1/ST - M&A Summary and Business Overview

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1/ST M&A Summary

1/ST has acquired 2 companies, including 1 in the last 5 years.

1/ST has acquired in 2 different US states. The Company’s most targeted sectors include internet software and services (50%) and leisure (50%).

1/ST Business Overview

Where is 1/ST headquartered?

1/ST is headquartered in Aurora, Ontario.

What sector is 1/ST in?

1/ST is a leisure company.

When was 1/ST founded?

1/ST was founded in 1999.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity2
    • M&A Buy Activity2
  • Total Sectors Invested 2
  • Total Countries Invested 1
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 2

1/ST

The Stronach Group

455 Magna Drive,
Aurora, Ontario L4G 7A9
Canada,
(905) 726-7600
www.1st.com

1/ST is a horse racetrack operator and supplier of pari-mutuel wagering technology. It offers customers the thrill and excitement of live thoroughbred racing and wagering at racetracks. 1/ST was formed in 1999 and is based in Aurora, Ontario.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 '25 T
Buy (0.2/yr) # 1 - - - - 1 2
Sell (0.0/yr) # - - - - - - 0
  2

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
DRF Bets 2025-06-11 - Divestiture
New York, New York · www.bets.drf.com
Rosecroft Raceway 2016-05-16 - Divestiture
Fort Washington, Maryland · www.rosecroft.com
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M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Internet Software and Services 1 (50%) - - -
Leisure 1 (50%) - - -
Total 2 - - -

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United States 2 - - -
  New York 1 - - -
  Maryland 1 - - -
Total 2 - - -

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Strategic(s)
100%
2 (100%)

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