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Ladbrokes Coral in talks over takeover by GVC
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Gambling huge Ladbrokes Coral remains in "in-depth" talks over a takeover by online rival GVC over a deal that could value the group at as much as ₤ 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 result of the government's evaluation of gaming machines.

Ladbrokes Coral shares jumped 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 yohaig code size of stakes gamblers can make on fixed-odds betting terminals, amid concerns they may damage susceptible individuals.

GVC and Ladbrokes Coral said that the review could effect on the profitability of Ladbrokes Coral's UK company.

Under the deal, GVC will pay 160.9 p for each Ladbrokes Coral share, which would value the business at ₤ 3.1 bn.
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However, if the result of the government's evaluation of gaming terminals is beneficial to the gambling market, and imposes a higher limitation on fixed chances bets, then GVC will pay Ladbrokes Coral investors a so-called "contingent value right" (CVR) of as much as 42.8 p per share. When contributed to the original payment, this promotion code could value the business at approximately ₤ 3.9 bn.

the yohaig code takeover of Ladbrokes Coral might go ahead before the federal government reveals the outcome of its review. Following the outcome, GVC would then pay the CVR to Ladbrokes Coral shareholders.

GVC and Ladbrokes Coral have actually formerly held talks about a takeover, however they broke down.
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"GVC got lucky at the 3rd attempt and Ladbrokes Coral investors can count their jackpots," stated Neil Wilson, senior market analyst at ETX Capital.
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"Whilst this promotion code deal was always likely, most had thought GVC would wait till the federal government's triennial review of fixed odds betting terminals was finished before it would happen."

The "tie-up has actually always made sense", he added.

Isle of Man-based GVC "has little debt and has the worldwide and fast-growing online existence, Ladbrokes Coral has the physical footprint, High Street name and sports book".

Under takeover guidelines GVC now has until 4 January to decide whether to make a company deal for Ladbrokes Coral or to withdraw.

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