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Notice of Kambi Group Plc Extraordinary General Meeting 2022
In terms of Articles 41 and 42 of the Articles of Association of the Company
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that that AN EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING (the “Meeting”) of Kambi Group plc, company number C 49768 (the “Company”) will be held on Thursday 30 June 2022 at 11.00 CEST at Kambi, Hälsingegatan 38, 113 43 Stockholm, Sweden, to consider the following Agenda. The registration of shareholders starts at 10.30 CEST.
Right to attendance and voting
- To be entitled to attend and vote at the Meeting (and for the purpose of the determination by the Company of the number of votes they may cast), shareholders must be entered on the Company’s register of members maintained by Euroclear Sweden AB by Thursday 9 June 2022.
- Shareholders whose shares are registered in the name of a nominee should note that they may be required by their respective nominee/s to temporarily re-register their shares in their own name in the register of members maintained by Euroclear Sweden AB in order to be entitled to attend and vote (in person or by proxy) at the Meeting. Any such re-registration would need to be effected by Thursday 9 June 2022. Shareholders should therefore liaise with and instruct their nominees well in advance thereof.
- To be entitled to attend and vote in person at the Meeting, shareholders must notify Euroclear Sweden AB of their intention to attend the Meeting by Thursday 9 June 2022 and can do so by (i) e-mail to Generalmeetingservice@euroclear. com or (ii) mail to: Kambi Group plc, c/o Euroclear Sweden AB, Box 191, SE-101 23 Stockholm, Sweden or (iii) by phone on +46 8 402 9092 during the office hours of Euroclear Sweden AB. Notification should include the shareholder’s name, address, email address, daytime telephone number, personal or corporate identification number, number of shares held in the Company, as well as details of any proxies (if applicable, in the case that the shareholder has appointed a third party representative to attend the Meeting in their stead). Information submitted in connection with the notification will be computerised and used exclusively for the Meeting. See below for additional information on the processing of personal data.
Shareholders’ right to appoint a proxy
- A shareholder who is entitled to attend and vote at the Meeting, is entitled to appoint one or more proxies to attend and vote on his or her behalf. A proxy need not also be a shareholder. If the shareholder is an individual, the proxy form must be signed by the appointer (or his authorised attorney) or comply with Article 126 of the Articles. If the shareholder is a corporation, the proxy form must be signed on its behalf by an authorised attorney or a duly authorised officer of the corporation or comply with Article 126 of the Articles.
- Proxy forms must clearly indicate whether the proxy is to vote in their discretion or in accordance with the voting instructions sheet attached to the proxy form. Your proxy shall vote as you have directed in respect of the resolutions set out in this notice or on any other resolution that is properly put to the meeting. If the proxy form is returned to the Company without any indication as to how the proxy shall vote, generally or in respect of a particular resolution, the proxy shall exercise their discretion as to how to vote or whether to abstain from voting, generally or in respect of that particular resolution (as applicable).
- Where the shareholder is a corporation, a document evidencing the signatory right of the officer signing the proxy form, must be submitted with the proxy form. Where the proxy form is signed on behalf of the shareholder by an attorney (rather than by an authorised representative, in the case of a corporation), the original power of attorney or a copy thereof certified or notarised in a manner acceptable to the Board of Directors must be submitted to the Company, failing which the appointment of the proxy may be treated as invalid.
- The original signed proxy form and, if applicable, other supporting documents (required pursuant to the above instructions), must be received by Euroclear Sweden AB no later than Thursday 9 June 2022 by (i) e-mail to Generalmeetingservice@euroclear .com or (ii) mail to: Kambi Group plc, c/o Euroclear Sweden AB, Box 191, SE-101 23 Stockholm, Sweden. Shareholders are therefore encouraged to submit their proxy forms (and other supporting documents, if any) as soon as possible.
- Proxy forms are available on the Company website under the General Meetings section.
- Aggregated attendance notifications and proxy data processed by Euroclear Sweden AB must be transmitted to and received by the Company by email at Mia.Nordlander@kambi .com not less than 48 hours before the time appointed for the Meeting and in default shall not be treated as valid.
