Betsson AB
Betsson Acquires Inkabet
SW Nordic Limited, a subsidiary of Betsson AB (publ), has signed an agreement to acquire Inkabet’s B2C online gambling business, a rapidly growing sportsbook and casino targeting the western region of South America. The acquisition strengthens and expands Betsson’s presence in Latin America, a strategically important region for the company.
The initial consideration of the acquisition is USD 25 million. Additionally, Betsson will pay up to USD 4 million depending on the performance of Inkabet in reaching the agreed revenue and EBIT targets during the six months following the closing, together with a deferred payment of USD 5 million (out of which USD 3 million is payable on 31 December 2022 and USD 2 million is payable on 31 December 2023 if no claims have arisen). The full purchase price is the equivalent of 3.8 times EBIT of the last 12 months ending June 2021. Financing of the acquisition is done through Betsson’s revolving credit facility (RCF), which gives an attractive financial flexibility to do deals of this sort.
“Through this transaction, Betsson continues to build market share in the LatAm region, following the previous acquisitions of JDP Tech Ltd, Suaposta and Colbet. This strengthens our position in a strategically important region where we have performed well and have big ambitions for the future,” Pontus Lindwall, CEO of Betsson AB, said.
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A subsidiary of Betsson AB has obtained its first local licenses for the newly regulated market in Peru. The licenses cover online casino and sports betting for the Betsson and Betsafe brands. Further, licenses for the Inkabet brand are expected to be obtained soon.
Betsson began its Latin American venture already in 2008 and has since then positioned itself as the most recognized sports betting brand in Peru. In 2019, the Group further strengthened its position toward the country with the launch of its Betsafe brand. Two years later Inkabet, a Peruvian-facing sports betting and online casino business, was acquired.
Besides the new licenses, the Group holds licenses in two other key markets in the region, Colombia, and Argentina. In Argentina, Betsson holds licenses in Buenos Aires City, Buenos Aires province, and Córdoba.
Pontus Lindwall, President and CEO of Betsson AB, said: “We have really looked forward to Peru introducing a local regulation and are very pleased with the issuing of these licenses. With this announcement, we affirm our commitment to the local economy and the new regulatory framework in the country.”
A subsidiary of Betsson AB has obtained its first local licenses for the newly regulated market in Peru. The licenses cover online casino and sports betting for the Betsson and Betsafe brands. Further, licenses for the Inkabet brand are expected to be obtained soon.
Betsson began its Latin American venture already in 2008 and has since then positioned itself as the most recognised sports betting brand in Peru. In 2019, the Group further strengthened its position toward the country with the launch of its Betsafe brand. Two years later Inkabet, a Peruvian-facing sports betting and online casino business, was acquired.
Besides the new licenses, the Group holds licenses in two other key markets in the region, Colombia and Argentina. In Argentina, Betsson holds licenses in Buenos Aires City, Buenos Aires province, and Córdoba.
Pontus Lindwall, President and CEO of Betsson AB, said: “We have really looked forward to Peru introducing a local regulation and are very pleased with the issuing of these licenses. With this announcement, we affirm our commitment to the local economy and the new regulatory framework in the country.”
Betsson AB has secured its biggest marketing commitment for the Argentine market, becoming the principal shirt sponsor of Boca Juniors.
Betsson had agreed to definitive terms to become Chief Sponsor of Boca, whose matchday shirt has been sponsor-less since July 2022. Betsson will pay $7.5m to place its brand on the front of Boca Junior’s matchday kit for the next 18 months.
Betsson has chosen not to disclose any “financial terms” related to the deal, but cited that its sponsorship would be based on the “values of passion for football and fair play, shared by Boca Juniors”.
On Sunday night, Betsson was revealed as the new shirt sponsor to Boca fans, during the “Para Toda La Vida” farewell testimonial match of club icon Juan Román Riquelme – played at the La Bombonera Stadium, with Lionel Messi in attendance.
In attendance at the match was Betsson Group CEO Jesper Svensson, who commented: “This is a historic match that will remain engraved in the hearts of all Boca Juniors fans and soccer lovers.”
“The sport and soccer in particular are in Betsson’s DNA; That’s why not we could be left out of such a significant and important for the club with the most titles and most popular in the Argentina.”
The sponsorship sees Betsson expand its presence in the AFA Primera Division, in which the sportsbook has formally served as sponsor of Racing Club.
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