AppLovin inks $900 million deal to sell mobile gaming arm, CMO Katie Jansen to step down
AppLovin Corp (NASDAQ: APP) disclosed that its Chief Marketing Officer, Katie Jansen, will be stepping down from her role effective March 14, 2025. The company stated that Jansen's resignation is not due to any disagreement with the company's operations, policies, or procedures. The announcement comes as AppLovin continues to demonstrate strong financial performance, with revenue growing 41.48% over the last twelve months and maintaining a healthy current ratio of 2.41.
In a separate development today, AppLovin revealed that it has agreed to a term sheet for selling its mobile gaming division to an undisclosed private entity. The deal is valued at $900 million, comprising $400 million in the acquirer's common equity and $500 million in cash, subject to standard adjustments. Additionally, the agreement includes a clause allowing the acquirer to secure up to $250 million in financing for the cash portion of the deal. If the acquirer fails to obtain this financing, AppLovin has agreed to provide a promissory note for the same amount. According to InvestingPro data, AppLovin's market capitalization stands at $126.9 billion, with the stock delivering an impressive 697.39% return over the past year.
