IN THE NEWS: NOVOMATIC TO FULLY ACQUIRE AINSWORTH

In a significant move within the global gaming technology sector, Novomatic AG Group has announced plans to acquire all remaining shares of Ainsworth Game Technology, offering $1.00 per share under a Scheme of Arrangement. The announcement was made on April 28, 2025.

Novomatic, Europe’s largest gaming technology company, already owns a 52.9% stake in Ainsworth, a position it has held since purchasing it from founder Len Ainsworth in 2016. The acquisition offer has received unanimous backing from Ainsworth’s Independent Board Committee, which has urged shareholders to vote in favour of the proposal.

The transaction is set to proceed pending shareholder approval and other standard closing conditions. Importantly, the offer is not contingent on due diligence or further regulatory approvals, with clearance already secured from Australia’s Foreign Investment Review Board. The deal is expected to be finalized in the second half of 2025.

Stefan Krenn, Member of the Executive Board of NOVOMATIC AG Group stated: “The acquisition of Ainsworth is consistent with our international growth strategy and the expansion of our presence across the Asia-Pacific and the US region. As a long-term shareholder we are familiar with the business and believe that integrating Ainsworth into our operations is in the best interest of this strategy. We look forward to welcoming the highly qualified and experienced Ainsworth employees into the NOVOMATIC family to become part of our international growth and success.”

Ainsworth, headquartered in Newington, Sydney, is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and maintains a strong presence across the Americas. It is recognized as a major manufacturer and supplier of gaming technology in both the Australasian and American markets.

With this acquisition, Novomatic continues to solidify its status as a global leader in gaming solutions, operating in over 130 countries with a workforce exceeding 26,200 employees.