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Rovio has ended talks with Playtika over a preliminary bid for the Finnish game maker

Angry Birds maker Rovio and Playtika end talks

Angry Birds maker Rovio said today talks had ended with Playtika over a preliminary bid for the Finnish game maker but it was still in talks with other potential buyers.

Business • 22 Mar 23

The offer from Playtika values each share of Rovio at €9.05, about 60% higher than the company's closing price on January 19.

'Angry Birds' maker Rovio gets new offer from Playtika

Playtika Holding has sweetened its offer for Finnish game maker Rovio, best known for its "Angry Birds" franchise, to €683m, as a consolidation in the industry gathers pace.

Business • 20 Jan 23

Rovio was boosted by growth from its top three games - Angry Birds 2, Angry Birds Dream Blast and Angry Birds Friends

Rovio reports Angry Birds games growth again

Finnish game maker Rovio, best known for its Angry Birds franchise, has today reported a rise in its fourth-quarter operating profit, boosted by growth from its top three games.

Business • 11 Feb 22

Its underlying operating profit rose 11.6%.

Profits soar for Angry Birds maker

Shares of Finnish game maker Rovio, best known for its Angry Birds franchise have soared, after the company reported a jump in third-quarter profits boosted by Angry Birds Friends' best quarter in four years.

Business • 28 Oct 21

Rovio Entertainment's revenue grew by 94% in the first half of 2017

IPO of 'Angry Birds' owner takes flight in Helsinki

Finland's Rovio, creator of the hugely popular smartphone game "Angry Birds", launched its initial public offering (IPO) on the Helsinki stock exchange today, valuing the company at almost €900m.

Business • 18 Sep 17

Angry Birds-maker Rovio announces job cuts

Rovio, the Finnish maker of the popular mobile game "Angry Birds" has announced up to 130 job cuts, blaming flagging sales growth.

Business • 02 Oct 14

Angry Bird's follow up game Amazing Alex is No. 1 on the US download chart

Rovio's Angry Birds successor is No.1 US download

The first non-Angry Birds game in more than two years from Rovio Entertainment has hit No. 1 on the download charts.

Business • 26 Jul 12

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