Atlantic Alliance Partnership Corp. (NASDAQ: AAPC) and TLA Worldwide plc (AIM: TLA), a leading athlete representation and sports marketing business, announced today the launch of a roadshow with potential U.S. investors, which will take place over the next two weeks. TLA's acquisition by AAPC is expected to close in the fall of 2016. TLA represents some of the most recognizable sports figures in the world, including Carlos Correa, Jameis Winston, Jim Furyk, and Kerri Walsh Jennings.
Bart Campbell, Executive Chairman of TLA, commented: "We are looking forward to introducing the compelling story of TLA to U.S. investors. TLA is an industry leader in sports representation and marketing. Listing on the NASDAQ will position us to better serve our U.S. clientele in a robust American sports industry, and will provide a strong platform for growth."
Michael J. Principe, CEO and Co-founder of TLA, added: "TLA has a proven track record for growth, as we have rapidly penetrated diverse markets within the sports industry. Trading as a U.S. public company reinforces that trajectory and provides greater opportunities for our clients, partners and shareholders."
AAPC announced its agreement to acquire TLA on May 3, 2016. AAPC's Capital Markets Advisor in connection with the transaction is Citigroup Global Markets Inc., and AAPC's acquisition of TLA is expected to close in the fall of 2016. TLA will delist from the AIM on the London Stock Exchange following the transaction, and the combined company will trade on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker TLA. TLA will be the only publicly-traded sports representation agency in the world.
For more information, visit www.tlaworldwide.com and www.aapcacq.com/offers.php.
About TLA Worldwide
TLA Worldwide is a leading athlete representation, event management and sports marketing group quoted on AIM-LSE in London. The Group derives revenues from long-term agency relationships with many prominent U.S. and international sports stars, broadcasters and media personalities associated with major sports including the MLB, NFL, NBA, PGA tour, AFL and Olympians and Cricketers. In addition, it also provides a range of services in respect of media consultancy, sports sponsorship and event creation and ownership, including the International Champions Cup tournament in Australia. With over 170 full-time personnel, TLA Worldwide serves its clients from 10 locations worldwide including its offices in London, UK; New York, Newport Beach andCalifornia, USA; Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide and Sydney, Australia. For more information, please visitwww.tlaworldwide.com.
About AAPC
AAPC is a blank check company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands on January 14, 2015 for the purpose of conducting a business combination led by its sponsors and Jonathan Goodwin, Chief Executive Officer of AAPC. As of December 31, 2015, AAPC had $80.8 million of capital in trust which includes the net proceeds raised in its initial public offering on May 4, 2015. AAPC's ordinary shares are listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market ("NASDAQ") under ticker AACP.
