On Tuesday Amaya shares fell nearly 10 percent at one point and closed 6 percent lower on news that Dubai-based KBC Aldini Capital Ltd. has claimed they have no involvement with Amaya Inc. founder David Baazov’s proposed acquisition and privatization deal for the company valued at some $6.7 billion.
The Globe and Mail, a Canadian news outlet, reported that KBC has filed a complaint with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Amaya Inc. issued a press release from Montreal stating that: “Amaya Inc. (NASDAQ: AYA; TSX: AYA) confirms that it is aware of today’s media report regarding David Baazov’s proposal that he publicly reported on November 14, 2016 . Amaya, with the assistance of its advisors, continues to carefully assess Mr. Baazov…