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[swizz] 17/4/2015 07:15

GFIN land a deal with News UK,.......GL S

RNS Number : 5053K

17 April 2015

Gfinity plc

("Gfinity" or "the Company")

First major eSports partnership agreement signed with News Corp UK & Ireland Limited ("News UK") owner of The Sun

Gfinity (AIM: GFIN), a leading eSports business and News UK, part of the global media group News Corp, are pleased to announce they have signed a major sponsorship agreement for The Sun to become Gfinity's official newspaper and on-line news partner in the UK and Ireland.

The two-year commercial partnership is the first such major agreement signed by Gfinity and will contribute significantly towards the Company achieving its revenue targets this year and in 2016. The deal is exclusive to the publishing and on-line media industry in the UK and Ireland, however, it does not block Gfinity from negotiating a separate deal for the rights to broadcast its content and tournaments on television.

The partnership contract enables The Sun to become:

-- Official partner for 2015 and 2016 Gfinity Championship Series
-- Title sponsors of 2015 and 2016 Gfinity UK Championship Series
-- Lead sponsor of Gfinity's High Performance Programme, an initiative that helps develop world class eSports players in the UK (for the second year of the contract)

-- Title sponsor of Gfinity's weekly on-line tournaments, the Gfinity Community Gaming Series (for second year of the contract)

The agreement signals the growing popularity of eSports in the UK and Gfinity hopes it will lead to an increase in audience figures, create new revenue streams and provide an opportunity to uncover the next generation of eSport stars.

Furthermore, The Sun will benefit from a suite of rights including broadcast advertising, in-game branding, digital advertising, venue branding, content, and direct marketing. The sponsorship package will establish News UK and its brands, such as The Sun, as the biggest supporters of eSports in the UK.

Readers of The Sun will get priority ticket purchase rights and exclusive access to feature footage and interviews from Gfinity events. Both parties are working together on the development of an e-commerce platform, through which they intend to sell eSports related merchandise.

Neville Upton, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Gfinity, said: "We are delighted to have signed this agreement with News UK, one of the largest media companies in the UK. Their faith in what Gfinity are doing is a testament to the exceptional quality of product we already have on offer. The backing of such a large organisation is not only great news for us but also a huge boost to the UK's growing eSports sector."

"This is not a simple sponsorship agreement but a strategic partnership that will enable both parties to improve, develop and grow the UK's evolving eSports sector."

Mike Darcey, CEO of News UK, said: "Through our new partnership with Gfinity, we are proud to have become the first newspaper group to break into the expanding eSports market. Producing world-class journalism is at the heart of what News UK does, but as part of our business development strategy we actively seek out opportunities to reach new audiences through different media. We now look forward to uncovering new commercial opportunities and relationships in this exciting new sector."

[swizz] 16/4/2015 22:15

Wakey wake sleepy Yolo's......GL S

RNS Number : 4895K
YOLO Leisure & Technology PLC
16 April 2015

Exercise of Warrants

YOLO Leisure and Technology plc, the AIM-quoted company focusing on opportunities in the travel, technology and leisure sectors, announces that it has received notification from warrant holder to exercise of warrants over 389,423 ordinary shares of 1 pence each exercised at a price of 1.3 pence per share in the capital of the Company.

The warrants have been exercised by Anne Louise-Reilly-Akers, the wife of Mr Chris Akers, who is a significant shareholder in the company. Mr Chris Akers holds 6,460,432 YOLO shares, representing 4.7% of the enlarged share capital of the Company. Following the exercise of warrants their combined interest will be 7,157,547 YOLO shares, representing 5.2% of the enlarged share capital of the Company, of which 697,115 shares are held by Anne-Louise Reilly-Akers.

The Company has made application for the 389,423 new ordinary shares of 1 pence each to be admitted to trading on AIM. Admission is expected to occur on 21 April 2015. The 389,423 new ordinary shares rank pari passu with the existing ordinary shares.

For the purpose of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules, following admission of the shares detailed above, the Company's enlarged issued share capital will comprise 137,941,970 ordinary shares of 1 pence each. The Company does not hold any shares in treasury. The above figure may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, the Company, under the Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

[okuta] 13/3/2015 11:15

Good to see some signs of life here and some buys here this morning .

[derektrade33] 24/2/2015 08:26

I dont even know what I am invested in here anymore.

