Betr's "Superior Offer" For PointsBet (PBH AU) Is Questionable

Apr 29, 2025

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On the 26th Feb 2025, PointsBet (PBH AU), an Australian/Canadian online wagering platform, entered into a Scheme Implementation Deed with Mixi (2121 JP) at A$1.06/share, a 27.7% premium to undisturbed.
PointsBet rebuffed key (smaller) rival Betr Entertainment (BBT AU)'s (previously known as BlueBet) ostensibly higher non-binding cash/scrip; and refuted Betr's claim that it's Offer was fully funded.
Betr has returned with, what appears to be, an all cash offer of A$1.20/share, fully-funded/underwritten. Betr's Offer still requires confirmatory due diligence. Importantly, Betr has also acquired a 19.9% stake.

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