Following the successful completion of the business combination of the KKCG companies Allwyn and OPAP, which created the world’s second-largest listed gaming company, the shares of Allwyn AG (“Allwyn”) have commenced trading on the Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX). This milestone was marked today by a symbolic opening ceremony of the ATHEX trading session, attended by KKCG and Allwyn executives. Allwyn shares are traded on ATHEX under the ticker symbol ALWN.
The trading of Allwyn’s shares on ATHEX represents a significant milestone and the start of its journey as a publicly traded, lottery-led gaming entertainment company. Today, Allwyn, KKCG’s international gaming entertainment company, holds leading market positions and trusted brands across Europe and North America, and leverages growth opportunities that position it well to set the trends in the industry.
Allwyn’s listing on ATHEX showcases the company’s strong and longstanding ties with the Greek economy and capital market. At the same time, it underlines that Greece is a significant business hub and a priority market for Allwyn. Moreover, it highlights the vision for the future of its global business, which will be driven by differentiation, a focus on innovation and technology, and a commitment to responsible gaming and returning more to good causes. Allwyn, part of the KKCG Group, intends to pursue an additional listing on another leading international stock exchange, such as in London or New York.
The opening bell ceremony is a longstanding tradition of ATHEX to commemorate market milestones and corporate developments, including the commencement of trading of shares and other important developments. In this framework, the ceremony was attended by Karel Komarek, KKCG and Allwyn Founder and Chair who delivered a speech on behalf of the company, and senior leadership of Allwyn AG and Allwyn Hellas. Speeches were also made by Mr. Yianos Kontopoulos, CEO of ATHEX Group, and Vasiliki Lazarakou, President of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission.
Read more about how KKCG transformed Allwyn into a global gaming leader here.
“Allwyn is a differentiated global market leader: a business with strong fundamentals, a proven track record, a clear strategy for the future and a commitment to shaping the future of the lottery and gaming entertainment industry. A business that proves that sustainable growth, a compelling consumer proposition and a deeply embedded commitment to responsibility can all go hand in hand. Today, we open a new chapter in the Allwyn story – one filled with confidence, momentum and limitless possibility.”