[695hwb] 23/2/2015 17:23

Annoying time to release it though..

[swizz] 23/2/2015 17:15

Good news and a good fit........GL S

RNS Number : 6508F

YOLO Leisure & Technology PLC

23 February 2015

("YOLO" or the "Company")

GBP250,000 Investment in Audioboom Group plc ("Audioboom")

YOLO (AIM:YOLO), the AIM listed company investing in leisure and technology, announces that it has invested GBP244,977.80 in cash to acquire 2.5m shares in Audioboom (AIM: BOOM), representing 0.47% of the issued share capital of the company.

Audioboom is the leading spoken-word audio on-demand mobile platform, which aims to provide the very best spoken-word content in news, current affairs, business, entertainment and sports (see www.audioboom.com). Audioboom is using this platform to create the world's first aggregated audio content syndication and advertising network. The company has established a platform for accelerated future growth and long term revenue generation through continued growth in its active userbase and content partners. Audioboom is using this platform to create the world's first aggregated audio content syndication and advertising network.

Selected Audioboom year end highlights:

-- continued growth in 3.14m registered users, up 64% on same time last year (Nov 2013: 1.92m), now at 3.4m users;

-- over 2,000 content partners (Nov 2013: 297), now at 2,300;
-- year-end cash balance of GBP8.9m following oversubscribed placing in October 2014;
-- advertising revenues to come from media sales deals with Global Radio (UK) and AdLarge Media (US);

-- revenue referral agreement with Audible, a subsidiary of Amazon.com; and
-- partnership to make on-demand and listen again functionality available to radio stations utilising the Nobex mobile app platform.

Simon Robinson, CEO of YOLO, commented: "We are very pleased to have taken a strategic investment into Audioboom, on the basis that the business has strong growth and value potential within the global mobile audio and streaming sector. As the leading spoken-word audio on-demand mobile platform, Audioboom is well positioned to establish a global userbase of listeners covering sport, news, business, entertainment and current affairs."

"This is our third investment after eSports business Gfinity and over the top (OTT) broadcaster Simplestream."

[martini] 06/2/2015 19:33

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[mug3] 04/2/2015 07:59

This stock could fly. Nigel Wray and Chris Akers obviously have a big plan.

[swizz] 04/2/2015 07:49

An excellent fit and no doubt a lot of synergy to develop with Gfinity IMHO....GL S

[mug3] 04/2/2015 07:03

Spike too soon. Just seen RNS. Wow. This is going to fly.

[mug3] 04/2/2015 06:59

I'm in. Looking forward to YOLO does.

[level2please] 03/2/2015 09:42

Looking good here imho, quite new here but interested in Wray/Slater investments. Only a small position at the moment though, might add to it today later.

[mug3] 03/2/2015 07:57

Still moving up nicely pre deal.

[mug3] 02/2/2015 07:57

This should have a very good week.

[veldtspar] 29/1/2015 18:36

Another £30k late reported trade. Someone's loading up. DL?

[twodegrees] 29/1/2015 15:55

does this line help us with some direction

He serves as a Director of Global Sports Foundation.

[twodegrees] 29/1/2015 15:55

does this line help us with some direction

He serves as a Director of Global Sports Foundation.

