9 Mar 2021 16:00
9 March 2021
Escape Hunt plc (AIM: ESC)
("Escape Hunt", "Group" or the "Company")
Completion of French Acquisition
Further to its announcement on 26 February 2021, Escape Hunt, a global leader in the growing escape rooms sector, is pleased to confirm that it has completed the acquisition of its French and Belgian master franchise partner, BGP Escape.
Commenting, Richard Harpham, Escape Hunt's CEO, said:
"Prior to COVID, the French/Belgian territory was a very strong performer for Escape Hunt and it is a pleasure to welcome our new colleagues into our Group. We are excited about the prospects for the region and are delighted to be the owner of the business for the next stage in its journey."
Enquiries | |
Escape Hunt plc Richard Harpham (Chief Executive Officer) Graham Bird (Chief Financial Officer) Kam Bansil (Investor Relations)
| +44 (0) 20 7846 3322 |
Shore Capital - NOMAD and Joint Broker Tom Griffiths, David Coaten (Corporate Advisory) Fiona Conroy (Corporate Broking)
| +44 (0) 20 7408 4050 |
Zeus Capital - Joint Broker John Goold Daniel Harris
| +44 (0) 20 3829 5000
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IFC Advisory - Financial PR Graham Herring Florence Chandler | +44 (0) 20 3934 6630
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Notes to Editors
About Escape Hunt plc
The Escape Hunt Group is a global leader in providing escape-the-room experiences delivered through a network of owner-operated sites in the UK, an international network of franchised outlets in five continents, and through digitally delivered games which can be played remotely. Its products enjoy consistent premium customer ratings and cater for leisure or teambuilding, in small groups or large, and are suitable for consumers, businesses and other organisations. Having been re-admitted to AIM in May 2017, the Company has a strategy of creating high quality premium games and experiences delivered through multiple formats and which can incorporate branded IP content. (https://escapehunt.com/)
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