Edison Investment Research - Stride Gaming (STR) Another step change in scale

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Another step change in scale

We have materially increased our FY17 profit forecasts for Stride (EPS raised by 14%) to reflect the acquisitions of Tarco and 8Ball and a positive trading update. The acquisitions double Stride’s estimated share of the UK online bingo market from 5% to 10% and are earnings accretive from day one. They mark a significant step forward in Stride’s ambition to be a global leader in digital soft gaming verticals. Its considerable progress is not yet reflected in its calendar 2017e EV/EBITDA of 8.3x.

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Stride Gaming

Stride Gaming is an online gaming operator in online bingo, slot gaming and social gaming mobile applications. Co. operates a multi-branded multi-platform strategy to complement its own proprietary and acquired software. Co. focuses on the U.K. market for online bingo market and with its social gaming market reaches internationally with a focus on the North American market. Co. owns 105 brands of games, including the online bingo brands Kitty Bingo, Lucky Pants Bingo, Bingo Extra, Jackpot CafA(c) and Jackpot Liner, King Jackpot, together with the online casino brands Spin and Win, Magical Vegas and Big Top.

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Edison is an investment research and advisory company, with offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East and AsiaPac. The heart of Edison is our world renowned equity research platform and deep multi-sector expertise. At Edison Investment Research, our research is widely read by international investors, advisors and stakeholders. Edison Advisors leverages our core research platform to provide differentiated services including investor relations and strategic consulting.

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Another step change in scale

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