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- August 5, 2026 - Flash Sports & Media Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:
FLZH) ("Flash Sports & Media," "FSM" or the "Company"), a vertically
integrated sports, media and fan engagement platform, today announced
that it has entered into a non-binding term sheet to acquire a 51%
controlling interest in Bongo Holdings Pte Ltd ("Bongo"), one of South
Asia's leading digital media, streaming and content distribution
platforms. This transaction would give FSM a controlling position and
based on financial information provided by Bongo management, the Company
expects Bongo to contribute positive EBITDA following closing, before
giving effect to transaction expenses, purchase-accounting adjustments
and financing costs.
Bongo has built one of South Asia's largest digital media ecosystems,
combining a proprietary end-to-end streaming platform with a
distribution network reaching more than 300 million viewers and owned
digital brands with over 73 million social media followers. Bongo
distributes content through platforms including YouTube, Facebook and
TikTok and has advised the Company that it is delivering premium sports
and entertainment content from globally recognized brands including,
Premium Football Leagues & Tournaments, MasterChef, Shark Tank,
Eurovision and Family Feud, in addition to working with major media
companies such as Sony and among many others.
The proposed acquisition positions Flash Sports & Media to own and
operate a fully integrated sports and media ecosystem spanning premium
sports rights, original content, live event production, proprietary
streaming technology, direct-to-consumer distribution, advertising
inventory and fan engagement. Beyond adding an established,
revenue-generating digital platform, the transaction is expected to
significantly accelerate Flash's global expansion strategy by providing
immediate technology infrastructure, distribution scale and access to
high-growth Asian markets.
Except for provisions relating to exclusivity, transaction-expense
reimbursement, governing law and the binding effect of those provisions,
the Term Sheet is non-binding.
Strategic Rationale: Building a Vertically Integrated Global Sports & Media Platform
Flash Sports & Media has assembled a portfolio of premium sports
rights, live event properties, production capabilities and fan
engagement assets. The proposed Bongo acquisition adds the final layer
of the value chain by combining proprietary streaming technology,
large-scale digital distribution and an established audience into a
single integrated platform capable of delivering and monetizing content
directly with consumers worldwide.
The Company believes acquiring a controlling interest in Bongo creates several significant strategic advantages:
Technology Infrastructure - Bongo's proprietary end-to-end
streaming platform, purpose-built for mobile-first users and optimized
for lower-bandwidth environments across emerging markets, will provide
the technology backbone for Flash's global direct-to-consumer streaming
strategy.
Distribution Network - Immediate access to a digital creator
ecosystem reaching more than 300 million viewers across South Asia and
international diaspora markets provides Flash with a powerful
distribution network for content sourcing, original programming and
future premium content.
Audience & Engagement - More than 73 million followers across
Bongo's owned digital brands create an established audience for Flash's
sports properties while significantly expanding opportunities for fan
acquisition, engagement and cross-promotion.
Premium Content Relationships - Commercial relationships with
leading global content owners and entertainment brands, including
Premium Football Leagues & Tournaments, MasterChef, Shark Tank,
Eurovision and Family Feud, provide meaningful opportunities to
accelerate Flash's content strategy and broaden its premium media
offering.
Sports & Cricket Ecosystem - Bongo's deep experience across
Asian sports markets and established relationships throughout the
regional cricket ecosystem are expected to strengthen Flash's ability to
expand sports rights, develop premium programming and deepen fan
engagement throughout one of the world's fastest-growing sports markets.
Streaming & Media Expansion - Bongo's proprietary streaming
technology is expected to power Flash's future streaming services,
reducing development timelines while providing a scalable infrastructure
capable of supporting premium live sports, entertainment and original
programming at a substantially lower operating cost.
Advertising & Monetization - The combination significantly
expands advertising inventory, subscription opportunities, audience
analytics and data-driven monetization capabilities, strengthening
Flash's recurring revenue model beyond event-driven revenues.
Content Strategy & Market Intelligence - Bongo's extensive
experience in content acquisition, regional programming, audience
behavior and digital media strategy provides Flash with valuable
expertise to support future content investments and expansion throughout
Asia.
If completed, the acquisition is expected to significantly strengthen
Flash Sports & Media's position as a vertically integrated global
sports, media and technology company by combining premium sports rights,
proprietary streaming technology, large-scale digital distribution
network, audience engagement and recurring media revenues into a single
scalable platform. "Bongo gives us the piece of the value chain we do
not own today. We control live properties, we control production, and we
control activation - what we have not controlled is the pipe to the
consumer. A 51% position in a streaming platform already generating
close to $10 million of revenue changes that. It lets us take our
content directly to the audience that cares most about it, keep the
subscriber relationship, and build recurring revenue alongside our
event-driven business. The proposed structure includes a 60% cash and
40% equity consideration mix, limits share issuances absent stockholder
approval and provides for up to an additional $12 million management
earnout tied to future revenue and EBITDA growth."
- Bradley Nattrass, CEO, Flash Sports & Media Holdings, Inc.
"For more than a decade, Bongo has grown into one of South Asia's
leading digital media ecosystems by combining proprietary streaming
technology, premium global content partnerships and one of the region's
largest digital audiences. Joining forces with Flash Sports & Media
represents an exciting new chapter that brings together technology,
premium sports content, global distribution and world-class fan
engagement. Together, we believe we can build one of the most compelling
sports and digital media platforms serving emerging markets and
audiences worldwide."
- Ahad Bhai, Founder, Bongo Holdings Pte Ltd
About Flash Sports & Media Holdings, Inc.
