SLIEMA, Malta, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kindred Group plc (Kindred) and its flagship brand Unibet are proud to announce that Unibet is an Official Sponsor of the 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. This multi-nation event, hosted in Sweden and Denmark, solidifies Unibet's position as a key supporter of ice hockey and its fans.

The sponsorship underscores Unibet's ongoing commitment to the growth of ice hockey in Sweden, and across the Nordics. As part of this partnership, Unibet will leverage its extensive expertise in sports engagement to provide fans with unique experiences, exciting activations, and tailored content that brings the championship closer to home.

SLIEMA, Malta, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kindred Group plc (Kindred) and its flagship brand Unibet are proud to announce that Unibet is an Official Sponsor of the 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. This multi-nation event, hosted in Sweden and Denmark, solidifies Unibet's position as a key supporter of ice hockey and its fans.

The sponsorship underscores Unibet's ongoing commitment to the growth of ice hockey in Sweden, and across the Nordics. As part of this partnership, Unibet will leverage its extensive expertise in sports engagement to provide fans with unique experiences, exciting activations, and tailored content that brings the championship closer to home.

SLIEMA, Malta, Oct. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nasdaq Stockholm has approved Kindred Group plc's ("Kindred" or the "Company") request for delisting of the Swedish Depository Receipts (the "SDRs") in Kindred from Nasdaq Stockholm. The last day of trading in the SDRs will be on 11 November 2024.

As previously announced, Kindred has applied for de-listing of the Company's SDRs from Nasdaq Stockholm. Nasdaq Stockholm has now approved the application and resolved that the last day of trading in the SDRs will be on 11 November 2024.

SLIEMA, Malta, Oct. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nasdaq Stockholm has approved Kindred Group plc's ("Kindred" or the "Company") request for delisting of the Swedish Depository Receipts (the "SDRs") in Kindred from Nasdaq Stockholm. The last day of trading in the SDRs will be on 11 November 2024.

As previously announced, Kindred has applied for de-listing of the Company's SDRs from Nasdaq Stockholm. Nasdaq Stockholm has now approved the application and resolved that the last day of trading in the SDRs will be on 11 November 2024.

SLIEMA, Malta, Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- La Française des Jeux SA's ("FDJ") recommended public offer to the holders of Swedish Depository Receipts (the "SDRs") in Kindred Group plc ("Kindred" or the "Company") to tender all their SDRs in the Company at a price of SEK 130 in cash per SDR (the "Offer") was declared unconditional on 3 October 2024. After the end of the extended acceptance period, FDJ controls in total approximately 98.60 percent of the outstanding SDRs in the Company. Against this background, the board of directors of Kindred has today applied for delisting of the SDRs in Kindred from Nasdaq Stockholm.

SLIEMA, Malta, Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- La Française des Jeux SA's ("FDJ") recommended public offer to the holders of Swedish Depository Receipts (the "SDRs") in Kindred Group plc ("Kindred" or the "Company") to tender all their SDRs in the Company at a price of SEK 130 in cash per SDR (the "Offer") was declared unconditional on 3 October 2024. After the end of the extended acceptance period, FDJ controls in total approximately 98.60 percent of the outstanding SDRs in the Company. Against this background, the board of directors of Kindred has today applied for delisting of the SDRs in Kindred from Nasdaq Stockholm.

VALLETTA, Malta, Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Notice is hereby given to the shareholders of Kindred Group plc ("Kindred" or the "Company") of the notice received by the Company from La Française des Jeux ("FDJ") on 3 October 2024 constituting a squeeze-out notice in terms of Article 34B of the Company's Articles of Association ("Articles").

Results of the Offer

The Board of Directors refers to the statement made by the Board of Directors of the Company in relation to the recommended public cash offer to the holders of Swedish Depository Receipts (the "SDRs") in Kindred to tender all their SDRs in the Company at a price of SEK 130 in cash per SDR (the "Offer Price" and the "Offer", respectively) to FDJ, which Offer was made by FDJ on 22 January 2024. For the sake of simplicity and because each SDR represents a share in Kindred, the SDRs will also be referred to as "shares" and the holders as "shareholders".

VALLETTA, Malta, Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Notice is hereby given to the shareholders of Kindred Group plc ("Kindred" or the "Company") of the notice received by the Company from La Française des Jeux ("FDJ") on 3 October 2024 constituting a squeeze-out notice in terms of Article 34B of the Company's Articles of Association ("Articles").

Results of the Offer

The Board of Directors refers to the statement made by the Board of Directors of the Company in relation to the recommended public cash offer to the holders of Swedish Depository Receipts (the "SDRs") in Kindred to tender all their SDRs in the Company at a price of SEK 130 in cash per SDR (the "Offer Price" and the "Offer", respectively) to FDJ, which Offer was made by FDJ on 22 January 2024. For the sake of simplicity and because each SDR represents a share in Kindred, the SDRs will also be referred to as "shares" and the holders as "shareholders".

SLIEMA, Malta, Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the third quarter of 2024, Kindred's Gross winnings revenue from high-risk players reached 3.2 per cent, an increase from the previous quarter. While it is an increase, Kindred remains fully dedicated to lowering this share of revenue and continues to see a sustainable behaviour change from players after interventions. 

Kindred Group plc (Kindred) reports a slight increase in its share of revenue from high-risk players for the third quarter 2024 at 3.2 per cent (Q2 2024 3.0 per cent). The percentage of detected customers who exhibited improved behaviour after interventions showed an improvement at 87.3 per cent (compared to 86.8 per cent in Q2 2024 and 87.1 per cent in Q1 2024). The improvement underscores Kindred's ongoing commitment to not only identifying risk behaviour but also continuously refining the interventions applied to foster safer gambling habits.

