive Vice President of Strategic Operations, Carnival Corporation. Previously Group President of Holland America Group of Carnival Corporation, leading Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn and Carnival Australia from 2020-2023. Previously, Group President of Princess Cruises and Carnival Australia from 2016-2020. President, Princess Cruises from 2013-2016 and Executive Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Customer Service, Princess Cruises from 2008-2013. Previously served in progressive roles at Princess Cruises starting in 2001 as the Vice President of Strategy and Business Development and led the deal evaluation and integration efforts in connection with Carnival Corporation’s acquisition of P&O Princess in 2002. • Led Princess Cruises expansion throughout Asia, opening 11 offices across China, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong and Korea. • Co-led Carnival Corporation’s Ocean Medallion digital transformation initiative, which has won the 2018 Gold New York Design Award for Digital IoT, a CES 2019 Innovation Award Honoree and was a finalist for a 2019 Edison Award for its wearable device and guest experience platform available today on Princess ships. • Prior to joining Carnival Corporation, served as Chief Executive Officer of MXG Media from 1999 to 2000. • From 1992-1999, served as an associate consultant, consultant and manager at Bain & Company, Inc. | | AGE: (55) DIRECTOR SINCE 2018 EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF STRATEGIC OPERATIONS OF CARNIVAL CORPORATION | |
Director Qualifications
Director Qualifications Leadership experience—Current EVP Strategic Operations and leader of the sustainability function at Carnival Corporation. Previously Group President at Carnival Corporation, the world’s largest leisure travel company leading four of Carnival Corporation’s nine cruise brands; former Chief Executive Officer of MXG Media, an interactive entertainment Company; President of the Princess Cruises Community Foundation. Finance experience—Various progressive roles at Carnival Corporation involving oversight of operating companies’ financial performance. Industry experience—Currently leads Strategy and Land operations including Alaska wilderness lodges at the world’s largest leisure travel company; oversaw the international expansion of the cruise category throughout Asia and has worked with leading consumer and service companies on growth and digital transformation strategies.
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| DANIEL J. TAYLOR | Principal Occupation/Other Directorships • Employed as an executive of Tracinda Corporation from 2007 through 2019. • Director of MGM China since 2020. Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Light Efficient Design, a division of TADD LLC since July 2014, a manufacturer and distributor of LED lighting products and EV charging stations. • President of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. (“MGM Studios”) from April 2005 to January 2006 and Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of MGM Studios from June 1998 to April 2005. • Tax Manager and CPA specializing in the entertainment and gaming practice at Arthur Andersen & Co. from 1978 to 1985. • Director of Inforte Corp. from October 2005 to 2007. • Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Delta Petroleum Corporation from May 2009 to August 2012 (and a director from February 2008 to August 2012), and a former member of the Audit Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of such company. | | AGE: (68) DIRECTOR SINCE 2007 | |
Director Qualifications
Director Qualifications Leadership experience—Chairman of the Board of a manufacturer and distributor of LED lighting products; former President of a motion picture, television, home video, and theatrical production and distribution company. Finance experience—Former Chief Financial Officer of a motion picture, television, home video, and theatrical production and distribution company; former Vice President—Taxes of a motion picture, television, home video, and theatrical production and distribution company; former tax manager at a public accounting firm. Industry experience—Former Tax Manager specializing in the entertainment and gaming practice at Arthur Andersen & Co. Public company directorship experience—Former director and board committee member of a public oil and gas company; former director of a management consulting company; former director of MGM Growth Properties LLC and current director of MGM China, a Hong Kong Stock Exchange listed company.
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| BEN WINSTON | Principal Occupation/Other Directorships • Award-winning Producer, Director and Founding Partner of Fulwell Entertainment, which specializes in making high quality television and film productions, since 2005. • Executive producer of many television and film productions including, “The Late Show with James Corden” from 2015 to 2023, “The Grammy Awards,” for CBS, “The Kardashians,” for Hulu, “Carpool Karaoke” for Apple TV, and “Friends” The Reunion for HBO MAX. • Has created and produced several music specials for various award winning artists and oversaw “Global Citizen: Mandela 100” in South Africa in 2018. • 13 time Emmy winner, 35 time Emmy nominee, 5 time Critics Choice Award Winner, 3 time Brit Award winner, 2 time PGA Award Winner, Rose D’or winner, Bafta Winner, Grammy nominee. | | AGE: (43) DIRECTOR SINCE 2023 PRODUCER, DIRECTOR AND FOUNDING PARTNER OF FULWELL ENTERTAINMENT | |
Director Qualifications
Director Qualifications Leadership experience—Founding Partner of Fulwell Entertainment, an international television, film and production company that operates across a wide range of genres and across all media platforms, including theatrical, broadcast and digital. Industry experience—Award-winning director and producer of TV shows, films, documentaries, concerts, events, and music videos.
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| THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS YOU VOTE “FOR” THE ELECTION OF THE NOMINEES LISTED ABOVE BASED UPON THEIR RESPECTIVE EXPERIENCES, QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS IDENTIFIED ABOVE. |
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PROPOSAL NO. 2 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM The Audit Committee has selected Deloitte & Touche LLP to serve as our independent registered public accounting firm for 2025. For 2024, Deloitte & Touche LLP audited and rendered opinions on our financial statements and internal control over financial reporting. A representative of Deloitte & Touche LLP will attend the Annual Meeting, will have the opportunity to make a statement if they desire to do so, and will have the opportunity to respond to appropriate questions. We are asking our stockholders to ratify the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm. Although ratification is not required by our bylaws or otherwise, the Board is submitting the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP to our stockholders for ratification because we value our stockholders’ views on our independent registered public accounting firm and as a matter of good corporate practice. In the event that our stockholders fail to ratify the selection, it will be considered a recommendation to the Audit Committee to consider the selection of a different firm. Even if the selection is ratified, the Audit Committee may in its discretion select a different independent registered public accounting firm at any time during the year if it determines that such a change would be in the best interests of the Company and our stockholders.
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| The Board recommends a vote “FOR” the ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm. |
Executive Compensation “Best Practices”
For purposes of these guidelines, shares held in trust or retirement accounts and RSUs (including deferred RSUs)—but not PSUs or stock appreciation rights (“SARs”)—count toward the ownership guidelines. Each executive officer is required to retain 50% of the net after-tax shares received upon vesting/exercise of equity incentive awards until the guidelines are satisfied. The Board also adopted stock ownership guidelines for directors, which are described in “Corporate Governance—Director Stock Ownership Guidelines.” As of December 31, 2024, all NEOs were in compliance.
