Release – PLBY Group Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Stock


PLBY Group Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Stock

 

LOS ANGELES, June 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PLBY Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLBY) (“PLBY Group”), a leading pleasure and leisure lifestyle company and owner of Playboy, one of the most recognizable and iconic brands in the world, today announced that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of 4,000,000 shares of its common stock pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-1 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). All shares of common stock to be sold in the proposed offering will be sold by PLBY Group. In addition, PLBY Group expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 600,000 shares of common stock at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions. The proposed offering is subject to market and other conditions and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed, or as to the actual size or terms of the offering.

PLBY Group intends to use the net proceeds it receives from the proposed offering to fund future growth, including potential future acquisitions, and for working capital and general corporate purposes.

Canaccord Genuity and Stifel are acting as joint book-running managers for the proposed offering. Roth Capital Partners, Chardan, Craig-Hallum and Loop Capital Markets are acting as co-managers for the proposed offering.

The offering will be made only by means of a prospectus. A preliminary prospectus related to the offering has been filed with the SEC and is available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Copies of the preliminary prospectus and the accompanying prospectus relating to this offering may be obtained, when available, by contacting Canaccord Genuity LLC, Attention: Syndicate Department, 99 High Street, Suite 1200, Boston, MA 02110, by email at prospectus@cgf.com or Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Attention: Syndicate Department, One Montgomery Street, Suite 3700, San Francisco, CA 94104, by email at syndprospectus@stifel.com.

A registration statement on Form S-1 relating to these securities has been filed with the SEC but has not yet become effective. These securities may not be sold, nor may offers to buy these securities be accepted, prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About PLBY Group, Inc.

PLBY Group, Inc. (“PLBY Group”) connects consumers around the world with products, services, and experiences to help them look good, feel good, and have fun. PLBY Group serves consumers in four major categories: Sexual Wellness, Style & Apparel, Gaming & Lifestyle, and Beauty & Grooming.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “outlook,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “project,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “can,” “predict,” “potential,” “strategy, “target,” “explore,” “continue,” or the negative of these terms, and similar expressions intended to identify forward-looking statements. However, not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Forward-looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to, statements concerning the terms of the proposed offering and the completion, timing, size and use of net proceeds of the proposed offering. Actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied in forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including but not limited to, risks detailed in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the registration statement on Form S-1 related to the proposed offering filed with the SEC, as well as PLBY Group’s other filings with the SEC. The forward-looking statements included in this press release represent PLBY Group’s views only as of the date of this press release and not PLBY Group’s views as of any subsequent date and should not be unduly relied upon. PLBY Group undertakes no intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in PLBY Group’s expectations, or otherwise, except as required by law.

Contact

Investors: investors@plbygroup.com
Media: press@plbygroup.com

PLBY Group Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Stock


PLBY Group Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Stock

 

LOS ANGELES, June 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PLBY Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLBY) (“PLBY Group”), a leading pleasure and leisure lifestyle company and owner of Playboy, one of the most recognizable and iconic brands in the world, today announced that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of 4,000,000 shares of its common stock pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-1 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). All shares of common stock to be sold in the proposed offering will be sold by PLBY Group. In addition, PLBY Group expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 600,000 shares of common stock at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions. The proposed offering is subject to market and other conditions and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed, or as to the actual size or terms of the offering.

PLBY Group intends to use the net proceeds it receives from the proposed offering to fund future growth, including potential future acquisitions, and for working capital and general corporate purposes.

Canaccord Genuity and Stifel are acting as joint book-running managers for the proposed offering. Roth Capital Partners, Chardan, Craig-Hallum and Loop Capital Markets are acting as co-managers for the proposed offering.

The offering will be made only by means of a prospectus. A preliminary prospectus related to the offering has been filed with the SEC and is available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Copies of the preliminary prospectus and the accompanying prospectus relating to this offering may be obtained, when available, by contacting Canaccord Genuity LLC, Attention: Syndicate Department, 99 High Street, Suite 1200, Boston, MA 02110, by email at prospectus@cgf.com or Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Attention: Syndicate Department, One Montgomery Street, Suite 3700, San Francisco, CA 94104, by email at syndprospectus@stifel.com.

A registration statement on Form S-1 relating to these securities has been filed with the SEC but has not yet become effective. These securities may not be sold, nor may offers to buy these securities be accepted, prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About PLBY Group, Inc.

PLBY Group, Inc. (“PLBY Group”) connects consumers around the world with products, services, and experiences to help them look good, feel good, and have fun. PLBY Group serves consumers in four major categories: Sexual Wellness, Style & Apparel, Gaming & Lifestyle, and Beauty & Grooming.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “outlook,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “project,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “can,” “predict,” “potential,” “strategy, “target,” “explore,” “continue,” or the negative of these terms, and similar expressions intended to identify forward-looking statements. However, not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Forward-looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to, statements concerning the terms of the proposed offering and the completion, timing, size and use of net proceeds of the proposed offering. Actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied in forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including but not limited to, risks detailed in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the registration statement on Form S-1 related to the proposed offering filed with the SEC, as well as PLBY Group’s other filings with the SEC. The forward-looking statements included in this press release represent PLBY Group’s views only as of the date of this press release and not PLBY Group’s views as of any subsequent date and should not be unduly relied upon. PLBY Group undertakes no intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in PLBY Group’s expectations, or otherwise, except as required by law.