SLIEMA, Malta, Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the third quarter of 2024, Kindred's Gross winnings revenue from high-risk players reached 3.2 per cent, an increase from the previous quarter. While it is an increase, Kindred remains fully dedicated to lowering this share of revenue and continues to see a sustainable behaviour change from players after interventions. 

Kindred Group plc (Kindred) reports a slight increase in its share of revenue from high-risk players for the third quarter 2024 at 3.2 per cent (Q2 2024 3.0 per cent). The percentage of detected customers who exhibited improved behaviour after interventions showed an improvement at 87.3 per cent (compared to 86.8 per cent in Q2 2024 and 87.1 per cent in Q1 2024). The improvement underscores Kindred's ongoing commitment to not only identifying risk behaviour but also continuously refining the interventions applied to foster safer gambling habits.

VALLETTA, Malta, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kindred Group, under its flagship brand Unibet, has announced a multiyear renewal of its partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL) in Sweden. The partnership solidifies Unibet as the leading operator for ice hockey betting in Sweden and enables the NHL to continue to serve its robust fanbase in the country.

Kindred Group plc (Kindred) has announced a multiyear renewal as an Official Partner of the NHL. Through the partnership, Kindred's flagship brand Unibet will continue to have access to a variety of marketing rights in Sweden, including digitally enhanced dash boards (DEDs). The partnership will also focus on driving fan engagement through tailored content to enhance the ice hockey betting experience for Swedish customers.

VALLETTA, Malta, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kindred Group, under its flagship brand Unibet, has announced a multiyear renewal of its partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL) in Sweden. The partnership solidifies Unibet as the leading operator for ice hockey betting in Sweden and enables the NHL to continue to serve its robust fanbase in the country.

Kindred Group plc (Kindred) has announced a multiyear renewal as an Official Partner of the NHL. Through the partnership, Kindred's flagship brand Unibet will continue to have access to a variety of marketing rights in Sweden, including digitally enhanced dash boards (DEDs). The partnership will also focus on driving fan engagement through tailored content to enhance the ice hockey betting experience for Swedish customers.

SLIEMA, Malta, Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kindred Group announces third quarter total revenue in connection with La Française des Jeux's (FDJ) tender offer to acquire Kindred Group. In its 9 months revenue press release to be published after the market closes on 17 October, FDJ will disclose combined group revenue with Kindred revenue estimated on the basis of the scope that would effectively be retained by FDJ. Kindred's revenue and share of locally regulated Gross winnings revenue for the third quarter 2024 are in line with expectations and Kindred remains on track towards its full-year EBITDA guidance.

SLIEMA, Malta, Oct. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kindred Group plc ("Kindred" or the "Company") today announces that after settlement of the public offer launched by La Française des Jeux on Kindred, its Board of Directors has received the resignations of the Chairman of the Board, Evert Carlsson, and the Directors James H. Gemmel, Cédric Boireau, Andrew McCue, Jonas Jansson and Kenneth Shea, which resignations have been rendered effective today, on 14 October 2024. Heidi Skogster and Martin Randel will remain directors until their term of office expiring on Kindred's next annual general meeting to be held in 2025.

SLIEMA, Malta, Oct. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kindred Group plc ("Kindred" or the "Company") today announces that after settlement of the public offer launched by La Française des Jeux on Kindred, its Board of Directors has received the resignations of the Chairman of the Board, Evert Carlsson, and the Directors James H. Gemmel, Cédric Boireau, Andrew McCue, Jonas Jansson and Kenneth Shea, which resignations have been rendered effective today, on 14 October 2024. Heidi Skogster and Martin Randel will remain directors until their term of office expiring on Kindred's next annual general meeting to be held in 2025.

VALLETTA, Malta, Oct. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kindred Group plc (Kindred) hereby announces that it, on October 8 2024, has received a notification of major holding from La Française des Jeux SA (FDJ) following the outcome of the public offer launched by FDJ on Kindred. The notification refers to an increase in the number of shares and voting rights in Kindred held by FDJ.

According to the notification, FDJ holds 91.77% of the shares and voting rights in Kindred as of 2 October 2024, which was the end of the first acceptance period of the public offer launched by FDJ on Kindred. Settlement of the public offer commenced on 11 October 2024.

VALLETTA, Malta, Oct. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kindred Group plc (Kindred) hereby announces that it, on October 8 2024, has received a notification of major holding from La Française des Jeux SA (FDJ) following the outcome of the public offer launched by FDJ on Kindred. The notification refers to an increase in the number of shares and voting rights in Kindred held by FDJ.

According to the notification, FDJ holds 91.77% of the shares and voting rights in Kindred as of 2 October 2024, which was the end of the first acceptance period of the public offer launched by FDJ on Kindred. Settlement of the public offer commenced on 11 October 2024.

VALLETTA, Malta, Aug. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kindred Group plc (Kindred) hereby announces that it, on 21 August 2024, has received a notification of major holding from The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., a company with its registered office in Wilmington, USA. The notification refers to a decrease in the number of shares and voting rights in Kindred held by The Goldman Sachs Group.

According to the notification, the Goldman Sachs Group held 0.16% of the shares and voting rights in Kindred as of 16 August 2024.

VALLETTA, Malta, Aug. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kindred Group plc (Kindred) hereby announces that it, on 21 August 2024, has received a notification of major holding from The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., a company with its registered office in Wilmington, USA. The notification refers to a decrease in the number of shares and voting rights in Kindred held by The Goldman Sachs Group.

According to the notification, the Goldman Sachs Group held 0.16% of the shares and voting rights in Kindred as of 16 August 2024.