According to the firm the price was USD 42M (approximately HK$326 million).
After seizing the Savan Vegas property and disposing of or attempting to dispose of the assets of Sanum Investments Limited, the government offered a tender on the property in which 6 companies were selected to compete.
Bids were to be tendered by May 10, 2016. However in a stock exchange filing the next day, one of the companies announced that the government had canceled the tender process. No explanation or official announcement has been forthcoming from the Lao government. The deal is expected to close before the end of July, 2016.
In a press release Macau Legend said: “In addition to the existing facilities, the parties are also discussing the development by Macau Legend of a land parcel in the Savan Seno Special Economic Zone of the Savannakhet Province of the Lao PDR which is adjacent to the existing Savan Vegas Hotel and Entertainment Complex. The planned development would include two golf courses, a 600 room hotel, villas, casino, exhibition hall and spa, pool facilities, staff quarters and training facilities.
The firm also noted that if all terms are met in the first 50 year period, the project development agreement, “may be extended for an additional period up to another 49 years.”
Mr. David Chow, Co-Chairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Macau Legend, remarked: “In addition to the commitment to the successful completion of the projects in Macau, we have been looking to invest in and develop integrated resort projects outside of Macau. We sincerely thank the Government of the Lao PDR for their support and trust in Macau Legend to help turn the Savan Vegas project into a regional entertainment hub in Southeast Asia.”