Updating the market, London-listed betting systems provider Sportech Plc has confirmed that it has completed its ‘capital reduction plan’ attached to the sale of it’s the Football Pools division, completed in June 2017 for £83 million. In accordance with previous transaction objectives, Sportech governance has declared a 29p-per-share distribution for its shareholders, which will see the company complete a cash …
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Presenting its Q3 2017 trading update (period ending 30 September), London-listed betting systems provider, Sportech Plc has detailed a strong continued momentum for its operations and services, as the company prepares to review initial bids for its outright sale. Driven by the growth of its ‘Racing & Digital’ division and international venue assets, Sportech would record a Q3 2017 group …
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The governance of London-listed racing technology and betting systems provider Sportech Plc has declared a solid start to 2017 (Q1: January – March) in-line with corporate expectations. Updating investors ahead of its annual AGM, Sportech discontinues accounting the performance of its Football Pools division having agreed to sell the asset to London private equity firm OpCapita for £83 million last …
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Sportech PLC has revealed that its football pools business is performing to expectations, despite the uncertainty caused by the recent failed takeover bid by Burlywood Capital. In a trading update, Sportech said that The Football Pools continues to trade in line with management expectations, and is demonstrating the move to stability that we have been striving for in 2016. It …
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Sportech has announced that Rich Roberts, President of Digital and US Corporate Affairs, has stepped down from the PLC Board. He had been a Member of the Board of Directors since December 2013. Roberts’ resignation comes after a reorganisation of responsibilities for Sportech in North America, following the company’s withdrawal from business obligations with Draft Day Daily Fantasy Sports. However, …
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Updating the market ahead of its annual general meeting (AGM), betting technology provider Sportech Plc has stated that 2016 trading is in-line with management expectations as the company has undertaken a number of operational improvements which have gained new customer wins. Sportech governance was pleased to detail that the UK Court of Appeal had ruled unanimously in favour of its …
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It appears that Sportech Plc are prepared to play the waiting game by allowing Canadian gambling investment firm Contagious Gaming a second deal extension, to its proposed 18 August takeover inquiry. Yet to receive a definitive offer, Sportech governance had given Contagious Gaming a 9 October ‘Put up or shut up’ (PUSU) deadline. However it appears that the Canadian outfit …
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Betting pools and horseracing operator Sportech said its profits should fall within corporate forecasts following its trading update for the period from 22 August to 10 November 2014. The operator has been hit a 2% fall in bet wagering generated from its US racing operations, Sportech commented that the decline had been caused by changes made to the racing calendar. …
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