Lottomatica agrees all-share merger with Cirsa targeting Q2 2027 completion

By SectorWire desk · 2 September 2026

Summary

Lottomatica LTMC · EUR 24.11 2026-10-16 Data has agreed to absorb Cirsa through an all-share merger. Cirsa shareholders would receive 0.668 Lottomatica shares per share and hold 32.5% of the combined company, with Blackstone expected to own roughly 24%. The transaction requires shareholder and regulatory approvals, with completion targeted for Q2 2027.

Why it matters

Cirsa shareholders would hold 32.5% of the combined company, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.

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