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Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. and Zynga Inc. Stockholders Approve Proposals Related to Pending Transaction

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Thursday, May 19, 2022
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Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO) and Zynga Inc. (NASDAQ: ZNGA), two leaders in interactive entertainment, announced today that the stockholders of each organization have approved all proposals related to Take-Twos combination with Zynga at each companys respective Special Meeting of Stockholders.

Key Points: 
  • Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO) and Zynga Inc. (NASDAQ: ZNGA), two leaders in interactive entertainment, announced today that the stockholders of each organization have approved all proposals related to Take-Twos combination with Zynga at each companys respective Special Meeting of Stockholders.
  • I thank our stockholders for their support of this transaction, which will create an unparalleled portfolio that reaches massive audiences across key platforms, genres, and territories, said Frank Gibeau, CEO of Zynga.
  • 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.
  • The registration statement was declared effective on April 7, 2022, and the definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus was sent to Take-Two and Zynga stockholders.

Zynga Announces Publishing Leadership Update

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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Zynga Inc. (NASDAQ: ZNGA), a global leader in interactive entertainment, today announced that Bernard Kim, Zyngas President of Publishing, is leaving the Company to become CEO of Match Group.

Key Points: 
  • Zynga Inc. (NASDAQ: ZNGA), a global leader in interactive entertainment, today announced that Bernard Kim, Zyngas President of Publishing, is leaving the Company to become CEO of Match Group.
  • For the last six years, Bernard has been a trusted partner to me and the entire leadership team as we have worked hard to deliver on our mission to connect the world through games, said Frank Gibeau, CEO of Zynga.
  • On behalf of everyone at Zynga, we thank Bernard for his many contributions to Zynga and extend our sincerest congratulations on becoming CEO of Match Group.
  • For more information, visit www.zynga.com or follow Zynga on Twitter , Instagram , Facebook or the Zynga blog .

Zynga to Report First Quarter 2022 Financial Results on May 9, 2022

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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Zynga Inc. (Nasdaq: ZNGA) today announced it will report its first quarter 2022 financial results on Monday, May 9, 2022, at approximately 1:05 p.m. Pacific Time (4:05 p.m. Eastern Time) via press release.

Key Points: 
  • Zynga Inc. (Nasdaq: ZNGA) today announced it will report its first quarter 2022 financial results on Monday, May 9, 2022, at approximately 1:05 p.m. Pacific Time (4:05 p.m. Eastern Time) via press release.
  • Due to the pending transaction with Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. announced on January 10, 2022, Zynga will not host a conference call or provide forward guidance in connection with the release of its quarterly results.
  • Zynga is a global leader in interactive entertainment with a mission to connect the world through games.
  • For more information, visit www.zynga.com or follow Zynga on Twitter , Instagram , Facebook or the Zynga blog .

Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells Celebrates “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” With a Series of In-Game Events

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220419005729/en/
    Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells Celebrates Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (Graphic: Business Wire)
    By featuring magical characters and creatures from the film franchise, the limited time Fantastic Beasts Celebration invites players to experience the wizarding world of Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore in Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells.
  • Were incredibly excited to announce the latest Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells in-game event series in conjunction with the release of Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, said Yaron Leyvand, Executive Vice President, Games at Zynga.
  • In Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells, players enter a Match-3 adventure brimming with the spells, humour, colour and characters of the Harry Potter series.
  • Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells is playable on iOS and Android devices worldwide, as well as on Amazon Kindle and Facebook.

Leading NFT Creator Handed a $4 Billion Valuation Following $450 Million Seed Round

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Friday, March 25, 2022
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PALM BEACH, Fla., March 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yuga Labs, the maker of the multimillion-dollar Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs, just raised a $450 million seed round at a $4 billion valuation. The Miami-based NFT company behind Bored Apes Yacht Club has yet to raise any funds, though the startup has long caught the eye of VCs keen to back a major player in the NFT craze. Yuga Labs has also just launched ApeCoin, in which the founders and executives of the startup have a substantial stake. The token gathered a multi-billion dollar market capitalization on its first day of trading. In 2021, countless celebrities have purchased an NFT from the Bored Ape Yacht Club, including late-night talk show host Jimmy Fallon, tennis star Serena Williams, and pop star Justin Bieber. Meanwhile, companies like Good Gamer Entertainment Inc. (TSXV:GOOD) (OTCQB:GGAMF), GameStop Corporation (NYSE:GME), Zynga Inc. (NASDAQ:ZNGA), Take-Two Interactive Software Inc (NASDAQ:TTWO), and Funko Inc. (NASDAQ:FNKO) are launching exciting NFT collections to the growing market.

