La Française des Jeux (FDJ) Signs Agreement to Acquire ZEturf Group

La Française des Jeux (FDJ) Acquires Kindred Group plc

October 23, 2024

Media & Entertainment

La Française des Jeux (FDJ) successfully completed a public tender offer for Kindred Group plc, acquiring at least 98.60% of the company’s share capital and initiating a squeeze-out to buy remaining shares. The acquisition brings Kindred’s digital gaming and betting capabilities into FDJ, significantly expanding FDJ’s international footprint and online revenue mix to create a larger European gaming champion.

FDJ Acquires 1.12% Stake in Kindred from Veralda Ahead of Tender Offer

March 28, 2024

Media & Entertainment

La Française des Jeux (FDJ) exercised a right of first refusal to buy 2.4 million shares (1.12% of outstanding shares) in Kindred Group plc from shareholder Veralda at SEK 122.5 per share. The purchase is part of FDJ's previously announced recommended cash offer for Kindred and increases FDJ's stake as it pursues a broader takeover of the gaming group.

FDJ (La Française des Jeux) Acquires Aleda

November 17, 2022

Payments & Fintech

La Française des Jeux (FDJ) has completed the acquisition of Aleda, a France-based provider of point-of-sale (PoS) systems and payment/processing solutions. The transaction closed following conditional approval from the French Competition Authority on November 14, 2022, and strengthens FDJ’s control of its retail distribution and payment processing capabilities.

Betsperts Media & Technology Group Acquires Dynasty League Football

January 25, 2022

Media & Entertainment

Betsperts Media & Technology Group has acquired Dynasty League Football (DLF), a premium subscription service focused on dynasty fantasy football content and tools. The acquisition expands Betsperts' season-long fantasy football and betting content offerings and is expected to grow the group's audience and recurring revenue.

Bunge Acquires 49% Stake in BZ Group via Strategic Partnership

November 22, 2022

Food & Beverage

Bunge entered into a strategic partnership with BZ Group in which Bunge will acquire a 49% stake. The Beuzelin family will remain the majority shareholder with 51% ownership, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approval.

Eurazeo to Acquire Eres Group Stake from IK Partners

April 22, 2024

Financial Services

Eurazeo has signed an agreement to acquire the stake in French fintech Eres Group from IK Partners' IK VIII Fund; financial terms were not disclosed and the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals. Eres, headquartered in Paris, is a leading provider of employee profit-sharing, retirement schemes and asset management with approximately €6.7 billion in assets under management and a distribution network of over 6,600 distributors.