Nazara Technologies Limited
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Key numbers — 21 extracted
INR 1,405
INR 254
375 million
22 million
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9 million
1.2 million
2.2 million
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Guidance — 2 items
Proven velocity
opening
“• The transaction will be treated as a full acquisition (Business Combination under Ind AS 103) from the date of first close, even though shares are acquired in two tranches • The total consideration — including deferred payments and earn-outs — is recognized upfront at fair value on acquisition date.”
Proven velocity
opening
“As a result, 100% of the financials of Bluetile and Bestplay will be consolidated at the time of first close, without recognizing any minority interest 7 FAQs: Acquisition Rationale Q: What is the strategic rationale for this acquisition?”
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Risks & concerns — 2 flagged
Bluetile provides a proven, profitable entry with 17 live titles, 375 million downloads, and a portfolio model that reduces single-title risk What is the strategic importance of Bestplay?
— Proven velocity
Spread over three years and contingent on delivery, this is not a front-loaded risk.
— Proven velocity
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Opening remarks
Proven velocity
games shipped in 6 months validating a reusable AI-powered game template targeting 50% faster development AI 5 Bluetile and Bestplay bring AI-native development, proven profitability, integrated distribution and portfolio diversification to Nazara's global gaming ecosystem 5 Bestplay’s AI native development platform provides faster path to game launches 6 Synergistic Acquisition with Performance Linked Payouts Upfront Consideration • Nazara UK will initially acquire 50% of the equity in Bluetile and Bestplay for USD 100.3 million (INR ~918 crores) at close. • Out of this, USD 59.7 million is payable at first close, while remaining USD 40.6 million within 6 months from 1st close Put/Call Option • Nazara UK may acquire the remaining ~50% by 2028, at a valuation based on 6.6x trailing calendar year EBITDA • The consideration can be paid up to 25% in equity at the discretion of Nazara • In addition, performance-linked earn-outs, estimated at a total of USD 98.2 million (INR ~898 crores) ba
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