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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
August 16, 2023
ALLIED GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant
as Specified in Charter)
Delaware |
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001-38226 |
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82-1659427 |
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
745 Fifth Avenue, Suite 500
New
York, NY 10151
(Address of Principal
Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(646) 768-4240
(Registrant’s Telephone
Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former
Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check
the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under
any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2, below):
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Written
communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting
material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement
communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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Pre-commencement
communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Securities
registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
Title
of each class |
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Trading
Symbol(s) |
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Name
of each exchange on which registered |
Common Stock |
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AGAE |
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The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC |
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405
of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging
growth company ☐
If
an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying
with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive
Agreement
On August 16, 2023, Allied Mobile Entertainment
(Hong Kong) Limited (“AME”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Allied Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company”),
entered into an Equity Interest Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with, among others, Beijing Lianzhong Co., Ltd.
(the “Seller”) and Beijing Lianzhong Zhihe Technology Co., Ltd. (the “Target Company”), pursuant to which AME
agreed to acquire 40% equity interest in the Target Company held by the Seller for a total purchase price of $7,000,000 in cash (the “Acquisition”).
Pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, AME has the right to appoint three (3) out of five (5) members of the Board of Directors
of the Target Company, and AME also will acquire certain rights held by the Seller as the major shareholder of the Target Company prior
to the Acquisition. The Acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close by the end of September 2023.
The foregoing description is a summary, does not
purport to be a complete description of the Purchase Agreement, and is subject to, and qualified entirely by reference to, the full text
of the Purchase Agreement, which will be filed as an exhibit to the Company’s next periodic report to be filed with the SEC.
On August 16, 2023, the Company issued a press
release announcing the Acquisition, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
The exhibit listed in the following Exhibit Index is filed as part
of this Current Report on Form 8-K.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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ALLIED GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT, INC. |
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Date: August 16, 2023 |
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/s/ Roy Anderson |
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Roy Anderson |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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Exhibit 99.1
Allied Gaming & Entertainment Announces
a Strategic Investment to Become
Largest Shareholder of Beijing Lianzhong Zhihe Technology Co.
Transaction significantly expands AGAE’s
mobile games business and geographic reach and is expected to be immediately accretive
New York, NY (August 16, 2023) –
Allied Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AGAE) (the “Company” or “AGAE”), a global experiential entertainment
company, today announced a strategic investment in Beijing Lianzhong Zhihe Technology Co. (“Zhihe”), a prominent mobile games
developer and operator with proven distribution capabilities. AGAE will assume a controlling interest in the Board and become the Company’s
largest shareholder.
Founded in Beijing in April, 2022, Zhihe has rapidly
emerged as a trailblazing mobile games developer and operator, specializing in the innovation, research, development and operation of
premium card and Mahjong casual games. Leveraging advanced in-game advertising strategies, Zhihe has efficiently generated substantial
revenue streams. Within a relatively short period of time, Zhihe has established a premier leisure entertainment platform and community,
which further solidifies its connection with customers, enhancing engagement and fostering enduring relationships.
“We are delighted to announce our strategic
investment in Beijing Lianzhong Zhihe Technology Co.,” stated Yinghua Chen, AGAE’s Chief Executive Officer. “In just
over a year, Zhihe has made remarkable strides in the expansive mobile games market, which will harmonize seamlessly with our strategic
goals and the establishment of our subsidiary, Allied Mobile Entertainment (“AME”). Zhihe brings a compelling library of popular
mobile games that will bring significant traction to AME, while also providing distribution channels for our current portfolio of casual
mobile games that are in the process of testing and pre-public launching. We look forward to working with their leadership team to drive
future value and realize the synergies of our businesses.”
In just nine months of operations in the fiscal
year of 2022, Zhihe generated revenue of approximately $10 million (USD), with positive results in key financial areas, including EBITDA,
operating cash flow and net income. Unaudited interim results for the first five months of 2023 indicate an upward trajectory in all key
financial areas, including revenues.
Terms of Deal
On August 16, 2023, AME agrees to acquire 40%
equity interests of Beijing Lianzhong Zhihe Technology Co. indirectly held by Ourgame International Holdings Limited, a major stockholder
of AGAE, for approximately $7 million (USD), in cash. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close
by the end of September 2023. For financial reporting purposes, the Company expects to consolidate the post-acquisition financial statements
of Zhihe, which the Company believes will strengthen its financial performance measures and enhance value for its stockholders.
About Allied Gaming & Entertainment
Allied Gaming & Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq:
AGAE) is a global experiential entertainment company focused on providing a growing world of gamers with unique experiences through renowned
assets, products and services. For more information, visit alliedgaming.gg.
Forward Looking Statements
This communication contains certain forward-looking
statements under federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements may include our statements regarding our goals, beliefs, strategies,
objectives, plans, including product and service developments, future financial conditions, results or projections or current expectations.
In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,”
“expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,”
“potential,” “intend” or “continue,” the negative of such terms, or other comparable terminology.
These statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause actual results to
be materially different from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees
of future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important
factors, many of which are outside our control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed
in these forward-looking statements. The inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by the Company, or any
person, that the objectives of the Company will be achieved. Important factors, among others, that may affect actual results or outcomes
include: risks associated with our ability to execute on our business and strategic plans; the substantial uncertainties inherent in the
acceptance of existing and future products and services; our ability to acquire and integrate new businesses and assets, the ability to
retain key personnel;; general economic and market conditions impacting demand for our services;; our inability to enter into one or more
future acquisition or strategic transactions using our cash reserve; and our ability, or a decision not to pursue strategic options for
the esports business. You should consider the areas of risk described in connection with any forward-looking statements that may be made
herein. The business and operations of AGAE are subject to substantial risks, which increase the uncertainty inherent in the forward-looking
statements contained in this communication. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to release publicly the result of any
revision to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the
occurrence of unanticipated events. Further information on potential factors that could affect our business and results is described under
“Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, as filed with the SEC on March
24, 2023, as well as subsequent reports we file with the SEC. Readers are also urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures
we made in such Annual Report on Form 10-K and in subsequent reports with the SEC.
Investor Contact:
Tyler Drew
Addo Investor Relations
ir@alliedgaming.gg
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