Novomatic Expands into U.K.

Western EuropeUnited Kingdom ♦ Published: July 20, 2012; 15:18 ♦ (Vindobona)

Astra Games Limited, part of the Austrian Novomatic Group confirmed that, the purchase of trade and assets of the Danoptra Group companies Gamestec Leisure, Bell-Fruit Games, RLMS Sales and Mazooma Interactive Games has now been formally concluded.

Novomatic Expands into U.K. / Picture: © Novomatic

The conclusion of this transaction, which began with initial discussions back in 2009, now creates an Astra UK Gaming Group that, based on 2011 reported figures, has a total turnover of £79.68 million and £15.73million EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation) and employs a total workforce of 1,042. Throughout the lengthy period of discussion and…