M&A Deal Summary

Inspired Entertainment Acquires Inspired Gaming Group

On July 14, 2016, Inspired Entertainment acquired gaming company Inspired Gaming Group from Vitruvian Partners for 200M GBP

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Inspired Entertainment’s 1st transaction in the Gaming sector.
  • This is Inspired Entertainment’s 0th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Inspired Entertainment’s 1st transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2016-07-14
Target Inspired Gaming Group
Sector Gaming
Buyer(s) Inspired Entertainment
Sellers(s) Vitruvian Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 200M GBP
Advisor(s) Morgan Stanley (Financial)
Dickson Minto
Willkie Farr & Gallagher (Legal)

Target

Inspired Gaming Group

London, United Kingdom
Inspired Gaming Group Ltd. is a global games technology company, supplying virtual sports, mobile gaming and server-based gaming systems with associated terminals and digital content to regulated betting and gaming operators around the world. Inspired Gaming Group Ltd. was formed in 2006 and is based in London.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Inspired Entertainment

New York, New York, United States
Category Company
Sector Leisure
Employees1,620
Revenue 323M USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Inspired Entertainment is a global games technology company, supplying Virtuals, Interactive Gaming and Server Based Gaming systems with associated terminals and digital content to regulated lottery, betting and gaming operators around the world. Inspired Entertainment is based in New York City.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector (Gaming) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
Country (United Kingdom) 1 of 2
Year (2016) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-10-01 Novomatic AG - Gaming Technology Group

United Kingdom

Novomatic AG - Gaming Technology Group (NTG) is a supplier of Category B3, C and D gaming terminals to pubs, arcades, motorway service areas and holiday resorts in the UK.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Vitruvian Partners

London, United Kingdom
Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2006
PE ASSETS 8.5B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Vitruvian Partners is an independent private equity firm that specializes in middle-market buyouts, growth buyouts and growth capital investments in the UK and elsewhere in Northern Europe. Vitruvian looks for companies that are 'operating in dynamic situations, where there is an opportunity to build strategic value'. The Group's target investment size is £25 to £150 million in transactions valued up to £500 million. Sectors of interest include business services, consumer services, financial services, life science, healthcare services, media, technology, communications, and internet software. Vitruvian Partners was formed in 2006 and is based in London.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 22
Sector (Gaming) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 9
Country (United Kingdom) 6 of 17
Year (2016) 4 of 6
Size (of disclosed) 3 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-04-04 OpenBet

London, United Kingdom

OpenBet is a software provider to the sports betting and gaming industry. OpenBet's main products include an online operating platform, a sportsbook, and a module for the provision of casinos and other games. OpenBet was founded in 1996 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Sell £270M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-09-20 Peach

London, United Kingdom

Peach is a technology business automating the distribution workflow and delivery of advertisements from ad agencies & production companies to broadcasters and the online video industry. Peach was founded in 1996 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Sell -
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