BlueBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:BBT) Offers $340-$360M to Acquire PointsBet
Acquisition Offer
BlueBet Holdings Limited (ASX:BBT) has made a non-binding offer to acquire PointsBet Holdings Limited through a scheme of arrangement. The proposed equity value ranges from $340 million to $360 million, comprising a cash pool of $240 million to $260 million and scrip consideration of $100 million to $120 million.
Synergies and Strategic Benefits
BlueBet expects to unlock $40 million in annual synergies from the acquisition. The proposal provides PointsBet shareholders with cash and scrip consideration, offering access to synergies and accretive value. BlueBet aims to accelerate its growth ambitions by gaining additional scale, technology assets, and key marketing contracts.
Future Steps
BlueBet will release its Interim Results for H1 FY2025 on 27 February 2025 and hold an investor conference call at 10.00AM AEDT on the same day.
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