Agenda
1. Opening of the Meeting
2. Election of Chairman of the Meeting
3. Drawing up and approval of the voting list
4. Approval of the Agenda
5. Determination that the Meeting has been duly convened
6. Election of two persons to approve the minutes
Special Business (Extraordinary Resolutions)
7. THAT the Directors be and are hereby duly authorised and empowered in accordance with Articles 85(1) and 88(7) of the Companies Act and Article 3 of the Articles, on one or several occasions prior to the date of the next Annual General Meeting of the Company, to issue and allot up to a maximum of 3,106,480 Ordinary ‘B’ shares in the Company of a nominal value of €0.003 each (corresponding to a dilution of 10% of total shares as at the date of the notice to the 2022 Annual General Meeting) for payment in kind or through a direct set-off in connection with an acquisition, and to authorise and empower the Directors to restrict or withdraw the right of pre-emption associated to the issue of the said shares. This resolution is being taken in terms and for the purposes of the approvals necessary in terms of the Companies Act and the Articles of Association of the Company. (Resolution a)
8. WHEREAS (i) at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company held on 30 March 2022, the Directors resolved to obtain authority to buy back Ordinary ‘B’ shares in the Company having a nominal value of €0.003 each; and
(ii) pursuant to Article 5 of the Articles and Article 106(1) (b) of the Companies Act a company may acquire any of its own shares otherwise than by subscription, provided inter alia authorisation is given by an extraordinary resolution, which resolution will need to determine the terms and conditions of such acquisitions and in particular the maximum number of shares to be acquired, the duration of the period for which the authorisation is given and the maximum and minimum consideration.
NOW THEREFORE the members of the Company resolve that the Company be generally authorised to make purchases of Ordinary ‘B’ shares in the Company of a nominal value of €0.003 each in its capital, subject to the following:
(a) the maximum number of shares that may be so acquired is 3,106,480 which is equivalent to 10% of total shares as at the date of the notice to the 2022 Annual General Meeting;
(b) the minimum price that may be paid for the shares is SEK1 per share;
(c) the maximum price that may be paid for the shares is SEK1,000 per share;
(d) the maximum aggregate number of shares that can either be i) issued and allotted under Resolution a and, ii) bought back under this Resolution b, shall not exceed 3,106,480; and
(e) the authority conferred by this resolution shall expire on the date of the 2023 Annual General Meeting, but in any case shall not exceed the period of 18 months, but not so as to prejudice the completion of a purchase contracted before that date. (Resolution b)
9. Closing of the Extraordinary General Meeting
Information about proposals related to Agenda items
Both extraordinary Resolutions, Resolutions a and b, were presented in their entirety to the Annual General Meeting held on 17 May, 2022 (which resolutions were referred to therein as resolutions m and n respectively), and obtained one majority of two required in terms of article 135 of the Companies Act (Cap 386), and in terms of Articles 48B.2(b) of the Articles of Association of the Company. To this end, this Extraordinary General Meeting is being convened within 30 days of the Annual General Meeting, in accordance with the aforementioned provisions of the Companies Act and the Articles, in order to take a fresh vote on the proposed extraordinary resolutions.
Agenda item 7 (Resolution a)
The objectives of the authorisation are to increase the financial flexibility of the Company and to enable the Company to use its own financial instruments for payment in kind or through a directed set-off to a selling partner in connection with any business acquisitions the Company may undertake or to settle any deferred payments in connection with business acquisitions. The market value of the shares on each issue date will be used in determining the price at which shares will be issued. For the purposes of Article 88(7) of the Companies Act, through this resolution the members of the Company are also authorising the Board of Directors to restrict or withdraw the members’ right of pre-emption that would normally entitle members to be offered the newly issued shares in the Company in proportion to their shareholding before such new shares are offered to third parties.
Agenda item 8 (Resolution b)
The Board of Directors proposes that the acquisition by the Company of its own shares shall take place on First North Growth Market at Nasdaq Stockholm or via an offer to acquire the shares to all members of the Company. Such acquisitions of own shares may take place on multiple occasions and will be based on market terms, prevailing regulations and the capital situation at any given time. Notification of any purchase will be made to First North Growth Market at Nasdaq Stockholm and details will appear in the Company’s annual report and accounts. Any resolution to repurchase own shares will be publicly disclosed. The objective of the buyback and transfer right is to ensure added value for the Company’s shareholders and to give the Board increased flexibility with the Company’s capital structure.
Following such buybacks, the intention of the Board would be to either cancel, use as consideration for an acquisition or transfer to employees under a company share incentive plan. Once repurchased, further shareholder and Bondholder approval would be required before those shares could be cancelled.
If used as consideration for an acquisition the intention would be that they would be issued as shares and not sold first.
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CFTC Regulation
The US Prediction Markets Landscape: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges
The meteoric rise of prediction markets in the United States has sparked intense discussions among industry experts, legal scholars, and operators alike. Driven by high-profile political cycles and cultural events, these platforms have evolved from niche academic experiments into massive financial ecosystems.
But as the volume of activity surges, so does regulatory scrutiny. Understanding the current state of prediction markets, the complex regulatory landscape, and what this shifting paradigm means for the broader future of gambling and sports betting in America is essential for any industry stakeholder.
Understanding Prediction Markets
Prediction markets are specialized platforms that enable users to buy and sell shares based on the outcomes of future events. These events span a massive spectrum, including:
- Political Elections: Predicting presidential race outcomes, congressional majorities, or policy decisions.
