공시 • May 19
Evoke Extends Key Deadline in £225 Million Takeover Talks Shares in Evoke plc (LSE:EVOK) rallied on 19 May 2026, after the William Hill-owner confirmed takeover talks were continuing. The firm, formerly 888 Holdings, is in negotiations with Greek lottery operator Bally's Intralot S.A. (ATSE:BYLOT) about a possible 50p per share takeover. The proposed £225 million deal is currently expected to comprise an all-share combination with a partial cash alternative. Providing a brief update after markets closed on 18 May 2026, Evoke said "constructive discussions" were continuing and that Bally's Intralot had therefore requested - and been granted - an extension to the so-called put up or shut up deadline. Bally's Intralot, which is listed in Athens, now has until 1700 BST on 8 June under Takeover Panel rules to make a firm offer or walk away. 공시 • May 12
Evoke plc, Annual General Meeting, Jun 08, 2026 Evoke plc, Annual General Meeting, Jun 08, 2026. Location: the office of hudson sandler llp, 25 charterhouse square, ec1m 6ae, london United Kingdom 공시 • Apr 22
Evoke Confirms Discussions with Bally's Intralot S.A. Regarding A Potential £225 Million Takeover Evoke plc (LSE:EVOK) confirmed that it is in discussions with Bally's Intralot S.A. (ATSE:BYLOT) ("Bally's Intralot") regarding a potential £225 million takeover. The group stated on April 20, 2026 morning that the indicative offer stands at 50p per share and is expected to be structured primarily as an all-share deal, with a partial cash alternative. The confirmation follows media speculation over the weekend. In a separate statement, Bally’s Intralot said it believes a merger with Evoke “would have the potential to deliver substantial strategic and operational synergies, including enhanced scale, an expanded geographic footprint and opportunities for cost efficiencies”. Chief executive Robeson Reeves said: “We have built a business with a margin profile that stands out in this industry. Evoke has the scale. “We see a compelling opportunity to bring our operating model to a significantly larger business, and the potential to transform its financial performance through massive synergies that we are uniquely positioned to deliver. This is an opportunity we are pursuing with conviction.” Bally’s Intralot has until 5pm on May 18 to confirm a firm intention to make an offer or withdraw. Strategic review and market pressures Evoke, which also owns 888 Holdings and Mr Green, has been undergoing a strategic review following the UK’s recent budget, which increased remote gaming duty to 40%. While betting shops were not directly impacted by the tax rise, Evoke recently confirmed plans to close around 200 retail locations from May, citing the financial impact as a key factor. 공시 • Mar 20
Bally’s Reportedly Tipped as Frontrunner to Acquire William Hill Parent Evoke Distressed assets specialist Bally's Corporation (NYSE:BALY) is in pole position to buy the entire Evoke plc (LSE:EVOK) group as its strategic review reaches a critical point, according to sources. Evoke has received interest for its assets from a variety of entities since announcing its strategic review in December. NEXT.io has learned Bally’s has emerged as the most credible bidder due to its openness to purchasing the group in its entirety, which is understood to be in line with the preference of evoke’s board. One source familiar with the discussions said: “They are looking for the easiest structure – so to sell everything to one buyer. That’s their number one priority.” This follows reports in the Greek financial press at the beginning of the year that Bally’s was plotting market share gains in Britain via M&A and was in talks with “an historic betting brand on the island looking to reduce high debt”. This tracks with the company’s recent Fourth Quarter report, which claimed the group was well-positioned to capture market share amid the upcoming tax hikes. If the deal goes through, it would catapult the US land-based and online giant into becoming one of Europe’s most important B2C operators as the custodian of the high street stalwart William Hill, as well as the existing owner of the Gamesys Group brands. Final offers are expected to be submitted imminently, with the board facing a decision between proceeding with a transaction or extending the process should valuations fall short of expectations. Indicative interest received to date includes carve-out proposals for the Italian unit and other international assets, as well as bids for the UK retail segment and, in certain cases, for the group as a whole. Rumours swirled throughout the industry March 18, 2026 that a major announcement could be on its way after evoke delayed its Fiscal year 2025 results to April 29, 2026, with the strategic review still “ongoing”. Evoke currently carries a significant net debt position of around £1,800 million based on latest reported figures, reflecting leverage of around 5.0x EBITDA. As a result, any transaction is likely to prioritise deleveraging. Market feedback suggests that a full debt take-out would be challenging, with a more realistic valuation for the assets likely to fall in the £1,400 million-£1,600 million range. Evoke’s exposure to the UK market remains a key consideration at a time when the market is facing a near doubling of Remote Gaming Duty of 40% for online casino from April 1, 2026. If no transaction is completed, one source indicated that debt holders could seek to exert greater control over the board, potentially driving an alternative restructuring or sale process. “At that point, all options would be on the table,” the source noted. In a scenario involving a piecemeal disposal, individual assets are expected to command divergent valuations, reflecting both performance dispersion and a fragmented technology stack. While Mr. Green was highlighted as a business that has materially declined in value since its acquisition by William Hill in 2019, evoke’s Italian-facing operations could represent a scarce strategic entry point into a tightly regulated and growing market where advertising remains restricted. The UK market is expected to remain challenging in the near term. However, operators that successfully optimise their P&L while maintaining a scaled retail footprint are likely to be better positioned, as reduced marketing intensity across the sector increases the importance of brand visibility via physical presence. 공시 • Mar 18
Evoke plc to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on Apr 29, 2026 Evoke plc announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results at 8:00 AM, GMT Standard Time on Apr 29, 2026 공시 • Oct 21
Evoke plc Announces Board Changes, Effective 21 October 2025 The board of directors of evoke announced that, after more than five years at the Company, Lord Jon Mendelsohn has informed the Board of his decision to step down as Chair and Non-Executive Director with immediate effect from 21 October 2025. The Board thanks Jon for his significant and highly valued contributions to the Company since joining the Board in September 2020, including during his tenure as interim Executive Chair between 30 January to 16 October 2023. The Board announced that Mark Summerfield has been appointed as the permanent Non-Executive Chair of the Board with immediate effect from 21 October 2025. Mark joined the Board in September 2019 as a Non-Executive Director and is the chair of the Audit & Risk Committee and the Gaming Compliance Committee, and a member of the ESG Committee. Mark will step down as the chair of the Audit & Risk Committee and Limor Ganot will assume this role on an interim basis. In addition, the Board announced that Anne de Kerckhove has been appointed as the permanent Deputy Chair of the Board with immediate effect from 21 October 2025. Anne joined the Board in November 2017 and will continue to serve as Senior Independent Director, as well as chairing the Nominations Committee and the ESG Committee, and serving on the Remuneration Committee. 
