Midnight Gaming Corporation (US) agrees to acquire TGS Esports Inc. (CA) for $18 million USD
May 20 2024 - 12:31PM
Midnight Gaming Corporation (“Midnight”) is pleased to announce it
has entered into a Letter of Intent (“LOI”) dated May 3rd, 2024, an
asset purchase agreement with TGS Esports Inc. (TSXV: TGS). This
contemplated transaction is expected to unite Midnight, the true
pioneer of the “Esports Media” industry, with TGS, a growing
esports and gaming organization. This LOI demonstrates Midnight’s
ongoing commitment to building a foundation for a healthy gaming
and esports industry by investing in, and growing promising brands.
TGS is an industry-leading company focused on connecting brands
with fans of the gaming community. This is done through robust
marketing campaigns featuring live events, digital tournaments,
influencer campaigns, social media integration, and experiential
activations. TGS was established in 2018 and is an industry leader
in Canada.
“With the acquisition of TGS esports, Midnight Gaming will
continue to grow its influence world-wide as the leader in in
esports media and events.”
Ken McGraw, CEO of Midnight Gaming says: “The addition of TGS to
Midnight’s subsidiary portfolio, is a key component to our future
growth at Midnight. Midnight’s media technology, able to reach
millions across the globe through Connected TV, enriches TGS the
company, our live events and sponsor involvement, that will
maximize company profitability.
As part of the LOI, Midnight will retain certain TGS staff and
will be assigned certain TGS‘s intellectual property (“IP“) and
assets. This IP includes TGS social media channels, website
domains, and brands, while the assets include various gaming and AV
equipment such as PCs, peripherals, monitors, and more. Midnight
will also assume certain existing contracts currently signed with
TGS.
“The whole team at TGS is excited at the opportunity to work
with Midnight. Ken and I have continued to build our relationship
over the past eighteen months and believe now is the right time to
come together,” said Spiro Khouri, CEO, TGS. “This partnership
allows us to take the model TGS has built and expand it
internationally. Over the past six years we have focused on growing
our business and knew there would come a time where additional
resources would be needed to take it to the next level. We are
confident now is that time and Midnight is the right partner.”
Summary of Acquisition
Midnight will acquire certain IP and assets of TGS in return for
common shares of Midnight. Midnight will also assume certain
liabilities of TGS.
As contemplated in the LOI, completion is subject to certain
conditions, including, without limitation, satisfactory completion
of Due Diligence, Exchange approval, entry into and closing of a
definitive agreement with shareholder approval.
About Midnight Gaming
Midnight is the technology leader in esports media, connecting
brands and advertisers to the esports industry. Midnight Gaming has
its roots in competitive esports. That history sharpens is approach
in facilitating quality events and activations, that please both
gamer and advertiser. Midnight is committed to growing the esports
industry from the gamer perspective and increasing the involvement
of corporate partners in quality events worldwide.
About TGS Esports Inc.
TGS Esports is a full-service marketing solutions provider that
specializes in engaging video game and esports fans. TGS creates
gaming strategies and marketing programs for brands that want to
connect with diverse communities of gamers in any genre, anywhere
they play. TGS works with an extensive network of influencers,
creators, and gaming community organizations to create unique
content for every digital and social media platform. TGS builds
custom brand activations for live, in-person engagement, for long
and short form video, and for live streaming events and
tournaments. TGS Esports has unmatched expertise in cultivating
relationships and driving viewership among highly coveted and
elusive young audiences. For more information, please
visit TGSEsports.gg.
888-525-0010
kmcgraw@midnightgtv.com
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