Contact

Investors: investors@plbygroup.com
Media: press@plbygroup.com

Release – Esports Entertainment Group Completes Acquisition of Helix eSports and ggCircuit

 


Esports Entertainment Group Completes Acquisition of Helix eSports and ggCircuit

 

Acquisitions significantly strengthen Company’s Play, Watch, Bet Strategy. Adds state-of-the-art esports entertainment centers, esports-focused vertical enterprise software business, best-in-class esports analytics platform, and P2P skill-based wagering platform

Newark, New Jersey–(Newsfile Corp. – June 3, 2021) – Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMBL) (NASDAQ: GMBLW) (or the “Company”), an esports entertainment and online gambling company, today announced the closing of its acquisition of Helix eSports LLC (“Helix eSports”) and ggCircuit LLC (“ggCircuit”).

“With the completed acquisition of Helix and ggCircuit, we have created the most diversified, US-listed esports entertainment asset in the entire ecosystem,” stated Grant Johnson, CEO of Esports Entertainment Group. “These acquisitions significantly strengthen our Play, Watch, Bet Strategy, adding state-of-the-art esports entertainment centers, an esports-focused vertical enterprise software business, a best-in-class esports analytics platform, and a player-vs-player skill-based wagering platform to our diversified asset base. Together with what we have already built, Esports Entertainment Group has unparalleled scale, and we are on our way to becoming a global industry leader.”

ggCircuit is a B2B software company that provides cloud-based management for LAN centers, a tournament platform, and integrated wallet/point-of-sale solutions for enterprise customers. ggCircuit has over 1,000 connected locations and has worked with enterprises such as GameStop, Dell, Best Buy and Lenovo as well as universities such as Ohio State, Syracuse and North Carolina. Their ggLeap product has over 60 million hours of usage by over two million unique gamers on tens of thousands of public gaming screens inside centers worldwide.

Helix eSports owns five esports centers, including two of the five largest centers in the US, where they deliver world-class customer service, esports programming and gaming infrastructure. Helix offers a variety of experiences including casual play, competitive tournaments, STEM programming, high school leagues, large groups and esports bootcamps all with the goal of leveling the playing field in esports and providing equitable access to technology. Their centers have become the destination for social and competitive gamers alike with monthly tournaments and unique experiences.

Helix also owns Genji Analytics (“Genji”), an esports-proven, publisher-trusted analytics provider. Using sophisticated computer vision, natural language processing, and machine learning tools, Genji delivers cutting-edge broadcast optimization and talent scouting analytics. Genji works with leading esports publishers and sports leagues, such as FIFA and the NBA 2K League, to power activities like combines, drafts and data-driven business decisions. Genji has also launched products into Helix eSports Centers that create customized tournament experiences, leveraging both idle computing capacity and unique proprietary data sources. Revenue streams include platform sales to publishers and leagues with plans to expand to all competitive players looking to enhance their gameplay through analysis, fair competition, and roster optimization.

The acquisition also includes LANduel, Helix’s proprietary player-vs-player wagering platform, built in Unity, that allows for skill-based wagering on third-party video games. LANduel’s consumer facing application enforces strict four-factor authentication to ensure fair play and ID verification. LANduel also holds close relationships with several major game publishers to ensure events and wagering follow community guidelines. LANduel is currently working alongside the New Jersey Department of Gaming Enforcement on a pilot program. Once the model is proven at the Helix eSports locations, LANduel can easily be scaled to other centers throughout the US across the ggCircuit network, and eventually into the homes of gamers through ggCircuit’s proprietary at home product suite.

About Esports Entertainment Group

Esports Entertainment Group is a full stack esports and online gambling company fueled by the growth of video-gaming and the ascendance of esports with new generations. Our mission is to help connect the world at large with the future of sports entertainment in unique and enriching ways that bring fans and gamers together. Esports Entertainment Group and its affiliates are well-poised to help fans and players to stay connected and involved with their favorite esports. From traditional sports partnerships with professional NFL/NHL/NBA/FIFA teams, community-focused tournaments in a wide range of esports, and boots-on-the-ground LAN cafes, EEG has influence over the full-spectrum of esports and gaming at all levels. The Company maintains offices in New Jersey, the UK and Malta. For more information visit 
www.esportsentertainmentgroup.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The information contained herein includes forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events or to our future financial performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond our control and which could, and likely will, materially affect actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Any forward-looking statement reflects our current views with respect to future events and is subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to our operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity. We assume no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future. The safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 protects companies from liability for their forward-looking statements if they comply with the requirements of the Act.

Contact:

U.S. Investor Relations
RedChip Companies, Inc.
Dave Gentry
407-491-4498

dave@redchip.com

Media & Investor Relations Inquiries
Jeff@esportsentertainmentgroup.com

Release – LAFC Sign Esports Entertainment Group as Its Esports Tournament Platform Provider in Multi-Year Deal

 


LAFC Sign Esports Entertainment Group as Its Esports Tournament Platform Provider in Multi-Year Deal

 

Newark, New Jersey–(Newsfile Corp. – June 1, 2021) – Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMBL) (NASDAQ: GMBLW) (or the “Company”) signed a multi-year partnership with the Los Angeles Football Club (“LAFC”) to be the Major League Soccer (“MLS”) franchise’s esports tournament provider. As part of the multi-year agreement, the Company will operate esports tournaments for LAFC utilizing its Esports Gaming League (“EGL”) platform.

“We are excited to further extend our reach into MLS through our partnership with LAFC,” said Grant Johnson, CEO of Esports Entertainment Group. “We are excited to add LAFC to our growing roster of top-tier professional sports organizations and look forward to helping the team strengthen connections and engagement with their growing fan base.”

