REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsSept 13 (Reuters) - Private equity giant Apollo Global Management (APO.N) is among the potential suitors seeking to acquire International Game Technology's (IGT.N) global gaming division, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday.
IGT's gaming unit could fetch $4 billion to $5 billion in a sale, including debt, the report said, citing people with knowledge of the matter.
Apollo Global did not immediately respond to a Reuters' request for comment and IGT could not be reached for comment.
UK-based IGT said in June that it was exploring strategic alternatives for its global gaming and PlayDigital segments, which includes, but is not limited to, a sale.
Reporting by Jose Joseph in Bengaluru; Editing by Shailesh Kuber and Subhranshu SahuOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
Persons:
Brendan McDermid, IGT, Jose Joseph, Shailesh Kuber, Subhranshu
Organizations:
Game Technology PLC, New York Stock Exchange, REUTERS, Apollo Global Management, Bloomberg, Apollo, Thomson
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Bengaluru