Tag Archives: Karel Komárek

Komarek eyes Sazka IPO as National Lottery judgement looms

SBC News Komarek eyes Sazka IPO as National Lottery judgement looms

KKCG Group owner Karel Komarek is interested in launching an Initial Public Offering (IPO) of the Sazka Group gambling asset, with London touted as a potential listing location, According to Bloomberg. KKCG, the holding group behind Sazka, is allegedly working with advisers on an IPO of the international lottery operator, which could take place in the second half of 2021 …

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SAZKA secures €500m Apollo investment to fund global M&A drive

SBC News SAZKA secures €500m Apollo investment to fund global M&A drive

SAZKA Group has accepted a €500 million ($590m) investment from New York private equity firm Apollo Global Management to advance its European and North American growth options. The transaction has been approved by SAZKA holding company KKCG AG, the investment fund of Czech billionaire Karel Komárek, who is the majority shareholder and Chairman of SAZKA Group. Apollo’s €500 million fund …

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