- Macroeconomic Indicators: Betting on federal interest rate hikes, inflation numbers, or jobs reports.
- Pop Culture & Sports: Forecasting award show winners, box office performance, or championship outcomes.
Unlike traditional sportsbooks that rely on oddsmakers setting a fixed price, prediction markets operate like a stock exchange. They aggregate information, sentiment, and capital from a diverse pool of participants. This “wisdom of the crowd” often results in highly accurate, real-time forecasting. However, because these platforms blur the lines between financial derivatives and traditional wagering, their legal environment remains incredibly complex and highly contentious.
The Regulatory Battleground
The legal framework for prediction markets in the U.S. is currently in a state of flux, characterized by competing jurisdictions and conflicting viewpoints between federal oversight bodies and state regulators.
US Prediction Markets Hierarchy
- Federal Regulation (CFTC): Pushes for uniform federal rules, viewing events as commodities/derivatives.
- State Regulation (IL, NJ, etc.): Aims to protect local consumer bases and secure state tax revenue.
1. Federal vs. State Regulation
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) views event contracts as derivatives, asserting its role as the critical authority tasked with establishing a uniform, nationwide regulatory framework. However, individual states like New Jersey and Illinois are also aggressively asserting their authority. This dual-layered pressure creates friction, potential legal conflicts, and compliance confusion for platform operators.
2. Taxation Concerns
States have grown accustomed to capturing substantial tax revenue from legalized sports betting and iGaming. As users migrate toward prediction platforms—some of which operate in gray areas or outside traditional state frameworks—local regulators worry about losing out on vital tax income. This financial anxiety is fueling a legislative push for stricter, localized state oversight.
3. Market Integrity and Security
With any high-stakes betting or trading operation, the integrity of the underlying market is paramount. Regulators and critics frequently raise concerns regarding:
- Insider Trading: Participants leveraging non-public information to profit off specific policy or corporate outcomes.
- Market Manipulation: Well-capitalized individuals or “whales” artificially moving the price of a contract to influence public perception or swing a market.
- Oversight Mechanisms: The urgent need for robust, real-time surveillance tools to detect and mitigate fraudulent trading activity.
Expert Insights on the Shifting Landscape
During our recent panel discussion, industry leaders shared their frontline perspectives on how these market forces are colliding.
The Current State of Affairs
Experts agree that the current legal landscape is chaotic but uniquely ripe with opportunity. As gaming attorney Jeremy Kleiman noted during the meetup:
“The legal landscape right now is a mess.”
Yet, history shows that this exact brand of regulatory uncertainty often leaves the door wide open for innovative, agile market solutions to emerge and establish a foothold before formal guardrails are built.
The Role of Technology and Emerging Platforms
Advancements in trading technology are rapidly reshaping user expectations. Regulated platforms like Kalshi and decentralized alternatives like Polymarkets are experiencing massive surges in popularity. This growth is particularly prominent among younger, tech-savvy users who gravitate toward their sleek user-friendly interfaces, low-friction trading structures, and the transparent nature of order books over traditional sportsbook vigs.
Political Dynamics
The future of the industry is deeply intertwined with Washington politics. Strategic advisor Bill Pascrell III emphasized the significance of political dynamics in shaping upcoming legislation. The White House’s backing of the CFTC’s regulatory push is a massive factor that could dictate the trajectory, speed, and severity of prediction market legislation over the next few years.
Looking Ahead: What Shapes the Future?
As the conversation surrounding event wagering matures, three core factors will dictate which operators thrive and how the broader market stabilizes:
- Increased Regulatory Clarity: While the current friction is difficult to navigate, clear and predictable rules from federal and state authorities will ultimately benefit the market by unlocking institutional investment and corporate innovation.
- Consumer Demand for Transparency: Modern users expect deep transparency. Platforms that prioritize clear contract rules, predictable settlement guidelines, and proactive user education will easily gain a competitive edge over opaque competitors.
- The Power of Data Analytics: Data utilization will be the ultimate differentiator. Operators that successfully leverage advanced data analytics to improve market liquidity, enhance user experiences, and ensure secure outcomes will lead the next generation of wagering.
Conclusion
The U.S. prediction market landscape is at a historic turning point. As regulations mature and consumer preferences shift away from passive betting toward active, knowledge-based trading, the industry must remain incredibly agile. For operators, investors, and participants alike, staying informed on these fast-moving regulatory and technological shifts is no longer optional—it is the only way to successfully navigate this complex, high-reward frontier.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly are prediction markets?
Prediction markets are exchange-style platforms where users buy and sell shares on the outcome of future real-world events. The market price reflects the crowd’s real-time probability assessment of that event occurring.
How are prediction markets currently regulated in the U.S.?
