Revaluing Boss Media
A previous offer for the acquisition of Boss Media by GEMed
was rejected just weeks ago on grounds that the previous offer undervalued the
online casino software and turnkey provider. Boss Media is an extremely popular
turnkey provider for the internet gambling industry and has a sound reputation
for quality products and services. GEMed previously offered SEK 19 per company
share. Once this was rejected, GEMed has now made a new offer for the
acquisition of the company and increased the per-share price to SEK 25 per share
instead. Based upon the new offer, it looks as though Boss Media could agree to
this amount.
Boss Media has an average closing price of roughly SEK 14.57 per share on the
London AIM. By paying SEK 25 per share, GEMed is valuing the company at roughly
SEK 1.4 billion (149 million). The Chairman at Boss Media, Meg Tiveus, feels
that this latest offer is in line with the company’s worth and announced that
the Board of Directors at the online casino turnkey provider has unanimously
recommended that the company accept the offer from GEMed.
Chairman Tiveus remarked on the new deal, "A combination between Boss Media and
GTECH is industrially sound. We think the prerequisites for GTECH and Boss Media
to create a competitive supplier alternative in an expansive industry are
favorable.” GTECH is one of the co-owners of GEMed. The deal is favorable for
all involved, the shareholders get a fair buy-out on their shares, and the
current licensees will have the benefits of new technology and services offered
through GEMed. |