TORONTO, April 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Stars Group
Inc. (NASDAQ: TSG) (TSX: TSGI) is pleased to announce that two
independent proxy advisory firms, Institutional Shareholder
Services Inc. and Glass Lewis & Co., have each recommended that
shareholders vote FOR the proposed all-share combination with
Flutter Entertainment plc by way of a plan of arrangement at the
upcoming special meeting (the "Meeting") of The Stars Group
shareholders on April 24, 2020 at
10:00 a.m. EDT. The Stars Group also
announced today that the Meeting will now be held in a virtual only
format, whereby shareholders may attend and participate in the
Meeting via live audio webcast.
Special Meeting Information
The Stars Group announced today that it will now hold the
Meeting on Friday, April 24, 2020 at
10:00 a.m. EDT in a virtual only
format whereby shareholders may attend and participate in the
Meeting via live audio webcast. The Meeting was previously
scheduled to be held at the Hotel Fairmont Royal York, located at
100 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario,
Canada M5J 1E3 in the Confederation 3 room, as well as via a
live audio webcast online. Out of an abundance of caution, to
proactively deal with the unprecedented public health impact of a
coronavirus disease (COVID-19), and to mitigate risks to the health
and safety of The Stars Group's community, shareholders, employees
and other stakeholders, the Meeting will now be held as a
completely virtual meeting, to be conducted via live audio
webcast. Shareholders will no longer be able to attend the
Meeting in person.
Registered shareholders and duly appointed proxyholders will be
able to attend, ask questions and vote at the Meeting online by
following the instructions in The Star's Group's management
information circular dated March 26,
2020 (the "Circular"). Non-registered shareholders wishing
to attend and vote in person at the Meeting should follow the
instructions provided by their broker or agent.
Non-registered shareholders who have not duly appointed
themselves as proxyholder will be able to attend the Meeting
virtually as guests, but guests will not be able to vote at the
Meeting.
To attend the Meeting:
· Go to https://web.lumiagm.com/238137587 at least 15
minutes before the Meeting starts;
AND
- Click on "I have a login" and enter the username and password.
For registered shareholders, the username is the 15 digit control
number located on your proxy form. The password is "stars2020";
OR
- Click "I am a guest" and complete the online form.
If you are a non-registered shareholder and wish to attend
and participate at the Meeting, you should carefully follow the
instructions set out on your voting information form and in the
Circular, in order to appoint and register yourself as proxy.
Non-registered shareholders who have not duly appointed themselves
as a proxy will not be able to vote at the Meeting, but can attend
as a guest.
If you attend the Meeting online, it is important that you are
connected to the internet at all times during the Meeting in order
to vote when balloting commences. It is your responsibility to
ensure connectivity for the duration of the Meeting. Please allow
ample time to check into the Meeting online and complete the
related procedure.
A copy of the Circular and related Meeting materials have been
mailed to shareholders and can also be obtained on both SEDAR and
EDGAR, and on The Stars Group investor relations section of its
website
at http://www.starsgroup.com/the-stars-group/investor-relations/special-meeting-information.
Shareholder Questions
If you have any questions or require assistance voting your
common shares, please contact The Stars Group's proxy solicitation
agent and shareholder communications advisor, Laurel Hill Advisory
Group, at +1-877-452-7184 toll-free in North America, or outside North America at +1-416-304-0211, or by e-mail
at assistance@laurelhill.com.
About The Stars Group
The Stars Group is a provider of technology-based product
offerings in the global gaming and interactive entertainment
industries. Its brands have millions of registered customers
globally and collectively are leaders in online and mobile betting,
poker, casino and other gaming-related offerings. The Stars Group
owns or licenses gaming and related consumer businesses and brands,
including PokerStars, PokerStars Casino, BetStars, Full Tilt, FOX
Bet, BetEasy, Sky Bet, Sky Vegas,
Sky Casino, Sky Bingo, Sky Poker,
and Oddschecker, as well as live poker tour and events brands,
including the PokerStars Players No Limit Hold'em Championship,
European Poker Tour and Asia Pacific Poker Tour. The Stars Group is
one of the world's most licensed online gaming operators with its
subsidiaries collectively holding licenses or approvals in 23
jurisdictions throughout the world, including in Europe, Australia, and the Americas. The Stars Group's
vision is to become the world's favorite iGaming destination and
its mission is to provide its customers with winning moments.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements and
Other Information
This news release may contain forward-looking statements and
information within the meaning of applicable securities laws,
including with respect to, among other things, the proposed
combination of The Stars Group and Flutter and the Meeting.
Forward-looking statements can, but may not always, be identified
by the use of words such as "anticipate", "plan", "continue",
"estimate", "expect", "may", "will", "intend", "could", "might",
"would", "should", "believe", and similar references to future
periods or the negatives of these words and expressions. These
statements are based on management's current expectations and are
subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. There
can be no assurance that actual results will not differ materially
from those expressed or implied in forward-looking statements.
Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements.
Please refer to The Stars Group's most recent annual information
form and annual and interim financial statements and management's
discussion and analysis for more information about the factors,
assumptions and risks that may apply to The Star's Group's
forward-looking statements. Each forward-looking statement speaks
only as of the date hereof, and The Stars Group undertakes no
obligation to correct or update any forward-looking statement,
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise,
except as required by applicable law.
For investor relations and media inquiries, please
contact:
ir@starsgroup.com and press@starsgroup.com
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