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Playtech Advances Share Buyback Program to Support Employee Schemes

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Playtech Advances Share Buyback Program to Support Employee Schemes

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An announcement from Playtech ( (GB:PTEC) ) is now available.

Playtech plc has announced the purchase of 142,668 of its own shares on the London Stock Exchange as part of its £43.7 million share buyback program. These shares will be transferred to the company’s Employee Benefit Trust to fund awards under its employee share schemes, ensuring the total number of shares in issue and voting rights remain unchanged. This move is part of Playtech’s strategy to manage its capital structure and reward employees, potentially enhancing shareholder value and maintaining its strong position in the gambling technology industry.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:PTEC) stock is a Hold with a £389.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Playtech stock, see the GB:PTEC Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:PTEC Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:PTEC is a Neutral.

Playtech’s overall score is driven by its strong financial performance and reasonable valuation. However, bearish technical indicators and revenue challenges weigh on the score. The company’s strategic focus on high-growth markets and positive EBITDA guidance provide a cautiously optimistic outlook.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:PTEC stock, click here.

More about Playtech

Founded in 1999, Playtech is a leading technology company in the gambling industry, providing business intelligence-driven gambling software, services, content, and platform technology. It operates across popular product verticals such as casino, live casino, sports betting, bingo, and poker, and is known for its omni-channel gambling technology through its Playtech ONE platform. The company partners with leading brands in regulated markets, offering its technology on a B2B basis to online and retail operators, land-based casino groups, and government-sponsored entities.

Average Trading Volume: 791,525

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £1.08B

See more data about PTEC stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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