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Lottomatica to absorb Cirsa in agreed merger deal

9/2/2026

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Story summary
  • Lottomatica and Cirsa agreed to merge, with Cirsa to be absorbed into Lottomatica.
  • Cirsa shareholders will receive 0.668 new Lottomatica shares for each Cirsa share held.
  • Cirsa will pay an extraordinary dividend of €262 million before the merger closes.
  • Cash synergies of €115 million per year are expected by the third full year.
  • Blackstone will own about 24% of the new Lottomatica and appoint two directors.