Aristocrat Leisure Completes Acquisition of Neo Group Ltd. (f/k/a NeoGames) for $29.50 per Share
26 4월 2024 - 6:20AM
Neo Group Ltd. (formerly known as NeoGames S.A.) (Nasdaq: NGMS)
(“Neo” or the “Company”), a technology-driven provider of
end-to-end iLottery and iGaming solutions, announced today that
Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) (“Aristocrat”), an
entertainment and content creation company delivering world-leading
mobile and casino games, has completed the previously announced
acquisition of all of the outstanding ordinary shares of Neo for
$29.50 per share in an all-cash transaction (the “Transaction”),
representing an enterprise value of approximately $1.2 billion for
Neo.
“We are excited to have successfully closed this
transaction and joined forces with the Aristocrat team to further
drive our success across iLottery, iGaming, and online sports
betting,” said Moti Malul, Chief Executive Officer of Neo. “We
firmly believe that this Transaction represents a great outcome for
all of Neo’s shareholders, customers and employees. We are very
grateful to all our stakeholders who have supported us since our
inception. I would also like to thank all our employees for their
commitment in making Neo the great company it is today.”
The transaction was announced on May 15,
2023.
About Neo
Neo is a technology-driven innovator and a
global leader of iLottery and iGaming solutions and services for
regulated lotteries and gaming operators. The Company offers its
customers a full-service suite of solutions, including proprietary
technology platforms, two dedicated game studios with an extensive
portfolio of engaging games – one in lottery and one in casino
games, and a range of value-added services. The recent strategic
acquisition of Aspire Global Group enables Neo to offer the most
comprehensive portfolio across iLottery, an innovative sports
betting platform from BtoBet, an advanced content aggregation
solution from Pariplay, and a complete set of B2B Gaming tech and
Managed Services. Neo remains an instrumental partner to its
customers worldwide, as it works to maximize their revenue
potential through various offerings, including regulation and
compliance, payment processing, risk management, player
relationship management, and player value optimization. Neo strives
to be the long-term partner of choice for its customers, empowering
them to deliver enjoyable and profitable programs to their players,
generate more revenue, and maximize proceeds to governments and
good causes.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains forward-looking
statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Exchange Act, and the
safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this press release
other than statements of historical fact, including, without
limitation, anticipated benefits, growth opportunities and other
events relating to the acquisition, and projections about the
Company’s business and its future revenues, expenses and
profitability should be considered forward-looking statements. The
words “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “potential,”
“continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “could,” “would,”
“project,” “plan,” “target,” and similar expressions, or the
negative of these terms, are intended to identify forward-looking
statements, though not all forward-looking statements use these
words or expressions. These forward-looking statements involve
known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current
expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about the
Company and its industry as of the date of this press release. The
Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking
statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances,
or changes in our expectations, except as may be required by
law.
Forward-looking statements involve known and
unknown risks and uncertainties, and are based on current
expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about the
Company and its industry as of the date of this press release.
Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties
that may cause actual results to differ materially from those
contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Factors that could
cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not
limited to, risks and uncertainties relating to: the risk that the
expected benefits, including financial benefits, of the transaction
may not be realized; integration of the acquisition may not occur
as anticipated, and the combined companies’ ability to achieve the
growth prospects and synergies expected from the transaction, as
well as delays, challenges and expenses associated with integrating
the combined companies’ existing businesses may exceed current
expectations; litigation related to the transaction or otherwise;
unanticipated restructuring costs may be incurred or undisclosed
liabilities assumed; attempts to retain key personnel and customers
may not succeed; exposure to inflation, currency rate and interest
rate fluctuations and risks associated with doing business locally
and internationally, as well as fluctuations in the market price of
Aristocrat’s and the Company’s traded securities; demands in the
Company’s customer end markets and for the Company’s services
and/or products that exceed the Company’s capacity; ongoing or
potential litigations or disputes, incidental to the conduct of the
Company’s ongoing business, with customers, suppliers, landlords,
or other third parties; the business combination or the combined
company’s products may not be supported by third parties; actions
by competitors may negatively impact results; potential adverse
reactions or changes to business relationships resulting from the
completion of the transaction; potential negative changes in
general economic conditions in the regions or the industries in
which Parent and the Company operate; and other risk factors
described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year
ended December 31, 2022, filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the “SEC”) on April 28, 2023, and in any subsequent
reports on Form 6-K, each of which is on file with or furnished to
the SEC and available at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, as well
as the Company’s Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2023
to be filed with the SEC. It is not possible for our management to
predict all risks, nor can the Company assess the impact of all
factors on its business or the extent to which any factor, or
combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ
materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.
The Company cautions you therefore against relying on these
forward-looking statements, and it qualifies all of its
forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements. These
statements reflect management’s current expectations regarding
future events and speak only as of the date of this press release.
You should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking
statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations
reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, it
cannot guarantee that future results, levels of activity,
performance and events and circumstances reflected in the
forward-looking statements will be achieved or will occur. Except
as required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation
to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements,
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise,
after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the
occurrence of unanticipated events. SEC filings for the Company are
available in the Investor Relations section of the Company’s
website at ir.neogames.com.
Contacts Investor
Contact: ir@neogames.comMedia Relations:pr@neogames.com
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