WildBrain Spark

WILDBRAIN APPOINTS NICK GAWNE AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND REALIGNS EXECUTIVE TEAM TO DRIVE STRATEGIC FOCUS ON CONTENT CREATION, AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT AND GLOBAL LICENSING

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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Prior to the Hasbro acquisition, Gawne was Chief Operating Officer, Family and Brands, at eOne, working on production, content distribution and licensing for such franchises as Peppa Pig and PJ Masks.

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  • Prior to the Hasbro acquisition, Gawne was Chief Operating Officer, Family and Brands, at eOne, working on production, content distribution and licensing for such franchises as Peppa Pig and PJ Masks.
  • Earlier in his career, Gawne held roles with KPMG and NM Rothschild & Sons' TMT (telecoms, media and technology) M&A team in London.
  • Based in Toronto, Gawne reports to WildBrain President and CEO, Josh Scherba.
  • Gawne stated: "I'm delighted to be joining the WildBrain team, as I've long admired the company's capabilities and IP portfolio.

WILDBRAIN SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE ALL MATTERS AT ANNUAL AND SPECIAL MEETING

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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Don Wright, Chair of the Board, stated: "The Board would like to thank Amanda Cupples for her diligent service to the Company and the astute oversight and valuable guidance she brought on behalf of WildBrain shareholders.

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  • Don Wright, Chair of the Board, stated: "The Board would like to thank Amanda Cupples for her diligent service to the Company and the astute oversight and valuable guidance she brought on behalf of WildBrain shareholders.
  • At WildBrain we inspire imaginations to run wild, engaging kids and families everywhere with great content and beloved brands.
  • Our leading consumer-products and location-based entertainment agency, WildBrain CPLG, represents our owned and partner properties in every major territory worldwide.
  • WildBrain is headquartered in Canada with offices worldwide and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WILD).

WILDBRAIN REPORTS Q1 2023 RESULTS

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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Content Production and Distribution revenue grew 40% to $52.8 million in Q1 2023, compared to $37.6 million in Q1 2022.

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  • Content Production and Distribution revenue grew 40% to $52.8 million in Q1 2023, compared to $37.6 million in Q1 2022.
  • Cash used in operating activities in Q1 2023 was $23.3 million, compared to $11.4 million in Q1 2022.
  • Free Cash Flow1 was negative $8.9 million in Q1 2023, compared with negative Free Cash Flow1 of $19.9 million in Q1 2022.
  • Adjusted EBITDA1 was $19.9 million in Q1 2023, consistent with $19.9 million in Q1 2022.

WILDBRAIN PROVIDES UPDATE ON DEGRASSI

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Friday, November 4, 2022
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At WildBrain we inspire imaginations to run wild, engaging kids and families everywhere with great content and beloved brands.

Key Points: 
  • At WildBrain we inspire imaginations to run wild, engaging kids and families everywhere with great content and beloved brands.
  • Our leading consumer-products and location-based entertainment agency, WildBrain CPLG, represents our owned and partner properties in every major territory worldwide.
  • Although WildBrain believes that the expectations reflected in such forward looking statements are reasonable, such statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on information currently available to WildBrain.
  • These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof, and WildBrain assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances, except as required by law.

WILDBRAIN ANNOUNCES CONFERENCE CALL FOR ITS FISCAL 2023 Q1 RESULTS

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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At WildBrain we inspire imaginations to run wild, engaging kids and families everywhere with great content across all media.

Key Points: 
  • At WildBrain we inspire imaginations to run wild, engaging kids and families everywhere with great content across all media.
  • At our 75,000-square-foot state-of-the-art animation studio in Vancouver, BC, we produce such fan-favourite series as The Snoopy Show, Snoopy in Space, Chip and Potato, Carmen Sandiego, Go, Dog.
  • Our television group owns and operates four family entertainment channels that are among the most viewed in Canada.
  • WildBrain is headquartered in Canada with offices worldwide and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WILD).

WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC. BRANDS LAUNCH HALLOWEEN ASSORTMENTS EARLY TO ACCOMMODATE STRONG CUSTOMER DEMAND FOR SEASONAL PRODUCTS

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
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Customers shopping and searching the Williams Sonoma website and retail stores, will find the brands largest Halloween collection to date.

