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Shareholders Give Green Light to OPAP-Allwyn Deal

Published January 7, 2026, 13:21
Shareholders Give Green Light to OPAP-Allwyn Deal

The majority of OPAP shareholders have approved the merger agreement with Allwyn during an extraordinary general meeting, paving the way for the next phase of the organization's corporate transformation. The meeting, which lasted almost 3.5 hours, involved an extensive dialogue between shareholders and management regarding the terms and structure of the transaction. Upon its conclusion, it was announced that all agenda items were approved, achieving the required majorities. OPAP's Chairman and CEO, Jan Karas, spoke of the beginning of a new era of growth and evolution for both companies, noting that the agreement creates the conditions for a strong international player in the gaming industry. The new unified company, to be named Allwyn, is expected to have a market capitalization of 16 billion euros. The new entity will combine OPAP's strong presence in the Greek market with Allwyn's international network in over 15 rapidly growing markets, maintaining leading positions in Europe and the US. The possibility of dual listing on an international stock exchange is also being considered. The dividend policy will maintain a minimum annual dividend of 1 euro per share, in line with OPAP's existing policy, with the option of reinvesting dividends and the potential for special dividends or share buybacks. A special dividend of 0.80 euros per share will be paid immediately after the completion of the transaction. Allwyn Group will hold 78.5% of the new company, while the remaining OPAP shareholders will hold 21.5%. The company headquarters will initially be in Luxembourg, with a future transfer to Switzerland. The new company will have a pro forma EBITDA of 1.9 billion euros, with 55% of revenues coming from online gaming, highlighting the strategic focus on digital transformation.