House of Cool

WILDBRAIN APPOINTS NICK GAWNE AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND REALIGNS EXECUTIVE TEAM TO DRIVE STRATEGIC FOCUS ON CONTENT CREATION, AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT AND GLOBAL LICENSING

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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Prior to the Hasbro acquisition, Gawne was Chief Operating Officer, Family and Brands, at eOne, working on production, content distribution and licensing for such franchises as Peppa Pig and PJ Masks.

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  • Prior to the Hasbro acquisition, Gawne was Chief Operating Officer, Family and Brands, at eOne, working on production, content distribution and licensing for such franchises as Peppa Pig and PJ Masks.
  • Earlier in his career, Gawne held roles with KPMG and NM Rothschild & Sons' TMT (telecoms, media and technology) M&A team in London.
  • Based in Toronto, Gawne reports to WildBrain President and CEO, Josh Scherba.
  • Gawne stated: "I'm delighted to be joining the WildBrain team, as I've long admired the company's capabilities and IP portfolio.

WILDBRAIN REPORTS FULL YEAR AND Q4 2023 RESULTS

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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Adjusted EBITDA in Q4 2023 was $19.1 million, compared with $11.4 million in Q4 2022.

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  • Adjusted EBITDA in Q4 2023 was $19.1 million, compared with $11.4 million in Q4 2022.
  • Cash provided by operating activities in Q4 2023 was $30.4 million, compared to $6.5 million used by operating activities in Q4 2022.
  • Free Cash Flow for Q4 2023 was positive $16.9 million, compared with Free Cash Flow of negative $4.7 million in Q4 2022.
  • TORONTO, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - WildBrain Ltd. ("WildBrain" or the "Company") (TSX: WILD), a global leader in kids' and family entertainment, today reported its fourth-quarter ("Q4 2023") and year-end ("Fiscal Year 2023") results for the period ended June 30, 2023.

WILDBRAIN COMPLETES HOUSE OF COOL ACQUISITION, SIGNIFICANTLY EXPANDING AND ENHANCING ITS PRE-PRODUCTION CAPABILITIES

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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A strategic extension of WildBrain's focus on creative excellence, the acquisition significantly expands and enhances the Company's pre-production capabilities for premium animated series, specials and features.

Key Points: 
  • A strategic extension of WildBrain's focus on creative excellence, the acquisition significantly expands and enhances the Company's pre-production capabilities for premium animated series, specials and features.
  • Additionally, there is a potential earn-out of up to $6 million based on collection of certain tax credits earned by House of Cool up to closing.
  • Bringing their deep experience and creative expertise, House of Cool executives and co-founders, Wes Lui and Ricardo Curtis, have joined the WildBrain Studios senior management team in the newly created roles of Co-General Managers of House of Cool.
  • Josh Scherba, President and CEO of WildBrain, said: "We're delighted to close our acquisition of House of Cool and to officially welcome Wes, Ricardo and their talented team to WildBrain.

WILDBRAIN REPORTS Q3 2023 RESULTS

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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Net income was $19.4 million in Q3 2023, compared to net income of $21.3 million in Q3 2022.

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  • Net income was $19.4 million in Q3 2023, compared to net income of $21.3 million in Q3 2022.
  • Adjusted EBITDA1 in Q3 2023 was $32.9 million, compared with $30.2 million in Q3 2022.
  • Free Cash Flow1 for Q3 2023 was negative $4.6 million, compared with positive Free Cash Flow of $8.1 million in Q3 2022.
  • TORONTO, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - WildBrain Ltd. ("WildBrain" or the "Company") (TSX: WILD), a global leader in kids' and family entertainment, today reported its third-quarter ("Q3 2023") results for the period ended March 31, 2023.

WILDBRAIN PROMOTES JOSH SCHERBA TO PRESIDENT AND CEO

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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TORONTO, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - WildBrain Ltd. ("WildBrain" or the "Company") (TSX: WILD), a global leader in kids' and family entertainment, has promoted Josh Scherba to the role of President and Chief Executive Officer.

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  • TORONTO, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - WildBrain Ltd. ("WildBrain" or the "Company") (TSX: WILD), a global leader in kids' and family entertainment, has promoted Josh Scherba to the role of President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Under the Company's succession plan, Scherba replaces Eric Ellenbogen who has stepped down as CEO and Vice Chair.
  • We're confident Josh has the right combination of strategic vision, deep industry expertise and operational insights to take WildBrain forward into this next phase of growth."
  • Josh Scherba stated: "It's an incredibly exciting time at WildBrain, and I'm honoured that our board has put their support behind me to lead the Company.

WILDBRAIN ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE HOUSE OF COOL, A LEADER IN PRE-PRODUCTION CAPABILITIES FOR PREMIUM ANIMATED SERIES AND MOVIES

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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A strategic extension of WildBrain's focus on creative excellence, the acquisition significantly expands and enhances the Company's pre-production capabilities for premium animated series, specials and features.

Key Points: 
  • A strategic extension of WildBrain's focus on creative excellence, the acquisition significantly expands and enhances the Company's pre-production capabilities for premium animated series, specials and features.
  • Under the agreement, WildBrain will acquire full ownership of House of Cool.
  • Additionally, there is an earn-out of up to $6 million based on collection of tax credits earned up to closing.
  • House of Cool is recognized as one of the very best pre-production companies in the global animation industry.

Leveller Media Launches Global Investment Offering to Revolutionize New Ways to Raise Film Financing and Make Movies Using NFT and Blockchain

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Monday, October 4, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Leveller Media , a global entertainment studio and platform, has launched its Digital Security Offering.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Leveller Media , a global entertainment studio and platform, has launched its Digital Security Offering.
  • The firm seeks to enable fair and open entertainment financing by connecting creators, investors, and fans.
  • Powered by AI and blockchain technology, Leveller aims to disrupt the entertainment industry by freeing access to capital for creatives and making viewers active investors.
  • Investors participating in the Leveller offering will receive a pro rata equity stake in Leveller and pro rata revenue participation in the first three films being produced.