THE VISUALIZE GROUP TO ACQUIRE BMM TESTLABS, PARTNERING WITH CEO MARTIN STORM TO ACCELERATE GROWTH IN REGULATED GAMING

Strategic acquisition positions BMM for rapid global expansion and increased operational scale in the fast-growing regulated gaming sector

The Visualize Group (“Visualize”), a private investment firm focused on concentrated investing in mission-critical, services-based companies,  announced that it has agreed to acquire BMM Testlabs (“BMM”), a leading provider of testing, inspection, compliance, and certification (“TICC”) services for the global regulated gaming industry. BMM Testlabs’ President and Chief Executive Officer Martin Storm will retain a significant stake as part of the transaction and continue leading the business. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed, and the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals.

Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, and founded in 1981, BMM provides TICC services to gaming product suppliers in regulated gaming markets across six continents. With a 44-year track record of commitment to integrity, innovation, and technical excellence, BMM ensures that gaming products meet regulatory standards and deliver secure, fair, and reliable experiences. Visualize will seek to uphold BMM’s reputation of service excellence and invest in supporting its customer base as regulated gaming markets continue to expand and grow globally.

As part of the transaction, Visualize will implement a broad-based employee ownership program to allow BMM’s employees the opportunity to participate in Visualize’s value creation plan for BMM, which includes several pre-identified organic and inorganic growth initiatives.

BMM Testlabs President and Chief Executive Officer Martin Storm said, “For 44 years, BMM has dedicated itself to becoming the premier service provider and partner to gaming regulators, suppliers, and operators, ensuring that regulated gaming is conducted safely, transparently, and compliantly. It’s a privilege to contribute to this journey and witness the achievement of our ambitious goals. Partnering with Visualize marks an exciting new chapter, as together we will drive growth for BMM and seize the immense opportunities within the evolving gaming market.”

C.C. Melvin Ike, Managing Partner of Visualize, said, “As thematic investors, we strive to invest in exceptional businesses and management teams providing mission-critical services in growing markets. BMM exemplifies this. Our team has closely studied the rapid global expansion of regulated gaming markets, and we believe this trajectory will continue. As new jurisdictions open around the world, the need for safe and compliant gaming continues to rise. With its global footprint, track record of technical leadership, and trusted reputation in the market, we believe BMM is the best-positioned regulatory technology platform to capitalize on the market opportunity. We’re thrilled to collaborate with Storm and the entire team at BMM.”

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Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP acted as legal counsel to Visualize. Gadens acted as legal counsel to BMM Testlabs.