Embracer Group to acquire Asmodee for $3.1 billion

Embracer Group has revealed that it is in discussions to purchase French digital board game publisher Asmodee Group  for $3.1 billion with majority shareholder PAI Partners. If successful, the purchase will be for $3.1 billion with approximately $397 million paid in newly issued shares. Asmodee Group is one of the largest firms within the board games market and consists of 22 fully owne… Source: http://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/77763/embracer-group-to-acquire-asmodee-for-31-billion/