As a proud partner of LAFC, Esports Entertainment Group will leverage player imagery within the Southern California market and will also work with LAFC players to create custom videos that will promote the tournaments and be featured in the team’s extensive ongoing digital marketing efforts spanning social, email, mobile, and online channels.

“MLS and our Club have been at the forefront of incorporating esports as a way of engaging and expanding our audience,” said Larry Freedman, LAFC’s Co-President and CBO. “Partnering with Esports Entertainment Group will provide us with the platform to deepen connections with our fans while driving new levels of engagement.”

“This is another great opportunity to promote esports while showcasing our brand to a large and engaged audience,” said Magnus Leppäniemi, EVP Esports at Esports Entertainment Group. “LAFC, like other top teams in the MLS, NFL, NHL, and more, recognize the quality of our robust platform and its ability to meet the demanding needs of large-scale deployments. We look forward to further expanding our foothold in this exciting high-profile segment in the months ahead.”

EGL enables live and online events and tournaments where gamers can compete and enjoy a wide range of content relating to esports and video games on a proprietary technology platform. Services include full turnkey esports events, live broadcast production, game launches, and online branded tournaments.

About Esports Entertainment Group

Esports Entertainment Group is a full stack esports and online gambling company fueled by the growth of video-gaming and the ascendance of esports with new generations. Our mission is to help connect the world at large with the future of sports entertainment in unique and enriching ways that bring fans and gamers together. Esports Entertainment Group and its affiliates are well-poised to help fans and players to stay connected and involved with their favorite esports. From traditional sports partnerships with professional NFL/NHL/NBA/FIFA teams, community-focused tournaments in a wide range of esports, and boots-on-the-ground LAN cafes, EEG has influence over the full-spectrum of esports and gaming at all levels. The Company maintains offices in New Jersey, the UK and Malta. For more information visit www.esportsentertainmentgroup.com.

About Los Angeles Football Club

The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) began play in 2018 and is the newest MLS soccer club serving the greater Los Angeles area. The 2019 Supporter’s Shield Champion, LAFC is dedicated to building a world-class soccer club that represents the diversity of Los Angeles and is committed to delivering an unrivaled experience for fans. LAFC’s ownership group is comprised of local leaders and innovators of industry with intellectual capital, financial prowess, operations expertise and success in the fields of entertainment, sports, technology and media. LAFC is invested in the world’s game and Los Angeles, constructing and developing the 22,000 seat Banc of California Stadium and a top-flight training center on the campus of Cal State Los Angeles. Visit LAFC.com for more information.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The information contained herein includes forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events or to our future financial performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond our control and which could, and likely will, materially affect actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Any forward-looking statement reflects our current views with respect to future events and is subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to our operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity. We assume no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future. The safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 protects companies from liability for their forward-looking statements if they comply with the requirements of the Act.

Contact:

U.S. Investor Relations
RedChip Companies, Inc.
Dave Gentry
407-491-4498
dave@redchip.com

Media & Investor Relations Inquiries
Jeff@esportsentertainmentgroup.com

Release – Schwazze (SHWZ) – Announces Agreement to Acquire Southern Colorado Growers


Cannabis Growth Operator, Schwazze, Announces Agreement to Acquire Southern Colorado Growers

 

Acquisition will substantially increase Schwazze’s vertical integration and cultivation capabilities; provide major boost to wholesale supply of distillate to Colorado CPG manufacturers

DENVER, Colo., June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Schwazze, (OTCQX: SHWZ) (“Schwazze” or the “Company”), announced signed definitive documents to acquire the assets of Southern Colorado Growers (“SCG”) in Huerfano County, Colorado.  The proposed transaction includes 34 acres of land with outdoor cultivation capacity, as well as indoor, greenhouse, and hoop house cultivation facilities and equipment.  This planned purchase continues Schwazze’s expansion in Colorado and, is the company’s first major move into cultivation, which will provide high-end, premium cannabis directly to its Star Buds dispensaries and significant production of biomass for its PurpleBee’s extraction and manufacturing facility. PurpleBee’s is Colorado’s largest supplier of wholesale distillate for the CPG market, providing quality distillate to leading vaporizer, concentrates and edibles companies.

The consideration for the proposed acquisition is $6.8 million for the business and $4.5 million for the real estate and farm assets.  Total consideration of $11.3 million will be paid as $5.9 million of cash at closing and $5.4 million in Schwazze common stock at closing.

After closing, Schwazze has major expansion plans for SCG which includes the buildout of additional hoop house facilities over the next four quarters. SCG produces premium flower with approximately 30 strains and has won multiple Connoisseur Cup awards for select strains in 2020. 

“This is just the beginning of our foray into the cannabis cultivation space. We believe our partnership with a premier cannabis cultivator such as SCG will provide our customers with premium quality flower in all of our 17 Star Buds Colorado locations.  In addition, this acquisition will dramatically increase our capability to produce a significant amount of biomass for our Purplebee’s MIP which, in turn, benefits the entire cannabis industry throughout the state. As a result of this net add to our vertical integration, the acquisition of SCG is expected to provide a healthy positive margin impact for Schwazze,” said Justin Dye, Schwazze’s CEO.  

The acquisition is expected to close in Q3 2021, subject to closing conditions and covenants customary for this type of transaction, including, without limitation, obtaining MED and local licensing approval.

