Novomatic extends takeover offer period for Ainsworth

Novomatic AG has formally extended the offer period for its off-market takeover bid for Ainsworth Game Technology Limited, providing shareholders with additional time to accept the proposal.

In a notice lodged with the Australian Securities Exchange and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, Novomatic confirmed that it has varied the terms of its offer by extending the closing date. 

The offer will now remain open until 7.00pm Sydney time on 6 February 2026, unless it is withdrawn earlier. 

The takeover bid, conducted under Chapter 6 of Australia’s Corporations Act 2001, applies to all Ainsworth shares not already owned by Novomatic. The offer terms are set out in Novomatic’s bidder’s statement dated 3 September 2025.

According to the filing, the formal notice of variation was lodged with ASIC on 30 January and will also be provided to Ainsworth and all shareholders entitled to receive it under the relevant provisions of the Corporations Act. 

Novomatic stated that the extension relates solely to the offer period and does not amend any other terms or conditions of the bid.

Ainsworth, an Australian-listed gaming machine manufacturer, has been majority-owned by Novomatic for several years. The Austrian gaming group has been progressively increasing its stake, positioning the takeover as a step towards full ownership of the supplier.

Shareholders seeking further information on the bid have been directed to Novomatic’s offer information line, which will remain available during standard business hours.

The extension comes amid wider corporate and governance activity at Novomatic, including recent changes at supervisory board level and ongoing integration between Novomatic and its controlled subsidiaries.

Earlier this month, Novomatic announced a restructuring of its Supervisory Board following its annual general meeting, with long-time shareholder Birgit Wimmer elected as Chair. The changes also saw Ainsworth director Dr Haig Asenabauer appointed to the board, reinforcing governance links between the two businesses.