Regulation is highly fragmented. The federal CFTC treats these markets as commodity or derivatives exchanges, while various state gaming commissions attempt to regulate or restrict them under local sports betting and gambling laws.
Will prediction markets replace traditional sports betting?
Rather than completely replacing sportsbooks, prediction markets are expanding the pie. They offer a highly dynamic, peer-to-peer alternative that appeals to financial traders and policy enthusiasts, forcing traditional betting operators to innovate their technology and payout structures.
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Azerbaijani Parliament
Azerbaijan to Impose Tougher Penalties for Illegal Online Gambling
The Azerbaijani Parliament (Milli Majlis) has officially cleared the first reading of a bill to heavily increase criminal penalties for organising and operating illegal gambling.
The proposed amendments to the Criminal Code were discussed during an extraordinary parliamentary session.
Under the bill, organising gambling in virtual formats-including via the internet, mobile communications, social media platforms, electronic communication tools or other internet- and mobile-based applications-would carry tougher penalties. The same applies to offenses involving minors, crimes committed by a group acting in prior collusion or activities generating substantial illegal income.
Such offenses would be punishable by a fine of up to twice the amount of the income obtained through the crime, restriction of liberty for a term of two to four years, or imprisonment for the same period.
The proposed amendments also introduce stricter penalties for offenses committed by organised criminal groups or criminal organisations, as well as those generating large-scale illegal profits. These would be punishable by restriction of liberty or imprisonment for a term of three to five years.
The bill would also change the way fines are calculated. Instead of the current fixed range of AZN 10,000 to AZN 15,000, courts would be able to impose fines of up to twice the amount of the criminal proceeds.
In addition, the legislation proposes harsher punishment for repeat offenses involving the organisation or operation of gambling activities or gambling venues, particularly where minors are involved or where the offenses generate substantial, large-scale or especially large-scale illegal income.
Under the current legislation, repeat offenses are punishable by restriction of liberty for four to five years or imprisonment for four to eight years. The proposed amendments would make imprisonment for five to eight years the sole penalty for such offenses.
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Amusnet
Amusnet Releases its Latest Video Slot “Golden Snake”
Amusnet has released Golden Snake, a captivating new video slot that blends the timeless appeal of Asian symbolism with innovative mechanics and high-impact gameplay. Designed for players who enjoy immersive themes and thrilling volatility, the title delivers a fresh interpretation of one of the industry’s most enduring and successful game styles.
Set in a world inspired by prosperity, luck and ancient Asian traditions, Golden Snake immerses players in a vibrant atmosphere filled with glowing money bags, firecrackers, blue envelopes, golden coins and the majestic Golden Snake. Rich visuals, authentic sound design and a fully animated snake companion create a lively experience that reacts to every spin, adding personality and emotion to the gameplay.
Moving beyond the traditional slot layout, Golden Snake introduces a distinctive 3x4x3 reel configuration that offers a fresh gameplay dynamic while remaining intuitive and engaging. The excitement builds with the Respin Feature, which can trigger randomly on any spin by selecting a paying symbol – or even the Wild – to set a chain of consecutive respins in motion. During the feature, the second reel could be locked with stacked Wild symbols while the first and third reels spin exclusively for the chosen symbol. Еvery new Wild symbol or matching symbol could be extending the action and increasing the anticipation.
The game’s momentum is further amplified by a powerful multiplier system. During the base game, multipliers of 3x, 5x and 10x can instantly enhance winning combinations. When the Respin Feature is activated and the middle reel fills with stacked Wild symbols, it expands to unlock multiplier values of up to 20x, creating exhilarating moments with a maximum win potential of 5000x the bet.
Beyond its engaging mechanics, Golden Snake has been designed to encourage longer play sessions through responsive character animations, dynamic win celebrations and continuous respin opportunities. Combined with its culturally inspired theme, the title is well positioned to appeal to audiences across Asia, LATAM and other regulated markets where Asian-themed content continues to perform strongly.
With Golden Snake, Amusnet reinforces its commitment to creating premium gaming experiences that combine recognisable themes, innovative mechanics and outstanding production quality. The new release provides operators with a compelling addition to their portfolio, helping them diversify their offering with content designed to drive player engagement and long-term performance.
Respin Feature
Watch the excitement build as stacked Wild symbols lock the second reel and matching symbols trigger consecutive respins, creating thrilling opportunities for bigger payouts.
Multiplier Feature
Base game multipliers of 3x, 5x and 10x evolve into enhanced Respin multipliers of up to 20x when the middle reel expands with stacked Wild symbol.
Gamble
Play the game and multiply the winnings through the Gambling feature.
Jackpot Cards
The Jackpot Cards bonus game is triggered at random during the gameplay to allow players to win impressive jackpots.
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