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  • Customers shopping and searching the Williams Sonoma website and retail stores, will find the brands largest Halloween collection to date.
  • To help customers celebrate in style, Williams Sonoma expanded the brands most popular Halloween collections by offering 25% more product than previous years.
  • The full Williams Sonoma Halloween assortment of tabletop, food, baking and tools, and dcor can be found both in stores and online at Williams-Sonoma.com/Halloween .
  • This years Mark & Graham Halloween collection ranges from a new Ghost Cheese Board to a customer favorite Candy Corn Dog Sweater .

WILDBRAIN ANNOUNCES CONFERENCE CALL FOR ITS FISCAL 2022 Q4 AND FULL-YEAR RESULTS

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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At WildBrain we inspire imaginations to run wild, engaging kids and families everywhere with great content across all media.

Key Points: 
  • At WildBrain we inspire imaginations to run wild, engaging kids and families everywhere with great content across all media.
  • At our 75,000-square-foot state-of-the-art animation studio in Vancouver, BC, we produce such fan-favourite series as The Snoopy Show, Snoopy in Space, Chip & Potato, Carmen Sandiego, Go, Dog.
  • Our television group owns and operates four family entertainment channels that are among the most viewed in Canada.
  • WildBrain is headquartered in Canada with offices worldwide and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WILD).

WILDBRAIN RENEWS CEO ERIC ELLENBOGEN'S CONTRACT

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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HALIFAX, NS, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Board of Directors of WildBrain Ltd. ("WildBrain" or the "Company") (TSX: WILD), a global leader in kids' and family entertainment, has extended Eric Ellenbogen's contract as Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chair of the Company for three years.

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  • HALIFAX, NS, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Board of Directors of WildBrain Ltd. ("WildBrain" or the "Company") (TSX: WILD), a global leader in kids' and family entertainment, has extended Eric Ellenbogen's contract as Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chair of the Company for three years.
  • Ellenbogen joined WildBrain in August 2019 and, since then, has bolstered the Company's core businesses, while opening new growth areas and expanding into new regions.
  • Don Wright, Chair of WildBrain's Board of Directors, said: "When Eric was appointed CEO and Vice Chair almost three years ago, WildBrain needed a new vision and a turnaround.
  • Although WildBrain believes that the expectations reflected in such forward looking statements are reasonable, such statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on information currently available to WildBrain.

WILDBRAIN AND PEACOCK PARTNER ON CAILLOU FOR NEW CG-ANIMATED SERIES AND FIVE FAMILY SPECIALS

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Friday, June 24, 2022
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In addition, Peacock will become the home for five previously announced 44-minute Caillou family specials, currently in production.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, Peacock will become the home for five previously announced 44-minute Caillou family specials, currently in production.
  • "We're delighted to join with Peacock to expand the Caillou universe," said Josh Scherba, President of WildBrain.
  • For over 25 years, preschoolers have connected with Caillou because they can see themselves in these highly relatable stories.
  • With a new look and stories where Caillou explores the world through wonderful flights of imagination, Caillou is better than ever.

WILDBRAIN REPORTS Q3 2022 RESULTS

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
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Eric Ellenbogen, WildBrain CEO, said: "Our third-quarter results reflect the success of our 360-degree IP strategy, which is now driving momentum across multiple earnings streams. We're seeing the returns from investments in our branded IP library, premium productions and consumer products.  We have a robust creative pipeline -- that we're constantly adding to -- assuring years of opportunities and upside." 

Key Points: 
  • WildBrain is headquartered in Canada with offices worldwide and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WILD).
  • Although WildBrain believes that the expectations reflected in such forward looking statements are reasonable, such statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on information currently available to WildBrain.
  • Actual results or events may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking statements.
  • In this press release, WildBrain uses certain non-IFRS financial measures, including "Free Cash Flow", "Gross Margin", "Adjusted EBITDA", and "Adjusted EBITDA attributable to WildBrain", to measure, compare and explain WildBrain's operating results and financial performance.