GiG to acquire 80% stake in 888Africa for €16.4 million

GiG Software presented its Q2 2026 interim results on August 26, revealing a strategic transformation centered on cost reduction and a major acquisition 80% shareholding in 888Africa in a deal worth €16.4 million, even as headline revenue declined the stock fell sharply.

The company reported a €0.5 million quarter-over-quarter operational cashflow improvement and indicated it expects additional cash flow in the second half with the cash-generative 888AFRICA acquisition. Management also noted a strengthened cash position with additional funding secured for the 888AFRICA transaction.

The Malta-based iGaming platform provider reported quarterly revenue of €8.8 million, down 5.4% year-over-year, while completing a €16.4 million acquisition of 80% of 888AFRICA, a cash-generative operator in high-growth African markets.

The market reaction was swift and negative, with shares dropping 17.68% to $1.42 following the presentation, currently trading near $1.46—close to the lower end of the 52-week range of $1.23 to $6.61. Investors appeared focused on the revenue decline and reduced cash position rather than management’s emphasis on underlying business strength and future potential.

The company achieved €8.8 million in revenue with €0.8 million in adjusted EBITDA for the quarter. While these headline figures represented declines from the prior year, management emphasized that the underlying business showed considerable strength when adjusted for one-off factors.

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