[twodegrees] 29/1/2015 15:53

Mr. Nigel William Wray is a Partner of PIHL Property LLP. Mr. Wrayis is a Partner at PIHL Equity LLP, Saracens Property Investments LLP, Prestbury Two LLP, Prestbury (Scotland) Limited Partnership, and Prestbury 1 Limited Partnership. He is proud owner of The Priory Collection. He has a reputation for investing in businesses and helping them to grow over the long term. He has been involved in a number of investments across the corporate, property, media and sports sectors and continues to help UK businesses reach their true potential. Mr. Wray was employed by BCB Holdings Limited. He serves as Non Executive Chairman of Saracens Ltd. Mr. Wray served as the Non-executive Chairman of Electric Word plc until March 2004 and WILink plc (now PrecisionIR Group Inc.) until April 1, 2005. Mr. Wray served as Non Executive Chairman at Environ Group (Investments) plc from January 2010 to February 2012. Mr. Wray served as the Chairman of the Board of Baylon Holdings Limited (until June 11, 2007. Mr. Wray served as the Chairman of Burford Holdings from 1988 to February 2001. He serves as a Director of Lesray LLP, Prestbury Investment Holdings Limited, Seymour Pierce Group Plc, Franchise Brands Worldwide Limited, MyHome Holdings Limited, Wey Bridging Limited and Prestbury Manager LLP. He has been a Non Executive Director of Domino's Pizza UK & Ireland Limited. He served as a Non Executive Director of Domino's Pizza Group Limited since 1999. He has been Non-Executive Director of Networkers International Plc since May 2006. He serves as a Non-Executive Director of Invox PLC, Apogee Corporation Limited and Carlisle Holdings Ltd. He serves as a Director of Brendon Street Investments Ltd., Ebiox Ltd., Brendon Street Securities Ltd., Moneypitch Company Ltd., Syncbeam Limited, PIHL Property Holdings Ltd., PIHL Equity Holdings Ltd., PIHL Equity Assessments Ltd., English Wines Group Plc, Sonoma Limited, Premier Team Promotions Ltd., Premier Team Holdings Ltd., RT Marketing Ltd., Networkers International (UK) Plc, British Seafood Group Holdings Ltd., British Seafood Distribution Group Holdings Ltd., PIHL Property Administration Ltd. and PIHL Equity Administration Ltd. He serves as a Non Executive Director of PrecisionIR Group, Inc. He served as a Director of Play Holdings Ltd. He served as a Director of The Greenhouse Fund Limited, , WILink plc, English Rugby Partnership Limited and Noctium Limited. Mr. Wray served as a Director of Oakdene Homes plc from June 2008 to January 23, 2009 and SkyePharma plc from January 1995 to November 2000. He served as a Non- Executive Director of Finsaga plc until April 30, 2006. He served as an Independent Non-Executive Director of Healthcare Enterprise Group from June 15, 2004 to April 2007. He served as a Director of Kaupthing Singer & Friedlander Group PLC until February 26, 2001 and Baylon Holdings Limited until June 2007. He served as Director of Environ Group (Investments) plc from January 7, 2010 to February 2012. He served as a Non-Executive Director of Novus Leisure Ltd. until May 23, 2005 and Electric Word PLC until August 21, 2006. He served as a Non Executive Director at Investment Management Holdings plc. Mr. Wray served as a Director of Safestore Holdings plc. He served as a Director of Domino's Pizza Group Ltd., Premier Rugby Limited, Harvey Thorneycroft Limited and The Lord's Taverners Ltd. He has extensive experience as an Investor and Director in both quoted and unquoted companies. He serves as the Chairman of Saracens Rugby Club. He serves as a Director of Global Sports Foundation. He served as a Director of Mill School Foundation.

[mug3] 29/1/2015 11:00

This could fly.

[sven2006] 28/1/2015 17:00

Be taking a look at this tonight as Wray is now involved just like my current holdings which rose well today

[swizz] 28/1/2015 15:44

Indeed JJ, I would not be surprised to find out he has a position, albeit below the disclosable level, btw - decent turn around today......GL S

[jjcamargo] 28/1/2015 10:27

swizz, all they need is andrew black to complete the team!

[swizz] 28/1/2015 10:10

This is looking more and more like a Concha in the making, with CA, NW and no doubt a few otherS in the background IMHO.....GL S

[tradervic] 28/1/2015 09:56

Nigel Wray taken a stake:

28 January 2015 | 09:18am
StockMarketWire.com - YOLO Leisure and Technology has issued 32m new shares at a price of 1.8p each to Euroblue Investments Ltd, raising £576,000 before expenses. As part of the placing, it has also issued Euroblue with 8m warrants to subscribe for new shares in YOLO at 1.8p each.

Following the issue of equity, Euroblue, a company controlled by Mr Nigel Wray, will have an interest over 32,000,000 ordinary shares on the Company, representing approximately 23.3 per cent of the Company's issued share capital.

Application has been made for the 32,000,000 new ordinary shares to be admitted to trading on AIM. Admission is expected to occur on or around 2 February 2015. The new ordinary shares will rank pari passu with the existing ordinary shares.

For the purposes of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules, the Company's total issued share capital at the date of this notice consists of 137,552,547 ordinary shares of 1p each. The above figure may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, the Company, under the Disclosure and Transparency Rules.
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