Public Company Consumer

Atari

Paris, France

Atari is a multi-platform, global interactive entertainment and licensing company. It owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 games and franchises and extends its brand via games delivered across online, mobile and other connected devices, as well as console/PC publishing and licensing into other media and categories.

Focus Areas
Video games, Interactive entertainment, Game licensing / publishing
Website
atari.com

Tracked deals

3

3 tracked deals across 2023-2026.

Recent pace

1

1 tracked deal announced in the last 12 months.

Deal mix

Buyout

3 buyout

Atari Acquisition Volume by Year

Last 2 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 2 years for Atari. 2 2023 ~1 est. 1 2026
Actual Full-year estimate

Supporting Data

Recent Transactions

  • Buyer
    Atari
    Target
    Implicit Conversions
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Atari has acquired Implicit Conversions, a game development studio focused on preserving and emulating retro titles on modern consoles. The acquisition adds Implicit Conversions to Atari’s existing studios, including Digital Eclipse and Nightdive Studios, while Implicit Conversions’ PlayStation emulation technology remains a key focus. Financial terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    Atari SA
    Target
    Digital Eclipse
    Type
    Buyout

    Atari SA has entered into an agreement to acquire Digital Eclipse, an Emeryville, California-based game development studio specializing in the digital restoration and preservation of classic video games. The purchase consideration includes an initial $6.5 million (US$4.0 million cash and US$2.5 million in newly issued Atari shares) plus an earn-out of up to $13.5 million payable over ten years; Digital Eclipse shareholders will hold approximately 4.6% of Atari following a reserved capital increase. The acquisition is intended to expand Atari's internal development capabilities and advance its retro-focused growth strategy.

  • Buyer
    Atari
    Target
    Night Dive Studios Inc.
    Seller
    Founders of Night Dive Studios (holders of ~87% of the shares), Wade Rosen (minority shareholder, ~13%)
    Type
    Buyout

    Atari entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of Night Dive Studios Inc., a Vancouver, Washington-based game development and publishing studio, for an initial consideration of US$10 million (half cash, half Atari shares) plus an earn-out of up to US$10 million. Atari also announced plans to issue €30 million in convertible bonds to support the acquisition, refinance debt and fund growth initiatives, while Irata LLC agreed to provide bridge financing for the initial consideration.

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