Guild Esports PLC Third major esports trophy
28 Junio 2021 - 01:00AM
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Guild Esports PLC
28 June 2021
Press Release
28 June 2021
Guild Esports PLC
("Guild Esports" or "Guild")
Third major esports trophy
Guild Esports (LSE: GILD), a global team organisation and
lifestyle brand, is pleased to announce that it has won its third
major trophy after its Fortnite pro-player, Tai Starčič ('TaySon'),
achieved first place in the prestigious Fortnite Champion Series
(FNCS) All-Star Showdown on 26 June 2021. The prize money amounted
to $150,000. Guild's previous victories include wins at the
Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) European Grand Finals in March 2021
and first place in the Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) EU
Spring Regional in April 2021.
Guild Esports' Henrik Mclean ('Hen') and Jannis Matwin
('JannisZ') both secured a top 40 placement, finishing 27(th) and
38(th) respectively. Guild's entire Fortnite roster qualified for
the FNCS All-Star Showdown, cementing its ranking as number one in
Europe and earning the team a total of $167,000 in prize money from
the event.
Kal Hourd, Chief Executive, said: "To see Guild win a third
major trophy in such quick succession is incredible. The hard work
and dedication everyone has put in, from our players and coaches to
sports psychologists, is delivering world-class results in some of
the biggest esports tournaments. This latest victory is also a
testament to Guild's academy model which is aiding players to
consistently perform at their best."
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Guild Esports
Carleton Curtis via Tancredi +44 207 887 7633
Executive Chairman
Kal Hourd
Chief Executive
Neil Thapar
Investor Relations +44 7876 455 323
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Tennyson Securities
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Corporate Broker
Peter Krens +44 207 186 9030
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Zeus Capital
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Corporate Broker
John Goold
Benjamin Robertson +44 203 829 5000
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Tancredi Intelligent Communication
Media Relations
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Salamander Davoudi
Emma Valgimigli +44 7957 549 906
Helen Humphrey +44 7727 180 873
guild@tancredigroup.com +44 7449 226 720
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About Guild Esports:
Guild Esports PLC is a global fan-focused team organisation and
lifestyle brand that fields professional players in gaming
competitions under the Guild banner. Our training academy a ims to
attract and nurture the best esports talent, and our goal is to
provide the ultimate entertainment experience alongside a
distinctive lifestyle brand authentic to the esports community
worldwide. Guild is led by an experienced management team of
esports veterans and co-owned by David Beckham. The Company is
headquartered in the UK and its shares are listed on the main
market of the London Stock Exchange (ticker: GILD). Please visit
www.guildesports.com
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