M&A Deal Summary

Inspired Gaming Group Acquires Leisure Link

On May 10, 2006, Inspired Gaming Group acquired gaming company Leisure Link from Intermediate Capital Group for 190M GBP

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

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2006-05-10
Target Leisure Link
Sector Gaming
Buyer(s) Inspired Gaming Group
Sellers(s) Intermediate Capital Group
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 190M GBP
Advisor(s) Canaccord Genuity (Financial)

Target

Leisure Link

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Leisure Link Solutions was the leading amusement machine owner and manager.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Inspired Gaming Group

London, United Kingdom

Category Company
Founded 2006
Sector Gaming
Employees850
DESCRIPTION

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.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector (Gaming) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 2
Country (United Kingdom) 1 of 2
Year (2006) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-01-16 We R Interactive

London, United Kingdom

We R Interactive Ltd. is a developer of online social titles We R Football and I AM PLAYR.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Intermediate Capital Group

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 1989
PE ASSETS 74.5B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Intermediate Capital Group (ICG) is a global mezzanine finance firm. IGC looks to provide junior capital to support a wide range of transactions, including buyouts, debt restructurings, and development financing. The Firm generally invests alongside financial sponsors and management teams in transactions valued from €250 million to €1 billion. ICG was formed in 1989 and is headquartered in London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 64 of 217
Sector (Gaming) 2 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 13 of 67
Country (United Kingdom) 25 of 58
Year (2006) 7 of 17
Size (of disclosed) 55 of 73
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-05-01 CPL Industries

Sheffield, United Kingdom

CPL Industries Ltd. is a manufacturer and distributor of smokeless solid fuels and coal briquettes across the UK. Manufacturing 21 different solid fuels, predominantly smokeless, CPL is a coal merchant and wholesaler, selling to over 60,000 end users together with around 15 wholesalers, 400 merchants and 2,000 retailers.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-05-15 Minimax

Bad Oldesloe, Germany

Minimax is one of the European suppliers of complete fire protection solutions. Minimax was founded in 1902 and is based in Bad Oldesloe, Germany.

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