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<p>拉斯维加斯和纽约，2025 年 6 月 30 日（全球新闻稿）——专注于投资商业服务、工业、消费品和政府服务及技术公司的私募股权公司 Brightstar Capital Partners（“Brightstar”）今天宣布完成对 PlayAGS, Inc.（纽约证券交易所代码：AGS）（“AGS” 或 “公司”）的收购，AGS 是一家全球全方位服务的高性能老虎机、桌面和互动产品的游戏供应商。该交易首次于 2024 年 5 月 9 日宣布。</p>
<p>此次收购在 AGS 股东批准交易并获得所有必要的监管批准后完成。根据协议条款，AGS 股东将获得每股 12.50 美元的现金，交易估值约为 11 亿美元。因此，AGS 现在成为一家私营公司，其普通股将从纽约证券交易所（NYSE）退市。</p>
<p>此次收购是在 AGS 强劲增长势头的背景下进行的。在过去三年中，该公司的全球老虎机销售单位数量超过 6100 台，在线真钱游戏内容收入增长超过 150%，桌面产品收入增长超过 50%——共同推动了连续三年的创纪录收入表现。凭借在研发方面的战略投资以及一系列高性能产品，AGS 已成为多个产品类别的综合解决方案提供商，并在陆基和在线赌场中拥有日益增长的全球影响力。</p>
<p>“我们很高兴与 Brightstar 携手合作，这一伙伴关系标志着 AGS 成长故事中的一个关键时刻和变革性的新篇章，” AGS 首席执行官兼总裁 David Lopez 表示。“有了 Brightstar 作为战略合作伙伴，我们相信 AGS 处于加速增长的理想位置，并将专注于在老虎机、桌面产品和在线游戏领域提供高影响力的创新。这一合作关系增强了我们为赌场运营商提供差异化内容和解决方案的能力，帮助他们获得竞争优势。”</p>
<p>“我们非常高兴正式欢迎 David 和 AGS 团队加入 Brightstar，” Brightstar 创始人、首席执行官兼联席主席 Andrew Weinberg 表示。“我们相信 AGS 的全方位产品供应和以客户为中心的文化使其在一个不断增长的行业中脱颖而出。我们的目标是帮助公司扩展到新市场，并继续利用技术创造令人兴奋的游戏和产品。”</p>
<p>麦格理资本担任 AGS 的财务顾问，Cooley LLP 担任法律顾问。Jefferies LLC 担任 Brightstar 的首席财务顾问。巴克莱和 Citizens JMP 证券也担任 Brightstar 的财务顾问。柯克兰与艾利斯律师事务所和布朗斯坦·海亚特·法伯·施雷克律师事务所担任 Brightstar 的法律顾问。</p>
<p><strong>关于 AGS</strong></p>
<p>AGS 是一家全球游戏公司，致力于为每种类型的玩家提供多样化的娱乐游戏体验。凭借涵盖老虎机、桌面产品、洗牌机和在线游戏的全方位产品组合，AGS 已成长为行业中最全面的游戏供应商之一。公司的以客户为中心的文化和 “有意创新” 理念推动着高性能产品的持续开发，旨在推动客户成功和玩家参与。AGS 的全渠道战略——连接陆基赌场和数字游戏世界——使公司能够满足全球赌场运营合作伙伴不断变化的需求。了解更多信息，请访问 www.playags.com。</p>
<p><strong>关于 Brightstar Capital Partners</strong></p>
<p>Brightstar Capital Partners 是一家中型市场私募股权公司，管理资产达 50 亿美元，专注于投资商业服务、工业、消费品和政府服务及技术公司，Brightstar 相信可以在管理、运营和战略方向上为企业创造显著价值。自 2015 年成立以来，Brightstar 积累了与家族、创始人或企业家主导的企业合作的丰富经验。Brightstar 采用一种操作密集型的 “我们与我们” 方法，利用其丰富的实践运营专业知识和深厚的关系网络，帮助公司实现其全部潜力。有关更多信息，请访问 www.brightstarcp.com。</p>
<p><strong>AGS 联系方式</strong></p>
<p>Julia Boguslawski，首席营销官</p>
<p>PR@PlayAGS.com</p>
<p><strong>Brightstar 联系方式</strong></p>
<p>Prosek Partners</p>
<p>Pro-Brightstar@Prosek.com</p>
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<p>Brightstar Capital Partners 已完成对 PlayAGS, Inc. 的收购，交易金额约为 11 亿美元，AGS 股东每股获得 12.50 美元。该交易于 2024 年 5 月 9 日首次宣布，已获得 AGS 股东和监管机构的批准。AGS 现在是一家私营公司，其游戏产品实现了显著增长，全球老虎机销量翻了一番，在线游戏收入增长超过 150%。Brightstar 旨在帮助 AGS 拓展新市场并提升其产品供应</p>

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</div><p>LAS VEGAS and NEW YORK, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brightstar Capital Partners (“Brightstar”), a private equity firm focused on investing in business services, industrials, consumer, and government services and technology companies, today announced the closing of its acquisition of PlayAGS, Inc. (NYSE: AGS) (“AGS” or the “Company”), a global full-service gaming supplier of high-performing slot, table, and interactive products. The transaction was first announced on May 9, 2024.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>拉斯维加斯和纽约，2025 年 6 月 30 日（全球新闻稿）——专注于投资商业服务、工业、消费品和政府服务及技术公司的私募股权公司 Brightstar Capital Partners（“Brightstar”）今天宣布完成对 PlayAGS, Inc.（纽约证券交易所代码：AGS）（“AGS” 或 “公司”）的收购，AGS 是一家全球全方位服务的高性能老虎机、桌面和互动产品的游戏供应商。该交易首次于 2024 年 5 月 9 日宣布。</p>