About Schwazze
Schwazze (OTCQX: SHWZ) is building the premier vertically integrated cannabis company in Colorado and plans to take its operating system to other states where it can develop a differentiated leadership position.  Schwazze is the parent company of a portfolio of leading cannabis businesses and brands spanning seed to sale. The Company is committed to unlocking the full potential of the cannabis plant to improve the human condition.  Schwazze is anchored by a high-performance culture that combines customer-centric thinking and data science to test, measure, and drive decisions and outcomes. The Company’s leadership team has deep expertise in retailing, wholesaling, and building consumer brands at Fortune 500 companies as well as in the cannabis sector.  Schwazze is passionate about making a difference in our communities, promoting diversity and inclusion, and doing our part to incorporate climate-conscious best practices.  Medicine Man Technologies, Inc. was Schwazze’s former operating trade name. The corporate entity continues to be named Medicine Man Technologies, Inc.

Schwazze derives its name from the pruning technique of a cannabis plant to enhance plant structure and promote healthy growth.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements.” Such statements may be preceded by the words “plan,” “will,” “may,”, “predicts,” or similar words. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future events or performance, are based on certain assumptions, and are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control and cannot be predicted or quantified. Consequently, actual events and results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks and uncertainties associated with (i) our inability to manufacture our products and product candidates on a commercial scale on our own or in collaboration with third parties; (ii) difficulties in obtaining financing on commercially reasonable terms; (iii) changes in the size and nature of our competition; (iv) loss of one or more key executives or scientists; (v) difficulties in securing regulatory approval to market our products and product candidates; (vi) our ability to successfully execute our growth strategy in Colorado and outside the state, (vii) our ability to consummate the acquisition described in this press release or to identify and consummate future acquisitions that meet our criteria, (viii) our ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses and realize synergies therefrom, ({ix) the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, * the timing and extent of governmental stimulus programs, and (xi) the uncertainty in the application of federal, state and local laws to our business, and any changes in such laws. More detailed information about the Company and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Investors and security holders are urged to read these documents free of charge on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise except as required by law.

SOURCE Medicine Man Technologies, Inc.

Cannabis Growth Operator, Schwazze, Announces Agreement to Acquire Southern Colorado Growers


Cannabis Growth Operator, Schwazze, Announces Agreement to Acquire Southern Colorado Growers

 

Acquisition will substantially increase Schwazze’s vertical integration and cultivation capabilities; provide major boost to wholesale supply of distillate to Colorado CPG manufacturers

DENVER, Colo., June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Schwazze, (OTCQX: SHWZ) (“Schwazze” or the “Company”), announced signed definitive documents to acquire the assets of Southern Colorado Growers (“SCG”) in Huerfano County, Colorado.  The proposed transaction includes 34 acres of land with outdoor cultivation capacity, as well as indoor, greenhouse, and hoop house cultivation facilities and equipment.  This planned purchase continues Schwazze’s expansion in Colorado and, is the company’s first major move into cultivation, which will provide high-end, premium cannabis directly to its Star Buds dispensaries and significant production of biomass for its PurpleBee’s extraction and manufacturing facility. PurpleBee’s is Colorado’s largest supplier of wholesale distillate for the CPG market, providing quality distillate to leading vaporizer, concentrates and edibles companies.

The consideration for the proposed acquisition is $6.8 million for the business and $4.5 million for the real estate and farm assets.  Total consideration of $11.3 million will be paid as $5.9 million of cash at closing and $5.4 million in Schwazze common stock at closing.

After closing, Schwazze has major expansion plans for SCG which includes the buildout of additional hoop house facilities over the next four quarters. SCG produces premium flower with approximately 30 strains and has won multiple Connoisseur Cup awards for select strains in 2020. 

“This is just the beginning of our foray into the cannabis cultivation space. We believe our partnership with a premier cannabis cultivator such as SCG will provide our customers with premium quality flower in all of our 17 Star Buds Colorado locations.  In addition, this acquisition will dramatically increase our capability to produce a significant amount of biomass for our Purplebee’s MIP which, in turn, benefits the entire cannabis industry throughout the state. As a result of this net add to our vertical integration, the acquisition of SCG is expected to provide a healthy positive margin impact for Schwazze,” said Justin Dye, Schwazze’s CEO.  

The acquisition is expected to close in Q3 2021, subject to closing conditions and covenants customary for this type of transaction, including, without limitation, obtaining MED and local licensing approval.

About Schwazze
Schwazze (OTCQX: SHWZ) is building the premier vertically integrated cannabis company in Colorado and plans to take its operating system to other states where it can develop a differentiated leadership position.  Schwazze is the parent company of a portfolio of leading cannabis businesses and brands spanning seed to sale. The Company is committed to unlocking the full potential of the cannabis plant to improve the human condition.  Schwazze is anchored by a high-performance culture that combines customer-centric thinking and data science to test, measure, and drive decisions and outcomes. The Company’s leadership team has deep expertise in retailing, wholesaling, and building consumer brands at Fortune 500 companies as well as in the cannabis sector.  Schwazze is passionate about making a difference in our communities, promoting diversity and inclusion, and doing our part to incorporate climate-conscious best practices.  Medicine Man Technologies, Inc. was Schwazze’s former operating trade name. The corporate entity continues to be named Medicine Man Technologies, Inc.

