M&A Deal Summary

Asmodee Acquires Enigma Distribution

On January 29, 2016, Asmodee acquired distribution company Enigma Distribution

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Asmodee’s 2nd transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Asmodee’s 1st transaction in Denmark.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2016-01-29
Target Enigma Distribution
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Asmodee
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Enigma Distribution

Hvidovre, Denmark
Enigma Distribution is a distributor of board games, toys and trend items. Enigma Distribution offers services such as coordination of television and direct/online marketing, tournaments and events, for all our licensees.

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Buyer

Asmodee

Guyancourt, France

Category Company
Founded 1995
Sector Digital Media
DESCRIPTION

Asmodee is an international publisher and distributor for board games, trading cards, and digital board games with over 39 million games sold annually in more than 50 countries. Through 22 fully owned studios and 300+ IPs, the company creates a dynamic transmedia experience for players across a variety of digital and physical platforms. Asmodee has a portfolio of 970+ games, of which some of the iconic game titles include Catan, Ticket to Ride, Pandemic, Dixit, Splendor, 7 Wonders, Just One, Dobble/Spot it!, Azul, Unlock!, Bezzerwizzer and Exploding Kittens. It also establishes licensing and distribution partnership with leading entertainment and technology companies on successful IPs such as Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Disney, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Marvel, Dungeons & Dragons and Carcassonne. Asmodee was formed in 1995 and is based in Guyancourt, France.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 5
Sector: Distribution M&A 2 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 5 of 5
Country: Denmark M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2016 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-01-11 Catan

Rossdorf, Germany

Catan GmbH is a manufacturer and distributor of board games. Catan GmbH was established in 2002 and is headquartered in Rossdorf, Germany.

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