Planet Ventures Inc. (
TSX-V: PXI; FSE:
P6U) (“
Planet” or the
“
Company”) is pleased to announce that it is
reviewing and planning a spin-out transaction (the
“
Spin-Out Transaction”) whereby the shares of its
wholly owned subsidiary 1261489 B.C. Ltd., to be renamed 1st Eleven
Esports Limited (“
1st
Eleven”), will be distributed pro-rata to the
shareholders of Planet, by way of a dividend-in-kind. The Spin-Out
Transaction is expected to complete during the second quarter of
2021 and will be subject to approval of the listing of the 1st
Eleven common shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange.
The Spin-Out Transaction will create 1st Eleven
as an independent public company. 1st Eleven will initially be
focused on Esports and eGaming.
About 1st11
1st11’s focus is to maximise on the exciting
opportunities and capitalise on the increasing demand for live
content in Esports, by offering live events with a unique athlete
experience and gamer programming.
1st11’s unique business model combines the
passion for football (soccer) and Esports with innovative gamer
technology and provides exclusive access to international athletes
and football stars. 1st11 will be the first sports media company to
produce and manage Esports teams made up entirely of professional
athletes and football players, who will play against, participate
and engage with football fans and gamers as part of a unique and
exciting gaming experience.
1st11’s proprietary online platform will
ultimately provide subscribers with a gamer hub, dedicated to
gamers and sports fans who want a new, live, and competitive
Esports experience. 1st11 will provide professional events, news,
gamer programs, and live media partner information. 1st11’s game
platform offers players multiple game options, via syndicated and
collective peer-to-peer group play.
Brazil alone boasts a significant and
substantial gamer base, having in excess of 75.7 million gamers,
the third largest Esports fan base in the world and 7.6 million
Brazilians watching professional content more than once per month
(source: Newzoo). It is estimated that the Esports market could
reach $1.8 billion to as high as $3.2 billion in revenue by 2022
(source: Newzoo).
“This is a monumental step towards giving Planet
shareholders the value they deserve,” says Zula Kropivnitski, CFO
of Planet Ventures Inc. “With both the Esports and eGaming
industries raising billions of dollars over the last year, we felt
that the best way to unlock the true value of 1st11 is to have it
as a stand-alone company. Since our acquisition of 1st11, Peter
Glancy, Flavio Maria and their team have consistently exceeded our
expectations and have paved the way for 1st11 to become one of the
top eGaming platforms in the world. Through several accretive
acquisitions and investments, 1st11 is quickly becoming a
well-known Esports platform and brand in the UK and South America
and we are extremely excited to continue to support their efforts
as we work to unlock its true value.”
The Spin-Out Transaction distribution of 1st
Eleven shares to Planet shareholders will be qualified by a
prospectus to be filed by 1st Eleven with Canadian securities
regulators.
The number of shares of 1st Eleven to be
distributed to the shareholders of Planet in the Spin-Out
Transaction will be dependent upon the ratio of: (i) the aggregate
number of shares of 1st Eleven that Planet ultimately determines to
spin-out to shareholders, divided by (ii) the aggregate number of
issued and outstanding common shares of Planet. The aggregate
number of shares of 1st Eleven to be spun-out by Planet will be
determined in part by reference to the initial listing
requirements, including the requirement that 1st Eleven have
adequate public distribution upon completion of the Spin-out
Transaction. The Company will provide further details with respect
to the Spin-Out Transaction in a subsequent news release.
Private Placement
The company also announces that it will offer up
to four million units by way of non-brokered private placement at a
price of 22.5 cents per unit for gross proceeds of up to $900,000.
Each unit will consist of one common share of the company and one
share purchase warrant exercisable at a price of 30 cents for a
period of 36 months.
In connection with the placement, the company
may pay finders' fees to eligible parties who have introduced
subscribers. All securities issued in connection with the private
placement will be subject to a four-month-and-one-day statutory
hold period in accordance with applicable securities laws.
Completion of the placement remains subject
applicable regulatory approvals.
About Planet
Planet Ventures Inc. is an investment issuer
listed on the TSX Venture Exchange, that is focused on investing in
disruptive companies and industries that have high growth
potential. Planet’s unique portfolio driven investment policies
provide investors with access to emerging and high-growth
opportunities while shielding them from any formidable
downside.
For more information, please visit:
https://planetventuresinc.com/
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
“Zula Kropivnitski” Zula Kropivnitski
Chief Financial Officer and Director
INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT
PLANET VENTURES INC. Tel: (604) 681-0084 Fax:
(604) 681-0094 Email: info@planetventuresinc.com
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT ON FORWARD-LOOKING
INFORMATION
This news release includes certain statements
that may be deemed "forward-looking statements". All statements in
this news release, other than statements of historical facts, that
address events or developments that the Company expects to occur,
are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are
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"believes", "intends", "estimates", "projects", "potential" and
similar expressions, or that events or conditions "will", "would",
"may", "could" or "should" occur. These statements include, but are
not limited to, the expectation that Spin-Out Transaction may be
effected. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed
in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable
assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future
performance and actual results may differ materially from those in
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results to differ materially from those in forward-looking
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of future performance and actual results or developments may differ
materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements.
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opinions of the Company's management on the date the statements are
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undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements
in the event that management's beliefs, estimates, opinions, or
other factors, should change.
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