It's lack of faith that makes people afraid
of meeting challenges,
and I believed in myself.
-Muhammad Ali
"Gotta Root For The Home Teams" 
CLUB 9 SPORTS Agrees to Purchase Fast-Growing Sports Content
Radio Network and Digital Platform
Chicago, Ill. (July
20, 2011) –
A subsidiary of the Chicago-based investment banking firm Prometheus Capital
Partners, CLUB 9 SPORTS announced today that is has entered into an agreement
to acquire scoresportsradio.com, a South Carolina
provider of sports content. The
Greenville-based company produces and distributes unique content via a network
of affiliate radio stations and a digital platform. It monetizes its content through statewide
and local market advertising and sponsorship sales. The focus of the content is professional and
collegiate sports with an emphasis on the Southeast and
CLUB 9 SPORTS, which was formed in 2009 to focus on the sports, entertainment, media and recreation industries, will take over the operations of the company immediately. It is anticipated that the deal will close in September of 2011.
“CLUB 9 SPORTS has a strong background in the sports and media business and we’re very excited about how they can help us grow scoresportsradio.com in both conventional and non-conventional ways,” said Will Merritt, Head of Programming for the radio network.
CLUB 9 SPORTS AGREES TO PURCHASE THE QUAD CITY MALLARDS OF THE CENTRAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
A subsidiary of the
Chicago-based investment banking firm Prometheus Capital Partners, CLUB 9
SPORTS acquired the professional hockey team today from the Mallard’s previous
owner, Eric Karls.
CLUB 9 SPORTS announced today that it has purchased the Quad City Mallards of the Central Hockey League. CLUB 90 SPORTS, which was formed to focus on the sports, entertainment, media and recreation industries, will immediately take over the operations of the club. The deal is subject to final approval of the CHL and/or IHL board, but the firm intends to assume the existing lease at the i wireless center.
The company provided a list of protected players to the league office today in order to meet the deadline of the Professional Hockey Players Association. No announcement has been made about who will coach the Mallards in the 2011/12 season, but plans are under way to schedule a press conference for the middle of next week.
“Club 9 SPORTS has a strong background in the sports business and they are well equipped to take the Mallards organization to the next level.” says i wireless Center Executive Director, Scott Mullen. “This is a great thing for the Quad City community and I am confident that Mallard fans are going to have a lot to cheer about when they drop the puck this October.”
“We’re delighted to have been able to work out a deal on extremely short notice to acquire the club,” said Jon Pritchett, the firm’s CEO and an Operating Partner at Prometheus Capital. “We would like to thank everyone who worked very hard and very cooperatively over the past week to put this deal together. Having looked at this opportunity a year ago, we were comfortable with the market, the arena and the legacy of success. It will not be easy, but we are confident that this organization can once again be a leader in minor league hockey and we look forward to working with the community and staff to make that happen over time,” added Pritchett.
CLUB 9 SPORTS, LLC has been chosen by the
United Football League
to serve as its Investment Banker
About the UFL:
The UFL provides high-quality professional football during a traditional fall season while embracing innovation and fan interaction. The UFL serves its local communities with pride and dedication, and aims to provide every fan with an exciting and memorable game experience. The two-time UFL champion Las Vegas Locomotives will battle the Hartford Colonials, Omaha Nighthawks, Sacramento Mountain Lions and Virginia Destroyers for the William Hambrecht Trophy in 2011. The UFL will continue to grow in 2011 and beyond.
The UFL is owned by a consortium of private investors, including William Hambrecht of WR Hambrecht+Co. Paul Pelosi, William Mayer, and other investors are also part of the UFL ownership team.
In 2009 and 2010, UFL games were nationally broadcast on VERSUS and HDNet, as well as webcast on UFL-Football.com. Additionally, two 2010 games were broadcast on New England Sports Network, and the 2010 UFL Championship Game was broadcast live and in high-definition on VERSUS and YouTube, featuring four alternative camera angles and fan interaction through Twitter and Facebook.
"We are delighted to form a relationship with Prometheus Capital Partners and CLUB 9 SPORTS as we continue to seek investment for existing and future United Football League franchises," said UFL Commissioner Michael Huyghue. “They will play an important role in helping the growth of the UFL as we seek to expand into new markets throughout the United States."
About CLUB 9 SPORTS, LLC
CLUB 9 SPORTS is a subsidiary company of Prometheus Capital Partners and focuses exclusively on the sports, entertainment and media industries. CLUB 9 SPORTS offers consulting and advisory services to clients in need of capital for restructuring or growth endeavors. The firm also selectively invests in and manages businesses, which meet its specific criteria, as a principal.
