Huya Announces Formation of Special Committee to Consider Proposal from Tencent
HUYA Inc. announced the formation of a special committee by its Board of Directors to evaluate a non-binding proposal from Tencent Holdings. The committee, led by independent directors Hongqiang Zhao and Tsang Wah Kwong, has hired Citigroup Global Markets as a financial advisor and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom as legal counsel. Importantly, the Board advised shareholders that no decisions have been made regarding the proposal, and there is no guarantee that an agreement will be reached. The company remains committed to providing updates as required by law.
- None.
- Uncertainty regarding the potential outcome of the proposal from Tencent.
- No assurance that any definitive offer will be made or that any agreement will be executed.
GUANGZHOU, China, Aug. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- HUYA Inc. ("Huya" or the "Company") (NYSE: HUYA), a leading game live streaming platform in China, today announced that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has formed a special committee consisting of two independent directors, Mr. Hongqiang Zhao and Mr. Tsang Wah Kwong, to consider the previously announced preliminary non-binding proposal set out in an August 10, 2020 letter from Tencent Holdings Limited. Mr. Zhao chairs the special committee. The special committee has retained Citigroup Global Markets Inc. as its independent financial advisor and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP as its U.S. legal counsel.
The Board cautions the Company's shareholders and others considering trading in its securities that no decisions have been made with respect to the Company's response to the proposal. There can be no assurance that any definitive offer will be made, that any agreement will be executed or that this or any other transaction will be approved or consummated. The Company does not undertake any obligation to provide any updates with respect to this or any other transaction, except as required under applicable law.
About HUYA Inc.
HUYA Inc. is a leading game live streaming platform in China with a large and active game live streaming community. The Company cooperates with e-sports event organizers, as well as major game developers and publishers, and has developed e-sports live streaming as one of the most popular content genres on its platform. The Company has created an engaged, interactive and immersive community for game enthusiasts of China's young generation. Building on its success in game live streaming, Huya has also extended its content to other entertainment content genres. Huya's open platform also functions as a marketplace for broadcasters and talent agencies to congregate and closely collaborate with the Company.
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For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
In China:
HUYA Inc.
Investor Relations
Tel: +86-20-2290-7829
E-mail: ir@huya.com
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E-mail: huya@tpg-ir.com
In the United States:
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Brandi Piacente
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E-mail: huya@tpg-ir.com
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