Allwyn SPAC
Lottery tenders and M&A: successful two-pronged approach to inorganic growth
Lotteries, by their nature, have certain characteristics that create strong barriers to entry
Lottery license tenders
Strategic M&A growth
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Allwyn bidding team ambitiously targets lottery tenders
Differentiating
B2C-led
skillset
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Significant
track
record
High
success
rate
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Dedicated in-house team specialized in bidding on large
scale lottery contract tenders
• Combining Allwyn expertise with local market knowledge
Broad skillset crucial for success
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Allwyn participated in multiple major European lottery
operating license tenders organized in last 10 years
Turkey (2014, 2019)
O Italy (2016, 2019)
UK (2022¹)
Success in 2 out of 5 major European lottery tenders Allwyn
has participated in (40% success rate)
Wins: Italian Lotto and UK¹
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Lost tenders: disciplined approach, focus on value
creation not reckless bidding
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Based on sound, disciplined investment principles
Investment
criteria &
focus areas
Investment
approach
Source: Company information, UK Gambling Commission
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The award of the UKNL license is currently being contested in a legal challenge. Unless the challenge is successful, Allwyn Entertainment Ltd will be confirmed as the
incoming UKNL operator and, subject to a successful period of transition, would become the operator of the UKNL with effect from February 2024.
. Strategic fit
• Focus on lottery and digital gaming
Control over cash flows and strong governance rights
Investment return
Geography: EU and potentially US
Regulated operations
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Dedicated investment team focused on M&A opportunities
• Proactive market screening for opportunities
Disciplined selective approach to new market expansion
Focus on targets where Allwyn can add value by active
management:
• Driving revenue growth
• Improving operating margins
Prudent adherence to investment principles
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