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Ladbrokes Coral in talks over takeover by GVC

Gambling giant Ladbrokes Coral remains in "comprehensive" talks over a takeover by online rival GVC over an bet9ja's welcome offer that could value the group at up to ₤ 3.9 bn.

Under the proposals, GVC - which owns the Bwin and Sportingbet brands - would hold 53.5% of the combined group.
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The maximum cost GVC will pay will depend on the result of the federal government's evaluation of gaming devices.

Ladbrokes Coral shares leapt 23% on news of the talks, while GVC's were up by 4%.
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the yohaig code Department of Culture, Media and Sport has stated it will top the size of stakes bettors can make on fixed-odds wagering terminals, in the middle of issues they might hurt vulnerable people.

GVC and Ladbrokes Coral said that the evaluation might affect on the profitability of Ladbrokes Coral's UK company.

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

GVC and Ladbrokes Coral have previously held speak about a takeover, however they broke down.

"GVC got lucky at the third effort and Ladbrokes Coral shareholders can count their winnings," said Neil Wilson, senior market expert at ETX Capital.
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"Whilst this promotion code offer was always likely, many had believed GVC would wait up until the government's triennial review of fixed chances wagering terminals was finished before it would happen."

The "tie-up has actually constantly made sense", he included.
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Isle of Man-based GVC "has little financial obligation and has the global and fast-growing online presence, 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 decide whether to make a company deal for Ladbrokes Coral or to withdraw.
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