VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE: VICI) (“VICI Properties,” “VICI” or the “Company”), an experiential real estate investment trust, today announced that John M. Sullivan has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) as an independent director, subject to and effective upon receipt of all applicable regulatory approvals. Once effective, Mr. Sullivan’s appointment is expected to increase the size of the Board to eight directors. Upon joining the Board, Mr. Sullivan will serve on the Board’s Compensation Committee and Nominating and Governance Committee.

Mr. Sullivan served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited (“Cadillac Fairview”), one of North America’s leading owners, operators and developers of high-quality retail and mixed-use real estate, from January 2011 until his retirement in October 2023. Over a tenure of more than 25 years with Cadillac Fairview, he held a range of senior development and asset management roles and earlier in his career held executive leadership positions at Brookfield Properties, Marathon Realty Company Limited and First Quebec Corporation. Mr. Sullivan currently serves on the Board of Directors of Colliers International (TSX: CIGI) and the Board of Directors of EQ Bank (Equitable Bank) (TSX: EQB). Mr. Sullivan also serves on the Board of Trustees of The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, which he joined in 2016. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Concordia University and an MBA from McGill University.

“John will be an excellent addition to VICI’s Board of Directors,” said Jim Abrahamson, Chair of the Board. “His extensive leadership experience – including more than a decade leading Cadillac Fairview – and deep knowledge of real estate investment, capital allocation, business development and asset management will greatly contribute to VICI’s strategic planning and execution. On behalf of the Board, we look forward to welcoming John as his presence will further complement our Board’s existing breadth and depth of experience and expertise.”

“We are delighted to welcome John to our Board,” said Edward Pitoniak, Chief Executive Officer of the Company. “In addition to his extensive real estate investment background, John brings significant public company board experience. His contribution and perspective will be a great benefit to VICI as we continue to pursue our relationship-based focus on generating attractive, durable return for our shareholders.”

About VICI Properties

VICI Properties Inc. is an S&P 500® experiential real estate investment trust that owns one of the largest portfolios of market-leading gaming, hospitality, wellness, entertainment and leisure destinations, including Caesars Palace Las Vegas, MGM Grand and the Venetian Resort Las Vegas, three of the most iconic entertainment facilities on the Las Vegas Strip. VICI Properties owns 103 experiential assets across a geographically diverse portfolio consisting of 63 gaming properties and 40 other experiential properties across the United States and Canada. The portfolio is comprised of approximately 130 million square feet and features approximately 66,000 hotel rooms and over 700 restaurants, bars, nightclubs and sportsbooks. Its properties are occupied by industry-leading gaming, leisure and hospitality operators under long-term, triple-net lease agreements. VICI Properties has a growing array of real estate and financing partnerships with leading developers and operators in other experiential sectors, including Cabot, Cain, Canyon Ranch, Chelsea Piers, Club Med, Great Wolf Resorts, Homefield, Kalahari Resorts and Lucky Strike Entertainment. VICI Properties also owns four championship golf courses and approximately 33 acres of undeveloped and underdeveloped land adjacent to the Las Vegas Strip. VICI Properties’ goal is to create the highest quality and most productive experiential real estate portfolio through a strategy of partnering with the highest quality experiential place makers and operators. For additional information, please visit www.viciproperties.com.

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