</div><p>The closing follows approval of the transaction by AGS stockholders and the receipt of all required regulatory approvals. Under the terms of the agreement, AGS stockholders will receive $12.50 per share in cash, valuing the transaction at approximately $1.1 billion. As a result, AGS is now a privately held company, and its common stock will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>此次收购在 AGS 股东批准交易并获得所有必要的监管批准后完成。根据协议条款，AGS 股东将获得每股 12.50 美元的现金，交易估值约为 11 亿美元。因此，AGS 现在成为一家私营公司，其普通股将从纽约证券交易所（NYSE）退市。</p>
</div><p>The acquisition comes amid strong growth momentum for AGS. Over the past three years, the Company has more than doubled its global slot unit sales to over 6,100 units, grown online real-money gaming content revenue by over 150%, and increased Table Products revenue by more than 50%—collectively driving three consecutive years of record revenue performance. Powered by strategic investments in R&amp;D and a deep and diverse suite of high-performing products, AGS has become a comprehensive solutions provider across multiple product categories and has a growing global presence both in land-based and online casinos.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>此次收购是在 AGS 强劲增长势头的背景下进行的。在过去三年中，该公司的全球老虎机销售单位数量超过 6100 台，在线真钱游戏内容收入增长超过 150%，桌面产品收入增长超过 50%——共同推动了连续三年的创纪录收入表现。凭借在研发方面的战略投资以及一系列高性能产品，AGS 已成为多个产品类别的综合解决方案提供商，并在陆基和在线赌场中拥有日益增长的全球影响力。</p>
</div><p>“We’re excited to join forces with Brightstar, a partnership that marks both a pivotal moment and a transformative new chapter in AGS’ growth story,” said David Lopez, CEO &amp; President of AGS. “With Brightstar as a strategic partner, we believe AGS is in an ideal position to accelerate growth and double-down on delivering focused, high-impact innovation across slots, table products, and online gaming. This partnership sharpens our ability to serve casino operators with differentiated content and solutions built to give them a winning edge.”</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>“我们很高兴与 Brightstar 携手合作，这一伙伴关系标志着 AGS 成长故事中的一个关键时刻和变革性的新篇章，” AGS 首席执行官兼总裁 David Lopez 表示。“有了 Brightstar 作为战略合作伙伴，我们相信 AGS 处于加速增长的理想位置，并将专注于在老虎机、桌面产品和在线游戏领域提供高影响力的创新。这一合作关系增强了我们为赌场运营商提供差异化内容和解决方案的能力，帮助他们获得竞争优势。”</p>
</div><p>“We are thrilled to officially welcome David and the AGS team to Brightstar,” said Andrew Weinberg, Founder, CEO &amp; Co-Chair of Brightstar. “We believe that AGS’ full-spectrum product offering and customer-centric culture set it apart in a growing industry. Our goal is to help the Company expand into new markets and continue to use technology to create exciting games and products.”</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>“我们非常高兴正式欢迎 David 和 AGS 团队加入 Brightstar，” Brightstar 创始人、首席执行官兼联席主席 Andrew Weinberg 表示。“我们相信 AGS 的全方位产品供应和以客户为中心的文化使其在一个不断增长的行业中脱颖而出。我们的目标是帮助公司扩展到新市场，并继续利用技术创造令人兴奋的游戏和产品。”</p>
</div><p>Macquarie Capital served as financial advisor and Cooley LLP served as legal counsel to AGS. Jefferies LLC served as lead financial advisor to Brightstar. Barclays and Citizens JMP Securities also served as financial advisors to Brightstar. Kirkland &amp; Ellis LLP and Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck served as legal counsel to Brightstar.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>麦格理资本担任 AGS 的财务顾问，Cooley LLP 担任法律顾问。Jefferies LLC 担任 Brightstar 的首席财务顾问。巴克莱和 Citizens JMP 证券也担任 Brightstar 的财务顾问。柯克兰与艾利斯律师事务所和布朗斯坦·海亚特·法伯·施雷克律师事务所担任 Brightstar 的法律顾问。</p>
