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DNEG to Participate in the Deutsche Bank 2022 Media, Internet & Telecom Conference

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DNEG, a leading visual effects and animation company, will engage in a fireside chat and one-on-one investor meetings at the Deutsche Bank 30th Annual Media, Internet & Telecom Conference on March 14, 2022. CEO Namit Malhotra and Sports Ventures Acquisition Corp. CEO Alan Kestenbaum will participate in the chat at 12:05 PM ET. DNEG is expected to go public through a merger with Sports Ventures Acquisition Corp., highlighted in its recent announcements. For those interested, the fireside chat will be available via live webcast on DNEG's Investor Relations site.

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LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- DNEG, a leading technology-enabled visual effects (VFX) and animation company for the creation of feature film, television and multiplatform content, announced today that management will participate in a fireside chat and one-on-one investor meetings at the Deutsche Bank 30th Annual Media, Internet & Telecom Conference on Monday, March 14, 2022.

Namit Malhotra, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DNEG, and Alan Kestenbaum, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sports Ventures Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: AKIC), will participate in the fireside chat hosted by Adam Sutker, Managing Director, Deutsche Bank Global Technology, Media & Telecommunications Group, which will take place on Monday, March 14, 2022 at 12:05 PM ET. For further information, or to schedule a one-on-one meeting with management, please contact your Deutsche Bank Representative.

Participants may access a live webcast of the fireside chat on the DNEG Investor Relations site https://investors.dneg.com/. A replay will be archived online for a limited time.

As a reminder, DNEG recently announced it expects to become a publicly traded company via a merger with Sports Ventures Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company. For more information about the transaction, please visit https://investors.dneg.com/.

About DNEG
DNEG (www.dneg.com) is one of the world’s leading visual effects (VFX) and animation companies for the creation of feature film, television, and multiplatform content. DNEG employs nearly 7,000 people with worldwide offices and studios across North America (Los Angeles, Montréal, Toronto and Vancouver), Europe (London) and Asia (Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai and Mumbai).

DNEG’s critically acclaimed work has earned the company six Academy Awards® for Best Visual Effects and numerous BAFTA and Primetime EMMY® Awards for its high-quality VFX work. Current and upcoming DNEG projects on behalf of its Hollywood and global studio and production company partners include “Stranger Things” (season 4) (May 2022), Bullet Train (July 2022), The Flash (November 2022), Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (December 2022), Borderlands (2022), Knives Out 2 (2022), The Last of Us (2022), The School for Good and Evil (2022), Super/Natural (2022), Haunted Mansion (March 2023) and Shazam! Fury of the Gods (June 2023).

About Sports Ventures Acquisition Corp.
Sports Ventures Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company organized with the purpose of effecting a merger similar business combination with a major entertainment powerhouse. Sports Ventures Acquisition Corp. is led by Alan Kestenbaum, businessman and minority owner of the Atlanta Falcons of the NFL. Other leadership members include Robert Tilliss, who brings with him extensive sports and arena expertise, Daniel Strauss, and Steve Horowitz.

Additional Information About the Transaction and Where to Find It
This communication may be deemed to be solicitation material with respect to the proposed transaction for Sports Ventures Acquisition Corp. to acquire Prime Focus World NV. In connection with this proposed transaction, Sports Ventures Acquisition Corp. will file relevant materials with the SEC, including a proxy statement on Schedule 14A. This communication does not contain all the information that should be considered concerning the proposed transaction. It is not intended to provide the basis for any investment decision or any other decision in respect to the proposed transaction. STOCKHOLDERS OF SPORTS VENTURES ACQUISITION CORP. ARE URGED TO READ ALL RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC, INCLUDING THE PROXY STATEMENT, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain the documents free of charge at the SEC’s web site, http://www.sec.gov, and Sports Ventures Acquisition Corp. stockholders will receive information at an appropriate time on how to obtain transaction-related documents free of charge from Sports Ventures Acquisition Corp. Such documents are not currently available.

Participants in Solicitation
Sports Ventures Acquisition Corp., Prime Focus World NV and their respective directors, executive officers and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the holders of Sports Ventures Acquisition Corp. Class A Ordinary shares in respect of the proposed transaction. Information about the directors and executive officers of Sports Ventures Acquisition Corp. and their ownership of Class A Ordinary shares are set forth in its Annual Reports on Form 10-K, which was filed with the SEC on March 30, 2021, and its Reports on Form 8-K, which were filed with the SEC on April 6, 2021 and January 12, 2022, as modified or supplemented by any Form 3 or Form 4 since the date of that filing. Investors may obtain additional information regarding the interest of such participants by reading the proxy statement regarding the proposed transaction when it becomes available.

Prime Focus World NV and its directors, executive officers and employees may also be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the holders of Sports Ventures Acquisition Corp. Class A Ordinary shares in respect of the proposed transaction. A list of the names of such directors, executive officers and employees and information regarding their interests in the proposed transaction will be included in the proxy statement for the proposed transaction when available.

No Offer or Solicitation
This communication is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and does not constitute an offer to subscribe for, buy or sell, or the solicitation of an offer to subscribe for, buy or sell, or an invitation to subscribe for, buy or sell any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, invitation, sale or solicitation would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and otherwise in accordance with applicable law.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical fact contained in this communication including, without limitation, statements regarding Sports Ventures Acquisition Corp.’s or Prime Focus World NV’s financial position, expected operating performance, business strategy and the plans and objectives of management for future operations; anticipated financial impacts of the proposed transaction; the satisfaction of the closing conditions to the proposed transaction; and the timing of the completion of the proposed transaction, are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, results or events and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including financial community and rating agency perceptions of Prime Focus World NV, Sports Ventures Acquisition Corp. and their respective business, operations, financial condition and the industries in which they operate, the risk that the proposed transaction between Prime Focus World NV, and Sports Ventures Acquisition Corp. may not be consummated, and the factors described in the Sports Ventures Acquisition Corp.’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the sections entitled "Risk Factors" and "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" contained therein. Prime Focus World NV and Sports Ventures Acquisition Corp. each disclaim any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained herein.

Investors

Ashley DeSimone, ICR

(646) 677-1827

DNEGIR@icrinc.com



Brett Milotte, ICR

(332) 242-4344

DNEGIR@icrinc.com

Media

Eric Becker, ICR

(303) 638-3469

DNEGPR@icrinc.com



Tony Bradley, DNEG

+44 (207) 268-5000

pr@dneg.com

Source: DNEG

FAQ

What event will DNEG participate in on March 14, 2022?

DNEG will participate in the Deutsche Bank 30th Annual Media, Internet & Telecom Conference.

Who will be speaking at the Deutsche Bank conference for DNEG?

Namit Malhotra, CEO of DNEG, will be speaking at the event.

What time will the DNEG fireside chat take place?

The fireside chat will be held at 12:05 PM ET on March 14, 2022.

How can investors access the DNEG fireside chat?

Investors can access the live webcast of the fireside chat on the DNEG Investor Relations site.

What merger is DNEG recently expected to complete?

DNEG is expected to become publicly traded through a merger with Sports Ventures Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: AKIC).

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