Kjerulf Ainsworth increases stake in Ainsworth Game Technology
Novomatic AG continues to hold more than 67 per cent of the company.
Australia.- Kjerulf David Hastings Ainsworth has increased his ownership interest in Ainsworth Game Technology following on-market acquisitions and acceptances from a previous proportional offer. According to a Form 604 notice lodged on June 2, 2026, Kjerulf’s relevant interest increased from 27,522,207 shares (8.17 per cent) on March 12 to 32,160,635 shares (9.55 per cent).
The net increase represents 4,638,428 additional fully paid ordinary shares. The largest single transaction disclosed was a purchase of 2,083,000 shares on June 2 at AU$1.60 per share. Additional acquisitions were made between March and June at prices ranging from AU$1.05 to AU$1.60 per share.
The document notes that part of the holding is either directly registered or pending settlement, with some recently purchased shares still in the process of transfer, While Kjerulf is steadily increasing his holding, control of Ainsworth Game Technology, Novomatic AG continues to hold more than 67 per cent of the company.
