XLMedia PLC Acquisition (8074B)
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XLMedia PLC
15 January 2018
15 January 2018
XLMedia PLC
("XLMedia" or the "Group" or the "Company")
Acquisition
EUR15.0 million acquisition of key online assets
XLMedia (AIM: XLM), a leading provider of digital performance
marketing, is pleased to announce that it has agreed to acquire a
number of leading Finnish gambling related informational websites
from Good Game Ltd (the "Acquisition") for a total cash
consideration of up to EUR15 million. The Acquisition is expected
to complete during the first quarter of 2018 and to be immediately
earnings enhancing in the current financial year following
completion.
The Acquisition comprises a leading network of gambling related
websites focused on web and mobile traffic, specialising in casino
games. Active since 2009, the websites provide visitors with useful
information such as reviews of online casino websites, comparison
of promotions offered by different brands and information on
payment solutions. Traffic to and followers of the websites has
steadily grown since inception and they now refer a significant
number of players to their customers' websites.
For the 12 months ended 30 November 2017 the Acquisition
recorded revenues of EUR 1.66 million with an EBITDA margin of at
least 75% (unaudited).
The Acquisition represents a further revenue enhancing addition
to the Group's website portfolio, and will generate synergies and
economies of scale benefits following full integration, which is
expected to be completed within the first six months of 2018.
Through the Acquisition XLM will acquire a network of domains
and websites (the "Network"), including the underlying content
management systems, social network accounts, related intellectual
property rights as well as the affiliate accounts associated with
the Network. The total consideration includes an initial payment of
EUR7.0 million payable in milestones relating to the transfer of
assets which are expected to be released within up to three months,
and up to an additional EUR7 million contingent on significant
growth in performance of the Acquisition during a period of 6
months. In addition, the Group will pay a share of the
Acquisition's revenues during a three months' transition period
which is estimated to be approximately EUR0.5 million but in any
case limited to a maximum of EUR1 million. Under the terms of the
agreement, during such transition period the vendor will provide
support, training and maintenance services as required for a smooth
migration. Once migration is completed the Group will integrate the
operations of the network into its existing operations.
Chief Executive Officer of XLMedia, Ory Weihs, commented:
"As we develop our business, we continue to capitalise on the
infrastructure we have built, and take opportunities to expand
further through acquisitions. With our current network, technology
and sector expertise, the additional assets will be integrated
easily into our operation, adding to our strong base of assets and
recurring revenues.
"We are seeing good opportunities to buy additional assets in
our key verticals, and we plan to continue acquiring domains and
websites as part of our ongoing growth strategy."
For further information, contact:
XLMedia plc
Ory Weihs
www.xlmedia.com
Tel: 020 8817 5283
Vigo Communications
Jeremy Garcia / Fiona Henson / Kate Rogucheva
www.vigocomms.com
Tel: 020 7830 9703
Cenkos Securities plc (Nomad and Joint
Broker)
Camilla Hume/ Mark Connelly
www.cenkos.com
Tel: 020 7397 8900
Berenberg (Joint Broker)
Chris Bowman / Mark Whitmore
www.berenberg.com
Tel: 020 3207 7800
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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