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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 rival GVC over an bet9ja's welcome offer that could value the group at approximately ₤ 3.9 bn.

Under the propositions, GVC - which owns the yohaig code Bwin and Sportingbet brands - would hold 53.5% of the combined group.
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The optimum price GVC will pay will depend on the outcome of the government's evaluation of video gaming makers.
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Ladbrokes Coral shares leapt 23% on news of the talks, while GVC's were up by 4%.

The Department of Culture, Media and Sport has said it will cap the size of stakes gamblers can make on fixed-odds betting terminals, amid concerns they might harm susceptible people.
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GVC and Ladbrokes Coral stated that the evaluation might affect on the profitability of Ladbrokes Coral's UK company.

Under the proposed takeover bet9ja's welcome offer, 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 outcome of the government's review of gaming terminals is favourable to the yohaig code betting market, and imposes a higher limitation on repaired chances bets, then GVC will pay Ladbrokes Coral shareholders a so-called "contingent worth right" (CVR) of up to 42.8 p per share. When contributed to the original payment, this promotion code might value the business at approximately ₤ 3.9 bn.

The takeover of Ladbrokes Coral might proceed before the government reveals the result of its review. Following the result, GVC would then pay the CVR to Ladbrokes Coral investors.

GVC and have formerly held discuss a takeover, but they broke down.
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"GVC got lucky at the 3rd effort and Ladbrokes Coral investors can count their jackpots," said Neil Wilson, senior market expert at ETX Capital.

"Whilst this promotion code deal was constantly likely, many had believed GVC would wait till the government's triennial review of fixed chances wagering terminals was ended up before it would occur."

The "tie-up has actually always 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 existence, Ladbrokes Coral has the physical footprint, High Street name and sports book".
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Under takeover rules GVC now has till 4 January to choose whether to make a firm deal for Ladbrokes Coral or to withdraw.
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