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AppLovin Sells Gaming Division to Tripledot Studios in $800 Million Deal

The transaction includes $400 million in cash and a 20% equity stake, positioning Tripledot as a top-five independent mobile gaming company globally.

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Overview

  • AppLovin reported strong Q1 2025 earnings with $1.67 EPS and $1.48 billion in revenue, exceeding analyst expectations.
  • The company is divesting its mobile gaming assets to focus on its AI-driven advertising platform, AXON.
  • Tripledot Studios will acquire 10 AppLovin gaming studios in a half-cash, half-equity deal, expected to close in Q2 2025 pending regulatory approval.
  • Post-acquisition, Tripledot will operate 12 studios across 23 cities, serving 25 million daily users and generating nearly $2 billion in annual revenue.
  • AppLovin's Q2 revenue forecast of $1.2–$1.22 billion trails analyst expectations, despite its strong Q1 performance.