C01603-2015 |
Title of Each Class | Number of Shares of Common Stock Outstanding and Amount of Debt Outstanding | |
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Common Shares | 1,720,000,660 |
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Subject of the Disclosure |
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Acquisition of a 31.52% stake in MatchMe Pte. Ltd. ("MatchMe") |
Background/Description of the Disclosure |
Xurpas ("X") acquires 1,000,000 shares equivalent to a 31.52% stake in MatchMe for US$1.4 Million or Php61.6 Million (at Php44 = US$1). The acquisition of MatchMe, an international game development company based in Singapore, will allow X to significantly expand its product offerings with cutting edge multiplayer games optimized for mobile devices. |
Date of Approval by Board of Directors |
Mar 30, 2015 |
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Rationale for the transaction including the benefits which are expected to be accrued to the Issuer as a result of the transaction |
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MatchMe introduced a cutting-edge technology in mobile games with its real-time, multiplayer, online games platform. The innovation allows two people to play a game against each other, even if they are using two different brands of phones, on two different telecommunication networks ("telcos"), in two different countries. Such technology is yet to be widely introduced in mobile games and applications in the Philippines, which X wants to take a lead on. |
Date | Mar 30, 2015 |
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Manner |
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The first closing will occur upon the execution of the BInding Term Sheet, wherein X will remit 50% of the investment. The second closing will occur upon the execution of the comprehensive definitive agreements regarding the investment, after which X will remit the remaining 50% of the investment. |
Description of the company to be acquired or sold |
MatchMe was incorporated in Singapore in July 14, 2014, with principal office at 81 Clemenceau Avenue, #04-15/16, Singapore 239917. It is engaged in the development, licensing and operation of a web and movie based, skill-gaming real-time, multiplayer, online games platform, which is open to 3rd party game content integration, allowing customers to enter into tournaments to play their favorite games, competing for virtual currency, prizes or cash and any other activity that may reasonably be related thereto. |
Number of shares to be acquired or disposed | 1,000,000 |
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Percentage to the total outstanding shares of the company subject of the transaction | 31.52 |
Price per share | US$1.4 |
Nature and amount of consideration given or received |
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Cash |
Principle followed in determining the amount of consideration |
Fair market value of the shares during the post-seed investment round |
Terms of payment |
Two equal installments |
Conditions precedent to closing of the transaction, if any |
Execution of the comprehensive definitive agreements regarding the investment |
Any other salient terms |
X shall also have the following rights: |
Name | Nature of any material relationship with the Issuer, their directors/ officers, or any of their affiliates | |
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MatchMe Pte. Ltd. | None |
Effect(s) on the business, financial condition and operations of the Issuer, if any |
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The technological innovation of MatchMe in game development and publishing, the exclusive rights granted to X for the use of MatchMe's tournament formats in the Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand, and the right to participate in the management of MatchMe are seen to boost X's business expansion in Southeast Asia and to strengthen its competitive edge locally by expanding its product portfolio. |
Other Relevant Information |
X's book value is P1,490.56 million or P0.87 per share based on its 2014 Audited Financial Statement. |
Name | Mark Gorriceta |
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Designation | Assistant Chief Information Officer |