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Better Collective Announces Admission of its Shares on Nasdaq Copenhagen

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Better Collective A/S has published an exemption document (the Exemption Document) in the form of a summary in connection with the admission of the Company’s shares to trading and official listing on Nasdaq Copenhagen in addition to the current listing on Nasdaq Stockholm (the Dual Listing). The publication of the Exemption Document provides an exemption from the obligation to publish a prospectus pursuant to Article 1(5)(j) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 (the Prospectus Regulation), due to the Company’s existing listing status. The Exemption Document is not a “prospectus” (as defined in the Prospectus Regulation) and it has not been approved by any regulatory authority in any jurisdiction. No offering of shares will be carried out in connection with the Dual Listing and the contemplated Dual Listing will not change the total number of shares outstanding in the Company.

The Exemption Document is available on the Company’s website, together with certain other documents, including such documents which have been incorporated by reference in the Exemption Document. Additionally, the Company has published a general description of the main differences between the Swedish and Danish corporate governance recommendations which is available on the Company’s website.

The Exemption Document does not, and does not purport to, contain all material information about the Company, and it does not contain an exhaustive description or list of the risks associated with the Company, the Company’s industry and business and the Dual Listing. The Exemption Document has been prepared to meet the requirements for the contents of such a document as set out in the Prospectus Regulation. Reference is further made to the section “Warnings” in the Exemption Document.

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Nasdaq Approval and First Day of Trading

Nasdaq Copenhagen has conditionally approved Better Collective’s admission of its shares to trading and official listing on the regulated market Nasdaq Copenhagen, subject to the publication of this Exemption Document and the description of the main differences between the Swedish and Danish corporate governance recommendations.

As these conditions are now satisfied, the first day of trading of the Company’s shares on Nasdaq Copenhagen is expected to be 17 November 2023. The shares of the Company to be listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen will be traded in the ISIN code DK0060952240 and the ticker symbol for the Company’s shares on Nasdaq Copenhagen will be BETCO DKK. As the Dual Listing does not include any offer of shares or rights in the Company, shares of the Company can only be traded on Nasdaq Copenhagen when existing shareholders of Better Collective have transferred and exchanged their shares from Nasdaq Stockholm to Nasdaq Copenhagen.

The Company’s shares listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen will be listed and traded in DKK. The shares listed on Nasdaq Stockholm will remain listed and traded in SEK.

Jesper Søgaard, Co-founder & CEO at Better Collective, said: “I am very pleased that our application to dual list the shares in Better Collective on Nasdaq Copenhagen has now been approved. Since the announcement of our intention to dual list, we have received a lot of positive comments both from the investor side and group stakeholders more broadly, and I cannot wait to welcome more Danish investors onboard our vision to become the leading digital sports media group.”

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Technical Transfer and Exchange from Nasdaq Stockholm to Nasdaq Copenhagen

Existing shareholders in Better Collective can request their respective custodian banks that the shareholder’s shares be transferred from the omnibus account in Euronext Securities Copenhagen held by Euroclear Sweden to the shareholder’s own account with Euronext Securities Copenhagen. Following the completion of such transfer and exchange, the shareholder will own shares in Better Collective that are tradeable on Nasdaq Copenhagen.

Better Collective has made available an application form for the transfer of shares from Nasdaq Stockholm to Nasdaq Copenhagen to its shareholders on the Company’s website. The application form can be completed and sent to the shareholder’s custodian bank.

Any costs charged by Euroclear Sweden in relation to the transfer and exchange will be paid by Better Collective, provided that the transfer and exchange is completed no later than on 15 December 2023. Shareholders shall consequently only pay any costs charged by their own custodian bank for the transfer and exchange.

Liquidity Provider

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The Company has appointed Nordea Bank Abp as liquidity provider for the shares in the Company which will be listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen to ensure sufficient liquidity in the shares. Nordea will own a certain volume of Better Collective shares and its role is to facilitate trading in the Danish Better Collective shares by quoting prices, within a range considered acceptable, on either the buy or sell side in the market.

Background for the Dual Listing

On 28 September 2023, the Company announced its intention to dual list its shares on Nasdaq Copenhagen. The Company considers the Dual Listing a natural next step for the Company being founded and incorporated in Denmark and the Dual Listing is expected to further promote visibility in terms of employer branding as well as brand awareness.

Advisers

Danske Bank and Nordea have acted as Financial Advisers and Joint Global Coordinators on the Dual Listing. Bech-Bruun together with Setterwalls have acted as legal advisers to the Company and Plesner has acted as legal adviser to the Joint Global Coordinators.

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Veikkaus Appoints Jyri Lassi as New General Counsel

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Veikkaus has appointed Jyri Lassi as its new General Counsel and a member of the company’s management team. Lassi joins Veikkaus from electric vehicle charging service company Virta Global.

Lassi will start at Veikkaus on September 1, 2025. He will replace Hanna Kyrki, who is moving to Summa Defence, and whose last working day at Veikkaus will be at the end of July.

Lassi’s appointment strongly supports Veikkaus’ strategy to be a modern and competitive gambling company in the coming years, successful both nationally and internationally. Finland is moving to a partial multi-license market during 2026. After the change in the law, gambling companies other than Veikkaus will also be able to apply for a license in Finland for, for example, sports betting and online casinos.

