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Churchill Downs acquires Exacta Systems for $250M cash; HHR platform expansion
Churchill Downs Inc
- Acquires Exacta Systems for $250M in cash; expected to close in 2023 subject to regulatory approvals.
- Funded with cash on hand and existing credit facility; treated as asset purchase for incremental tax benefits.
- Provides synergies with Colonial Downs Racetrack and Rosie's Gaming Emporium HRM facilities in Virginia.
- Exacta integrates HHR platform with leading manufacturers (AGS, IGT, Light & Wonder, Everi, Konami, Incredible Technologies).