</div><p><strong>About AGS</strong></p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><strong>关于 AGS</strong></p>
</div><p>AGS is a global gaming company dedicated to delivering a diverse mix of entertaining gaming experiences for every kind of player. With a full-spectrum product portfolio spanning slot machines, table products, card shufflers, and online gaming, AGS has grown into one of the industry’s most comprehensive gaming suppliers. The Company’s customer-centric culture and “innovation with intent” philosophy fuel continuous development of high-performing products designed to drive customer success and player engagement. AGS’ omnichannel strategy – bridging the land-based casino and digital gaming worlds – positions the Company to serve the evolving needs of its casino operator partners around the world. Learn more at www.playags.com.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>AGS 是一家全球游戏公司，致力于为每种类型的玩家提供多样化的娱乐游戏体验。凭借涵盖老虎机、桌面产品、洗牌机和在线游戏的全方位产品组合，AGS 已成长为行业中最全面的游戏供应商之一。公司的以客户为中心的文化和 “有意创新” 理念推动着高性能产品的持续开发，旨在推动客户成功和玩家参与。AGS 的全渠道战略——连接陆基赌场和数字游戏世界——使公司能够满足全球赌场运营合作伙伴不断变化的需求。了解更多信息，请访问 www.playags.com。</p>
</div><p><strong>About Brightstar Capital Partners</strong></p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><strong>关于 Brightstar Capital Partners</strong></p>
</div><p>Brightstar Capital Partners is a middle market private equity firm with $5bn AUM that is focused on investing in business services, industrials, consumer, and government services and technology companies, where Brightstar believes it can drive significant value with respect to the management, operations, and strategic direction of the business. Since its founding in 2015, Brightstar has accumulated extensive experience partnering with family, founder, or entrepreneur-led businesses. Brightstar employs an operationally intensive “Us &amp; Us” approach that leverages its considerable hands-on operational expertise and deep relationship network to help companies reach their full potential. For more information, please visitwww.brightstarcp.com.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>Brightstar Capital Partners 是一家中型市场私募股权公司，管理资产达 50 亿美元，专注于投资商业服务、工业、消费品和政府服务及技术公司，Brightstar 相信可以在管理、运营和战略方向上为企业创造显著价值。自 2015 年成立以来，Brightstar 积累了与家族、创始人或企业家主导的企业合作的丰富经验。Brightstar 采用一种操作密集型的 “我们与我们” 方法，利用其丰富的实践运营专业知识和深厚的关系网络，帮助公司实现其全部潜力。有关更多信息，请访问 www.brightstarcp.com。</p>
</div><p><strong>AGS Contact</strong></p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><strong>AGS 联系方式</strong></p>
</div><p>Julia Boguslawski, Chief Marketing Officer</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>Julia Boguslawski，首席营销官</p>
</div><p>PR@PlayAGS.com</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>PR@PlayAGS.com</p>
</div><p><strong>Brightstar Contact</strong></p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><strong>Brightstar 联系方式</strong></p>
</div><p>Prosek Partners</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>Prosek Partners</p>
</div><p>Pro-Brightstar@Prosek.com</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>Pro-Brightstar@Prosek.com</p>
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Brightstar Capital Partners 完成了对 PlayAGS 的收购，交易金额约为 11 亿美元 | AGS 股票新闻