Executive Compensation “Best Practices”
| • | No single trigger arrangements. No executive officer is entitled to single trigger change of control benefits. Our change of control policy conditions change-of-control-benefits (including equity vesting) on termination without cause or a termination by the executive with “good reason” following a change of control (“double trigger”). |
Executive Compensation “Best Practices”
| • | Uniform change of control policy. We maintain a generally uniform policy with regard to severance payable to NEOs and other executive officers in connection with a change of control. See “Executive Compensation—Uniform Change of Control Policies.” |
Executive Compensation “Best Practices”
| • | Discretionary reduction of annual bonus. The Human Capital and Compensation Committee retains the right to reduce or eliminate any award under our annual bonus program (as in effect from time to time) in its sole and absolute discretion if it determines that such a reduction or elimination is appropriate with respect to the applicable performance criteria or any other applicable factors. |
Executive Compensation “Best Practices”
| • | No golden parachute tax gross ups. In the event that there is a change of control that triggers golden parachute excise taxes under Section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code, we are not obligated to provide any so-called “golden parachute” excise tax gross-up protection to any of our executive officers. |
Executive Compensation “Best Practices”
| | What We Do | | What We Do NOT Do | | ✓ | DO pay for performance – a significant portion of our NEO compensation is at-risk variable compensation | û | NO pledging of company securities permitted by directors or Section 16 officers | | ✓ | DO provide minimum vesting conditions for awards made as part of our long-term equity incentive program | û | NO hedging or derivative transactions permitted by directors or Section 16 officers | | ✓ | DO conduct annual compensation risk assessments | û | NO “single trigger” change of control payments | | ✓ | DO maintain robust stock ownership guidelines | û | NO golden parachute tax gross ups | | ✓ | DO use an independent compensation consultant | û | NO re-pricing of underwater stock options without stockholder approval | | | | û | NO minimum payout of LTI compensation |
Assessing Compensation Competitiveness
Assessing Compensation Competitiveness In order to assess whether the compensation awarded to our NEOs is fair and reasonable, the Human Capital and Compensation Committee periodically gathers and reviews data regarding the compensation practices and policies of other public companies of comparable size in the gaming, hospitality, and restaurant industries. The peer group compensation data is reviewed by the Human Capital and Compensation Committee to determine whether the compensation opportunity provided to our NEOs is generally competitive with that provided to the executive officers of our peer group companies, and the Human Capital and Compensation Committee makes adjustments to compensation levels where appropriate based on this information. The peer group is used as a reference point by the Human Capital and Compensation Committee in its compensation decisions with respect to NEOs, but the Human Capital and Compensation Committee does not generally benchmark NEO compensation to any specific level with respect to peer group data. The relevant information for members of the peer group is gathered from proxy statement data, which may only reflect the compensation paid by these companies in years prior to their disclosure, and other SEC filings. When reviewing the compensation of the executive officers of the peer group, the Human Capital and Compensation Committee compares the market overlap, results of operations, and market capitalization of the peer group with ours. In addition, the Human Capital
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and Compensation Committee also reviews the total compensation, as well as the amount and type of each element of such compensation, of the executive officers of the peer group with duties and responsibilities comparable to those of our NEOs. For 2024, the Human Capital and Compensation Committee determined not to make any changes to the prior year peer group. The current peer group was selected in February 2024 by the Human Capital and Compensation Committee (the “Peer Group”) and is comprised of gaming, hospitality, and restaurant companies that we consider competitors with us for business and/or executive management talent. The general selection criteria are to include (1) gaming industry peers with trailing four-quarter revenue greater than $4.0 billion, and (2) companies in the hotels, restaurants and leisure industries with trailing four-quarter revenues and 12-month average enterprise value in a 0.25x-to-4.0x range of the Company, subject to a potential modest exception for companies selected as peers in prior years. As set forth in the following table, we are near the 27th percentile as compared to the Peer Group with respect to 12-month average market cap, the 69th percentile with respect to revenue, the 47th percentile on number of employees and the 41st percentile with respect to 12-month average enterprise value as of December 31, 2024. This data is generally based on SEC filings reflecting results through December 31, 2024 (employee data is from the most recent Form 10-K).
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| • | attract talented and experienced NEOs and retain their services on a long-term basis; |
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| • | motivate our NEOs to achieve our annual and long-term operating and strategic goals; |
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| • | encourage our NEOs to balance the management of long-term risks and performance with yearly performance. |
Annual Base Salary and Employment Agreements
Annual Base Salary and Employment Agreements We have employment agreements with each of our NEOs pursuant to which their annual base salaries are established, as described in the table below. For more detailed summaries of the employment agreements, see “Compensation Tables—Employment Agreements” below.
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| NEO | 2023 BASE SALARY | 2024 BASE SALARY | CHANGE YE 2023 TO YE 2024 | EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT TERM EXPIRATION | | Mr. Hornbuckle | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | No Change | August 31, 2026 | | Mr. Halkyard | 1,100,000 | 1,100,000 | No Change | February 1, 2026 | | Mr. Sanders | 1,250,000 | 1,250,000 | No Change | August 31, 2025 | | Mr. Fritz | 1,250,000 | 1,250,000 | No Change | September 30, 2026 | | Mr. McManus | 900,000 | 900,000 | No Change | August 31, 2026 |
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Annual Incentive Bonus Fiscal Year 2024 Compensation Adjusted EBITDAR: 70% (NEOs other than Mr. Fritz); 50% (Mr. Fritz) For 2024, the Human Capital and Compensation Committee determined to maintain the general design of the annual cash incentive bonus program for NEOs from the 2023 program, which provides for cash payouts (subject to certain limitations) based on the performance against a financial goal and performance against certain strategic and operational goals, as further described below. The primary component of the Company’s annual cash incentive bonus program for NEOs is adjusted “Actual” EBITDAR (“Compensation Adjusted EBITDAR,” as further described below). Specifically, for 2024, consistent with the determination for 2023, 70% of each NEO’s bonus (as further discussed below, a lower percentage was chosen for Mr. Fritz in order to incentivize Mr. Fritz to focus on the Company’s digital growth efforts) would be based on Compensation Adjusted EBITDAR.
