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Betsson AB (Publ) Approves Distribution, Payable on 19 May 2026 and 18 November 2026, Respectively Betsson AB (publ) at its Annual General Meeting held on 7 May 2026, approved to distribute EUR 0.66 per share, to be paid on two separate occasions of EUR 0.33 each. The record dates are 11 May 2026 and 11 November 2026. Payments are expected to be made, through Euroclear Sweden AB, on 19 May 2026 and 18 November 2026, respectively. Announcement • Feb 06
Betsson AB (publ) Proposes Ordinary Dividend for 2025 The Board of Directors of Betsson AB (publ) proposed an ordinary dividend of EUR 0.66 (0.657) per share for 2025. Announcement • Jan 16
Betsson AB (Publ) Provides Earnings Guidance for the Fourth Quarter of 2025 Betsson AB (publ) provided earnings guidance for the fourth quarter of 2025. For the quarter, company expect revenue to amount to EUR 304 million(MEUR) for the fourth quarter of 2025 (EUR 307 million in Fourth Quarter 2024). Operating income (EBIT) for the period is expected to be EUR 53 million(EUR 70 million in Fourth Quarter 2024). Announcement • Nov 03
Betsson AB (publ) (OM:BETS B) announces an Equity Buyback. Betsson AB (OM:BETS B) commences share repurchases on October 27, 2025, under the program mandated by the shareholders in the Annual General Meeting held on May 8, 2025. As per the mandate, the company is authorized to repurchase its series B shares, such that the company’s holding of own shares shall not at any given time exceed 10% of the total number of outstanding shares. The authorization is valid until the closing of the next Annual General Meeting.
On October 24, 2025, the company announces a repurchases program. Under the program, the company will repurchases up to €40 million. The payment for shares will be made in cash. The program will commence from October 24, 2025 and valid no later than April 30, 2026. Announcement • May 08
Betsson AB (Publ) Approves Distribution, Payable on May 12, 2025 and November 12, 2025 Betsson AB (publ) resolved to approve the Board of Directors' proposal to distribute EUR 0.66 per share plus an additional EUR 0.10 to be paid at two separate occasions, each EUR 0.33, whereof the additional distribution of EUR 0.10 will be paid out in conjunction with the first payout occasion. The record day for the first pay out shall be 12 May 2025 and the record day for the second pay out occasion shall be Wednesday 12 November 2025. Announcement • Feb 06
Betsson AB (publ) to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on Apr 04, 2025 Betsson AB (publ) announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results at 9:00 AM, Central European Standard Time on Apr 04, 2025 Announcement • Jan 13
Betsson AB (Publ) Announces Changes in Management Betsson AB (publ) announced two new roles, Operational CEO and Operational CFO, will form part of the Company's management. Jesper Svensson, Chief Executive Officer of Operations (Operational CEO) and Kristian Saliba, Chief Financial Officer of Operations (Operational CFO). Jesper Svensson and Kristian Saliba both have a long background in the Group in these roles. Announcement • Oct 25
Betsson AB (publ), Annual General Meeting, May 08, 2025 Betsson AB (publ), Annual General Meeting, May 08, 2025. Location: stockholm. Sweden Reported Earnings • Oct 24
Third quarter 2024 earnings released Third quarter 2024 results: Revenue: €280.1m (up 18% from 3Q 2023). Net income: €42.9m (down 10% from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 15% (down from 20% in 3Q 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 8.6% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 9.6% growth forecast for the Hospitality industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 25% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 27% per year. New Risk • Oct 02
New major risk - Shareholder dilution The company's shareholders have been substantially diluted in the past year. Increase in shares outstanding: 102% This is considered a major risk. Shareholder dilution occurs when there is an increase in the number of shares on issue that is not proportionally distributed between all shareholders. Often due to the company raising equity capital or some options being converted into stock. All else being equal, if there are more shares outstanding then each existing share will be entitled to a lower proportion of the company's total earnings, thus reducing earnings per share (EPS). While dilution might not always result in lower EPS (like if the company is using the capital to fund an EPS accretive acquisition) in a lot cases it does, along with lower dividends per share and less voting power at shareholder meetings. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Shareholders have been substantially diluted in the past year (102% increase in shares outstanding). Minor Risk Dividend is not well covered by cash flows (102% cash payout ratio). Reported Earnings • Jul 22
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: €0.33 (vs €0.37 in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: €0.33 (down from €0.37 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: €271.5m (up 15% from 2Q 2023). Net income: €45.5m (down 9.4% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 17% (down from 21% in 2Q 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 9.4% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 9.2% growth forecast for the Hospitality industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 22% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 17% per year. New Risk • Jun 04
