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Cirsa Targets €460 Million IPO for Expansion, Debt Reduction

Blackstone-backed gaming group proposes a €400 million primary offering for expansion, a €60 million secondary sale to cover restructuring expenses, pending CNMV approval.

Cirsa anuncia su salida a bolsa con el objetivo de captar 460 millones de euros
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Overview

  • The IPO’s primary tranche will raise €400 million, with net proceeds of about €375 million earmarked for international growth and debt repayment to lower net leverage to roughly 2.7 times EBITDA.
  • A €60 million secondary sale by LHMC Midco, controlled by Blackstone funds, will cover taxes and restructuring costs linked to employee and executive shareholdings.
  • Cirsa reported €2.15 billion in revenue and €699 million in EBITDA for 2024, reflecting year-on-year increases of 8% and 11%, respectively.
  • The company operates in 11 regulated gaming markets across Europe and Latin America, having expanded into Portugal and Puerto Rico in 2024.
  • Final pricing and launch timing hinge on market conditions and approval from Spain’s National Securities Market Commission, with execution expected in July.