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1. Access to Information
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3. Basis of Access to Information Relating to the Combination
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4. Forward-Looking Statements
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Although it is believed that the assumptions made in such forward-looking statements were reasonable when the statements were made, no assurance is given that such assumptions will prove to have been valid and investors are therefore cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as at the date of the relevant document. Neither Bally's nor Gamesys assumes any obligation to update or correct the information contained in the relevant document (whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise), except as required by applicable law.
5. No Profit Forecast
Save as otherwise expressly stated in any relevant information, no statement in the Microsite or the information contained herein is intended as a profit forecast, a profit estimate or qualified benefits statement for any period and no statement in the Microsite or the information contained herein should be interpreted to mean that the future earnings per share for current or future financial years will necessarily match or exceed the historical published earnings per share of either Bally's or Gamesys.
6. Additional U.S. Information
The Combination relates to the shares of an English company and may be made by means of a scheme of arrangement provided for under English company law. A transaction effected by means of a scheme of arrangement is not subject to United States tender offer or proxy solicitation laws. Accordingly, the Combination may be subject to the disclosure requirements and practices applicable in the UK to schemes of arrangement which differ from the disclosure requirements of the US tender offer or proxy solicitation rules. The financial information contained in this Microsite may not be comparable to financial information of US companies or companies whose financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the US. It may be difficult for US shareholders of Gamesys to enforce their rights and any claim arising out of the US federal laws, since Gamesys is located in a non-US jurisdiction, and some or all of its officers and directors may be residents of non-US jurisdictions. US holders of Gamesys shares may not be able to sue a non-US company or its officers or directors in a non-US court for violations of the US securities laws. Further, it may be difficult to compel a non-US company and its affiliates to subject themselves to a US court's judgment.
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7. Responsibility
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