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of German stocks, typically moving 7.1% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (7.1% average weekly change). Recent Insider Transactions • May 26
Director recently bought €516k worth of stock On the 22nd of May, Tristan Sjöberg bought around 50k shares on-market at roughly €10.32 per share. This transaction amounted to 1.3% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have collectively bought €1.2m more in shares than they have sold in the last 12 months. Announcement • May 18
Betsson AB (publ) Approves Dividend The Annual General Meeting 2024 of Betsson AB (publ) decided on two separate redemption procedures, totaling EUR 0.645 per share, to take place during 2024. The first redemption procedure is taking place between 21 May and 12 June 2024. The redemption amount of EUR 0.3225 per share will be paid to shareholders in SEK. The FX rate for the first redemption procedure has been determined at EUR/SEK: 11.6815 and the payout amount per share is SEK 3.77. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • May 03
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 16% After last week's 16% share price gain to €10.58, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 7x. Average trailing P/E is 22x in the Hospitality industry in Germany. Total returns to shareholders of 38% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Apr 28
First quarter 2024 earnings released First quarter 2024 results: Revenue: €248.2m (up 12% from 1Q 2023). Net income: €41.3m (up 9.5% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 17% (in line with 1Q 2023). Revenue is forecast to grow 8.3% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 9.0% growth forecast for the Hospitality industry in Germany. Reported Earnings • Apr 08
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: €1.29 (vs €0.87 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: €1.29 (up from €0.87 in FY 2022). Revenue: €948.2m (up 22% from FY 2022). Net income: €177.3m (up 48% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 19% (up from 15% in FY 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 9.3% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 8.5% growth forecast for the Hospitality industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 19% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 4% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Announcement • Apr 06
Betsson AB (publ) to Report Q4, 2024 Results on Feb 13, 2025 Betsson AB (publ) announced that they will report Q4, 2024 results on Feb 13, 2025 Recent Insider Transactions • Feb 22
Director recently bought €506k worth of stock On the 20th of February, Peter Hamberg bought around 53k shares on-market at roughly €9.53 per share. This transaction amounted to 9.7% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have collectively bought €853k more in shares than they have sold in the last 12 months. Announcement • Feb 20
Betsson AB (publ) to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Oct 24, 2024 Betsson AB (publ) announced that they will report Q3, 2024 results on Oct 24, 2024 Reported Earnings • Feb 16
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: €1.29 (vs €0.87 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: €1.29 (up from €0.87 in FY 2022). Revenue: €948.2m (up 22% from FY 2022). Net income: €177.3m (up 48% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 19% (up from 15% in FY 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 9.5% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 8.3% growth forecast for the Hospitality industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 19% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 11% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Announcement • Feb 15
Betsson AB (publ) Proposes Dividend Betsson AB (publ) proposed to the Annual General Meeting that EUR 88.5 (59.7) million, corresponding to EUR 0.645 (0.436) per share, should be distributed to shareholders through an automatic redemption program. The Board proposes and the General Meeting decides on dividends in Euros whilst the distribution of dividends to shareholders is made in Swedish kronor (SEK). The record date for the distribution of dividends is also the date for setting the conversion rate from Euro to Swedish kronor. The Board has also submitted a proposal that the dividend will be paid in two equal parts, both through automatic redemption, with first payment in the second quarter and second payment in the fourth quarter of 2024. Announcement • Dec 20
Betsson AB (Publ) Announces Nomination Committee Betsson AB (publ) announced that the Nomination Committee of the following members: Jenny Rosberg, appointed by Hamberg Förvaltning AB, Ingela Kling, appointed by the Kling Family, and Mats Axell, appointed by Knutsson Holdings AB. Announcement • Oct 29
Betsson AB (publ), Annual General Meeting, May 07, 2024 Betsson AB (publ), Annual General Meeting, May 07, 2024. New Risk • Oct 29
