2024 was a year of strategic acquisitions and divestitures, showcasing a variety of deal types: ☑️ Keywords Studios was taken private in a $2.8B deal, marking the largest M&A transaction of the year. ☑️ Easybrain divested to Miniclip for $1.2B, signaling a strategic shift in the casual gaming space. ☑️ Jagex was acquired by private equity firms for ~$1.1B, highlighting the growing role of PE-backed investments in gaming.
With a shift towards long-term value and strategic partnerships, M&A activity in gaming is shaping the industry’s future.