Schwazze derives its name from the pruning technique of a cannabis plant to enhance plant structure and promote healthy growth.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements.” Such statements may be preceded by the words “plan,” “will,” “may,”, “predicts,” or similar words. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future events or performance, are based on certain assumptions, and are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control and cannot be predicted or quantified. Consequently, actual events and results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks and uncertainties associated with (i) our inability to manufacture our products and product candidates on a commercial scale on our own or in collaboration with third parties; (ii) difficulties in obtaining financing on commercially reasonable terms; (iii) changes in the size and nature of our competition; (iv) loss of one or more key executives or scientists; (v) difficulties in securing regulatory approval to market our products and product candidates; (vi) our ability to successfully execute our growth strategy in Colorado and outside the state, (vii) our ability to consummate the acquisition described in this press release or to identify and consummate future acquisitions that meet our criteria, (viii) our ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses and realize synergies therefrom, ({ix) the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, * the timing and extent of governmental stimulus programs, and (xi) the uncertainty in the application of federal, state and local laws to our business, and any changes in such laws. More detailed information about the Company and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Investors and security holders are urged to read these documents free of charge on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise except as required by law.

SOURCE Medicine Man Technologies, Inc.

LAFC Sign Esports Entertainment Group as Its Esports Tournament Platform Provider in Multi-Year Deal

 


LAFC Sign Esports Entertainment Group as Its Esports Tournament Platform Provider in Multi-Year Deal

 

Newark, New Jersey–(Newsfile Corp. – June 1, 2021) – Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMBL) (NASDAQ: GMBLW) (or the “Company”) signed a multi-year partnership with the Los Angeles Football Club (“LAFC”) to be the Major League Soccer (“MLS”) franchise’s esports tournament provider. As part of the multi-year agreement, the Company will operate esports tournaments for LAFC utilizing its Esports Gaming League (“EGL”) platform.

“We are excited to further extend our reach into MLS through our partnership with LAFC,” said Grant Johnson, CEO of Esports Entertainment Group. “We are excited to add LAFC to our growing roster of top-tier professional sports organizations and look forward to helping the team strengthen connections and engagement with their growing fan base.”

As a proud partner of LAFC, Esports Entertainment Group will leverage player imagery within the Southern California market and will also work with LAFC players to create custom videos that will promote the tournaments and be featured in the team’s extensive ongoing digital marketing efforts spanning social, email, mobile, and online channels.

“MLS and our Club have been at the forefront of incorporating esports as a way of engaging and expanding our audience,” said Larry Freedman, LAFC’s Co-President and CBO. “Partnering with Esports Entertainment Group will provide us with the platform to deepen connections with our fans while driving new levels of engagement.”

“This is another great opportunity to promote esports while showcasing our brand to a large and engaged audience,” said Magnus Leppäniemi, EVP Esports at Esports Entertainment Group. “LAFC, like other top teams in the MLS, NFL, NHL, and more, recognize the quality of our robust platform and its ability to meet the demanding needs of large-scale deployments. We look forward to further expanding our foothold in this exciting high-profile segment in the months ahead.”

EGL enables live and online events and tournaments where gamers can compete and enjoy a wide range of content relating to esports and video games on a proprietary technology platform. Services include full turnkey esports events, live broadcast production, game launches, and online branded tournaments.

About Esports Entertainment Group

Esports Entertainment Group is a full stack esports and online gambling company fueled by the growth of video-gaming and the ascendance of esports with new generations. Our mission is to help connect the world at large with the future of sports entertainment in unique and enriching ways that bring fans and gamers together. Esports Entertainment Group and its affiliates are well-poised to help fans and players to stay connected and involved with their favorite esports. From traditional sports partnerships with professional NFL/NHL/NBA/FIFA teams, community-focused tournaments in a wide range of esports, and boots-on-the-ground LAN cafes, EEG has influence over the full-spectrum of esports and gaming at all levels. The Company maintains offices in New Jersey, the UK and Malta. For more information visit www.esportsentertainmentgroup.com.

About Los Angeles Football Club

The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) began play in 2018 and is the newest MLS soccer club serving the greater Los Angeles area. The 2019 Supporter’s Shield Champion, LAFC is dedicated to building a world-class soccer club that represents the diversity of Los Angeles and is committed to delivering an unrivaled experience for fans. LAFC’s ownership group is comprised of local leaders and innovators of industry with intellectual capital, financial prowess, operations expertise and success in the fields of entertainment, sports, technology and media. LAFC is invested in the world’s game and Los Angeles, constructing and developing the 22,000 seat Banc of California Stadium and a top-flight training center on the campus of Cal State Los Angeles. Visit LAFC.com for more information.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The information contained herein includes forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events or to our future financial performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond our control and which could, and likely will, materially affect actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Any forward-looking statement reflects our current views with respect to future events and is subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to our operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity. We assume no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future. The safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 protects companies from liability for their forward-looking statements if they comply with the requirements of the Act.

Contact:

U.S. Investor Relations
RedChip Companies, Inc.
Dave Gentry
407-491-4498
dave@redchip.com

Media & Investor Relations Inquiries
Jeff@esportsentertainmentgroup.com

Release – Esports Entertainment Group Announces Private Placement of 35 Million Convertible Notes with 17.50 Conversion Price

 


Esports Entertainment Group Announces Private Placement of $35 Million Convertible Notes with $17.50 Conversion Price

 

Newark, New Jersey–(Newsfile Corp. – May 28, 2021) – Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMBL) (NASDAQ: GMBLW) (the “Company”) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with an institutional investor for the sale of $35 million in principal amount of 8.0% senior convertible notes with a maturity date of two years following the date of issuance (“Notes”) in a private placement. The Notes are convertible into shares of common stock of the Company at a conversion price of $17.50 per share.

