Entain Central Eastern Europe (CEE)
June 2026
Full announcement: phased exit of Entain CEE with initial 20% divestment agreed
Total cash consideration of approximately €425 million (c£366m)
Comprising of €395m (c£341m) payable on completion, plus an additional payment in early 2027 to reflect FY26 financial performance
Implies an enterprise value for Entain CEE of €2.1 billion (£1.9bn) and c10x EBITDA multiple
Net proceeds will be used to reduce Entain's outstanding debt
Broadly neutral to EPS and adjusted cashflow
Completion is expected in Q4 2026, subject to regulatory approvals
Aligned with the Group's priority to maximise shareholder value, the Board has concluded to pursue an exit from Entain CEE to unlock the value created within Entain's attractive portfolio.
Entain continues to evaluate all strategic options to exit its remaining minority shareholding
Future proceeds from the exit of Entain CEE will be used to reduce Group reported leverage below 3x, and excess capital returned to shareholders
August 2023
Entain CEE expansion into Poland - Entain CEE acquired STS #1 operator in Poland. Juroszek Foundations (previously owned 70% STS) acquired 10% stake in enlarged Entain CEE for £160m
August 2022
Entain CEE formed - Entain acquired 75% of SuperSport, #1 operator in Croatia, from EMMA Capital with them retaining 25% holding
Entain CEE £m | 2024 | 2025 |
Net Gaming Revenue (NGR) | 488 | 522 |
NGR growth YoY (constant currency) | 12% | 5% |
Underlying EBITDA | 171 | 184 |
Underlying Operating Profit | 153 | 164 |
Reporting post transaction announcement
- Entain CEE will be excluded from continuing operations. CEE’s net income & related 32.5% minority will be reported as discontinued in the P&L
- CEE will be held for sale in the balance sheet
Reporting post transaction completion
- CEE will be an associate & Entain will report its 47.5% share of CEE net income in discontinued operations in the P&L and dividend income in the cashflow
- The put option liability will be removed from the balance sheet
- As at 31 December 2025, a £587.4m liability is held on Entain’s balance sheet related to the Entain CEE put option for 32.5% minority (put exercisable from November 2025 & call from August 2027). Once the sale of 20% of Entain CEE closes, the put/call options are extinguished
- A 2yr £500m bridge financing facility was secured in August 2025 for the purpose of acquiring some or all of the Entain CEE minority. This will be cancelled once the sale of 20% of Entain CEE closes