Edison Investment Research - 32Red PLC Acceptance of all-cash offer by Kindred Group

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Edison Investment Research

Victoria Pease

Acceptance of all-cash offer by Kindred Group

32Red has agreed an all cash takeover by Kindred, at 196p per share. Together with an approved 4p dividend, this represents a 32.4% premium to last month’s average. This equates to 10.6x EV/EBITDA and 14.3x P/E for 2017, a small premium to the larger peer group. Given 32Red’s brand strength, regulated bias and growth momentum, this appears justified.

23/02/2017 2 EN

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32Red PLC

32Red is an online gaming operator. Co. operates an online casino, 32Red.com; as well as a poker room, 32RedPoker.com; an online bingo destination, 32RedBingo.com; and a sports betting brand, 32RedSport.

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Victoria Pease

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Acceptance of all-cash offer by Kindred Group

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