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Apollo Global backs $6.3bn hijack of IGT and Everi merger

SBC News Apollo Global backs $6.3bn hijack of IGT and Everi merger

Apollo Global has initiated a blockbuster deal to simultaneously acquire IGT Plc’s Gaming & Digital business alongside Everi Holdings Inc. The US private equity fund has submitted a cash offer of $14.25 per share to Everi shareholders to acquire its combined business with IGT’s Digital and Gaming spin-offs. The offer comes as Everi moves to complete its February transaction to …

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IGT overhauls leadership as Marco Sala takes over Chairman duties

IGT sheds Italian weight offloading Lottomatica B2C units to Gamenet SPA

IGT Plc has executed an executive team and boardroom reorganisation, as Group CEO Marco Sala is appointed as Executive Chairman of the NYSE gambling technology group.  The appointment follows wider group developments, that saw IGT majority owner De Agostini SPA announce that Lorenzo Pellicioli had chosen to end his sixteen-year tenure as CEO of the Italian investment conglomerate. B&D Holding …

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