Baazov's Buyout Bid: Amaya Appoints Financial, Legal Advisors
Key Takeaways
  • A special committee on Amaya’s board of directors has appointed Barclays Capital Canada Inc as the exclusive financial advisor in response to Baazov’s regulatory filing that he is preparing to make a bid to purchase the company.
  • It was revealed that four employees of Amaya “may be participating in Mr. Baazov’s potential transaction proposal.”

A special committee on Amaya’s Board of Directors has appointed Barclays Capital Canada Inc as the exclusive financial advisor in response to Baazov’s regulatory filing that he is preparing to make a bid to purchase the company.

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP has also been retained as legal advisor in connection with Baazov’s plan.