CVC Capital Partners Acquires Sisal for €1 Billion
CVC Capital Partners announced so it has further delved into the world of gambling through another acquisition that is strategic. The equity that is private revealed the purchase of Italian gambling operator and provider of payment solutions Sisal Group S.p.A. for the quantity of €1 billion.
Sisal had been created in 1946 and has subsequently been supplying gambling that is numerous and payment solutions for gambling clients. It is also interesting to note that the Milan-based business has get to be the first of its kind to operate in Italy as being a Government Licensee. Sisal currently manages significantly more than 45,000 points of purchase located all around the country.
Although CVC Capital Partners has substantial past expertise in the gambling industry, the private equity company have not had presence in the Italian gambling market to date. The organization is well known for formerly investing in major UK-based gambling operator William Hill. What’s more, in March 2015, CVC Capital Partners acquired a big part stake in another UK-based gambling company Sky Betting & Gaming. Most recently, it absolutely was announced that the private equity company would also buy German operator Tipico.
Commenting regarding the latest statement, Giampiero Mazza, Head of CVC Capital Partners’ Italian group revealed as one of the market leaders in Italy and has been offering diverse entertainment options across the country that they are pleased with the opportunity to work with and invest in Sisal as the Italian company has long ago established itself. Continue reading “CVC Capital Partners Acquires Sisal for €1 Billion”