In connection with the private placement, the Company is issuing to the investor Series A warrants to purchase up to 2,000,000 shares of common stock and Series B warrants to purchase up to 2,000,000 shares of common stock. The Series A and Series B warrants have an exercise price of $17.50 and the Series A warrants are exercisable for four years following the date of issuance and the Series B warrants are exercisable for two years following the date of issuance. The Series B warrants are not exercisable until vesting under certain conditions. The Company has the right to call the Series A and Series B warrants, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions for 30 consecutive trading days.

Maxim Group LLC is acting as the sole placement agent in connection with the offering.

The gross proceeds of the offering are expected to be approximately $35 million before deducting placement agent fees and other offering expenses. The Company plans to use the net proceeds of the offering primarily for working capital and acquisition related expenses. The offering is expected to close on or about June 1, 2021, subject to customary closing conditions.

The Notes and warrants (and shares of common stock underlying the Notes and warrants) are being offering in a private placement and have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or an applicable exemption from such registration requirements. Pursuant to a registration rights agreement, the Company has agreed to file a registration statement with the SEC registering the resale of the shares of common stock underlying the Notes and warrants issued in the private placement.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.


About Esports Entertainment Group

Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. is an esports and iGaming company. The Company maintains offices in New Jersey, the UK and Malta. For more information visit www.esportsentertainmentgroup.com.


FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The information contained herein includes forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events or to our future financial performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond our control and which could, and likely will, materially affect actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Any forward-looking statement reflects our current views with respect to future events and is subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to our operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity. We assume no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future. The safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 protects companies from liability for their forward-looking statements if they comply with the requirements of the Act.

Contact:

U.S. Investor Relations
RedChip Companies, Inc.
Dave Gentry
407-491-4498
dave@redchip.com

Media & Investor Relations Inquiries
Jeff@esportsentertainmentgroup.com

Esports Entertainment Group Announces Private Placement of $35 Million Convertible Notes with $17.50 Conversion Price

 


Esports Entertainment Group Announces Private Placement of $35 Million Convertible Notes with $17.50 Conversion Price

 

Newark, New Jersey–(Newsfile Corp. – May 28, 2021) – Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMBL) (NASDAQ: GMBLW) (the “Company”) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with an institutional investor for the sale of $35 million in principal amount of 8.0% senior convertible notes with a maturity date of two years following the date of issuance (“Notes”) in a private placement. The Notes are convertible into shares of common stock of the Company at a conversion price of $17.50 per share.

In connection with the private placement, the Company is issuing to the investor Series A warrants to purchase up to 2,000,000 shares of common stock and Series B warrants to purchase up to 2,000,000 shares of common stock. The Series A and Series B warrants have an exercise price of $17.50 and the Series A warrants are exercisable for four years following the date of issuance and the Series B warrants are exercisable for two years following the date of issuance. The Series B warrants are not exercisable until vesting under certain conditions. The Company has the right to call the Series A and Series B warrants, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions for 30 consecutive trading days.

Maxim Group LLC is acting as the sole placement agent in connection with the offering.

The gross proceeds of the offering are expected to be approximately $35 million before deducting placement agent fees and other offering expenses. The Company plans to use the net proceeds of the offering primarily for working capital and acquisition related expenses. The offering is expected to close on or about June 1, 2021, subject to customary closing conditions.

The Notes and warrants (and shares of common stock underlying the Notes and warrants) are being offering in a private placement and have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or an applicable exemption from such registration requirements. Pursuant to a registration rights agreement, the Company has agreed to file a registration statement with the SEC registering the resale of the shares of common stock underlying the Notes and warrants issued in the private placement.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.


About Esports Entertainment Group

Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. is an esports and iGaming company. The Company maintains offices in New Jersey, the UK and Malta. For more information visit www.esportsentertainmentgroup.com.


FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The information contained herein includes forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events or to our future financial performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond our control and which could, and likely will, materially affect actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Any forward-looking statement reflects our current views with respect to future events and is subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to our operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity. We assume no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future. The safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 protects companies from liability for their forward-looking statements if they comply with the requirements of the Act.

Contact:

U.S. Investor Relations
RedChip Companies, Inc.
Dave Gentry
407-491-4498
dave@redchip.com

Media & Investor Relations Inquiries
Jeff@esportsentertainmentgroup.com

Virtual Roadshow with FAT Brands (FAT) CEO Andy Wiederhorn


Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CFO Mark Marinko makes a formal corporate presentation. Afterwards, he is joined by Noble Capital Markets Senior Research Analyst Poe Fratt for a Q & A session featuring questions asked by the live audience throughout the event.

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Information on upcoming live virtual roadshows

About FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands

FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT) is a leading global franchising company that strategically acquires, markets and develops fast casual and casual dining restaurant concepts around the world. The Company currently owns nine restaurant brands: Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, Buffalo’s Cafe, Buffalo’s Express, Hurricane Grill & Wings, Elevation Burger, Yalla Mediterranean and Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses, and franchises approximately 700 units worldwide. For more information, please visit www.fatbrands.com.

Casual Dining and Fast Serve to Benefit from Back-to-Work



As People Make it Back to the Office, Restaurants See More Traffic

 

Restaurants Welcome Back to Work Traffic

The 2020 pandemic beat up many industries while causing others to rocket. Stock market investors endured sharp selloffs and, in many sectors, rapid recovery. Industries including hospitality and food were among the hardest hit as many restaurants saw their stocks crash during the Covid era. While some restaurants did what they could with either complete lockdowns, or a substantially reduced dining room capacity, and a low customer appetite for dining in, their business was still well-off the normal pace.