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In 2023, the Human Capital and Compensation Committee made the determination to adjust the Compensation Adjusted EBITDAR metric to exclude the impact from MGM China, MGM Branding and Development, expense related to the Japan Integrated Resort (“IR”) development, and income from unconsolidated affiliates (including BetMGM). For 2024, the Human Capital and Compensation Committee approved the following changes to the Compensation Adjusted EBITDAR metric: the adjustments were eliminated for MGM Branding and Development and expenses related to the Japan IR development; since COVID-19 no longer created uncertainty to MGM China’s operating results, Adjusted EBITDAR related to MGM China operations was included; and the 2024 Compensation Adjusted EBITDAR Target included BetMGM, LLC’s (“BetMGM”) target EBITDA in light of the increased strategic focus on the Company’s digital growth. As a result, an amount equal to MGM China’s and BetMGM’s target Adjusted EBITDAR or EBITDA, as applicable (which, for BetMGM, will be calculated on a one-month lag basis), multiplied by the Company’s percentage ownership in each for the performance period was included in the 2024 Compensation Adjusted EBITDAR Target. The annual incentive program also provided that the 2024 Compensation Adjusted EBITDAR Target could be adjusted during the year to the extent (i) the BetMGM Board approved a revised budget in 2024 that reduced BetMGM budgeted EBITDA by at least $10 million as a result of significant marketing or product related initiatives, or (ii) the CEO approved a revised budget for LeoVegas in 2024 to take into consideration new brand launches in new or existing jurisdictions and such launches are expected to impact LeoVegas EBITDA by at least $5 million; provided that any such adjustments had to be approved by the Human Capital and Compensation Committee. Under the 2024 annual incentive program, the Human Capital and Compensation Committee reserved the right to increase, reduce or eliminate any participant’s award if it determined, in its sole discretion, that such an increase, reduction or elimination was appropriate with respect to the participant’s performance or any other factors material to the goals, purposes, and administration of the program. In establishing the 2024 annual incentive program, the Human Capital and Compensation Committee determined that, if it were to exercise this authority, some of the factors that it intended to consider were any unforeseen, unusual, or extraordinary gains, losses, expenses, revenues, charges, or credits not contemplated at the time of the bonus letter. The Human Capital and Compensation Committee believes that its ability to take these factors into account gives it increased ability to structure annual incentives in a way that recognizes individual performance and other factors relevant to measuring the Company’s success during the fiscal year. Any amounts earned in excess of 150% of a NEO’s target annual bonus are paid in Bonus dRSUs. In January of 2025, the Human Capital and Compensation Committee determined that it would not increase, reduce, or eliminate any of the participants’ annual incentive awards for fiscal year 2024. Compensation Adjusted EBITDAR as calculated for 2024 for purposes of the 2024 annual incentive program was $4,259,561,000 for the year, which resulted in each NEO receiving approximately 88.3% of their target award for this component of the bonus. Compensation Adjusted EBITDAR is a non-GAAP financial measure, meaning that it is not calculated and reported in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. For 2024, the following exclusions were approved to Compensation Adjusted EBITDAR to the extent not contemplated in the original calculation of Compensation Adjusted EBITDAR: (i) impairment of goodwill or other intangible assets, (ii) all third-party costs in connection with any significant unbudgeted acquisition, disposition, corporate reorganization (including spin-offs, split offs or similar transactions) or strategic initiatives regardless of whether the transaction was ultimately consummated (for purposes of this clause, an activity will be considered significant if the third-party costs incurred in connection with such activity exceed $2 million), (iii) gains or losses attributable to the consolidation of an entity previously not consolidated, (iv) EBITDAR attributable to any entity acquired by the Company during 2024 to the extent not included in the Compensation Adjusted EBITDAR Target, (v) gains or losses attributable to changes in tax laws, (vi) gains or losses attributable to changes in accounting principles, (vii) gains or losses associated with changes in ownership or fair value of investments in unconsolidated entities, (viii) gains or losses related to significant legal settlements in excess of insured amounts (for purposes of this clause a settlement will be significant if the associated gain or loss in excess of amounts insured exceeds $5 million), (ix) expenses not contemplated at the time of the determination of Compensation Adjusted EBITDAR Target related to significant strategic opportunities, including (A) license, permit or other fees or expenses incurred in connection with obtaining the right to develop or operate a commercial casino in any new jurisdiction, (B) obtaining licenses in any domestic or international jurisdiction to engage in sports betting or mobile gaming or (C) in connection with entering into unbudgeted new markets as part of the Company’s digital growth strategy, including any BetMGM brand launches in new markets to the extent a schedule of expenses is approved by the Human Capital and Compensation Committee (for purposes of this clause an opportunity will be considered significant if the expenses incurred in connection with such activity exceed $5 million), and (x) any other unforeseen, unusual or extraordinary gains, losses, expenses, revenues, charges or credits to the extent such event exceeds $5 million not contemplated at the time of the determination of Compensation Adjusted EBITDAR Targets to the extent approved by the Human Capital and Compensation Committee. For 2024, the Human Capital and
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Compensation Committee approved an adjustment pursuant to clause (ix) for expenses incurred by the Company in connection with the launch of the BetMGM brand in the Netherlands. No adjustments were made pursuant to clause (x). Strategic Goals: 30% (NEOs other than Mr. Fritz); 50% (Mr. Fritz) The Human Capital and Compensation Committee determined that the remaining 30% of an NEO’s bonus, other than Mr. Fritz as further described below, would be based on the following strategic goals. Goal 1 – Execution of Strategic Plan in Consultation with the Board (weighted 20%): This goal encompassed (i) efforts undertaken to deliver on the following four strategic pillars as set forth in the Strategic Framework developed in consultation with the Board (i) customer centricity, (ii) gaming entertainment, (iii) global leadership and (iv) financial stewardship. Goal 2 – Execution of Social Impact & Sustainability Strategy (weighted 10%): This goal reflected the conclusion of the Human Capital and Compensation Committee that the Company’s social impact and sustainability initiatives continue to be important to shareholders, and in order to appropriately incentivize management to focus on social impact and sustainability issues, participants should be evaluated on the success of the efforts undertaken towards achievement of the Company’s publicly disclosed 2025 long-term Social Impact and Sustainability Goals. In January of 2025, the Human Capital and Compensation Committee determined that the NEOs, other than Mr. Fritz, achieved 100% on the goal related to Execution of Strategic Plan in consultation with the Board and 100% on the goal related to the Execution of Social Impact and Sustainability Strategy. With respect to Goal 1, the Human Capital and Compensation Committee based its determination on several factors, including:
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| • | Customer Centric. In 2024, management successfully delivered on its commitment to provide exceptional guest experiences, which was reflected in achieving record high Gold tier member and above NPS scores from our MGM Rewards members. In addition, the Company successfully completed the integration of The Composition of Las Vegas into the enterprise and capitalized on the strategic alliance with Marriott International, with actualized room nights related to the program significantly exceeding budget. We also successfully transitioned the Delano at Mandalay Bay to W Las Vegas in December of 2024, providing guests with a new sophisticated luxury experience on The Strip. Finally, we elevated and refined the Company’s service standards and executed on major improvements to the guest arrival experience. |
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| • | Gaming Entertainment. We made significant progress in executing the Company’s digital strategy through the formation of a venture with Grupo Globo, Latin America’s largest media group, acquired the U.S. sportsbook and online casino from Tipico Group, an award-winning platform that will allow LeoVegas to operate a proprietary sports betting platform and launched live dealer offerings from two of our Las Vegas properties through a third party platform. In addition, we continued to make significant progress towards the development of our integrated resort project in Japan and the Japan venture closed on the country’s largest project financing to date. Finally, we made progress in delivering immersive experiences at our domestic properties and owned, operated and produced The Netflix Slam. |
