KKCG sells stake in Allwyn

KKCG sold a 4.27% stake in leading multi-national lottery operator Allwyn International AG to J&T ARCH INVESTMENTS SICAV, a.s., a qualified investor fund listed on the Prague Stock Exchange. The transaction, which values Allwyn at EUR 11.2 billion (as of December 31, 2024), gives the investor the opportunity to share in the continuing strong growth trajectory of Allwyn, the cornerstone of KKCG’s entertainment pillar. The total proceeds to KKCG are EUR 500 million.

Lenz & Staehelin advised KKCG and Allwyn in this transaction. The team comprised Tino Gaberthüel, Lukas Held and Yves Loher (all M&A).