{"id":298658,"date":"2023-11-14T16:47:59","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T22:47:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/?p=298658"},"modified":"2023-11-14T20:26:08","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T02:26:08","slug":"ainsworth-game-technology-mulling-privatization","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/ainsworth-game-technology-mulling-privatization\/","title":{"rendered":"Ainsworth Game Technology Considers Going Private"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ainsworth Game Technology, the Australian gaming device maker, is considering going private, which would remove its shares from the Australia Stock Exchange (ASX).<\/p>\n

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According to reports, gaming equipment manufacturer Novomatic could make a play for Ainsworth. The latter is considering going private. (Image Source: European Gaming Industry News<\/em>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In a filing with Australian securities regulators, the gaming company revealed that it\u2019s considering strategic alternatives. It hired Macquarie Capital to assist with that process, which is still in its formative stages.<\/p>\n

The process will look to review and assess all strategic alternatives which could assist the company in maximising shareholder value,\u201d according to a statement issued by Ainsworth. \u201cThe strategic review will include a broad range of potential organic and inorganic alternatives and there can be no assurance that any transaction will result.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The company added that, as of yet, it has not received inquiries from other companies about taking it private.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe company remains committed to driving sustained, long-term growth through delivering on our product strategy and continued investments in research and development,\u201d the slot machine manufacturer added.<\/p>\n

Ainsworth Adds to Slot Machine M&A Speculation<\/h2>\n

To date, there hasn\u2019t been much in the way of confirmed deals, but analysts believe the slot machine is ripe for consolidation<\/a>. Ainsworth could participate in that trend.<\/p>\n

There are tailwinds for gaming device manufacturers. Those include consumers remaining dedicated to casino visits, which provides operators with much-needed resiliency<\/a>. Additionally, analysts believe supply chain pressures in the industry are easing.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Specific to Ainsworth, the company could be an attractive target for suitors looking for an acquisition owing to its North American presence, which includes an expanding research and development footprint in Las Vegas and opening new studios in Texas and Mexico.<\/p>\n

For the six months ending June 30, Ainsworth\u2019s North American sales jumped 13% year-over-year, with the region accounting for 48% of the company\u2019s sales. That and revenue increases in Asia and New Zealand helped offset some weakness in the company\u2019s home market.<\/p>\n

Who Could Be Interested in Ainsworth?<\/h2>\n

As Ainsworth noted in the regulatory filing, it has yet to discuss privatization with other companies. There\u2019s speculation that Australia-based gaming machine manufacturer Novomatic would be the most logical suitor for Ainsworth.<\/p>\n

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Via a 2018 transaction<\/a>, Novomatic became the majority owner of Ainsworth. Additionally, Ainsworth CEO Harald Neumann previously served as an executive at Novomatic before taking the top spot at Ainsworth. Those factors could fuel speculation about a combination. At the very least, any material transaction involving Ainsworth would require the approval of Novomatic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Spheria Asset Management, Allan Gray, REST, and HESTA are among Ainsworth\u2019s other large investors. There\u2019s no word yet on whether or not they favor the company going private.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Ainsworth Game Technology, the Australian gaming device maker, is considering going private, which would remove its shares from the Australia Stock Exchange (ASX). In a filing with Australian securities regulators, the gaming company revealed that it\u2019s considering strategic alternatives. It hired Macquarie Capital to assist with that process, which is still in its formative stages. 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