Scientific Games Corporation and sports-betting platform supplier NYX Gaming Group Limited announced that NYX shareholders overwhelmingly approved the acquisition of NYX by Scientific Games. With the approval, the acquisition remains scheduled to close in early January.
The vote was nearly unanimous, with 99.83 percent of shareholders voting for the acquisition.
“We are thrilled by the strong support from NYX shareholders, and we are very excited about our combined companies’ future growth potential,” said Scientific Games President and CEO Kevin Sheehan. “By bringing together Scientific Games and NYX, we will create a world leader in digital gaming and sports betting, a company with an unrivaled, end-to-end product portfolio and an innovative driving force in the industry.”
“The acquisition will be a win-win for both companies and our collective shareholders,” said NYX CEO Matt Davey. “By joining Scientific Games, we will become part of a company with unmatched global reach, resources and industry leading content. The leaders of both NYX and Scientific Games are committed to delivering significant value for our customers across the full spectrum of digital gaming.”
Completion of the acquisition remains subject to certain closing conditions, including the sanctioning of the deal by the Royal Court of Guernsey at a court hearing, which is scheduled to be held on January 5. The acquisition is schedule to close on or around that date.
