Backstageplay Inc. and eUnited eSports Inc. Mutually Terminate Merger Agreement

November 02, 2020 2:27 PM EST | Source: Backstageplay Inc.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 2, 2020) -  Backstageplay Inc. (TSXV: BP) (FSE: DOZC) (OTC Pink: PRYNF) (the "Company") announces today that the Company and eUnited eSports Inc. ("eUnited") have mutually terminated their previously announced Merger Agreement pursuant to which the parties were expected to complete a merger transaction (the "Transaction"). Due to difficult market conditions, exacerbated by the economic uncertainty of COVID-19, the Company and eUnited determined they would not be able to consummate the Transaction with the associated conditions at this time. The Company and eUnited have agreed to continue discussions as to commercial and strategic alternatives through which they can forge a continuing relationship. The Company and eUnited remain excited about the potential synergies between esports and social gaming and remain committed to exploring such opportunities.

About Backstageplay Inc.

Backstageplay, Inc. is an online and mobile entertainment and marketing company, engaged in the business of social gaming and retention software and services. For further information, please visit the Company's website at www.backstageplay.com.

About eUnited Inc.

eUnited is a competitive North American based professional eSports organization. eUnited currently has four highly competitive teams and with multiple tournament victories and world championships, eUnited is one of the leading eSports brands in the space today. For further information, please visit the Company's website at www.eunited.gg.

For Further information, please contact:

Backstageplay Contacts:

Scott White, Chief Executive Officer
1 (416) 704-6611
swhite@wherisemcapital.com

Sean Hodgins, Chief Financial Officer
1 (778) 318-1514
sean@tandemig.com

eUnited Contacts:

Adam Stein, Chief Executive Officer
1 (844) 377-6789
adam@eunited.gg

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