To make matters more trying for restaurants, the businesses in their neighborhood had employees working remotely  grocery store sales were up; lunchtime restaurant traffic was limited.  According to Sentieo, publicly traded restaurant chains saw an increase in the price of only 4% in all of 2020 as compared to an 18% total return on the S&P 500.

In 2021, things look much better for restaurants. As many states, counties, and towns began to ease the previous restrictions and capacity limits, restaurant stocks began to climb back up. By some measures, restaurant stocks already have a year-on-year increase of 51.7%. Clearly, we’re getting past the turning point of the post-Covid era. Can we expect more growth in the sector?

 

“We’re absolutely seeing an increase in lunchtime traffic as well as maintaining delivery and to-go
business. We’re working on all cylinders right now.”
– Andy Wiederhorn, CEO, FAT Brands

 

People are Doing What they Couldn’t do Before

Now at the tail-end of the Covid 19 era, authorities in the U.S. and many countries have begun to ease restrictions. People now do things they previously could not. For instance, they can now take their families to dinner, explore theme parks and spend in ways they were prevented from during the lockdown.

Earlier this year, investors began moving into recreational stocks like Disney (DIS). The result, between January 27 and March 8, DIS saw a 24% increase in market value before retreating. Full-service restaurants saw a similar spike as investors anticipated full dining rooms. People who had been restricting themselves to their homes now were expected to do things they were not.

Andy Wiederhorn, CEO of FAT Brands (FAT), responded to a listener question last week on lunchtime traffic. He was the guest at a Channelchek sponsored Virtual Roadshow.  Wiederhorn responded, “some restaurants are at 120% of sales pre-covid.”  Fat Brands is a restaurant franchising company that owns  the Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, Buffalo’s Cafe, Buffalo’s Express, Hurricane Grill & Wings, Yalla Mediterranean, Ponderosa, Bonanza, and Elevation Burger brands. As it relates to traffic, Mr. Wiederhorn added, “sales over the past month are reaching all-time highs with some of the brands.” He responded more directly, “ We’re absolutely seeing an increase in lunchtime traffic as well as maintaining delivery and to-go business. We’re working on all cylinders right now.”

 

Recreational Dining vs. Regular Dining Out

Employers and government workers worldwide are starting to call back their staff members. This is coming as many governments and business organizations look to resume full onsite operations by late June. This is welcome by most. According to a study by Morning Consult, 65% of remote workers are ready to return to their offices to start resume working as they did before.

This adds to the good news for restaurants that relied in large part on local businesses adding to their lunchtime customers. It takes the remote workers who were preparing lunch in their kitchen and places them back in the running to a fast service restaurant.

Throughout the COVID 19 crisis, fast food and partial service food outlets struggled to survive. Some of them were already set up for take-outs. However, there have already been large spikes in companies that cater to workers stopping in for lunch. For instance, Mac Donald’s stock is up by 11%, just as the entire market surges around the same percentage. We expect that with a massive return to work as we hope soon, the dining rooms of these restaurants will see more large crowds. This will, in turn, boost their revenues massively and improve the market in general.

 

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Release – PLBY Group Announces Successful Completion of Debt Refinancing


PLBY Group Announces Successful Completion of Debt Refinancing

 

LOS ANGELES, May 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PLBY Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLBY) (“PLBY Group” or the “Company”), a leading pleasure and leisure lifestyle company and owner of Playboy, one of the most recognizable and iconic brands in the world, today announced the successful completion of the refinancing of their existing credit facility through a $160 million senior secured term loan maturing in May 2027.

The new term loan will accrue interest at LIBOR plus 5.75%, with a single step-down to LIBOR plus 5.25% upon achieving gross leverage of 3.0x, subject to a LIBOR floor of 0.5%. The debt refinancing is expected to result in an estimated $3 million in annual interest expense savings, reduce amortization by over $3 million annually, and eliminate over $7 million in annual excess cash flow sweep payments. The refinancing also allows the Company to request to borrow at least $30 million of additional incremental term loans, and the Company may borrow unlimited additional amounts of pari passu debt as long as its senior secured leverage ratio is below 4.75x.

“We are pleased to further strengthen our financial flexibility by refinancing our existing facility with a new term loan that should reduce our annual debt service by over $13 million and which provides a defined path for additional borrowing to fund M&A,” said Lance Barton, Chief Financial Officer of PLBY Group. “Following the strength of our first quarter results, we are well-positioned to execute on both our organic and M&A growth initiatives and build upon our incredible global brand.”

About PLBY Group, Inc.
PLBY Group connects consumers around the world with products, services, and experiences to help them look good, feel good, and have fun. PLBY Group serves consumers in four major categories: Sexual Wellness, Style & Apparel, Gaming & Lifestyle, and Beauty & Grooming. PLBY Group’s flagship consumer brand, Playboy, is one of the most recognizable, iconic brands in the world, driving billions of dollars in consumer spending annually across 180 countries. Learn more at http://www.plbygroup.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company’s actual results may differ from their expectations, estimates, and projections and, consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Words such as “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “budget,” “forecast,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “believes,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” and similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the Company’s expectations with respect to future performance, growth plans and anticipated financial impacts of the Company’s recent business combination and its acquisitions.