“Jyri Lassi has very diverse work experience in responsible and challenging legal positions in internationally operating companies. I am convinced that with his expertise we will move forward in a determined and controlled manner in the changing operating environment of the gambling industry,” Olli Sarekoski , CEO of Veikkaus, said.

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Before Virta Global, Lassi has worked in management positions at Varjo Technologies, PayPal and Nokia, among others.

“Veikkaus is in an interesting situation as its monopoly position in Finland is being dissolved. The competitive situation offers the company great opportunities to grow and develop into an even more significant player, even internationally. It is a privilege to soon be part of that journey and to be able to influence Veikkaus’ new direction together with other employees of the company,” Lassi said.

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Octoplay secures a partnership with Danske Spil in Denmark, Expanding Nordic Market Presence

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Octoplay continues its rapid European expansion by partnering with Danske Spil, Denmark’s state-owned gambling operator. This strategic partnership brings Octoplay’s entire premium portfolio to another major Danish operator, significantly expanding the company’s footprint in the country and further strengthening its position across the Nordic region.

This partnership with Danske Spil reinforces Octoplay’s growing reputation in Europe’s regulated markets, as tier-one operators continue to seek out the company’s premium content with its proven performance metrics.

The collaboration follows recent notable launches with state-owned Svenska Spel in Sweden, Dutch market leader JACKS.NL, and Rank Group in the UK. It also adds another key Nordic market leader into Octoplay’s expanding list of partnerships.

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Ralitsa Georgieva, Director of Business Development at Octoplay, states: “Partnering with Danske Spil, Denmark’s most established and trusted gaming brand, represents a significant milestone in our European expansion. This aligns perfectly with our approach of securing direct partnerships with leading operators in each market we enter. With their deep roots and nationwide recognition, Danske Spil provides an exceptional platform to showcase our premium content to Danish players.”

Simon Hoffmann Riis, Senior Games & Analytics Manager at Danske Spil, comments: “We are delighted to welcome Octoplay as a trusted partner whose premium portfolio has consistently proven itself across European markets. Their data-driven approach to creating quality content aligns perfectly with our commitment to offering Danish players the most engaging and responsible entertainment experience possible.”

With active licenses in 10 regulated markets across Europe, the integration adds to Octoplay’s impressive commercial growth, which saw the company complete an average of five integrations per month throughout 2024 and agree commercial deals with over 80 operators. This European expansion runs parallel to the company’s North American growth, where Octoplay recently secured provisional licenses in Michigan and New Jersey, building on its approach of rapid market entry, strategic partnerships with market leaders, and consistent game innovation.

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Paf’s results for 2024

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It was a strong year

The Nordic gaming company Paf performed well in 2024, despite a slight decline in earnings. Paf’s open customer segment demonstrates that it is possible to be a sustainable entertainment company with decisive loss limits to prevent excessive gambling.

The Paf Group’s turnover increased from €177.1 million to €183.0 million in 2024, a rise of 3%. However, earnings decreased from €55.1 million to €54.3 million.

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“We had a strong 2024, and we can be really pleased with the year. The trend of increased gambling taxes is bringing down earnings, but this was something we were prepared for,” said Christer Fahlstedt, CEO.

Paf’s profit decreased by 1%, primarily due to increased gaming taxes. Paf paid €11.8 million more in taxes in 2024 than in 2023. In particular, the lottery tax increased in Finland from 5% to 12%, and in Sweden from 18% to 22%.

“Paf is well equipped to handle tax increases thanks to our customer base, which generates long-term income from a large number of players who play for smaller amounts. Taxes on gaming companies are necessary, so that other gaming companies also can contribute back to society,” says Christer Fahlstedt.

21.5 million euros in Paf funds

The annual distribution of Paf funds will be €21.5 million. These funds are used for the benefit of society, including social activities, culture, youth work, sports, environmental activities, and more.

“The level of Paf funds that can be maintained year after year, combined with the voluntary measures taken in relation to responsible gaming towards customers, is impressive. There is no other company in the industry that is currently achieving anything similar,” says Jan-Mikael von Schantz, Chairman of the Paf Board.

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Entertainment on sustainable terms

In 2024, Paf lowered the loss limit for young customers aged 20–24. Then, in March 2025, the loss limit for young customers was reduced again, and at the same time, the general loss limit for all age groups was lowered to €16,000.

“We want to be a sustainable entertainment company, and our results show that it is possible to achieve strong results without compromising on responsible gaming. I am genuinely surprised and a little disappointed that our state-owned counterpart Veikkaus in Finland has chosen to raise its loss limit this spring. But we are going our own way and they are going in a different direction,” says Christer Fahlstedt.

Open customer segments 2017–2024

The table below shows the development of gaming in different customer segments from 2017 to 2024. The red segment has been at zero in recent years, as Paf’s loss limits have prevented larger losses. The white segment shows the percentage of winning players who ended the year in profit.

“We are increasing revenue from the green segment by 12.3%, which benefits our development towards more sustainable revenue. We would like to see more operators be as open and transparent with their numbers as we are,” says Christer Fahlstedt.

All the numbers in Paf’s customer segments have been reviewed by auditors as part of the financial statement audit.

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Read Paf’s full Annual Report for 2024 on aboutpaf.com/corporate/annual-reports.

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