Flash Sports & Media Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLZH) is a vertically
integrated sports, media and fan engagement company focused on owning,
producing, distributing and monetizing premium sports and entertainment
content. The Company operates across live sports rights, original
content production, experiential marketing, digital fan engagement and
direct-to-consumer media platforms, leveraging proprietary intellectual
property, strategic partnerships and technology to connect global
audiences with premium sports experiences.
Through its expanding portfolio of sports properties, media assets and
technology platforms, Flash Sports & Media is building a
next-generation global sports ecosystem spanning content creation,
production, streaming, fan engagement and commercial monetization.
https://flashsportsandmedia.com
About Bongo Holdings Pte Ltd
Bongo Holdings Pte Ltd is one of South Asia's leading digital media,
technology and content distribution companies, operating a proprietary
end-to-end streaming platform designed specifically for mobile-first
users and lower-bandwidth environments across emerging markets.
The Company has built one of the region's largest digital media
ecosystems, generating close to US$10 million in annual revenue while
reaching more than 300 million viewers through its owned platforms,
partner network and digital distribution channels. Bongo also operates
one of South Asia's largest branded social media portfolios with more
than 73 million followers across its owned digital brands.
Bongo's proprietary technology platform delivers premium live and
on-demand video across mobile, web and connected devices and has been
engineered to provide high-quality streaming performance in markets
where bandwidth efficiency and mobile accessibility are critical.
Beyond its technology platform, Bongo maintains strategic relationships
with leading global digital platforms including YouTube, Facebook and
TikTok, enabling large-scale audience distribution, advertising
monetization and content discovery across multiple markets.
The Company's premium content portfolio includes world's most recognized
sports and entertainment brands, including Premium Football Leagues
& Tournaments, MasterChef, Shark Tank, Eurovision and Family Feud,
alongside a broad catalogue of regional entertainment, sports and
original programming.
Bongo's combination of proprietary technology, premium content
partnerships, audience scale and regional market expertise positions it
as a strategic platform for expanding digital media and streaming
services throughout South Asia and other high-growth emerging markets.
About Advisors
Thunder Rock Capital, LLC is acting as exclusive advisor to Flash Sports
& Media Holdings in connection with this transaction. Hovde Group,
LLC is acting as exclusive financial advisor to Bongo in connection with
the proposed transaction. Flash Sports & Media Holdings is being
advised by Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP as legal counsel and
Fattal Legal PLLC is serving as legal counsel to Bongo.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements
regarding the proposed acquisition by Flash Sports & Media Holdings,
Inc. (the "Company") of a controlling interest in Bongo Holdings Pte
Ltd ("Bongo"); the negotiation and execution of definitive agreements;
the proposed structure, consideration, financing, earnout and governance
arrangements; the anticipated timing and completion of the proposed
transaction; the anticipated benefits, synergies and strategic effects
of the proposed transaction; the integration of Bongo's business,
technology, content, distribution capabilities and management; the
future financial and operating performance of Bongo and the Company; the
ability to expand the Company's audience, content offerings, streaming
capabilities, advertising inventory and revenue opportunities; and the
Company's ability to obtain financing, stockholder approval and other
required approvals.
Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as
"anticipate," "believe," "could," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan,"
"potential," "seek," "should," "will," "would" and similar expressions.
These statements are based on the Company's current expectations,
estimates and assumptions and are subject to known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results,
performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or
implied by the forward-looking statements.
Such risks and uncertainties include, among others: the non-binding
nature of the term sheet and the possibility that the parties may not
negotiate or execute definitive agreements; the possibility that the
terms of any definitive agreements may differ materially from those
described in the term sheet or this press release; the Company's ability
to obtain sufficient financing to fund the cash portion of the proposed
consideration and any other cash payment obligations; the completion of
confirmatory due diligence and the audit of Bongo's financial
statements; the accuracy and completeness of financial, operational,
audience, content-rights and other information provided by Bongo; the
receipt of required stockholder, regulatory, tax, third-party and other
approvals and consents; the satisfaction or waiver of closing
conditions; the risk that the proposed transaction may be delayed,
restructured or not completed at all; the potential issuance of Company
securities and resulting dilution to existing stockholders; the
possibility that anticipated benefits, synergies, cost savings, revenue
opportunities and growth prospects may not be realized or may take
longer to realize than expected; risks associated with integrating
Bongo's operations, technology, personnel and business relationships;
the retention of key management and employees; risks relating to content
ownership, licensing, distribution, intellectual property and
third-party platform relationships; competition in the sports, media,
digital-content and streaming industries; international, geopolitical,
currency, tax and regulatory risks associated with operations in
Singapore, South Asia and other markets; the Company's ability to
maintain compliance with the continued listing requirements of The
Nasdaq Stock Market LLC; and general economic, market and industry
conditions.
Financial and operating information regarding Bongo included in this
press release is unaudited, was provided by Bongo management and remains
subject to completion of the required audit and the Company's due
diligence. Audited results and other verified information may differ
materially from the information presented in this press release.
Audience, follower, reach, market and industry data included in this
press release are based on information provided by Bongo or third-party
sources believed to be reliable but have not been independently verified
by the Company, and the Company makes no representation as to their
accuracy or completeness.
Additional information concerning risks and uncertainties that could
affect the Company's business and financial results is included in the
Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including
its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, subsequent Quarterly
Reports on Form 10-Q and other reports filed with the SEC.
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press
release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any
forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances occurring
after the date of this press release, except as required by applicable
law.
Source: Flash Sports & Media Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLZH)
Investor Relations Contact:
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Company Website:
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