New major risk - Shareholder dilution The company's shareholders have been substantially diluted in the past year. Increase in shares outstanding: 101% This is considered a major risk. Shareholder dilution occurs when there is an increase in the number of shares on issue that is not proportionally distributed between all shareholders. Often due to the company raising equity capital or some options being converted into stock. All else being equal, if there are more shares outstanding then each existing share will be entitled to a lower proportion of the company's total earnings, thus reducing earnings per share (EPS). While dilution might not always result in lower EPS (like if the company is using the capital to fund an EPS accretive acquisition) in a lot cases it does, along with lower dividends per share and less voting power at shareholder meetings. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Shareholders have been substantially diluted in the past year (101% increase in shares outstanding). Minor Risk Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Reported Earnings • Oct 27
Third quarter 2023 earnings released Third quarter 2023 results: Revenue: €237.6m (up 19% from 3Q 2022). Net income: €47.7m (up 44% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 20% (up from 17% in 3Q 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 10% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 9.9% growth forecast for the Hospitality industry in Germany. Board Change • Sep 09
High number of new directors There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Independent Board Member Louise Nylen was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2022. The company’s lack of board continuity is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Announcement • Jun 16
Betsson AB (publ) (OM:BETS B) agreed to acquire BetFirst for €120 million. Betsson AB (publ) (OM:BETS B) agreed to acquire BetFirst for €120 million on June 15, 2023. The total up-front consideration of the acquisition is €117 million on a cash and debt-free basis, payable in cash. Betsson may pay up to €3 million as earnout subject to certain conditions being met and subject to delivery on certain agreed financial targets. The initial consideration for the acquisition is equivalent to a multiple of 10.0x betFIRST’s estimated EBITDA for the financial year 2023. The consideration is all payable in cash. In the last financial year ending 31 December 2022, BetFIRST recorded net gaming revenue of €51.2 million and adjusted EBITDA of €10 million. Betsson to finance the acquisition with existing cash from its balance sheet and within existing credit facilitie. Completion of the acquisition of betFIRST is not conditional on regulatory approvals and is expected to occur on or around July 5, 2023. Lazard Ltd (NYSE:LAZ) acted as a financial advisor to Betsson AB. Gernandt & Danielsson Advokatbyrå KB, Van Bael & Bellis and Edson Legal acted as a legal advisor to Betsson AB. Reported Earnings • Jul 22
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: €0.21 (vs €0.24 in 2Q 2021) Second quarter 2022 results: EPS: €0.21 (down from €0.24 in 2Q 2021). Revenue: €186.3m (up 7.8% from 2Q 2021). Net income: €29.2m (down 14% from 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 16% (down from 20% in 2Q 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 14%, compared to a 728% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 10% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 7% per year. Board Change • Jun 23
High number of new directors There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Independent Board Member Louise Nylen was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2022. The company’s lack of board continuity is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Board Change • Jun 02
High number of new directors There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Independent Board Member Louise Nylen was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2022. The company’s lack of board continuity is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Board Change • May 17
High number of new directors There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Independent Board Member Louise Nylen was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2022. The company’s lack of board continuity is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Announcement • May 12
Betsson AB Announces Management Changes At the Annual General Meeting of Betsson AB (publ) on 10 May 2022, Eva de Falck, Louise Nylén and Tristan Sjöberg were elected as new Board members. Reported Earnings • Apr 29
First quarter 2022 earnings released First quarter 2022 results: Revenue: €170.2m (up 9.4% from 1Q 2021). Net income: €21.2m (down 10% from 1Q 2021). Profit margin: 13% (down from 15% in 1Q 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 5.4%, compared to a 114% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 9% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 4% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Reported Earnings • Apr 11
Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS: kr7.90 (vs kr7.32 in FY 2020) Full year 2021 results: EPS: kr7.90 (up from kr7.32 in FY 2020). Revenue: kr6.67b (up 4.4% from FY 2020). Net income: kr1.08b (up 7.3% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 16% (in line with FY 2020). Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 3.7%, compared to a 115% growth forecast for the restaurants industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 4% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 7% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Announcement • Apr 09
Betsson AB Proposes Dividend The board of directors of Betsson AB proposed to the annual general meeting to be held on May 10, 2022, that SEK 539.0 million (SEK 502.9 million), corresponding to SEK 3.94 per share (SEK 3.68 per share) be transferred to the shareholders, and that the transfer should be made by means of an automatic redemption procedure. Reported Earnings • Feb 11
