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Feel the Rush and Live the Drama in F1® 2021 – A Next-Gen Experience From Codemasters®

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Thursday, April 15, 2021

Each driver has complete control over their assists, allowing players of all levels to come together and compete.

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  • Each driver has complete control over their assists, allowing players of all levels to come together and compete.
  • Real-Season Start allows players to align their career to the F1\xc2\xae season,\xe2\x80\x9d said Paul Jeal, F1\xc2\xae Senior Franchise Director at Codemasters.
  • See https://www.ea.com/games/f1/f1-2021/buy and retailer sites for details.\nElectronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment.
  • Join in the conversation with @codemasters on Twitter or Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/codemasters .\nCodemasters is an Electronic Arts studio (NASDAQ: EA)\n'

Electronic Arts and Codemasters Establish a New Global Powerhouse for Racing Videogames & Entertainment

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Thursday, February 18, 2021
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210218005564/en/
    Electronic Arts Inc. Completes Acquisition of Codemasters Group Holdings plc (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The combination of Electronic Arts and Codemasters marks an exciting new era in racing game entertainment.
  • This is the beginning of an exciting new era for racing games and content as we bring together the talented teams at Electronic Arts and Codemasters, said Andrew Wilson, CEO of Electronic Arts.
  • Our teams will be a global powerhouse in racing entertainment, with amazing games for players on every platform, and we cant wait to get started.
  • UBS Investment Bank is acting as financial adviser to Electronic Arts and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP is acting as legal adviser to Electronic Arts.

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Provides Statement Regarding Offer for Codemasters Group Holdings plc by Codex Games Limited, an Indirect Subsidiary of Electronic Arts Inc.

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Monday, December 14, 2020

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO) today noted the announcement by Codex Games Limited, an indirect subsidiary of Electronic Arts Inc. (Electronic Arts) of a firm intention to make an offer for Codemasters Group Holdings plc (Codemasters) at 604 pence in cash for each Codemasters share held (the Electronic Arts Offer) and the announcement by the Board of Codemasters to change its recommendation from the acquisition of Codemasters by Take-Two in favor of the Electronic Arts Offer.

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  • Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO) today noted the announcement by Codex Games Limited, an indirect subsidiary of Electronic Arts Inc. (Electronic Arts) of a firm intention to make an offer for Codemasters Group Holdings plc (Codemasters) at 604 pence in cash for each Codemasters share held (the Electronic Arts Offer) and the announcement by the Board of Codemasters to change its recommendation from the acquisition of Codemasters by Take-Two in favor of the Electronic Arts Offer.
  • Take-Two is considering its position in relation to Codemasters and a further announcement will be made when appropriate.
  • Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe.
  • We develop and publish products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, Private Division, and Social Point.

Electronic Arts Reaches Agreement for Recommended Acquisition of Codemasters Group Holdings PLC

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Monday, December 14, 2020

Today, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) announced that it has reached an agreement with the Board of Codemasters for the recommended acquisition of Codemasters, the UK-based game developer and publisher.

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  • Today, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) announced that it has reached an agreement with the Board of Codemasters for the recommended acquisition of Codemasters, the UK-based game developer and publisher.
  • We believe there is a deeply compelling opportunity in bringing together Codemasters and Electronic Arts to create amazing and innovative new racing games for fans.
  • Electronic Arts believes the combination of EA and Codemasters will enable further growth and success for Codemasters and EAs popular and innovative racing franchises.
  • Bringing together Codemasters and Electronic Arts also delivers compelling financial benefit to the combined group.

Codemasters® Acquires Slightly Mad Studios

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Friday, November 29, 2019

LONDON, Nov. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Codemasters today announced it has agreed to acquire racing simulation specialists, Slightly Mad Studios.

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  • LONDON, Nov. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Codemasters today announced it has agreed to acquire racing simulation specialists, Slightly Mad Studios.
  • The acquisition willcement Codemasters' position as a world-leading games developer and publisher of racing videogames andexpands its portfolio to include the award-winning Project CARS,together with an unannounced Hollywoodblockbuster title.Frank Sagnier will remain CEO of Codemasters Group plc which now includes Slightly Mad Studios and Ian Bell will retain his position of Founder and CEO of Slightly Mad Studios.Codemasters now employs c.700people globally with offices includingLondon, Birmingham, Southam and Runcorn.
  • Slightly Mad Studios has also delivered high-quality racing simulations alongside its own IP including two Need for Speed titles on behalf of Electronic Arts.
  • Keep up to date with Slightly Mad Studios by visiting their website: https://www.slightlymadstudios.com