Gamehaus Holdings Inc. and Golden Star Acquisition Corporation Announces Closing of Business Combination and Listing on Nasdaq

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Gamehaus Holdings, a mobile game publishing company, and Golden Star Acquisition (NASDAQ: GODN) have completed their business combination following shareholder approval on January 20, 2025. Gamehaus' Class A ordinary shares will begin trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol 'GMHS' starting January 27, 2025.

The merger marks a strategic move for Gamehaus to accelerate innovation, fund new game development, and expand its global player base. Founder and Chairman Feng 'Brian' Xie emphasized the significance of becoming a publicly traded company and their commitment to leveraging technology for delivering immersive gaming experiences.

Positive

• Successful completion of business combination with SPAC
• Upcoming Nasdaq listing under GMHS ticker
• Access to public markets for funding game development
• Potential for global market expansion

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• None.

Insights

Financial Markets Analyst

The completion of this SPAC merger marks a strategic transformation for Gamehaus Holdings, providing immediate access to public markets without the traditional IPO process. This transaction is particularly noteworthy given the current challenging SPAC environment, where successful completions have become increasingly rare.

The mobile gaming sector presents compelling growth dynamics, with projected market size reaching $173 billion by 2026. Gamehaus's public listing could provide several strategic advantages:

• Enhanced ability to pursue M&A opportunities in the fragmented mobile gaming space
• Improved access to capital markets for funding game development and user acquisition
• Increased credibility with potential business partners and game developers
• Greater financial flexibility for international expansion

However, investors should note that SPAC mergers in the gaming sector have shown mixed performance historically. Success will largely depend on Gamehaus's ability to: 1) Maintain efficient user acquisition costs in an increasingly competitive market 2) Develop or acquire hit titles that generate sustainable revenue streams 3) Navigate the complex regulatory environment, particularly regarding monetization strategies and data privacy.

The transition from GODN to GMHS ticker represents more than just a symbol change - it reflects the company's evolution from a blank-check company to an operational gaming enterprise. The involvement of multiple legal advisors from different jurisdictions suggests a complex deal structure, likely involving international operations and compliance considerations.

SHANGHAI, Jan. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Gamehaus Holdings Inc. ("Gamehaus" or the "Company"), a technology-driven mobile game publishing company, and Golden Star Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ: GODN) ("Golden Star"), a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company, today announced the completion of their previously announced business combination. The business combination was approved at an extraordinary general meeting of Golden Star's shareholders on January 20, 2025. Gamehaus' Class A ordinary shares will commence trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market ("Nasdaq") under the ticker symbol "GMHS" beginning Monday, January 27, 2025.

Mr. Feng "Brian" Xie, the Founder and Chairman of Gamehaus, commented, "The successful completion of this business combination represents a pivotal milestone in our journey. Becoming a publicly traded company on Nasdaq position us to accelerate innovation, fund the development of new games, expand our global player base, and drive greater value for our shareholders. We are energized to build on our proven success in the mobile gaming industry, leveraging our cutting-edge technology and creative expertise to deliver immersive gaming experiences to millions of players around the world."

Mr. Linjun Guo, Chief Executive Officer of Golden Star, added, "We are delighted to finalize this business combination, and are excited to support Gamehaus in its next chapter of growth. We look forward to helping them broaden their portfolio of successful game titles and achieve even greater success in the dynamic gaming industry."

Advisors
Hunter Taubman Fischer & Li LLC, Ogier (Cayman) LLP, and JunHe LLP served as legal advisors to Gamehaus. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Conyers Dill & Pearman LLP, and Deheng Shanghai Law Office served as legal advisors to Golden Star.

About Gamehaus

Gamehaus Holdings Inc. is a technology-driven mobile game publisher dedicated to nurturing partnerships with small- and medium-sized game developers to amplify their success. "You make successful games. We make games successful" is the company's mantra, encapsulating its commitment to transforming potential into prosperity through data-driven monetization support and optimizing game publishing solutions.

About Golden Star Acquisition Corporation

Golden Star Acquisition Corporation is a blank check company formed as an exempted company under the laws of the Cayman Islands for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the Company's business plan and outlook. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company's current expectations and projections about future events that may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can find many (but not all) of these statements by the use of words such as "approximates," "believes," "hopes," "expects," "anticipates," "estimates," "projects," "intends," "plans," "will," "would," "should," "could," "may", or other similar expressions in this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company's registration statement and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. 

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Email: IR@Gamehaus.com

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SOURCE Gamehaus Holdings Inc.

FAQ

When will Gamehaus (GMHS) start trading on Nasdaq after the GODN merger?

Gamehaus (GMHS) will commence trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market on Monday, January 27, 2025.

What was the shareholder approval date for the GODN-Gamehaus business combination?

The business combination was approved at an extraordinary general meeting of Golden Star's shareholders on January 20, 2025.

What are the main benefits of the GODN-Gamehaus merger?

The merger will enable Gamehaus to accelerate innovation, fund new game development, expand their global player base, and access public markets to drive shareholder value.

What will happen to the GODN ticker after the Gamehaus merger?

Following the business combination, Gamehaus will trade under the new ticker symbol 'GMHS' on the Nasdaq Capital Market.