Key Points: 
  • PALM BEACH, Fla., March 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yuga Labs, the maker of the multimillion-dollar Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs, just raised a $450 million seed round at a $4 billion valuation.
  • Yuga Labs has also just launched ApeCoin , in which the founders and executives of the startup have a substantial stake.
  • Leading up to the mint day, Fork Gaming has been focused on growing the Chosen Ones online community.
  • In the fourth quarter , GameStop generated net sales of $2.254 billion, compared to $2.122 billion in the prior-year quarter.

Leading NFT Creator Handed a $4 Billion Valuation Following $450 Million Seed Round

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Friday, March 25, 2022
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PALM BEACH, Fla., March 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yuga Labs, the maker of the multimillion-dollar Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs, just raised a $450 million seed round at a $4 billion valuation. The Miami-based NFT company behind Bored Apes Yacht Club has yet to raise any funds, though the startup has long caught the eye of VCs keen to back a major player in the NFT craze. Yuga Labs has also just launched ApeCoin, in which the founders and executives of the startup have a substantial stake. The token gathered a multi-billion dollar market capitalization on its first day of trading. In 2021, countless celebrities have purchased an NFT from the Bored Ape Yacht Club, including late-night talk show host Jimmy Fallon, tennis star Serena Williams, and pop star Justin Bieber. Meanwhile, companies like Good Gamer Entertainment Inc. (TSXV:GOOD) (OTCQB:GGAMF), GameStop Corporation (NYSE:GME), Zynga Inc. (NASDAQ:ZNGA), Take-Two Interactive Software Inc (NASDAQ:TTWO), and Funko Inc. (NASDAQ:FNKO) are launching exciting NFT collections to the growing market.

Key Points: 
  • PALM BEACH, Fla., March 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Yuga Labs, the maker of the multimillion-dollar Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs, just raised a $450 million seed round at a $4 billion valuation.
  • Yuga Labs has also just launched ApeCoin , in which the founders and executives of the startup have a substantial stake.
  • Leading up to the mint day, Fork Gaming has been focused on growing the Chosen Ones online community.
  • In the fourth quarter , GameStop generated net sales of $2.254 billion, compared to $2.122 billion in the prior-year quarter.

Zynga’s Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells and Words With Friends 2 Team up for “Magical Mischief” Campaign

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Monday, March 21, 2022
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As part of the collaboration, Words With Friends 2 is featuring Magical as the Word Of The Day on March 21, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • As part of the collaboration, Words With Friends 2 is featuring Magical as the Word Of The Day on March 21, 2022.
  • The campaign also aligns with the Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells Mischief Season and the Magical Mischief event.
  • In Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells, players enter a Match-3 adventure brimming with the spells, humour, colour and characters of the Harry Potter series.
  • Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells is playable on iOS and Android devices worldwide, as well as on Amazon Kindle and Facebook.

Zynga Honors 22 Female Employees Who Are Helping to Break Gender Bias in Gaming

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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At Zynga, were taking action from mentorship programs to networking workshops to ensure that women have the skills, opportunities and support to advance their careers.

Key Points: 
  • At Zynga, were taking action from mentorship programs to networking workshops to ensure that women have the skills, opportunities and support to advance their careers.
  • With these efforts, and other measures that the industry is making, Im excited about the future of gaming.
  • Kate Huber, Vice President of People Operations, Zynga: Recognizing the diverse makeup of players, especially in mobile gaming, makes the industry much more accessible.
  • As part of the celebration, Zynga is paying tribute to women in its mobile game FarmVille 2: Tropic Escape.

ZYNGA INVESTOR ALERT by the Former Attorney General of Louisiana: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of Zynga Inc. -ZNGA

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022
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Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq.

Key Points: 
  • Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq.
  • and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (KSF) are investigating the proposed sale of Zynga Inc. (NasdaqGS: ZNGA) to Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NasdaqGS: TTWO).
  • KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.
  • To learn more about KSF, whose partners include the Former Louisiana Attorney General, visit www.ksfcounsel.com .

Zynga Inc. Announces Completion of “Go-Shop” Period

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Friday, February 25, 2022
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Zynga Inc. (Nasdaq: ZNGA), a global leader in interactive entertainment, today announced the completion of the go-shop period under the previously announced merger agreement (the Agreement) with Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ: TTWO) (Take Two).

Key Points: 
  • Zynga Inc. (Nasdaq: ZNGA), a global leader in interactive entertainment, today announced the completion of the go-shop period under the previously announced merger agreement (the Agreement) with Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ: TTWO) (Take Two).
  • Zynga also announced today the expiration of the antitrust waiting period under Hart-Scott-Rodino in connection with the pending acquisition.
  • Zynga is a global leader in interactive entertainment with a mission to connect the world through games.
  • For more information, visit www.zynga.com or follow Zynga on Twitter , Instagram , Facebook or the Zynga blog .