UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) July 23, 2013
MGT Capital Investments, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 0-26886 | 13-4148725 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
500 Mamaroneck Avenue, Suite 204, Harrison, NY 10528
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(914) 630-7431
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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| ITEM 7.01 | Regulation FD Disclosure |
On July 23, 2013, the Company announced the purchase of certain assets from Fantasy Day Sports, Corp. and from Daily Joust, Inc.
The information contained in this Current Report shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. The furnishing of the information in this Current Report on Form 8-K is not intended to, and does not, constitute a representation that such furnishing is required by Regulation FD or that the information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K constitutes material investor information that is not otherwise publicly available.
The Securities and Exchange Commission encourages registrants to disclose forward-looking information so that investors can better understand the future prospects of a registrant and make informed investment decisions. The Current Report on Form 8-K and exhibits may contain these types of statements, which are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and which involve risks, uncertainties and reflect the Registrant’s judgment as of the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K. Forward-looking statements may relate to, among other things, operating results and are indicated by words or phrases such as “expects,” “should,” “will,” and similar words or phrases. These statements are subject to inherent uncertainties and risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated at the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K. Investors are cautioned not to rely unduly on forward-looking statements when evaluating the information presented within.
| ITEM 9.01 | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS |
(d) The following exhibits are furnished herewith:
| Exhibit No. | Description |
| 99.1 | Text of Press Release issued by the Company on July 23, 2013. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: July 23, 2013
| MGT Capital Investments, Inc. | ||
| By: | /s/ Robert B. Ladd | |
| Name: | Robert B. Ladd | |
| Title: | President and Chief Executive Officer | |
MGT CAPITAL INVESTMENTS, INC. EXPANDS ITS DAILY FANTASY SPORTS BUSINESS
Harrison, NY (July 23, 2013) – MGT Capital Investments, Inc. (NYSE MKT: MGT) announced today the purchase of certain assets from Fantasy Day Sports, Corp., operator of the industry’s original daily fantasy sports website, and from Daily Joust, Inc., which operates another popular destination for daily fantasy sports players. Since the launch of its pioneering website, www.fantasysportslive.com, in 2007, Fantasy Day Sports has paid out millions in cash prizes. On www.dailyjoust.com, users have enjoyed over two years of exciting and innovative contests.
In addition, on Sunday, July 21, 2013, FanThrowdown announced the largest promotion in its history, with a “Grand Slam” event with $100,000 in prizes. This promotion was launched with the participation of www.rotogrinders.com, the industry’s best-known and respected daily fantasy sports news, advice and statistical site.
Daily fantasy sports compress the timeframe of traditional fantasy sports from multi-month seasons into 24-hour periods, and is the fastest growing segment of the 30 million-player fantasy sports industry. Players select a roster of athletes across all popular sports, and winnings are determined by the same-day performance of these rosters. The financial attractiveness of daily fantasy sports has been demonstrated by recent investments in the space from major entertainment conglomerates Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) and Interactive Corporation (NASDAQ: IACI).
Robert Traversa, Chief Financial Officer of MGT, commented, “We are extremely pleased to add these asset purchases that enhance FanThrowdown.com as a leader in daily fantasy. We welcome the new players to our solid technology base and exciting gameplay. MGT also continues to explore relationships with established media and internet companies to support our expansion for this rapid growth.”
About MGT Capital Investments, Inc.
MGT Capital Investments and its subsidiaries are engaged in the business of acquiring, developing and monetizing assets in the online and mobile gaming space.
MGT Sports, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary, owns a majority interest in FanTD LLC, an online daily fantasy sports wagering business. FanTD LLC owns and operates FanThrowdown.com, one of the leading daily fantasy sports websites. Launched in 2012, FanThrowdown.com offers daily fantasy gameplay for the NFL, MLB, NCAA (basketball & football), NHL, NBA and professional golf. Its goal is to offer fantasy sports fans the absolute best play environment and the most popular gameplay styles with a perfect balance between user-friendliness and in-depth statistical analysis.
MGT Gaming, Inc., a majority owned subsidiary, owns U.S. Patent No. 7,892,088 relating to casino gaming systems. In November 2012, MGT Gaming filed a patent infringement suit against Caesars Entertainment Corporation, MGM Resorts International, Inc., WMS Gaming (a subsidiary of WMS Industries, Inc.), Penn National Gaming, Inc., and Aruze Gaming America, Inc.
In addition, the Company owns Hammercat Studios, a publisher and developer of videogames for digital distribution in the mobile app space.
Forward looking statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements. The words or phrases “would be,” “will allow,” “intends to,” “will likely result,” “are expected to,” “will continue,” “is anticipated,” “estimate,” “project,” or similar expressions are intended to identify “forward-looking statements.” MGT’s financial and operational results reflected above should not be construed by any means as representative of the current or future value of its common stock. All information set forth in this news release, except historical and factual information, represents forward-looking statements. This includes all statements about the Company’s plans, beliefs, estimates and expectations. These statements are based on current estimates and projections, which involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include issues related to: rapidly changing technology and evolving standards in the industries in which the Company and its subsidiaries operate; the ability to obtain sufficient funding to continue operations, maintain adequate cash flow, profitably exploit new business, license and sign new agreements; the unpredictable nature of consumer preferences; and other factors set forth in the Company’s most recently filed annual report and registration statement. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect management’s analysis only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof. Readers should carefully review the risks and uncertainties described in other documents that the Company files from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Company contact
MGT Capital Investments, Inc.
Robert Traversa, Chief Financial Officer
914-630-7431
rtraversa@mgtci.com