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NetEnt intends to accelerate payment of earn-out consideration for Red Tiger through a directed issue of new shares

Published

6 years ago

March 24, 2020

NetEnt continues to increase productivity and strengthen its competitiveness, and the integration of Red Tiger is an important part of this process. To support and speed up the integration, NetEnt intends to accelerate the payment of the earn-out consideration for Red Tiger through a directed issue of B-shares to the sellers of Red Tiger.

NetEnt acquired Red Tiger in September 2019. In conjunction with the acquisition, it was announced that an additional consideration amounting to maximum GBP 23 million could become payable in 2022 on an earn-out basis, subject to Red Tiger’s financial performance over the coming two years. Since the acquisition, Red Tiger’s financial performance has exceeded the company’s forecasts by a wide margin. By facilitating a full integration, the potential to extract synergies increases for NetEnt, both in terms of revenues and costs. One example of revenue synergies already having a positive effect is the first jointly developed game, Piggy Riches, which was released in January 2020 and which so far has been the best game release ever for Red Tiger.

In order to support the integration of the companies, NetEnt has today agreed with the sellers of Red Tiger on an addendum to the share purchase agreement (SPA). This means that the conditions for payment of the earn-out consideration are deemed to have been met. Half of the earn-out consideration is to be paid through a directed issue of new B-shares in the second quarter of 2020, and the rest as cash in the second quarter of 2021.

The addendum to the SPA is subject to approval of a directed issue of 6,327,175 B-shares to the sellers of Red Tiger by the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the shareholders of NetEnt, scheduled for April 29, 2020. The new shares will be issued at a price of 21.34 SEK per share, which corresponds to the volume-weighted average price of NetEnt’s B-shares on Nasdaq Stockholm during the period of February 24 – March 20, 2020.

Based on the addendum, the Board of Directors of NetEnt is proposing to the AGM on April 29, 2020, to resolve on a directed share issue in accordance with the conditions set out above. The summons to the AGM will be sent out separately today, including the detailed decision about the directed new share issue by the Board of Directors.

As a result of the proposed new share issue, the share capital of NetEnt will increase by approximately 31,762 SEK to 1,237,219 SEK. The total number of shares outstanding after the share issue will amount to 245,458,035, split between 33,660,000 A-shares and 211, 798,035 B-shares. These numbers are adjusted for previously repurchased shares amounting to 1,000,000 B-shares. Consequently, the share issue leads to a dilution of 2.6 percent of total shares and 1.2 percent of total votes of the company on a fully-diluted basis (i.e. based on the total number of shares and votes outstanding after the share issue).

The sellers of Red Tiger commit not to sell the newly issued shares during a lock-up period until March 2022. One of the sellers is Gavin Hamilton, CEO of Red Tiger and newly appointed Chief Operating Officer of NetEnt.

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FeedConstruct takes exclusive data and streaming rights for Nicaragua’s Liga Primera

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9 hours ago

July 20, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Deal covers worldwide distribution of Liga Primera and Copa Primera content for sportsbooks and betting suppliers.

FeedConstruct has acquired exclusive worldwide streaming and data rights for Nicaragua’s top-tier football competitions, Liga Primera and Copa Primera.

The company said the agreement delivers start-to-finish coverage of every match across both competitions and expands its Central American football portfolio for sportsbook operators and providers using its data integration and streaming.

Ani Isakhanyan, Head of Rights and Content at FeedConstruct, stated, “Securing these exclusive rights is a highly valuable addition to our portfolio. Liga Primera and Copa Primera deliver the consistent football content that the global iGaming industry demands. This acquisition ensures our partners can offer comprehensive coverage of a rapidly emerging betting market.”

Allan J. Chamorro, Managing Partner at Apollo Sports Business Group, added, “Nicaragua has rapidly established itself as one of Central America’s fastest-growing football markets, attracting growing regional recognition and international commercial interest. Our partnership with FeedConstruct builds on that momentum by expanding the global distribution of Liga Primera and Copa Primera while powering sustainable commercial opportunities that strengthen clubs, elevate the competitions, and accelerate the long-term growth of the game.”

Liga Primera and Copa Primera are the main competitions in Nicaragua’s professional football calendar. FeedConstruct said the competitions are gaining regional recognition in Central America, supported by regular participation in CONCACAF tournaments.

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The UAE Lottery backs Cool Bus Shelter initiative for outdoor workers

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18 hours ago

July 20, 2026

Wladimir P.

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The UAE Lottery has partnered with SmartLife Foundation to support outdoor workers during the UAE summer, backing the Cool Bus Shelter initiative in Abu Dhabi on July 20, 2026.

The programme aligns with the UAE’s Midday Break rules, which require outdoor work to stop between 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM during peak heat. As part of the initiative, air-conditioned buses were stationed near labour sites to provide workers a place to rest before returning outdoors.

Volunteers from The UAE Lottery and SmartLife Foundation provided cold towels, cold water and drinks, according to the organisations. Workers also received portable rechargeable neck fans intended to provide additional cooling after the break.

Suzan Kazzi, Associate Director – Corporate Social Responsibility at Momentum- The UAE Lottery, said: “Outdoor workers are the backbone of our cities’ urban development, and initiatives like the Cool Bus Shelter ensure they receive the care and recognition they deserve during the most challenging months of the year. This is our small way of saying thank you and reminding them that their wellbeing truly matters”.

Abhijeet Oak, Vice President at SmartLife Foundation, added: “At SmartLife Foundation, we believe that protecting the wellbeing of outdoor workforce is a shared responsibility. Through the Cool Bus Shelter initiative, we are proud to collaborate with organizations such as The UAE Lottery and other community partners to create moments of comfort, appreciation and human connection that leave a lasting impact”.

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Playson partners with Hollywoodbets for South Africa slots rollout

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20 hours ago

July 20, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Playson has partnered with South African operator Hollywoodbets to roll out a selection of its slot titles to players in South Africa’s regulated market, the company said on 20th July 2026.

Under the deal, Hollywoodbets will integrate Playson content via Light & Wonder’s aggregation platform. The operator said the addition will broaden its “live games” portfolio.

The initial rollout includes Coin Strike: Hold and Win, Thunder Coins: Hold and Win, Thunder Coins XXL: Hold and Win, Diamonds Power: Hold and Win, Energy Coins: Hold and Win and 3 Carts of Gold: Hold and Win, with more releases planned.

Blanka Homor, Sales Director at Playson, said: “Partnering with Hollywoodbets represents another important milestone in our African growth strategy. As one of South Africa’s household names, Hollywoodbets offers an outstanding platform through which we can introduce our high-performing portfolio to an even wider audience.

“We are confident our games will resonate strongly with players, and we look forward to building a successful long-term partnership together.”

Wayde Dorkin, Head of Product at Hollywoodbets, said: “Playson’s portfolio has earned an excellent reputation for delivering engaging gameplay and consistent results across regulated markets, making it a valuable addition to our product offering.

“We are always looking to enhance the entertainment experience available to our players, and we are delighted to welcome a selection of Playson’s top-performing titles to the Hollywoodbets platform.”

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