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 27th and 38th 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:
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Guild Esports |
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Carleton Curtis Executive Chairman Kal Hourd Chief Executive Neil Thapar Investor Relations |
via Tancredi +44 207 887 7633
+44 7876 455 323 |
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Tennyson Securities |
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Corporate Broker Peter Krens
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+44 207 186 9030 |
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Zeus Capital |
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Corporate Broker John Goold
Benjamin Robertson
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+44 203 829 5000 |
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Tancredi Intelligent Communication Media Relations |
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Salamander Davoudi Emma Valgimigli Helen Humphrey guild@tancredigroup.com |
+44 7957 549 906 +44 7727 180 873 +44 7449 226 720 |
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 aims 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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