TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Sept. 17, 2015) - Difference Capital Financial Inc. ("DCF" or the "Company") (TSX:DCF)(TSX:DCF.DB) announces today that its majority-owned investment, WG Ltd. (operating as "WorldGaming", and formerly as "Virgin Gaming"), a leading online gaming platform that facilitates tournaments, leagues and gaming ladders for the competitive gaming community, has sold its operational assets to Cineplex Entertainment ("Cineplex"). As part of the deal, Cineplex will invest US$10 million to acquire the assets in exchange for 80% ownership of the new company, as well as invest an additional US$5 million to expand the business model.
DCF expects to receive approximately C$6.4 million from the transaction. In addition, DCF will continue to hold a small indirect equity interest in the new company going forward.
About Difference Capital Financial Inc.
Difference Capital Financial Inc. invests in and advises growth companies. We leverage our capital market expertise to help unlock the value in technology, media and healthcare companies as they approach important milestones in their business lifecycle. Difference Capital Financial Inc.'s common shares and convertible debentures are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols "DCF" and "DCF.DB", respectively.
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hkneis@differencecapital.com