La Française des Jeux (FDJ) Acquires Kindred Group plc

FDJ Acquires 1.12% Stake in Kindred from Veralda Ahead of Tender Offer

March 28, 2024

Media & Entertainment

La Française des Jeux (FDJ) exercised a right of first refusal to buy 2.4 million shares (1.12% of outstanding shares) in Kindred Group plc from shareholder Veralda at SEK 122.5 per share. The purchase is part of FDJ's previously announced recommended cash offer for Kindred and increases FDJ's stake as it pursues a broader takeover of the gaming group.

FDJ (La Française des Jeux) Acquires Aleda

November 17, 2022

Payments & Fintech

La Française des Jeux (FDJ) has completed the acquisition of Aleda, a France-based provider of point-of-sale (PoS) systems and payment/processing solutions. The transaction closed following conditional approval from the French Competition Authority on November 14, 2022, and strengthens FDJ’s control of its retail distribution and payment processing capabilities.

Ziff Davis / IGN Entertainment Acquires Gamer Network

July 2, 2024

Media & Entertainment

Ziff Davis, through its IGN Entertainment division, acquired Gamer Network, a U.K.-based portfolio of gaming and entertainment publications including Eurogamer, GamesIndustry.biz, VG247 and Rock Paper Shotgun. The purchase (terms not disclosed) expands Ziff Davis/IGN's global audience, product lineup and presence in the U.K. gaming media market; the assets were acquired from ReedPop.

Vivendi Acquires Amber Capital's Stake in Lagardère

December 16, 2021

Media & Entertainment

Vivendi acquired 24,685,108 Lagardère shares from Amber Capital at €24.10 per share, taking its stake to roughly 45.1% (45.13% reported) and announced it will file a public tender offer for all remaining Lagardère shares at the same price. The transaction (and the planned tender offer) is positioned as a move to obtain control of Lagardère subject to regulatory approvals; Amber Capital remains the selling party.

BLG Group of Companies Acquires MBM Groups International Ltd and FDS Group

January 4, 2025

Consulting

BLG Group of Companies, led by Chairman Ajay K. Dubey, has acquired UK-based MBM Groups International Ltd and Germany-based FDS Group in a multi-million (reported) transaction to expand its consulting, technology and industrial capabilities across Europe and Southeast Asia. Dr. Hans Martin Krüger will lead European integration efforts; financial terms were not disclosed.

Embracer Group to Acquire Asmodee from PAI Partners

December 15, 2021

Media & Entertainment

Embracer Group has entered into an agreement to acquire Asmodee from private equity owner PAI Partners, subject to customary closing conditions including regulatory clearance and work council consultations. PAI Partners will receive proceeds from the sale and will also take an approximate 4% shareholding in Embracer, retaining exposure to the combined group's gaming and entertainment assets.