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Providing insight into the M&A trends for the Gaming sector
Goal is to provide relevant data, analysis and decision-making tools to serve the gaming sector. We want to be a resource for gaming executives and investors considering strategic growth and exit options in today’s environment.
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Spotlight on Gaming
M&A activity in the Gaming sector was healthy during the first nine months of 2024 and is on pace to exceed total transaction volumes seen in 2023. Demand was strong from strategic and financial buyers sitting on trillions they must deploy. These acquirers are eager to grow their exposure to the sector as gaming remains an attractive entertainment option for households. Six trends powering M&A activity in the Gaming sector in 2024 include esports, AI, indie games, AR/VR, advertising and market consolidation. Read more here.
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Seller: Zen Studios Seller Details: Zen Studios, founded in 2003 as a work-for-hire tech company by four developers, is an independent premium video game developer and publisher of interactive entertainment for all major game platforms. Buyer Details: Embracer Group is the parent company of businesses developing and publishing PC, console and mobile games for the global games market. Embracer Group has an extensive catalogue of over 190 owned franchises, such as Saints Row, Goat Simulator, Dead Island, Darksiders, Metro, MX vs ATV, Kingdoms of Amalur, TimeSplitters, Satisfactory, Wreckfest, Insurgency and World War Z, amongst many others. Deal Descriptions: Through the acquisition, Saber onboards an experienced studio with strong capabilities in developing and publishing original titles led by an experienced team. Saber sees an opportunity to improve Zen Studio's development process from concept, production and release, and look forward to providing support and resources in order to strengthen the Zen Studios team in upcoming projects. Within the Embracer Group, Zen Studios will operate as an independent studio under Saber, with a continued focus on developing premium games. Zen Studios strengthens Embracer Group's footprint and Saber's development capabilities in Eastern Europe. Saber will support Zen Studio's expansion into the RPG genre, leveraging the expertise of both teams to enhance the gaming experience of current and future titles even further. |
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