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| • | Global Leadership. The Company continued to position itself as a global industry leader with Mr. Hornbuckle speaking at a number of industry events and in 2025 he will assume the position as the National Chair of the US Travel Association, which is the leading national travel and tourism and trade association. |
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| • | Financial Stewardship. The Company executed on numerous transactions to maintain the strength of our balance sheet, including an amendment and extension of our Revolving Credit Facility, which extended the maturity from November 2026 to February 2029 and increased our capacity by $610 million to $2.285 billion. Further, we completed two senior note offerings, which allowed us to refinance maturities. In addition, the Company assisted with the capital raising activities at MGM China and our Japan venture. We also strategically deployed capital in 2024, targeting our luxury properties to provide our guests with enhanced offerings and unique experiences. Finally, we continued to return capital to shareholders, repurchasing over 33 million shares in 2024. |
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With respect to Goal 2, the Human Capital & Compensation Committee based its determination primarily on the achievement of previously established goals as part of the Company’s Social Impact and Sustainability Strategy. We assessed, among other things, efforts undertaken to progress the publicly disclosed 2025 long-term social impact and sustainability goals. In particular, the Human Capital & Compensation Committee considered that at the time of
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determination, nine of the original goals established in 2018 met the original targets, with several of these goals achieved well ahead of schedule and with five of these goals having been reset to be more ambitious. The Committee further considered that three goals established in 2018 relating to management diversity, food insecurity programs and energy efficiency are expected to be achieved by year-end 2024. The following tables set forth the percentages of achievement for the different bonus metrics and the bonus amounts payable to the NEOs (other than Mr. Fritz):
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| | | Performance Goals | | | Actual | Funding | | Measure | Weighting | Threshold | Target | Maximum | Results | (% Target) | | Compensation Adjusted EBITDAR ($ Mils) | 70% | 3,575 | 4,469 | 5,139 | 4,260 | 88.3% | | Strategic Plan | 20% | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 100% | | Social Impact and Sustainability Goal | 10% | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 100% | | Total | 100% | | | | | 91.8% |
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With respect to Mr. Fritz, 50% of his bonus is based on achievement of the Compensation Adjusted EBITDAR Target in order to incentivize Mr. Fritz to focus on the Company’s digital growth efforts as described above, with the remaining 50% based on the achievement of the following two strategic goals: Goal 1 – Execution of Digital Strategy (weighted 40%). This goal relates to Mr. Fritz’s oversight of LeoVegas and BetMGM’s performance and his efforts undertaken in 2024 to execute on strategic transactions to assist the Company in achieving its digital growth strategy. Goal 2 – Promote the Company’s Employees and Culture (weighted 10%). This goal relates to leadership reflected by Mr. Fritz in promoting the Company’s culture of compliance and integrity. In January of 2025, the Human Capital and Compensation Committee determined that Mr. Fritz achieved 87.5% on the goal related to Execution of Digital Strategy and 100% on the goal related to Promote the Company’s Employees and Culture. With respect to Goal 1, the Human Capital and Compensation Committee based its determination on several factors, including:
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| • | Progress in executing on the Company’s digital strategy, including the launch of the BetMGM brand in two new markets, the formation of a venture with Grupo Globo to launch a sports betting and iGaming company in Brazil, the acquisition of Tipico’s U.S. sportsbook and online casino, the launch by Push Gaming of MGM branded games and the strategic relationship with Playtech to create unique live casino content for digital operators. |
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| • | The performance of the Company’s digital business. |
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With respect to Goal 2, the Human Capital & Compensation Committee based its determination on several factors, including:
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| • | Successfully building a team of executives in Brazil in connection with the formation of the venture with Grupo Globo and successful integration of the employees acquired as part of the Tipico transaction. |
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The following tables set forth the percentages of achievement for the different bonus metrics and the bonus amounts payable to Mr. Fritz:
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| | | Performance Goals | | | Actual | Funding | | Measure | Weighting | Threshold | Target | Maximum | Results | (% Target) | | Compensation Adjusted EBITDAR ($ Mils) | 50% | 3,575 | 4,469 | 5,139 | 4,260 | 88.3% | | Digital Strategy | 40% | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 87.5% | | Employees and Culture | 10% | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 100% | | Total | 100% | | | | | 89.1% |
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The following table sets forth the achievement by each named executive officer of the annual bonus in 2024.
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| | Current Employment Agreement | | 2024 TARGET BONUS | 2024 ACTUAL BONUS | ACTUAL BONUS AS % OF 2024 TARGET | | NEO | Salary | Target Bonus% | | | | | Mr. Hornbuckle | $2,000,000 | 200% | $4,000,000 | $3,672,373 | 91.8% | | Mr. Halkyard | 1,100,000 | 150% | 1,650,000 | 1,514,854 | 91.8% | | Mr. Sanders | 1,250,000 | 175% | 2,187,500 | 2,008,329 | 91.8% | | Mr. Fritz | 1,250,000 | 100% | 1,250,000 | 1,114,369 | 89.1% | | Mr. McManus | 900,000 | 125% | 1,125,000 | 1,032,855 | 91.8% |
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Mr. Fritz’s 2022 employment agreement (which is further described at page 62) provided for a potential bonus of $2 million, payable 50% in RSUs and 50% in cash, based on the successful launch of a defined digital offering on an MGM property. The Human Capital & Compensation Committee determined in August of 2024 that 50% of the potential bonus has been earned based on the Company’s entry into an agreement with Playtech to provide a digital offering with respect to live dealer. The remaining 50% remains contingent on achievement of additional milestones with respect to the delivery of digital content.
Fiscal Year 2025
Fiscal Year 2025 For fiscal year 2025, the Human Capital and Compensation Committee has determined to continue with a meaningful financial goal for the full fiscal year. The Human Capital and Compensation Committee continues to believe that Compensation Adjusted EBITDAR is an important component of the Company’s annual incentive bonus and, as a result, has determined to increase the weighting of the full year Compensation Adjusted EBITDAR goal (the “2025 Compensation Adjusted EBITDAR Target”), from 70% to 75% for Messrs. Hornbuckle, Halkyard, Sanders and McManus. For Mr. Fritz, the weighting will remain at 50%. Consistent with 2024, an amount equal to MGM China and BetMGM’s target Adjusted EBITDAR or EBITDA, as applicable, multiplied by the Company’s percentage ownership in each for the performance period will be included in the 2025 Compensation Adjusted EBITDAR Target. Furthermore, in light of the 2024 formation of Boa Lion, our venture with Grupo Globo in Brazil, the 2025 Compensation Adjusted EBITDAR Target will also include an amount equal to Boa Lion’s target Adjusted EBITDA multiplied by the Company’s percentage ownership in Boa Lion. The 2025 Compensation Adjusted EBITDAR Target approved by the Human Capital and Compensation Committee was consistent with the EBITDA approved by the Board in the budgeting process for 2025, as further adjusted for the Company’s rent. In addition, in light of challenges in budgeting the Company’s digital growth business, the funding curve for the 2025 bonus will be modified, including 100% funding on this component to the extent management achieves 96% to 104% of the Compensation Adjusted EBITDAR Target. Participants will be able to achieve 200% of their target bonus for maximum achievement of this goal. With respect to Messrs. Hornbuckle, Halkyard, Sanders and McManus, the remaining 25% will be determined based on execution of the Company’s Strategic Plan in consultation with the Board. Participants will be able to achieve 200% of their target bonus for maximum achievement of this goal. With respect to Mr. Fritz, the remaining 50% will be determined based on the achievement of the following goals (1) Execution of Digital Strategy (weighted 40%), (2) Promoting the Company’s Employees and Culture (weighted 10%). Mr. Fritz will be able to achieve 200% of his target bonus for maximum achievement of these goals.
