6-K
Genius Sports Ltd (GENI)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OFFOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR15D-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
November 30, 2021
Commission File Number: 001-40352
Genius Sports Limited
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
Genius SportsGroup
9th Floor, 10 Bloomsbury Way
London, WC1A 2SL
(Addressof principal executive office)
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INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS REPORT ONFORM 6-K
On November 30, 2021, Genius Sports Limited (the “Company”) announced that several members of the Company’s board of directors have purchased ordinary shares of the Company. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| GENIUS SPORTS LIMITED | |
|---|---|
| Date: November 30, 2021 | By: /s/ Mark Locke |
| Name: Mark Locke | |
| Title: Chief Executive Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. | Description |
|---|---|
| 99.1 | Press Release, dated November 30, 2021 |
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EX-99.1
Exhibit 99.1
Genius Sports Director Share Purchase
NEW YORK, NY and LONDON, UK November 30th, 2021 Genius Sports Limited (NYSE: GENI) (“Genius Sports” or the “Company”), the official data, technology and commercial partner that powers the ecosystem connecting sports, betting and media, announces the purchase of common stock on the open market by individual members of the Company’s Board of Directors (“Director”), as follows.
| Number of Common Stock Purchased<br><br><br>29 November 2021 | Purchaser |
|---|---|
| 25,000 shares of GENI | Chairman of the Board of Directors and Independent Director, David Levy |
| 50,000 shares of GENI | Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director Mark Locke |
| 7,480 shares of GENI | Director, Daniel Burns, acting as beneficial owner of Carbon Group Ltd |
| 100,000 shares of GENI | Independent Director, Niccolo de Masi, acting as a beneficial owner of Isalea Investments LP |
| 100,000 shares of GENI | Independent Director, Harry You |
As a foreign private issuer Genius Sports is not required to file beneficial ownership reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Therefore, this release and any related market disclosure is made on a voluntary basis. The decision to make this trading announcement does not imply that Genius Sports will make similar disclosures in the future.
ENDS
AboutGenius Sports
Genius Sports is the official data, technology and commercial partner that powers the global ecosystem connecting sports, betting and media. We are a global leader in digital sports content, technology and integrity services. Our technology is used in over 150 countries worldwide, empowering sports to capture, manage and distribute their live data and video, driving their digital transformation and enhancing their relationships with fans.
We are the trusted partner to over 400 sports organizations globally, including many of the world’s largest leagues and federations such as the NFL, EPL, FIBA, NCAA, NASCAR, AFA and PGA.
Genius Sports is uniquely placed through cutting-edge technology, scale and global reach to support our partners. We are more than just a technology company, we build long-term relationships with sports at all levels, helping them to control and maximize the value of their content while providing technical expertise and round-the-clock support.
Contacts
Media:
Chris Dougan, Chief Communications Officer
+1 (202)-766-4430
chris.dougan@geniussports.com
Charlie Harrison / Katherine Kremer, The One Nine Three Group
+44 788 41 36143 / +1 (917) 885-9704
charlie.harrison@the193.com / Katherine.kremer@the193.com
Investors:
Brandon Bukstel, Investor Relations Manager
+1 (954)-554-7932
brandon.bukstel@geniussports.com