Key points:
- Betr proposes a 3.81-for-1 share offer, equating to $1.22 per PointsBet share
- Offer includes selective buyback option capped at $80m, rising to $200m under certain conditions
- Deal promises significant synergies and industry leadership if completed
Australian online operator Betr has announced an unsolicited, all-scrip off-market takeover offer for PointsBet, aiming to acquire all outstanding shares with a 3.81-for-1 share exchange ratio. The offer values PointsBet shares at $1.22 each and challenges the existing scheme of arrangement with MIXI.
A key feature of the proposal is a selective share buyback for accepting shareholders, capped at $80m. This may be expanded to $200m if Betr secures at least 90% of PointsBet shares and proceeds with compulsory acquisition. The offer notably includes no minimum acceptance condition, a point Betr says provides “execution certainty.”
According to Betr Chairman Matt Tripp, the proposal represents a compelling value opportunity: “We’re offering real value, execution certainty, and the leadership experience needed to deliver.”
The bid is conditional on regulatory approvals, PointsBet shareholder consent, and compliance with ASX listing rules. Betr has pledged that none of PointsBet’s employee incentive awards will vest solely due to the offer. It also anticipates over $40m in synergies if it acquires full control, citing independent analysis from a Big Four advisor.
Good to know: PointsBet has confirmed receiving approval from Australia’s Foreign Investment Review Board for its proposed acquisition by Japanese tech firm MIXI
Betr currently owns 19.9% of PointsBet and has stated it intends to vote against the MIXI scheme at the upcoming shareholder meeting.
The company will distribute a Bidder’s Statement detailing the full terms of the offer in due course.
