WhereDaily News: Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) Releases November 2013 Index
LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwired - Dec 5, 2013) - After reporting four consecutive monthly increases, the AGEM Index reported relatively no change in November 2013 when compared to October 2013. During the month, the index posted a composite score of 193.47, which was down a modest 0.04 points from the prior month. Compared to a year ago (November 2012), the AGEM Index increased 59.66 points (+44.6 percent). In November, six of the 16 global gaming suppliers reported month-to-month increases in stock price, with three up by more than five percent. Meanwhile, of the nine manufacturers that reported declines, four were down by more than five percent. One company, Wells-Gardner Electronics (WGA), posted a flat stock performance month-to-month. Also during the month, Bally Technologies (BYI) completed its acquisition of SHFL Entertainment (SHFL); SHFL was removed from the AGEM Index accordingly.