Full year 2021 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectations Full year 2021 results: EPS: kr7.90 (up from kr7.32 in FY 2020). Revenue: kr6.67b (up 4.4% from FY 2020). Net income: kr1.08b (up 7.3% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 16% (in line with FY 2020). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to stay flat compared to a 112% growth forecast for the restaurants industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 4% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 12% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Announcement • Feb 02
Betsson AB to Report Fiscal Year 2021 Results on Apr 08, 2022 Betsson AB announced that they will report fiscal year 2021 results on Apr 08, 2022 Board Change • Nov 02
High number of new and inexperienced directors There are 4 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: 4 new directors. 1 experienced director. No highly experienced directors. Independent Director Fredrik Carlsson is the most experienced director on the board, commencing their role in 2017. The company’s lack of experienced directors is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Recent Insider Transactions • Oct 30
Executive Director recently bought €115k worth of stock On the 28th of October, Pontus Lindwall bought around 20k shares on-market at roughly €5.77 per share. In the last 3 months, they made an even bigger purchase worth €145k. Insiders have collectively bought €113k more in shares than they have sold in the last 12 months. Recent Insider Transactions • Oct 30
Executive Director recently bought €115k worth of stock On the 28th of October, Pontus Lindwall bought around 20k shares on-market at roughly €5.77 per share. In the last 3 months, they made an even bigger purchase worth €145k. Insiders have collectively bought €113k more in shares than they have sold in the last 12 months. Reported Earnings • Oct 27
Third quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS kr2.22 (vs kr2.22 in 3Q 2020) The company reported a solid third quarter result with improved revenues, although earnings and profit margins were flat. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: kr1.73b (up 3.4% from 3Q 2020). Net income: kr303.2m (flat on 3Q 2020). Profit margin: 18% (in line with 3Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 3% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 8% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Executive Departure • Oct 01
Independent Chairman Patrick Svensk has left the company On the 23rd of September, Patrick Svensk's tenure as Independent Chairman ended after 4.1 years in the role. As of June 2021, Patrick still personally held 16.50k shares (€113k worth at the time). Patrick is the only executive to leave the company over the last 12 months. The current median tenure of the management team is 3.58 years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 29
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 17% share price decline to €7.08, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 9x. Average forward P/E is 18x in the Hospitality industry in Europe. Total returns to shareholders of 25% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €13.23 per share. Recent Insider Transactions • Sep 29
CEO & President recently sold €170k worth of stock On the 23rd of September, Pontus Lindwall sold around 20k shares on-market at roughly €8.51 per share. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Pontus has been a seller over the last 12 months, reducing personal holdings by €25k. Executive Departure • Sep 24
Independent Chairman Patrick Svensk has left the company On the 23rd of September, Patrick Svensk's tenure as Independent Chairman ended. As of June 2021, Patrick still personally held 16.50k shares (€113k worth at the time). Patrick is the only executive to leave the company over the last 12 months. The current median tenure of the management team is 3.17 years. Recent Insider Transactions • Aug 15
CEO & President recently bought €145k worth of stock On the 12th of August, Pontus Lindwall bought around 20k shares on-market at roughly €7.25 per share. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. This was Pontus' only on-market trade for the last 12 months. Reported Earnings • Jul 23
Second quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS kr2.54 (vs kr1.40 in 2Q 2020) The company reported a strong second quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Second quarter 2021 results: Revenue: kr1.75b (up 14% from 2Q 2020). Net income: kr345.1m (up 80% from 2Q 2020). Profit margin: 20% (up from 13% in 2Q 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 2% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 3% per year. Reported Earnings • May 01
First quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS kr1.76 (vs kr1.68 in 1Q 2020) The company reported a solid first quarter result with improved earnings and revenues, although profit margins were weaker. First quarter 2021 results: Revenue: kr1.59b (up 12% from 1Q 2020). Net income: kr242.2m (up 5.5% from 1Q 2020). Profit margin: 15% (down from 16% in 1Q 2020). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 1% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 9% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Announcement • Mar 12