These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause such differences include, but are not limited to: (1) the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s business; (2) the inability to maintain the listing of the Company’s shares of common stock on Nasdaq; (3) the risk that the business combination, recent acquisitions or any proposed transactions disrupt the Company’s current plans and operations, including the risk that the Company does not complete any such proposed transactions or achieve the expected benefits from them; (4) the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the business combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of the Company to grow and manage growth profitably, and retain its key employees; (5) costs related to the business combination, acquisitions and proposed transactions; (6) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (7) the possibility that the Company may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; (8) risks relating to the uncertainty of the projected financial information of the Company; (9) risks related to the organic and inorganic growth of the Company’s business and the timing of expected business milestones; and (10) other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K, including those under “Risk Factors” therein, and in the Company’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company cautions that the foregoing list of factors is not exclusive, and readers should not place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date which they were made. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

Contact:

Investors: investors@plbygroup.com
Media: press@plbygroup.com

Release – Cleveland Cavaliers Team Up With Esports Entertainment Group to Become Official Esports Tournament Platform Provider in Multi-Year Deal

 


Cleveland Cavaliers Team Up With Esports Entertainment Group to Become Official Esports Tournament Platform Provider in Multi-Year Deal

Newark, New Jersey and Cleveland, Ohio–(Newsfile Corp. – May 26, 2021) – Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMBL) (NASDAQ: GMBLW) (or the “Company”) have announced a multi-year partnership with the Cleveland Cavaliers (“Cavs”) to be the NBA franchise’s official esports tournament platform provider. As part of the new multi-year agreement, the Company will operate three co-branded esports tournaments annually for the Cavs utilizing its Esports Gaming League (“EGL”) platform.

“Our EGL platform continues to gain strong traction among top-tier professional sports franchises,” said Grant Johnson, CEO of Esports Entertainment Group. “We are delighted to announce the Cavs as our first NBA team partnership. Our robust tournament platform will help the Cavs strengthen connections with their fans, while providing new avenues for engagement.”

As a proud partner of the Cavs, Esports Entertainment Group will receive courtside LED signage at all Cavs regular season home games during the upcoming 2021-2022 season and will be the presenting partner of an annual esports themed night. Esports Entertainment Group will leverage the Cavs ongoing digital marketing efforts spanning social, email, mobile, and online channels to promote the tournaments. The partnership also includes Cavs Legion GC, the team’s NBA 2K League affiliate, with brand exposure on the player’s physical jerseys and virtually in-game. Cavs Legion will also host an upcoming NBA 2K tournament operated by EGL.

“The growing popularity of esports provides a great opportunity for our team to create deeper connections and engagement with our fans,” said Matt O’Brien, Cleveland Cavaliers vice president, global corporate partnerships. “We think these tournaments will be very popular with our fans and a fun way to compete in an entertaining and social environment with gamers from across the world.”

“Working with the Cavs and other top teams in the NFL, NHL, and more provide a strong validation of the quality of our robust platform and its ability to meet the demanding needs of large-scale, high-profile deployments,” said Magnus Leppäniemi, President of Esports at Esports Entertainment Group.

EGL enables live and online events and tournaments where gamers can compete and enjoy a wide range of content relating to esports and video games on a proprietary technology platform. Services include full turnkey esports events, live broadcast production, game launches, and online branded tournaments.

About Esports Entertainment Group

Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. is an esports and iGaming company. The Company maintains offices in New Jersey, the UK and Malta. For more information visit www.esportsentertainmentgroup.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The information contained herein includes forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events or to our future financial performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond our control and which could, and likely will, materially affect actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Any forward-looking statement reflects our current views with respect to future events and is subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to our operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity. We assume no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future. The safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 protects companies from liability for their forward-looking statements if they comply with the requirements of the Act.

ABOUT CLEVELAND CAVALIERS

The Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA Championship in 2016 while also taking the Eastern Conference crown in 2007, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. The team plays at, and also operates, the newly transformed, publicly-owned Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers are regularly recognized for their extensive community support and engagement programs and contributions, workplace diversity and inclusion leadership, and an on-going economic impact that now registers in the billions of dollars locally. Dan Gilbert is Chairman of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Gilbert and his family of companies have now invested over $2.0 billion in Cleveland. Gilbert is also Founder and Chairman of Quicken Loans, Inc. the nation’s largest mortgage lender, and Founder and Chairman of Rock Ventures LLC, the umbrella entity for his portfolio of business and real estate investments. Len Komoroski is the Cavaliers and Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse CEO and Nic Barlage is the Cavaliers and Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse President of Business Operations. The Cavaliers team is led by General Manager Koby Altman and Head Coach J.B. Bickerstaff. The Cavaliers and Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse provide fans the best experience in the NBA with its extensive and stunning array of amenities and technology and signature, electrifying game presentation. The Cavaliers and Rocket Mortgage FIeldHouse are part of Rock Entertainment Group. The Group also includes the Cleveland Monsters of the AHL, the Canton Charge of the NBA G League, Cavs Legion of the NBA 2K League, Legion Lair Lit by TCP home of Cavs Legion in Cleveland, and Cleveland Clinic Courts – the Cavaliers’ training and development center in Independence, Ohio.

Contact:

U.S. Investor Relations
RedChip Companies, Inc.
Dave Gentry
407-491-4498

dave@redchip.com

Media & Investor Relations
Inquiries

Jeff@esportsentertainmentgroup.com

Cleveland Cavaliers
Zack Yohman
ZYohman@cavs.com
(216) 420-2837