FansUnite closes $37.5m sale of Betting Hero

M&A

FansUnite Entertainment is pleased to announce that, further to its news release dated June 27, 2024, FansUnite completed the sale of all of the issued and outstanding shares of FansUnite US Inc.

FansUS a wholly-owned subsidiary of FansUnite that carries on its Betting Hero business, to Hero Group Corp for an aggregate purchase price of US$37.5 million, adjusted on a cash-free, debt-free basis (the ‎‎”Transaction”).

As previously announced, the Purchaser is controlled 60% indirectly by Betting Hero’s co-founders, Jai Maw and Jeremy Jakary (the “Betting Hero Co-Founders”), and 40% by GeoComply Solutions Inc.

Scott Burton, FansUnite’s Chief Executive Officer, Director and Chairman of the board of directors (the “Board”), commented, “The completion of this sale represents the culmination of a tremendous amount of effort from the entire FansUnite team, and I am proud of what we have accomplished. I extend my sincere thanks to our shareholders for their support throughout this journey.

I also want to acknowledge the exceptional efforts of our Board, advisors, and legal teams, whose dedication was vital in bringing this transaction to a close. We wish the Betting Hero and GeoComply teams continued success and look forward to exploring new opportunities that will create value for our shareholders.”

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