Betsson Granted Online Sports Betting License in Germany Betsson has applied for and received clearance from Darmstadt Regional Council to operate online sports betting throughout Germany. Besides the sports betting licenses which have now been granted, the New Interstate Treaty, which paves the way for the regulation and opening up of the market for online slots and poker in Germany, is scheduled to come into force on 1 July 2021. finally receive this license and are preparing to re-launch German Sportsbook shortly under the German regulation. Operating sports betting in Germany is part of strategy of strengthening position in existing markets by prioritising segments where Betsson has the best conditions to offer leading products. Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 20
New 90-day low: €6.60 The company is down 2.0% from its price of €6.73 on 20 November 2020. The German market is up 10.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Hospitality industry, which is up 10.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €12.85 per share. Reported Earnings • Feb 11
Full year 2020 earnings released: EPS kr7.37 (vs kr5.69 in FY 2019) The company reported a solid full year result with improved earnings and revenues, although profit margins were flat. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: kr6.39b (up 24% from FY 2019). Net income: kr1.01b (up 28% from FY 2019). Profit margin: 16% (in line with FY 2019). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 2% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 4% per year. Analyst Estimate Surprise Post Earnings • Feb 11
Revenue misses expectations Revenue missed analyst estimates by 0.2%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 9.8%, compared to a 27% growth forecast for the Hospitality industry in Germany. Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 05
New 90-day high: €7.50 The company is up 18% from its price of €6.36 on 07 October 2020. The German market is up 8.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Hospitality industry, which is up 9.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €11.45 per share. Is New 90 Day High Low • Nov 27
New 90-day high: €7.06 The company is up 1.0% from its price of €6.96 on 28 August 2020. The German market is up 2.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Hospitality industry, which is up 30% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €9.71 per share. Reported Earnings • Oct 24
Third quarter earnings released Over the last 12 months the company has reported total profits of kr928.9m, up 3.8% from the prior year. Total revenue was kr5.92b over the last 12 months, up 11% from the prior year. Analyst Estimate Surprise Post Earnings • Oct 24
Third-quarter earnings released: Revenue beats expectations Third-quarter revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 3.2% at kr1.68b. Revenue is forecast to grow 12% over the next year, compared to a 4.4% decline forecast for the Hospitality industry in Germany. Is New 90 Day High Low • Sep 24
New 90-day low: €5.95 The company is down 2.0% from its price of €6.09 on 26 June 2020. The German market is up 3.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. However, it outperformed the Hospitality industry, which is down 14% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €8.93 per share. Announcement • Jul 31
Betsson AB (OM:BETS B) completed the acquisition of B2C assets from Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (OB:GIG). Betsson AB (OM:BETS B) signed a share purchase agreement to acquire B2C assets from Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (OB:GIG) for €22.3 million on February 14, 2020. The deal value is payable in cash to be paid on the closing date. Betsson, through this agreement will become a long term partner of Gaming Innovation Group, generating revenues to Gaming Innovation Group's platform services. Betsson will also pay a prepaid platform fee of €8.7 million. Betsson commits to keep the brands operational on Gaming Innovation Group's platform for a minimum of 30 months. For the first 24 months, Betsson will pay a premium platform fee based on NGR generated. Based on the expected platform fees, the total value of the transaction is estimated at approximately €50 million. For the year ended December 31, 2019, the business reported total revenues of €77 million and EBIT of €7.6 million. Financing of the acquisition is done through Betsson’s revolving credit facility.
The deal is subject to compulsory regulatory approvals from merger control and gaming authorities. The transaction was approved by antitrust regulators on April 8, 2020. Expected completion of the transaction is mid-April 2020. Gaming Innovation Group will use the proceeds to repay its 2017 - 2020 bond. Stella EOC acted as financial advisor to Gaming Innovation Group. Gernandt & Danielsson Advokatbyrå KB acted as legal advisor and PwC acted as financial advisor to Betsson AB in the transaction.
Betsson AB (OM:BETS B) completed the acquisition of B2C assets from Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (OB:GIG) on April 16, 2020. The transaction will have positive earning accretive from the second quarter of 2020 onwards. Announcement • Jul 30
Betsson AB (OM:BETS B) acquired a 70% stake in Colbet. Betsson AB (OM:BETS B) acquired a 70% stake in Colbet in July, 2020. As part of the transaction, Betsson AB will migrate the Colbet business to its own technology.
Betsson AB (OM:BETS B) completed the acquisition of a 70% stake in Colbet in July, 2020.