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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mixi-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:602:1" rel="noopener">Mixi Inc (2121 JP)</a> has bumped its <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pointsbet-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29102:1" rel="noopener">PointsBet Holdings (PBH AU)</a> offer from 4.2% from A$1.20 to A$1.25 per share. The offer has been declared unconditional and “best and final”.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/betr-entertainment-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:41181:1" rel="noopener">BETR Entertainment (BBT AU)</a>’s offer remains 2.9% above Mixi’s revised offer, with limited options for a response. The priority is to open its offer by assuaging the Takeover Panel.</li>
<li>The shares are trading 1.2% above Mixi’s offer due to the optionality of a bump if Mixi attains a controlling stake. With little upside remaining, head for the exit.   </li>
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Mixi Inc (2121 JP) has bumped its PointsBet Holdings (PBH AU) offer from 4.2% from A$1.20 to A$1.25 per share. The offer has been declared unconditional and “best and final”.

BETR Entertainment (BBT AU)’s offer remains 2.9% above Mixi’s revised offer, with limited options for a response. The priority is to open its offer by assuaging the Takeover Panel.
The shares are trading 1.2% above Mixi’s offer due to the optionality of a bump if Mixi attains a controlling stake. With little upside remaining, head for the exit.   


PointsBet (PBH AU): Call It a Day as Mixi Shows Its Hand

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<ul><li>Entain is a leading UK-based online and retail betting and gaming company formed in 2018 after the merger of GVC and Ladbrokes Coral.</li><li>The company generated GBP 18B in sports wagers in 2023 and owns 50% of BetMGM, operating in 29 markets in North America.</li><li>Despite its presence in major markets like the UK/Ireland, USA, Australia, and Italy, Entain's shares have seen a decline, causing some to consider it a value trap.</li></ul>This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only. This article was originally published 3 months ago on Value Investors Club.

Entain is a leading UK-based online and retail betting and gaming company formed in 2018 after the merger of GVC and Ladbrokes Coral.The company generated GBP 18B in sports wagers in 2023 and owns 50% of BetMGM, operating in 29 markets in North America.Despite its presence in major markets like the UK/Ireland, USA, Australia, and Italy, Entain's shares have seen a decline, causing some to consider it a value trap.This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only. This article was originally published 3 months ago on Value Investors Club.

Entain Plc (ENT LN) - Wednesday, May 22, 2024

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/betr-entertainment-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:41181:1" rel="noopener">BETR Entertainment (BBT AU)</a> has bumped its <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pointsbet-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29102:1" rel="noopener">PointsBet Holdings (PBH AU)</a> offer to 4.219 BBT shares per PBH share. However, the offer's opening is delayed by the <a href="https://cdn-api.markitdigital.com/apiman-gateway/ASX/asx-research/1.0/file/2924-02972624_PS-3A672500&amp;v=4a466cc3f899e00730cfbfcd5ab8940c41f474b6" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Panel’s interim orders</a>.</li>
<li>Betr expects that the Board will now recommend its offer. However, the Board has several reasons not to deem Betr’s revised proposal as superior to <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mixi-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:602:1" rel="noopener">Mixi Inc (2121 JP)</a>.</li>
<li>Since 3 June, the average gross spread of the revised Betr offer to the Mixi offer is 3.4%. The logical next step is for Mixi to declare its offer unconditional. </li>
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BETR Entertainment (BBT AU) has bumped its PointsBet Holdings (PBH AU) offer to 4.219 BBT shares per PBH share. However, the offer's opening is delayed by the Panel’s interim orders.
Betr expects that the Board will now recommend its offer. However, the Board has several reasons not to deem Betr’s revised proposal as superior to Mixi Inc (2121 JP).
Since 3 June, the average gross spread of the revised Betr offer to the Mixi offer is 3.4%. The logical next step is for Mixi to declare its offer unconditional. 


PointsBet (PBH AU): Betr Bumps Its Offer, but Is It Superior to Mixi?

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/betr-entertainment-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:41181:1" rel="noopener">BETR Entertainment (BBT AU)</a> has despatched the bidder’s statement for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pointsbet-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29102:1" rel="noopener">PointsBet Holdings (PBH AU)</a> takeover offer. The offer is scheduled to run from July 31 to September 8.</li>
<li>BBT continues to clutch at straws by claiming its offer is superior to Mixi’s A$1.20 all-cash offer. The Mixi scheme results suggest that BBT has limited support from PBH shareholders.</li>
<li>BBT will struggle to gain material acceptance, but hints at possible revised terms. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mixi-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:602:1" rel="noopener">Mixi Inc (2121 JP)</a> will also need to reconsider its offer terms to see off BBT. </li>
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BETR Entertainment (BBT AU) has despatched the bidder’s statement for PointsBet Holdings (PBH AU) takeover offer. The offer is scheduled to run from July 31 to September 8.
BBT continues to clutch at straws by claiming its offer is superior to Mixi’s A$1.20 all-cash offer. The Mixi scheme results suggest that BBT has limited support from PBH shareholders.
BBT will struggle to gain material acceptance, but hints at possible revised terms. Mixi Inc (2121 JP) will also need to reconsider its offer terms to see off BBT. 


PointsBet (PBH AU): The Battle of Takeover Offers Commences

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/betr-entertainment-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:41181:1" rel="noopener">BETR Entertainment (BBT AU)</a> has switched its <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pointsbet-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29102:1" rel="noopener">PointsBet Holdings (PBH AU)</a> offer to an all-scrip takeover offer at 3.81 BBT shares per PBH share, with a post-offer buyback option at A$1.22. </li>
<li>Betr’s claim that its offer is superior is debatable. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mixi-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:602:1" rel="noopener">Mixi Inc (2121 JP)</a>’s offer is 8.6% above Betr’s at last close prices, and minorities accepting the buyback will be prorated.  </li>
<li>Betr’s offer is designed to torpedo Mixi’s scheme and takeover offer. Mixi will need to rethink its terms and likely drop its 50.1% minimum acceptance condition. </li>
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BETR Entertainment (BBT AU) has switched its PointsBet Holdings (PBH AU) offer to an all-scrip takeover offer at 3.81 BBT shares per PBH share, with a post-offer buyback option at A$1.22. 
Betr’s claim that its offer is superior is debatable. Mixi Inc (2121 JP)’s offer is 8.6% above Betr’s at last close prices, and minorities accepting the buyback will be prorated.  
Betr’s offer is designed to torpedo Mixi’s scheme and takeover offer. Mixi will need to rethink its terms and likely drop its 50.1% minimum acceptance condition. 


PointsBet (PBH AU): A Headache for Mixi as Betr Switches to a Takeover Offer

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Entain plc is a sports betting and gambling company operating in the online and retail sector. The Company owns brands such as Bwin, Coral, Ladbrokes, PartyPoker, and Sportingbet. Entain serves customers worldwide.

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