For additional information on the proposed transaction, see Leo’s Current Report on Form8-K, which will be filed promptly and can be obtained, without charge, at the website of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) at www.sec.gov.
Citigroup Global Markets Inc. acted as financial advisor, capital markets advisor and private placement agent to Leo. Jefferies LLC acted as financial advisor and capital markets advisor to CEC. Kirkland & Ellis LLP acted as legal counsel to Leo. Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP acted as legal counsel to CEC.
Investor Conference Call Information
CEC and Leo will host a joint investor conference call to discuss the proposed transaction on Monday, April 8, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. ET. Hosting the call will be Tom Leverton, Chief Executive Officer, Jim Howell, Chief Financial Officer, CEC Entertainment, Inc. and Lyndon Lea, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Leo Holdings, Corp.
Interested parties may listen to the call via telephone by dialing877-407-0792, or for international callers,201-689-8263. A telephone replay will be available shortly after the call and can be accessed by dialing844-512-2921, or for international callers,412-317-6671 (confirmation code: 13689415).
The conference call webcast and a related investor presentation with more detailed information regarding the proposed transaction will be available at https://www.chuckecheese.com/company/investor-relations under the tab “Business Combination”. The investor presentation will also be furnished today to the SEC and can be viewed at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
About CEC Entertainment, Inc.
CEC Entertainment, Inc. is the nationally recognized leader in family dining and entertainment with both its Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza venues. As America’s #1 place for birthdays and the place Where A Kid Can Be A Kid®, Chuck E. Cheese’s goal is to create positive, lifelong memories for families through fun, play and delicious handmade pizza. With thefirst-of-its-kind gaming experience, All You Can Play, kids have access to play every game at Chuck E. Cheese, as many times as they want on any day, without any restrictions. Committed to providing a fun, safe environment, Chuck E. Cheese helps protect families through industry-leading programs such as Kid Check®. As a strong advocate for its local communities, Chuck E. Cheese has donated more than $16 million to schools through its fundraising programs and supports its new national charity partner, Boys and Girls Clubs of America. Peter Piper Pizza features dining, entertainment and carryout with a neighborhood pizzeria feel and “pizza made fresh, families made happy” culture. Peter Piper Pizza takes pride in delivering quality food and fun that reconnects family and friends. With a bold design and contemporary layout, an open kitchen revealing much of their handcrafted food preparation, the latest technology and games, and beer and wine for adults, Peter Piper Pizza restaurants appeal to parents and kids alike. As of December 30, 2018, the Company and its franchisees operated a system of 606 Chuck E. Cheese and 144 Peter Piper Pizza venues, with locations in 47 states and 14 foreign countries and territories. For more information, visit chuckecheese.com and peterpiperpizza.com.
About Leo Holdings, Corp.
Leo Holdings, Corp. is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.
About Apollo Global Management, LLC
Apollo is a leading global alternative investment manager with offices in New York, Los Angeles, San Diego, Houston, Bethesda, London, Frankfurt, Madrid, Luxembourg, Mumbai, Delhi, Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tokyo. Apollo had assets under management of approximately $280 billion as of December 31, 2018 in private equity, credit and real assets funds invested across a core group of nine industries where Apollo has considerable knowledge and resources. For more information about Apollo, please visit www.apollo.com.