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Allied Gaming & Entertainment (NASDAQ:AGAE) announced a significant leadership transition with current CEO Yinghua Chen stepping down to focus on the Company's content strategy as CEO of Allied Esports International subsidiary. Chairman James Li has been appointed as the new CEO of AGAE, while retaining his positions as President and Board Chairman.

The transition aims to accelerate AGAE's strategic growth in gaming and immersive entertainment, with plans to explore tokenization of real-world assets and integration of cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies. The company is currently facing challenges from Roy Choi and associated parties, who are attempting to gain control of the company without offering a control premium to shareholders.

Allied Gaming & Entertainment (NASDAQ: AGAE) received a delisting notice from Nasdaq on June 18, 2025, due to non-compliance with two listing rules: failure to hold an annual shareholder meeting within 12 months of fiscal year-end and failure to file its Q1 2025 Form 10-Q.

The company has requested a hearing and stay from the Nasdaq Hearings Panel on June 25, 2025, which will temporarily prevent delisting. AGAE attributes these delays to disruptions caused by activist shareholder Knighted Pastures LLC, which filed two lawsuits requiring significant management attention and resources. The company has scheduled its combined 2024/2025 annual meeting for August 4, 2025.

Allied Gaming & Entertainment (AGAE) has filed a lawsuit against Knighted Pastures LLC, its Managing Partner Roy Choi, and associates for alleged violations of federal securities laws. The lawsuit claims the defendants formed an undisclosed stockholder group that secretly acquired 37.8% of AGAE's shares (14,394,626 shares) as of May 15, 2025. The defendants include Roy Choi's mother Naomi Choi (1,441,466 shares) and his business partner Yiu-Ting So (966,737 shares). AGAE alleges the group violated securities laws by failing to properly disclose their coordinated stock purchases and attempting to gain control of the Board at the upcoming August 2025 Annual Meeting. The company seeks injunctive relief to prevent further alleged violations and protect shareholder interests.

Allied Gaming & Entertainment (NASDAQ: AGAE) has issued a statement urging stockholders to support the Company's nominated directors for reelection and reject nominees proposed by dissident shareholder Knighted Pastures, LLC. The Company strongly criticizes Knighted's campaign as self-serving, aiming to gain control without offering a premium to shareholders. AGAE highlights that Knighted initiated two lawsuits against the company, which consumed significant resources and disrupted strategic partnerships. The Board previously offered Knighted representatives board positions for peaceful resolution, but Knighted demanded immediate control. The Company emphasizes its commitment to protecting shareholder value through strategic governance and warns stockholders about Knighted's potentially harmful tactics. AGAE has retained Paul Hastings LLP as legal counsel, MacKenzie Partners as proxy solicitor, and ADDO IR as communications advisor.

Allied Gaming & Entertainment (NASDAQ: AGAE) has received a notice from Knighted Pastures LLC regarding their intention to nominate directors for AGAE's 2024/2025 annual meeting. AGAE strongly opposes Knighted's campaign, viewing it as an attempt to gain control without offering shareholders a premium. The company reveals that Knighted filed two lawsuits in the past year, which AGAE believes were designed to gain control of the company's cash assets. These legal battles have consumed resources, disrupted management focus, and damaged relationships with strategic partners. AGAE's Board had previously offered Knighted board representation as a compromise, which was rejected as Knighted demanded immediate control. The company has retained Paul Hastings LLP as legal counsel, MacKenzie Partners as proxy solicitor, and ADDO IR as communications advisor to handle this situation.

Allied Gaming & Entertainment (NASDAQ: AGAE) has received a deficiency notice from Nasdaq on May 22, 2025, for failing to file its Q1 2025 Form 10-Q and FY2024 Form 10-K reports on time. The company has until June 16, 2025 to submit a compliance plan to Nasdaq. If accepted, AGAE could receive an extension until October 13, 2025 to file the delinquent reports. The notice does not immediately affect AGAE's stock listing or trading status. The company expects to file the required reports before the June deadline but acknowledges there's no guarantee Nasdaq will accept their compliance plan.

Allied Gaming & Entertainment (NASDAQ: AGAE) has received a deficiency notice from Nasdaq on April 17, 2025, due to failing to file its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for fiscal year 2024 by the extended deadline of April 15, 2025.

The company now has until June 16, 2025 to submit a compliance plan to Nasdaq. If accepted, AGAE could receive an extension until October 13, 2025 to regain compliance. The company expects to file the Form 10-K before the June deadline.

The notification currently has no immediate impact on AGAE's listing status or the trading of its common stock on Nasdaq.

Allied Gaming & Entertainment (NASDAQ: AGAE) has announced a partnership to launch the RythmX x Strawberry Music Festival in Macau, scheduled for October 2025. The three-day event will be held at Macau's new 50,000-capacity outdoor venue, featuring an exclusive pre-night concert followed by two days of performances from international and Asian artists.

The festival is a collaboration with Beijing Modern Sky Cultural Development Co. and Macau Elite Fun Entertainment Co., modeled after festivals like Summer Sonic. AGAE will be responsible for western artist coordination, project management, and marketing. Revenue will be generated through ticket sales, sponsorships, and on-site activities including food, beverages, and merchandise.

The event combines AGAE's RythmX brand with Modern Sky's established 16-year Strawberry Music Festival, aiming to become an annual regional attraction. The lineup and ticket details will be announced in the coming months.

Allied Gaming & Entertainment (NASDAQ: AGAE) has successfully concluded its first World Mahjong Tour (WMT) beginner-level tournament at HyperX Arena in Las Vegas on February 2nd. The event drew over 150 participants and featured three rounds of competition, with the top four winners receiving cash prizes.

CEO Yinghua Chen emphasized the event's success in building a connected mahjong community, highlighting the company's commitment to elevating mahjong as a global experience that combines competition, tradition, and entertainment.

The World Mahjong Tour aims to create an inclusive community through themed parties, tournaments, mobile games, and content creation. This inaugural tournament marks the beginning of WMT's expansion plans, with more events scheduled throughout 2025 and beyond.