NYX Announces £15 million Debt Add-On to Increase Flexibility and to Fund the Company's Ongoing Consolidation
LAS VEGAS, NV, Dec. 21, 2016 /CNW/ - NYX Gaming Group Limited (TSXV:NYX) ("NYX Gaming Group" or "Company") announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, NYX Digital Gaming (OB SPV) Limited, amended its Senior Facilities Agreement with ARES Management to increase the term facility commitment by £15 million at the same rate as its existing term debt. Under the terms of the amended agreement, the Company has the ability to utilize the incremental £15mm in any of the Company's wholly-owned subsidiaries.
The Company plans to use the additional capital for working capital purposes, various organic growth initiatives in its casino business, and the continued integration of the Company's operating businesses. "This add-on term debt substantially enhances our financial flexibility. It will allow for an acceleration of our consolidation strategy with OpenBet and provide an additional working capital cushion. This is the first step of the Company's initiative to improve its capital structure." said CEO Matt Davey.
Additional information relating to NYX Gaming Group and its business may also be found on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and the Company's website at www.nyxgaminggroup.com.
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NYX Gaming Group Limited is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol (NYX.V).
About NYX Gaming Group Limited
NYX Gaming Group Limited is a leading digital gaming provider headquartered in Las Vegas, USA with a staff of more than 1,000 employees based in over a dozen countries across Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia. The Company provides one of the world's largest portfolios of leading content and technology to some of the foremost gaming operators, lotteries and casinos across the globe. NYX also has one of the broadest distribution bases in the industry with over 200 unique customers and the widest portfolio of content available from their own global studios and broad partner network. The diversified game catalogue delivers content across web and mobile formats, focusing on Bingo, Casino, Lottery and Sportsbook verticals.
NYX's Open Gaming System (OGS™) was recently named 2016 Platform of the Year in acknowledgement of its position as the industry's market-leading gaming offering, which allows licensees to leverage the best-of-breed multi-vendor casino content from around the world.
NYX Gaming Group Limited is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol (TSXV: NYX).
SOURCE NYX Gaming Group Limited
Matt Davey, Chief Executive Officer, NYX Gaming Group Limited, 1-702-586-8428; Joann Head, Director of Investor Relations, 1-647-962-9600
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