CORRECTING and REPLACING CORSAIR Pursuing an Acquisition of Fanatec, the Leading Brand for Sim Racing Hardware
09 May 2024 - 3:26PM
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Please replace the release dated May 8, 2024 with the following
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CORSAIR PURSUING AN ACQUISITION OF FANATEC,
THE LEADING BRAND FOR SIM RACING HARDWARE
CORSAIR® (Nasdaq: CRSR) announced today that it has entered
exclusive negotiations to acquire sim racing specialist Endor AG,
owners of the world famous Fanatec brand. CORSAIR has reached an
agreement with Endor to fund its short-term cash needs while both
companies negotiate a restructuring of Endor’s approximately €70
million of debt, which will ultimately result in CORSAIR acquiring
Endor if the transaction is approved under a German law governed
insolvency process.
“Fanatec is an incredible brand with a strong community, and we
believe CORSAIR is the ideal home for Fanatec’s loyal customers,
employees and business partners,” said Corsair CEO, Andy Paul.
“This transaction would solve the company’s significant debt load
and position the company for growth and continued product portfolio
expansion.”
This sentiment is echoed by Endor. “We are very pleased to have
found a strategic investor in Corsair who knows our market well and
wants to invest for the long term,” said Andres Ruff, CEO and Chief
Restructuring Officer of Endor.
Endor is a leading manufacturer of dedicated sim racing
hardware, including force feedback steering wheels, pedals, and
complete cockpits for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC-based racing
simulators. This acquisition bolsters the investment CORSAIR has
made in the simulation space, and means it is uniquely positioned
going forward to provide leading sim racing solutions.
About CORSAIR
CORSAIR (Nasdaq: CRSR) is a leading global developer and
manufacturer of high-performance gear and technology for gamers,
content creators, and PC enthusiasts. From award-winning PC
components and peripherals to premium streaming equipment and smart
ambient lighting, Corsair delivers a full ecosystem of products
that work together to enable everyone, from casual gamers to
committed professionals, to perform at their very best.
Copyright © 2024 Corsair Gaming, Inc. All rights reserved.
CORSAIR and the sails logo are registered trademarks of CORSAIR in
the United States and/or other countries. All other company and/or
product names may be trade names, trademarks, and/or registered
trademarks of the respective owners with which they are
associated.
About Endor AG
Endor AG develops and markets high-quality input devices such as
high-end steering wheels and pedals for racing simulations on game
consoles and PCs. As a “brain factory”, the company’s focus is on
the creative sector. Endor carries out product development and
prototype construction under its own direction and together with
specialized technology partners, primarily in Germany. Endor sells
its products under the FANATEC brand via e-commerce primarily to
end customers in Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia and Japan.
Forward Looking Statements
Except for the historical information contained herein, the
matters set forth in this press release are forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including,
but not limited to, whether the acquisition will be completed and
Corsair’s funding of Endor AG solving its debt load and positioning
the company for growth and continued product portfolio expansion.
Forward-looking statements are based on our management’s beliefs,
as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available
to them. Because such statements are based on expectations as to
future financial and operating results and are not statements of
fact, actual results may differ materially from those projected.
Factors which may cause actual results to differ materially from
current expectations are described under the heading “Risk Factors”
in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2023 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and
our subsequent filings with the SEC. Copies of each filing may be
obtained from us or the SEC. All forward-looking statements reflect
our beliefs and assumptions only as of the date of this press
release. We undertake no obligation to update forward-looking
statements to reflect future events or circumstances.
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