Long-Term Equity Incentives
Long-Term Equity Incentives For 2024, our LTI compensation component consisted of grants of Absolute TSR PSUs, Relative TSR PSUs and RSUs. All forms of equity awards include dividend equivalent rights (that is, at the time dividends are paid to other stockholders of the Company, additional units are credited to the underlying equity award as if the dividend payments were immediately reinvested, which additional shares are subject to the same vesting and performance criteria as the underlying equity award).
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Absolute TSR PSUs: 30% of LTI The Absolute TSR PSU concept is that, while an executive is awarded a target number of shares to be paid at the end of a three-year cliff vesting period, (1) the actual number of shares earned depends on the Company’s TSR over the vesting period, and (2) the target number of shares can only be earned if stock price appreciation measured over the three-year performance period, as adjusted for dividends, is at least 25%. The table below illustrates how payouts are calculated based on level of achievement. The beginning and ending prices are based on the average closing price of our common stock over the 60-calendar day period ending on the award date and the third anniversary of the award date, respectively. In the case of a change in control, the ending stock price is based on the stock price as of the date of the change in control, after giving effect to the payment of any dividends after the grant date and prior to the change in control.
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| | Performance(1) | | Payout | | | | Change vs. Target | Absolute TSR | Shares Earned(2) | Value Delivered(3) | | Maximum | +60% | +100% | 160% | 320% | | | +20% | +50% | 120% | 180% | | Target | +0% | +25% | 100% | 125% | | | -20% | +0% | 80% | 80% | | Threshold | -40% | -25% | 60% | 45% | | | <-40% | <-25% | 0% | 0% |
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| 2 | Linear interpolation between defined points. |
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| 3 | Assumes absolute TSR PSUs have an accounting value equal to the share price at grant. |
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While Absolute TSR PSUs provide some value even when the stock price declines (so long as the ending stock price is at least 75% of the beginning stock price), this design feature strongly magnifies the benefit of an increased stock price and the detriment of a decreased price. Relative TSR PSUs: 30% of LTI The Relative TSR PSU concept is that, while an executive is awarded a target number of shares to be paid at the end of a three-year cliff vesting period, the actual number of shares to be issued upon vesting is determined by ranking (1) the percentage increase/decrease in the Company’s value over the three-year measuring period, against (2) the percentage increase/decrease in value of the other companies in the S&P 500 at the time of grant. For this purpose, dividends are treated as reinvested in additional shares. The amount of shares ultimately received by the NEO at the end of the three-year period is based on the relative ranking of the Company’s TSR to the S&P 500 group. The table below illustrates how payouts are calculated based on level of achievement.
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| Performance | Relative TSR | Funding (% Target)(1)(2) | | Maximum | 75P | 150% | | | 70P | 140% | | | 65P | 130% | | | 60P | 120% | | | 55P | 110% | | Target | 50P | 100% | | | 45P | 90% | | | 40P | 80% | | | 35P | 70% | | | 30P | 60% | | Threshold | 25P | 50% | | | <25P | 0% |
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| 2. | Funding capped at 100% of target if absolute TSR is negative, unless relative TSR is above the 75th percentile. |
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RSUs: 40% of LTI The Human Capital and Compensation Committee continues to believe that RSUs should comprise a portion of the executive’s long-term incentives as they meaningfully support retention and tie executive compensation to our stock’s performance. In 2024 the Human Capital and Compensation Committee determined to reduce the vesting period on the RSUs from four years to three years for RSUs granted in September 2024 and thereafter. The Human Capital and Compensation Committee believed that this change was important to promoting retention, employee engagement and aligning the Company’s practices with that of its peers and the broader market. Each RSU entitles the holder to receive one share of our stock at vesting, with vesting being subject to continued employment through the applicable vesting dates. While the value of the RSUs fluctuates with Company performance (as reflected in the price of the Company’s stock), the RSUs retain some value even in situations where no PSUs are earned due to insufficient price performance, which encourages recipients to balance our short-term performance with the management of our long-term risks and stock performance. As in previous years, in making grants of Absolute TSR PSUs, Relative TSR PSUs, and RSUs to the NEOs in October 2024, the Human Capital and Compensation Committee continued to emphasize performance-based awards and allocated approximately 40% to RSUs, 30% to Absolute TSR PSUs and 30% to Relative TSR PSUs, based on fair value at the grant date. The Human Capital and Compensation Committee determined the size of each NEO’s award through a process that evaluated each NEO’s overall role in and contributions to the Company and other relevant factors, including competitive market data. In determining the size of the awards, the Human Capital and Compensation Committee does not take into account the value realized by a NEO during the applicable fiscal year as a result of the vesting or settlement of equity awards granted during a prior year; the Human Capital and Compensation Committee believes that value realized by a NEO from any such equity award relates to services provided during the year of the grant or period of vesting. The Human Capital and Compensation Committee does not time the issuance or grant of any equity-based awards with the release of material, non-public information, nor do we time the release of material non-public information for the purpose of affecting the value of equity awards. The Human Capital and Compensation Committee awarded equity-based compensation to our NEOs in 2024 as follows:
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| NEO | AWARD TYPE | GRANT DATE | UNITS | GRANT DATE FAIR VALUE OF AWARDS | | Mr. Hornbuckle | RSU | 10/07/2024 | 97,324 | $4,000,000 | | | Absolute TSR PSU | 10/07/2024 | 69,293 | 3,000,000 | | | Relative TSR PSU | 10/07/2024 | 65,938 | 3,000,000 | | Mr. Halkyard | RSU | 10/07/2024 | 26,764 | $1,100,000 | | | Absolute TSR PSU | 10/07/2024 | 19,056 | 825,000 | | | Relative TSR PSU | 10/07/2024 | 18,133 | 825,000 | | Mr. Sanders | RSU | 10/07/2024 | 36,497 | $1,500,000 | | | Absolute TSR PSU | 10/07/2024 | 25,985 | 1,125,000 | | | Relative TSR PSU | 10/07/2024 | 24,727 | 1,125,000 | | Mr. Fritz | RSU | 10/07/2024 | 36,497 | $1,500,000 | | | Absolute TSR PSU | 10/07/2024 | 25,985 | 1,125,000 | | | Relative TSR PSU | 10/07/2024 | 24,727 | 1,125,000 | | Mr. McManus | RSU | 10/07/2024 | 21,898 | $900,000 | | | Absolute TSR PSU | 10/07/2024 | 15,591 | 675,000 | | | Relative TSR PSU | 10/07/2024 | 14,836 | 675,000 |
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Results of Performance Achieved during 2021-2024 Performance Period for PSUs granted in 2021
Results of Performance Achieved during 2021-2024 Performance Period for PSUs granted in 2021 In October 2021, the Company granted Absolute TSR PSU awards that were scheduled to cliff-vest based on the level of the Company’s share price appreciation measured over the applicable three-year performance period ending on October 4, 2024. In addition, in October 2021, the Company granted Relative TSR PSU awards that were scheduled to cliff-vest based on the Company’s relative TSR performance versus other companies in the S&P 500 over the three-year performance period that ended on October 4, 2024. Following the completion of the applicable performance period, it was determined that (i) for Absolute TSR PSUs, the ending average stock price (including the value of reinvested dividends) of $37.61 was equal to 72.05% of the “target price” of $52.20, and (ii) for Relative TSR PSUs, the Company’s TSR of (9.93)% placed the Company’s absolute percentile ranking at the 25.6th percentile of the S&P 500. As a result, the executive officers became eligible to receive a number of shares equal to approximately 72.05% and 51.23% of their target number of Absolute TSR PSUs and Relative TSR PSUs, respectively.
