NetEnt applies for delisting of shares and summons to Extraordinary General Meeting

Today the Board of Directors of NetEnt AB (publ) (“NetEnt”) has applied for delisting of the Company’s B-shares from Nasdaq Stockholm. An extraordinary general meeting (EGM) will be held on December 17, 2020 in order to appoint a new Board of NetEnt, among other things. Evolution Gaming Group AB (”Evolution”) controls approximately 94 percent of the total shares in NetEnt.

On June 24, 2020, Evolution announced a public offer to the shareholders of NetEnt AB (publ). Evolution today declared the offer unconditional. Evolution controls approximately 94 percent of the total shares in NetEnt and intends to initiate a compulsory redemption of the remaining shares.

Based on the information above, and at the request of Evolution, the Board of NetEnt has applied for delisting of the Company’s B-shares from Nasdaq Stockholm. The last day of trading on Nasdaq Stockholm will be announced as soon as such a date has been decided and communicated to the Company by Nasdaq Stockholm.

At the request of Evolution, an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) in NetEnt will be held on December 17, 2020, in order to appoint a new Board of NetEnt, among other things. A notice to the EGM will be sent out separately. 

For additional information please contact:

Mathias Hedlund, Chairman of the Board, NetEnt

Phone: +46 70 666 37 58

About NetEnt

NetEnt AB (publ) is a leading digital entertainment company, providing premium gaming solutions to the world’s most successful online casino operators. Since its inception in 1996, NetEnt has been a true pioneer in driving the market with thrilling games powered by a cutting-edge platform. NetEnt is committed to helping customers stay ahead of the competition, is listed on NASDAQ Stockholm (NET–B) and employs around 1,100 people in Malta, Stockholm, Sofia, Kiev, Krakow, Gothenburg, Gibraltar and New Jersey. www.netent.com