By Stephen Nakrosis


Ryman Hospitality Properties on Monday said Atairos and its long-term strategic partner, NBCUniversal, will acquire a 30% minority ownership stake in RHP's subsidiary OEG Attractions Holdings LLC.

OEG Attractions Holdings directly or indirectly owns the assets that comprise Opry Entertainment Group, Ryman said. The investment values OEG at $1.415 billion, according to Ryman.

The initial 30% equity investment will be about $293 million, Ryman said, adding Atairos will directly invest about $278 million and NBCUniversal about $15 million.

Ryman also said Atairos agreed to make an additional $30 million investment in OEG, contingent on certain performance targets, adding the additional investment would bring OEG's valuation to $1.515 billion.

Once the deal is completed, Atairos Partners Alex Evans and Jackson Phillips will join OEG's Board of Directors, which will be made up of four RHP Directors and two Atairos Directors, Ryman said.

Opry Entertainment Group's portfolio includes the Grand Ole Opry, The Inn at Opryland and the Gaylord Springs Golf Links.


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