Results of Performance Achieved during 2021-2024 Performance Period for PSUs granted in 2021
| NEO | AWARD TYPE | GRANT DATE | Target Shares(1) | Performance | Shares to be issued(2) | | Mr. Hornbuckle | Absolute TSR PSU | 10/04/2021 | 51,288 | 72.05% | 36,950 | | | Relative TSR PSU | 10/04/2021 | 47,051 | 51.23% | 24,104 | | Mr. Halkyard | Absolute TSR PSU | 10/04/2021 | 9,616 | 72.05% | 6,928 | | | Relative TSR PSU | 10/04/2021 | 8,822 | 51.23% | 4,519 | | Mr. Sanders | Absolute TSR PSU | 10/04/2021 | 25,227 | 72.05% | 18,174 | | | Relative TSR PSU | 10/04/2021 | 23,143 | 51.23% | 11,856 | | Mr. McManus | Absolute TSR PSU | 10/04/2021 | 11,219 | 72.05% | 8,082 | | | Relative TSR PSU | 10/04/2021 | 10,293 | 51.23% | 5,272 |
Results of Performance Achieved during 2021-2024 Performance Period for PSUs granted in 2021
| 1. | The target shares amount includes dividend equivalent units earned during the performance period. |
Results of Performance Achieved during 2021-2024 Performance Period for PSUs granted in 2021
| 2. | Fractional shares are paid out in cash and therefore excluded from the shares to be issued total. |
Results of Performance Achieved during 2021-2024 Performance Period for PSUs granted in 2021
In addition, in December 2021, the Company granted Mr. Fritz Absolute TSR PSU awards that were scheduled to cliff-vest based on the level of the Company’s share price appreciation measured over the applicable three-year performance period ending on December 1, 2024. Also in December 2021, the Company granted Mr. Fritz Relative TSR PSU awards that were scheduled to cliff-vest based on the Company’s relative TSR performance versus other companies in the S&P 500 over the three-year performance period that ended on December 1, 2024. Following the completion of the applicable performance period, it was determined that (i) for Absolute TSR PSUs, the ending average stock price (including the value of reinvested dividends) of $38.84 was equal to 67.69% of the “target price” of $57.38, and (ii) for Relative TSR PSUs, the Company’s TSR of (15.43)% placed the Company’s absolute percentile ranking at the 20.94th percentile of the S&P 500. As a result, Mr. Fritz became eligible to receive a number of shares equal to approximately 67.69% and 0.0% of their target number of Absolute TSR PSUs and Relative TSR PSUs, respectively.
Results of Performance Achieved during 2021-2024 Performance Period for PSUs granted in 2021
| NEO | AWARD TYPE | GRANT DATE | Target Shares(1) | Performance | Shares to be issued(2) | | Mr. Fritz | Absolute TSR PSU | 12/01/2021 | 32,511 | 67.69% | 22,005 | | | Relative TSR PSU | 12/01/2021 | 32,511 | 0.0% | — |
Results of Performance Achieved during 2021-2024 Performance Period for PSUs granted in 2021
| 1. | The target shares amount includes dividend equivalent units earned during the performance period. |
Results of Performance Achieved during 2021-2024 Performance Period for PSUs granted in 2021
| 2. | Fractional shares are paid out in cash and therefore excluded from the shares to be issued total. |
Severance and Change of Control Benefits
Severance and Change of Control Benefits We believe that severance protections, including in the context of a change of control transaction, are important in attracting and retaining key executive officers. In addition, we believe they help ensure leadership continuity and sound decisions in the interest of our long-term success, particularly at times of major business transactions. We have agreed to provide our NEOs with severance benefits in the event that their employment is terminated (1) by us other than for good cause, (2) by them for good cause, or (3) as a result of their death or disability. Other than for equity awards that are not assumed by a purchaser as part of a change of control, no benefits are payable solely as a result of a change of control (i.e., there are no single trigger benefits), and the Human Capital and Compensation Committee has determined not to enter into any future agreements with executive officers that contain single trigger change of control benefits. The Human Capital and Compensation Committee believes the services of our NEOs are extremely marketable, and that in retaining their services it is therefore necessary to provide them with severance benefits. When determining the level of the severance benefits to be offered, the Human Capital and Compensation Committee also considers competitive market practices and the period of time it would normally take for an executive officer to find comparable employment. Details of the specific severance benefits available under various termination scenarios for our NEOs as of December 31, 2024, are discussed below in “Executive Compensation—Estimated Benefits upon Termination.”
Retirement, Death & Disability—Treatment of Equity Awards
Retirement, Death & Disability—Treatment of Equity Awards Retirement is defined as a voluntary resignation by the participant with 90 days advance written notice where the participant’s age plus service equals at least 65, with a minimum age of 55 and 5 years of service. It applies to equity awards outstanding for at least six months prior to the date of retirement. Participants are entitled to (i) continued vesting in full of all RSUs, (ii), with respect to participants other than Messrs. Hornbuckle, McManus, and Sanders, continued vesting of a pro-rated portion of their PSU awards based upon the number of months employed during the applicable performance or vesting period and, (iii), with respect to Messrs. Hornbuckle, McManus, and Sanders, continued vesting in full of their outstanding and unvested PSU awards. Vesting of PSUs remains subject to achievement of underlying performance objectives. The retirement benefits are contingent upon compliance with certain confidentiality, non-solicitation and non-competition obligations set forth in the applicable award forms. In the case of death or disability, the participant is entitled to full acceleration and payment of all such time-based awards as of the date of termination. Relative TSR PSUs will accelerate and vest in full based on relative performance through the date of termination. Absolute TSR PSUs will accelerate and vest in full based on target, if such termination is within the first twelve months of the performance period, or after such twelve-month period, based on annualized actual performance through the date of termination.
Equity Awards
Equity Awards We did not grant stock options or other similar types of awards in 2024 and we did not have any outstanding option awards as of December 31, 2024. Moreover, we do not time the disclosure of material nonpublic information for the purpose of affecting the value of executive compensation.
