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Ladbrokes Coral in talks over takeover by GVC

Gambling huge Ladbrokes Coral is in "in-depth" talks over a takeover by online competing GVC over a deal that might value the group at approximately ₤ 3.9 bn.

Under the proposals, GVC - which owns the Bwin and Sportingbet brand names - would hold 53.5% of the combined group.

The maximum rate GVC will pay will depend upon the outcome of the government's evaluation of gaming machines.
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Ladbrokes Coral shares jumped 23% on news of the talks, while GVC's were up by 4%.

the yohaig code Department of Culture, Media and Sport has stated it will top the size of stakes gamblers can make on fixed-odds wagering terminals, amid concerns they might hurt vulnerable people.

GVC and Ladbrokes Coral stated that the yohaig code review might influence on the success of Ladbrokes Coral's UK business.

Under the proposed takeover deal, GVC will pay 160.9 p for each Ladbrokes Coral share, which would value the company at ₤ 3.1 bn.

However, if the result of the government's evaluation of gaming terminals is beneficial to the gaming market, and enforces a higher limit on repaired odds bets, then GVC will pay Ladbrokes Coral shareholders a so-called "contingent value right" (CVR) of as much as 42.8 p per share. When contributed to the payment, this promotion code could value the company at as much as ₤ 3.9 bn.
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The takeover of Ladbrokes Coral could proceed before the government reveals the outcome of its evaluation. Following the result, GVC would then pay the CVR to Ladbrokes Coral shareholders.

GVC and Ladbrokes Coral have formerly held discuss a takeover, but they broke down.

"GVC got lucky at the 3rd attempt and Ladbrokes Coral investors can count their profits," stated Neil Wilson, senior market analyst at ETX Capital.

"Whilst this bet9ja's welcome offer was constantly likely, many had actually thought GVC would wait till the yohaig code federal government's triennial evaluation of fixed chances wagering terminals was finished before it would take place."
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The "tie-up has constantly made sense", he added.

Isle of Man-based GVC "has little financial obligation and has the global and fast-growing online existence, Ladbrokes Coral has the physical footprint, High Street name and sports book".
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Under takeover rules GVC now has until 4 January to choose whether to make a company deal for Ladbrokes Coral or to withdraw.
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