Angel Holdings proposes $110m GPI acquisition

Angel Holdings Godo Kaishahas entered into a merger agreement with Las Vegas-based Gaming Partners International Corporation.

GPIC, who also manufacture and supply casino table game equipment to licensed casinos worldwide, is to be acquired in a 110m cash transaction.

In a media release, Angel disclosed further details of the pending transaction: “Under the terms of the merger agreement, stockholders of GPIC will receive $13.75 in cash in exchange for their shares. Upon closing of the transaction, Angel will own 100% of GPIC.

“The merger agreement provides for a go-shop provision under which, subject to certain limitations and conditions contained in the merger agreement, GPIC and its board of directors may actively solicit, receive, evaluate and potentially enter into negotiations with parties that offer alternative proposals to the proposed merger transaction until February 2, 2019.  

“There can be no assurance that any person will make a proposal more favourable to the stockholders of GPIC, than what Angel has agreed to under the merger agreement.  

“GPIC does not intend to disclose developments about this process, unless and until its board of directors has made a decision with respect to any potential superior proposal.”

The transaction, which is expected to close in 2019, is subject to the approval of GPIC stockholders and the receipt of certain approvals from gaming authorities, in addition to other customary closing conditions.