M&A Deal Summary

Aristocrat Acquires Plarium

On August 10, 2017, Aristocrat acquired digital media company Plarium for 500M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Aristocrat’s 2nd transaction in the Digital Media sector.
  • This is Aristocrat’s 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Aristocrat’s 1st transaction in Israel.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2017-08-10
Target Plarium
Sector Digital Media
Buyer(s) Aristocrat
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 500M USD

Target

Plarium

Kharkiv, Israel
Plarium Global is an international studio behind the popular squad battler RPG RAID: Shadow Legends, a highly successful evergreen cross-platform IP. Plarium was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Kharkiv, Israel

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Buyer

Aristocrat

North Ryde, Australia
Category Company
Founded 1984
Sector Internet Software and Services
Employees6,000
Revenue 4.1B AUD (2020)
DESCRIPTION

Aristocrat is a supplier of server-based-gaming and online client server solutions for interactive video terminals in both Norway and Italy. Aristocrat was founded in 1984 and is based in North Ryde, Australia.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 6
Sector (Digital Media) 2 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 5
Country (Israel) 1 of 2
Year (2017) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-09-21 Aristocrat - Bonus Spin Technology & Table Signage

Australia

Aristocrat - Bonus Spin Technology & Table Signage offer a bonusing/progressive system which customers can add to existing table games in the form of a virtual wheel. This allows players a chance to win top jackpots or prizes even when achieving a premium hand, which occurs quite frequently. Bonusing and progressive jackpots have become a huge part of the pit as they greatly intensify player excitement and allow operators to improve earnings per table.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-05-15 Neogames

Tel Aviv, Israel

NeoGames is a technology-driven innovator and a global provider of iLottery solutions for national and state-regulated lotteries. NeoGames’ full-service solution combines proprietary technology platforms with the experience and expertise required for successful iLottery operations. NeoGames’ pioneering game studio encompasses an extensive portfolio of engaging online lottery games that deliver an entertaining player experience. As a trusted partner to lotteries worldwide, the Company works with its customers to maximize their success, offering a comprehensive solution that empowers them to deliver enjoyable and profitable iLottery programs to their players, generate more revenue, and direct proceeds to good causes. NeoGames was formed in 2014 and is based in Tel Aviv, Israel.

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