VICI and J.P. Morgan step up to increase construction
financing with VICI extending its partnership with Cain and Eldridge
Industries.
BEVERLY HILLS, California – One Beverly Hills, featuring
Aman Beverly Hills and The Beverly Hilton, has completed $4.3 billion in financing
to complete its mixed-use development. The financing comprises a $2.8 billion
senior loan led by J.P. Morgan and a $1.5 billion mezzanine loan from VICI REIT.
The developer said the deal is among the largest of its kind in the last decade.
The VICI mezzanine loan represents a $1.05 billion
incremental commitment beyond VICI’s existing $450.0 million investment in the
project and is the culmination of the first expression of VICI’s previously
announced long-term strategic relationship with Cain and Eldridge Industries. The
VICI loan has an initial term of four years with one 12-month extension option
and will be deployed over the course of the initial term, providing for
consistent, monthly capital allocation. VICI intends to fund the investment
with cash on hand.

The demand we are seeing from residential buyers and global brands speaks to the rarity of this project, the strength of our hospitality partners and the enduring appeal of the Beverly Hills market.
Jonathan Goldstein
In connection with this increase in VICI’s participation in
the financing of the One Beverly Hills development, Cain, Eldridge Industries,
and VICI, which owns Caesars Palace Las Vegas, MGM Grand and the Venetian
Resort Las Vegas, have agreed in principle pursuant to a non-binding letter of
intent to further their strategic relationship that was first announced in
February 2025.
The letter of intent expresses Cain, Eldridge Industries,
and VICI’s shared intention to expand their strategic relationship into an
Experiential Cross-Capital Venture whereby the three companies will, when
suitable, work together to identify, pursue, and potentially participate in the
funding of each other’s experiential investment activities in various
structures. Accordingly, it is the intention of Cain, Eldridge Industries, and
VICI that, upon maturity of the VICI Mezzanine Loan, the companies will seek
opportunities to deploy VICI’s returned capital into new experiential
investments that meet each company’s investment criteria. Additionally, VICI
may from time to time and at its sole election to Cain and Eldridge Industries
experiential investment opportunities in which Cain and/or Eldridge Industries
may participate.
Spanning 17.5 acres, One Beverly Hills will introduce Aman’s
first urban residences, hotel, and members’ club to the West Coast, alongside
retail, hospitality, wellness and leisure concepts set within 10 acres of
gardens and open space. The development, sponsored by Cain in partnership with
Eldridge Industries, will connect the Beverly Hilton and Waldorf Astoria
Beverly Hills, as well as provide 1,800 underground parking spaces.
Construction commenced in 2024, with vertical works
beginning in autumn 2025 and phased delivery scheduled to commence from 2028.
The project is expected to generate approximately $40 billion in local economic
activity over 30 years and support more than 2,700 direct construction jobs.
The developers said the closing of the financing follows
strong momentum across both residential sales and commercial partnerships, with
the first Aman-branded residential tower achieving significant sales, offering
residences ranging from 2,550 sq foot two-bedrooms to 25,000 sq foot penthouses
with views of the Pacific Ocean, Hollywood Hills, and downtown Los Angeles.
The development has attracted commitments from hospitality
and retail brands, including Dolce&Gabbana, expanding their Beverly Hills
presence, Casa Tua Cucina, the first West Coast outpost of the acclaimed
Italian-market dining concept, and Los Mochis, a 12,000 sq foot indoor-outdoor
Mexican-Japanese restaurant featuring Los Angeles’ first fusion omakase.
“This transaction is indicative of the confidence the market
has in our vision for One Beverly Hills. We are delighted to be working with
J.P. Morgan and VICI, two of the most respected institutions in global real
estate and capital markets,” said Jonathan Goldstein, co-founder and CEO of
Cain. “The demand we are seeing from residential buyers and global brands
speaks to the rarity of this project, the strength of our hospitality partners
and the enduring appeal of the Beverly Hills market. Together with our partners
and the City of Beverly Hills, we look forward to delivering one of the most
exceptional real estate destinations in North America.”