Ralph Topping: William Hill “delighted” to get Caesars deal done after years of strategic failure
In the first of a two-part special, Hills’ former CEO admits the ship has sailed for the business to remain as one entity across Europe and the US
EGREGR Intel: Were you surprised by the timing of the takeover and what does this mean for William Hill? Ralph Topping (RT):EGR Intel: What are your thoughts on Hills’ reaction to the offer?RT:EGR Intel: And what about the reaction of Hills’ shareholders?RT:EGR Intel: What next for Hills US?RT:EGR Intel: Will the Hills brand survive outside the US? RT:EGR Intel: Who will be interested in buying the international business?RT:To be continued…
There will have been collective nervous breakdowns given what’s happened in the past in not getting deals done
It comes down to one thing, which horse would you rather ride? For me it’s got to be the Caesars horse
I’d be surprised if private equity wasn’t talking to Ulrik or vice versa about spinning out the European division under his leadership