EPORT
| NAME AND TITLE | YEAR | SALARY(A) | BONUS | STOCK AWARDS(B) | NON-EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN COMPENSATION(C) | ALL OTHER COMPENSATION(D) | TOTAL | | William J. Hornbuckle Chief Executive Officer and President | 2024 | $2,000,000 | $— | $10,000,000 | $3,672,373 | $147,211 | $15,819,584 | | | 2023 | 2,000,000 | — | 10,000,000 | 4,774,912 | 228,882 | 17,003,794 | | | 2022 | 1,667,123 | — | 10,000,000 | 4,328,524 | 242,428 | 16,238,075 | | Jonathan S. Halkyard Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | 2024 | $1,100,000 | $— | $2,750,000 | $1,514,854 | $19,023 | $5,383,877 | | | 2023 | 1,100,000 | — | 2,750,000 | 1,969,651 | 20,895 | 5,840,546 | | | 2022 | 966,849 | — | 2,750,000 | 2,017,774 | 41,017 | 5,775,640 | | Corey Sanders Chief Operating Officer | 2024 | $1,250,000 | $— | $3,750,000 | $2,008,329 | $19,344 | $7,027,673 | | | 2023 | 1,250,000 | — | 3,750,000 | 2,611,280 | 18,475 | 7,629,755 | | | 2022 | 1,083,562 | — | 3,750,000 | 2,423,189 | 19,163 | 7,275,914 | | Gary Fritz President, Interactive | 2024 | $1,250,000 | $— | $3,750,000 | $2,114,369 | $7,910 | $7,122,279 | | | 2023 | 1,250,000 | — | 3,750,000 | 1,398,418 | — | 6,398,418 | | | 2022 | 382,830 | — | 3,750,000 | 312,500 | 9,361 | 4,454,691 | | John McManus Chief Legal and Administrative Officer and Secretary | 2024 | $900,000 | $— | $2,250,000 | $1,032,855 | $23,883 | $4,206,738 | | | 2023 | 900,000 | — | 2,250,000 | 1,342,944 | 25,078 | 4,518,022 | | | 2022 | 766,849 | — | 2,250,000 | 1,305,818 | 42,556 | 4,365,223 |
EPORT
| (A) None of these amounts were included as “Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings” in the Summary Compensation Table. |
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| (C) For purposes of the calculation of any continued or accelerated vesting in respect of outstanding equity awards, we have assumed that, in connection with each NEO’s termination, such NEO was eligible for the maximum post-termination continued and accelerated vesting period applicable to each award. |
CEO Pay Ratio Disclosure
CEO Pay Ratio Disclosure
CEO PAY RATIO DISCLOSURE
CEO PAY RATIO DISCLOSURE As required by Section 953(b) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street and Consumer Protection Act and Item 402(u) of Regulation S-K, we are providing the following information about the relationship of the annual total compensation of Mr. Hornbuckle, our Chief Executive Officer as of the Determination Date (as defined below), and the annual total compensation of our employees. Pursuant to the applicable SEC rules, in order to calculate the pay ratio for 2024, we used a new median employee identified in 2024. To identify the median of the annual total compensation of all our employees (other than the CEO) for 2024, we took the following steps: We determined that, as of October 1, 2024 (the “Determination Date”), our employee population consisted of approximately 76,527 employees. This population consisted of our full-time, part-time, seasonal and temporary employees employed by us on that date and included our employees as well as the employees of our consolidated subsidiaries, including 13,063 employees employed by MGM China. In accordance with SEC rules, for purposes of the CEO pay ratio, we excluded the 60 employees that joined MGM when we acquired the product and technology platform constituting the U.S sportsbook and online casino from Tipico Group Ltd in August 2024. We also applied a de minimis exemption which allowed us to exclude non-US employees in countries that make up 5% or less of our employee population. As a result, the Company excluded: 5 employees in Brazil; 59 employees in Colombia; 17 employees in Gibraltar; 16 employees in Italy; 46 employees in Japan; 792 employees in Malta; 36 employees in the Netherlands; 5 employees in Poland; 51 employees in Spain; 314 employees in Sweden; 1 employee in the United Arab Emirates; and 199 employees in the United Kingdom. To identify the “median employee” from our employee population, we compared cash compensation (which included salary, bonus, tips and other cash-based wages) of these employees from January 1, 2024 through October 1, 2024, as reflected in our internal payroll records. This compensation measure was consistently applied to all employees included in our calculations. We converted the compensation paid to non-U.S. employees in local currency to U.S. dollars using the average exchange rate from January 1, 2024 to October 1, 2024. We did not make any cost-of-living adjustments in identifying the “median employee” and we did not annualize the compensation of any employee group. Based on this, we determined that the median of the annual total compensation (paid from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024) of all our employees, excluding the Chief Executive Officer, was $47,607 and the annual total compensation (measured from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024) of Mr. Hornbuckle was $15,819,584, resulting in a ratio of the annual total compensation of our Chief Executive Officer to the median of the annual total compensation of all other employees included in our calculations of 332:1. We believe this pay ratio is a reasonable estimate calculated in a manner consistent with Item 402(u) of Regulation S-K. Because the SEC rules for identifying the median of the annual total compensation of our employees and calculating the pay ratio based on that employee’s annual total compensation allow companies to adopt a variety of methodologies, to apply certain exclusions, and to make reasonable estimates and assumptions that reflect their employee populations and compensation practices, the pay ratio reported by other companies may not be comparable to our pay ratio, as other companies have headquarters in different countries, have different employee populations and compensation practices and may utilize different methodologies, exclusions, estimates and assumptions in calculating their pay ratios.
