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Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SFX ENTERTAINMENT AND ROBERT F.X. SILLERMAN
AGREE TO EXTEND GO SHOP PERIOD
New York, July 10, 2015 SFX Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: SFXE) today announced that a special committee of the Board of Directors and Robert F.X. Sillerman, the companys Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, have amended their merger agreement to extend the go shop period during which SFX is permitted to solicit acquisition proposals from alternative purchasers other than Mr. Sillerman and his affiliates. The go shop period was extended from today to 5:01 PM EDT on July 24, 2015 to permit interested bidders and financing sources additional time to evaluate their proposals.
For further information regarding all terms and conditions contained in the amendment to the merger agreement, please see SFXs Current Report on Form 8-K to be filed with the SEC.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
SFX plans to file a proxy statement for the solicitation of votes of SFX stockholders to approve the merger. THE PROXY STATEMENT WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SFX AND THE TRANSACTION. STOCKHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT CAREFULLY WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE BEFORE MAKING ANY DECISION REGARDING VOTING ON THE TRANSACTION. These documents will be made available to SFX stockholders at no expense to them and will also be available for free at the SECs website at www.sec.gov. Additional copies may be obtained for free by contacting SFX at 646 561 6400.
SFX and its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from SFXs stockholders in connection with the proposed transaction. Information regarding SFXs directors and executive officers is available in its Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, filed with the SEC. Other information regarding potential participants in the proxy solicitation will be contained in SFXs proxy statement filed in connection with the transaction.
About SFX Entertainment
SFX Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFXE) is the largest global producer of live events and digital entertainment content focused exclusively on electronic music culture (EMC) and other world-class festivals. SFXs mission is to provide electronic music fans with the best possible live experiences, music discovery, media and digital connectivity. SFX was borne out of the technology revolution and produces and promotes a growing portfolio of live events that includes leading brands such as Tomorrowland, TomorrowWorld, Mysteryland, Sensation, Stereosonic, Electric Zoo, Disco Donnie Presents, Life in Color, Rock in Rio, Nature One, Mayday, Decibel, Q-Dance, Awakenings, and React Presents, as well as the innovative ticketing services Flavorus and Paylogic.
SFX owns and operates Beatport, the trusted global home of electronic music where fans, DJs, and creators connect, discover, and participate in the evolution of dance music culture. Beatport offers a complete music experience for everyone, everywhere including streaming music, mobile apps and a host of ways for the EMC community to enjoy or download files, attend transformational festivals and events both in person and online, connect with like-minded fans and inspirational artists, and receive news, reviews, and unique insider access.
Forward-Looking Statements
The statements in this release may include predictions, estimates and other information that might be considered forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements relating to the completion of this transaction. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated as a result of various factors, including: (1) the required stockholder approval may not be obtained; (2) conditions to the closing of the transaction may not be satisfied; (3) the transaction may involve unexpected costs, liabilities or delays; (4) the business of the Company may suffer as a result of uncertainty surrounding the transaction; (5) the outcome of any legal proceedings related to the transaction; (6) the Company may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; (7) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the transaction agreement; (8) the risk that Mr. Sillerman may not have sufficient funds to consummate the transaction; (9) risks that the transaction disrupts current plans and operations and the potential difficulties in employee retention as a result of the transaction; and (10) other risks to consummation of the transaction, including the risk that the transaction will not be consummated within the expected time period or at all. Additional factors that may affect the future results of the Company are set forth in its filings with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, which is available on the SECs website at www.sec.gov, and in subsequent reports on Forms 10Q and 8K filed with the SEC by the Company. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date thereof. Except as required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date thereof.
Investor Relations Contacts:
Richard Rosenstein
Chief Financial Officer & Chief Administrative Officer
646 561 6400
Joseph Jaffoni
JCIR
212 835 8500
sfxe@jcir.com
Media Contact:
DKC Public Relations
Ed Tagliaferri 212 981 5182
edmund_tagliaferri@dkcnews.com
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