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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
(b) Termination of Chief Executive Officer
On September 9, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of FaZe Holdings Inc. (the “Company”) took action to terminate Lee Trink from his position as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective immediately. In accordance with the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines, as a result of this termination, Mr. Trink is required to submit his resignation as a member of the Board.
(c) Appointment of Interim Chief Executive Officer
Concurrently, On September 9, 2023, the Board appointed Christoph Pachler, the current Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, to the role of Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Company. In addition to this new role, Mr. Pachler will retain his existing role as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Biographical and other information about Mr. Pachler required by Item 5.02(c) of Form 8-K is included in the Company’s proxy statement on Schedule 14A for its 2023 annual stockholders’ meeting filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 1, 2023.
The appointment of Mr. Pachler to the role of Interim Chief Executive Officer was not pursuant to any arrangement or understanding with respect to any other person. There are no family relationships between Mr. Pachler and any director or executive officer of the Company, and there are no transactions between Mr. Pachler and the Company that would be required to be reported under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. Any compensation arrangements, or material changes to existing arrangements, entered into with Mr. Pachler in connection with this appointment will be filed in an amendment to this Current Report on Form 8-K within four business days of any such arrangements being finalized.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On September 10, 2023, the Company issued a press release announcing executive leadership changes, which press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information furnished pursuant to this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth in such a filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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| 99.1 | Press release of FaZe Holdings Inc. issued September 10, 2023. | |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the iXBRL document). |
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
| FAZE HOLDINGS INC. | |||
| Date: September 11, 2023 | By: | /s/ Christoph Pachler | |
| Name: | Christoph Pachler | ||
| Title: | Interim Chief Executive Officer | ||
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Exhibit 99.1
FAZE CLAN ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP TRANSITION
LOS ANGELES, CA (September 10, 2023) – FaZe Clan Inc. (“FaZe Clan”), the lifestyle and media platform rooted in gaming and youth culture, reported that on September 9, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of FaZe Holdings Inc. (the “Company”) took action to terminate Lee Trink from his position as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective immediately. In accordance with the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines, as a result of this termination, Mr. Trink is required to submit his resignation as a member of the Board.
Concurrently, the Board appointed Christoph Pachler, the current Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, to the role of Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Company. In addition to this new role, Mr. Pachler will retain his existing roles.
ABOUT FAZE HOLDINGS INC.
FaZe Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: FAZE) (“FaZe Clan”) is one of the most prominent and influential gaming organizations in the world. Created by gamers, for gamers, FaZe began in 2010 by a group of internet kids who turned their passion into a successful career path and formed a die-hard community along the way. Today, FaZe Clan represents a vast roster of creators who aim to inspire the next generation in making their dreams a reality.
FaZe Clan operates across multiple verticals designed to reimagine gaming, sports, culture and entertainment. FaZe has partnered with blue-chip brands such as Porsche, GHOST, DraftKings and McDonald’s, and record-breaking fashion and lifestyle collaborations featuring Nike, Takashi Murakami, Lyrical Lemonade, NFL, Champion and more – all centered around its top-tier talent collective with gaming rooted at the core. Reaching over 500 million followers across social platforms globally, FaZe Clan’s roster consists of world-class gamers, streamers, content creators and esports professionals known for delivering disruptive, original content. Its gaming division houses 10+ competitive esports teams with titles including Call of Duty, Counter-Strike, Halo, FIFA and more. With a combined total of over 40 world championships to date, FaZe has brought home dozens of trophies with historic wins like the 2022 CS:GO PGL Antwerp Major, 2021 Call of Duty League Championship and 2023 CS:GO Intel Grand Slam.
The content of any website referenced or hyperlinked in this communication is neither incorporated into, nor part of, this communication. For more information, visit www.fazeclan.com, investor.fazeclan.com and follow FaZe Clan on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Twitch.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS:
The information in this communication includes “forward-looking statements” pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of present or historical fact included in this communication, regarding the company’s strategy, future operations and financial performance, market opportunity prospects, plans and objectives of management are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “budget,” “could,” “forecast,” “future,” “might,” “outlook,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “seem,” “seek,” “strive,” “would,” “should,” “may,” “believe,” “intend,” “expects,” “will,” “projected,” “continue,” “increase,” and/or similar expressions that concern strategy, plans or intentions, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Such statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are based on the management’s belief or interpretation of information currently available.
These forward-looking statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified herein, and on the current expectations of management and are not predictions of actual performance. Because forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions, whether or not identified in this communication, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Many factors could cause actual results and condition (financial or otherwise) to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of the company. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. While FaZe Clan may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, FaZe Clan specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing FaZe Clan’s assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this communication. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.
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CONTACTS:
Press: alana.battaglia@fazeclan.com
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