CEO PAY RATIO DISCLOSURE
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| YEAR | SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE TOTAL FOR PEO (MR. HORNBUCKLE) (A) | SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE TOTAL FOR PEO (MR. MURREN) (A) | COMPENSATION ACTUALLY PAID TO PEO (MR. HORNBUCKLE) (B) | COMPENSATION ACTUALLY PAID TO PEO (MR. MURREN) (B) | AVERAGE SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE TOTAL FOR NON-PEO NEOs (C) | AVERAGE COMPENSATION ACTUALLY PAID TO NON-PEO NEOs (B)(C) | VALUE OF INITIAL FIXED $100 INVESTMENT BASED ON: | | NET INCOME (LOSS) ($ THOUSANDS) (F) | RELATIVE TSR (G) | | | | | | | | | TOTAL SHAREHOLDER RETURN (D) | PEER GROUP TOTAL SHAREHOLDER RETURN (E) | | | | 2024 | $15,819,584 | $— | $(454,449) | $— | $5,935,142 | $578,762 | $105.11 | $75.79 | $1,064,608 | 8 th percentile | | 2023 | 17,003,794 | — | 37,969,761 | — | 6,096,685 | 11,440,495 | 135.40 | 74.67 | 1,314,924 | 78 th percentile | | 2022 | 16,238,075 | — | 6,386,343 | — | 5,467,867 | 2,842,563 | 101.61 | 57.48 | 206,731 | 36 TH percentile | | 2021 | 13,274,524 | — | 29,119,443 | — | 5,668,010 | 9,147,716 | 135.97 | 77.17 | 1,208,389 | 84 th percentile | | 2020 | 13,988,135 | 36,180,335 | 22,190,584 | 24,162,737 | 5,440,857 | 5,270,119 | 95.44 | 88.55 | (1,319,907) | 23 rd percentile |
Reconciliation of compensation actually paid to Mr. Hornbuckle and the other NEOs to amounts shown in the Summary Compensation Table
Reconciliation of compensation actually paid to Mr. Hornbuckle and the other NEOs to amounts shown in the Summary Compensation Table
Reconciliation of compensation actually paid to Mr. Hornbuckle and the other NEOs to amounts shown in the Summary Compensation Table
| | | | MINUS | PLUS | PLUS/ (MINUS) | PLUS | PLUS/ (MINUS) | MINUS | EQUALS | | | YEAR | SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE TOTAL ($) | REPORTED VALUE OF EQUITY AWARDS ($) | YEAR END FAIR VALUE OF OUTSTANDING AND UNVESTED EQUITY AWARDS GRANTED DURING FISCAL YEAR ($) | YEAR OVER YEAR CHANGE IN FAIR VALUE OF OUTSTANDING UNVESTED EQUITY AWARDS GRANTED IN PRIOR FISCAL YEARS ($) | FAIR VALUE AT VESTING DATE OF EQUITY AWARDS GRANTED AND VESTED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ($) | YEAR OVER YEAR CHANGE IN FAIR VALUE AS OF THE VESTING DATE (FROM THE END OF THE PRIOR FISCAL YEAR) OF EQUITY AWARDS GRANTED IN PRIOR YEARS VESTING DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ($) | FAIR VALUE AS OF END OF PRIOR FISCAL YEAR OF EQUITY AWARDS GRANTED IN PRIOR FISCAL YEAR THAT FAIL TO MEET THE APPLICABLE VESTING CONDITIONS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ($) | COMPENSATION ACTUALLY PAID ($) | | PEO (Hornbuckle) | | | | | | | | | | | | 2024 | $15,819,584 | $(10,000,000) | $7,883,536 | $(10,799,864) | $— | $(3,357,705) | $— | $(454,449) | | | 2023 | 17,003,794 | (10,000,000) | 12,922,612 | 6,984,340 | — | 11,059,015 | — | 37,969,761 | | | 2022 | 16,238,075 | (10,000,000) | 10,933,421 | (7,210,431) | — | (3,574,722) | — | 6,386,343 | | | 2021 | 13,274,524 | (8,000,000) | 8,065,872 | 12,016,295 | — | 3,762,752 | — | 29,119,443 | | | 2020 | 13,988,135 | (11,942,950) | 23,378,267 | (367,494) | — | (240,016) | (2,625,358) | 22,190,584 | | PEO (Murren) | | | | | | | | | | | | 2020 | $36,180,335 | $(10,870,634) | $— | $(1,037,152) | $7,000,000 | $(612,836) | $(6,496,976) | $24,162,737 | | Other Named Executive Officers (Average) | | | | | | | | | | | | 2024 | $5,935,142 | $(3,250,000) | $2,586,043 | $(3,407,574) | $— | $(943,924) | $(340,925) | $578,762 | | | 2023 | 6,096,685 | (3,125,000) | 4,038,351 | 2,285,821 | — | 2,144,638 | — | 11,440,495 | | | 2022 | 5,467,867 | (3,125,000) | 3,416,725 | (2,007,681) | — | (909,348) | — | 2,842,563 | | | 2021 | 5,668,010 | (3,209,438) | 3,489,191 | 1,883,198 | — | 1,316,755 | — | 9,147,716 | | | 2020 | 5,440,857 | (2,866,283) | 4,570,363 | (202,976) | — | (115,718) | (1,556,124) | 5,270,119 |
Reconciliation of compensation actually paid to Mr. Hornbuckle and the other NEOs to amounts shown in the Summary Compensation Table
The following information is relevant to the above table. The Reported Value of Equity Awards column includes the values originally reported in the Stock Awards column in the Summary Compensation Table (SCT), as well as the RSUs awarded to Mr. Fritz in 2024 in connection with the Company’s entry into an agreement with Playtech to provide a digital offering with respect to live dealer. Fair value computations with respect to Absolute TSR PSUs and Relative TSR PSUs were computed in accordance with FASB ASC 718 using a Monte Carlo simulation. Fair value computations with respect to RSUs were computed based on the value of MGM stock on the date of computation, i.e., the end of the calendar year, the date of vesting, or the date of forfeiture, as the case may be. Footnote (c) below contains the names of the Named Executive Officers included in the averages. No information is presented in this table with regard to equity awards issued with respect to the annual incentive plan that were reported in the Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation column of the SCT, or with respect to RSUs issued in lieu of salary during 2020 that were reported in the Salary column of the SCT. With respect to Messrs. Murren and Rafiq, both of whom terminated in 2020, a portion of their RSUs became time-vested at termination but were subject to payout on the original vesting dates; since payout on such dates was subject to satisfaction of restrictive covenants that were part of the original terms of the award, the vesting date was treated as the original payment date. A portion of Mr. Murren’s $7 million RSU grant in 2020 was cash settled in 2020; since the original grant was reported in the Stock Award Column, the cash settlement was not treated separately from the portion settled in stock.
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| (C) Amounts represent the average of the amounts reported for the Company’s NEOs as a group (excluding Mr. Hornbuckle and Mr. Murren) in the “Total” column of the Summary Compensation Table in each applicable year. The names of each of the NEOs included for purposes of calculating the average amounts in each applicable year are as follows: for 2024, 2023 and 2022, Messrs. Halkyard, Sanders, Fritz, and McManus; for 2021, Messrs. Halkyard, Sanders, Mandadi, and McManus; and for 2020, Messrs. Sanders, McManus, and Rafiq. |
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| (D) Cumulative TSR is calculated by assuming a $100 hypothetical investment at December 31,2019 and then for each measurement period multiplying the value at the start of the measurement period by the number obtained by dividing (1) the sum of (A) the cumulative amount of |
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| dividends for the measurement period beginning December 31, 2019 (assuming dividend reinvestment), and (B) the difference between the Company’s share price at the end and the beginning of the measurement period by (2) the Company’s share price at the beginning of the measurement period. |
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| (E) Represents the weighted peer group TSR of the companies included in the Dow Jones U.S. Gambling Index by tracking the performance of a $100 hypothetical investment in the common stock of the constituent companies (including dividend reinvestment) from December 31, 2019, through the end of each respective period presented in the table above. |
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| (F) Represents the amount of net income reflected in the Company’s audited financial statements for the applicable year. |
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| (G) Based on the S&P500 Constituents as of January 1 of relevant year. |
Analysis of the Information Presented in the Pay versus Performance Table
Analysis of the Information Presented in the Pay versus Performance Table As described in greater detail in “Executive Compensation – Compensation Discussion and Analysis,” the Company’s executive compensation program reflects a pay-for-performance philosophy. The Company generally seeks to incentivize long-term performance, and therefore does not specifically align the Company’s performance measures with compensation that is actually paid (as computed in accordance with SEC rules) for a particular year. In accordance with SEC rules, the Company is providing the following graphs to illustrate the relationships between information presented in the Pay versus Performance table. Compensation Actually Paid Versus TSR 2020-2024
Analysis of the Information Presented in the Pay versus Performance Table
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Analysis of the Information Presented in the Pay versus Performance Table
Compensation Actually Paid Versus Net Income 2020-2024 Compensation Actually Paid Versus One-Year Relative TSR vs. S&P 500 Constituents
Analysis of the Information Presented in the Pay versus Performance Table
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