Novomatic Reportedly Tipped as Favourite to Buy Ainsworth Game Technology
January 29, 2024 at 08:55 pm EST
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Ainsworth Game Technology Limited (ASX:AGI) remains one to watch this year on the deal scene, with most betting the end game for the electronic gaming machine developer being that it is taken out by its major shareholder. Novomatic AG owns about 52% of AGT, and after the $460 million listed group announced it was embarking on a strategic review, some close to the situation took this as a signal that the group is up for sale and Novomatic
will be the buyer. Another possibility is that the Las Vegas gambling product service provider Light & Wonder, Inc. (NasdaqGS:LNW), formerly known as Scientific Games, buys the business, but sources believe this is only a slim possibility. AGT has Macquarie Capital assessing options, and for Novomatic a full purchase would give it exposure to the Latin America market and also the US market where it does not have such a strong presence. Driving the review has been AGT's languishing share price despite solid performance under strong management, leaving the company's directors questioning whether the business may be better off privatised. Shares in Ainsworth Game Technology are trading at about $1.40 after being around $1.30 two years ago.
Ainsworth Game Technology Limited is an Australia-based company, which is engaged in the designing, developing, manufacturing, selling and servicing of gaming machines and other related equipment and services. The Company is focused on expanding and diversifying its product offerings within both land-based and online gaming markets, including social gaming and licensed Real Money gambling markets. The Company's segments include Asia Pacific, which consists of Australia, New Zealand and Asia; North America; Latin America and Europe, and Online Gaming. The Companyâs products include A-Star Curve XL, A-Star Slant Top, Grand / Royal Legacy, New Low Denomination Content, Multi Games, Xtension Link, Ainsworth Historical Horse Racing. The Company's online games include B2B Real Money Gaming (RMG) and B2B Social Casino Business. The Company's subsidiaries include AGT Pty Ltd and AGT Service Pty Ltd.