Company Intends to Exit Spanish Market through the Partial Sale of Store Locations

GRAPEVINE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 15, 2014-- GameStop (NYSE: GME), a family of specialty retail brands that makes consumers favorite technologies affordable and simple, announced today its intent to exit the Spanish market via the sale of certain retail locations to specialist video games retailer, GAME Digital Plc (“GAME”) in combination with closures of the remaining locations. Under the terms of this proposed agreement, GameStop will transfer ownership of a portfolio of GameStop stores located in Spain with the remaining retail sites winding down in 2014. GAME already has a strong consumer presence in the country in addition to its retail operations in the UK. In the coming months, GameStop will work closely with GAME to ensure a smooth transition and continued support for all of GameStop’s customers in Spain. “We are focused on ensuring commitments to our customers, employees, vendors and other stakeholders are met during this process,” stated Mike Mauler, executive vice president, GameStop International.

The strategic decision to exit the Spanish market was made after a careful review of the market’s financial performance and future opportunities, which ultimately indicated the Company would be better served by curtailing its operations in Spain and focusing its resources in other countries where GameStop has significant market share. GameStop expects to maintain and expand its presence in the other European countries in which it currently operates.

“Our strategic decision to exit the Spanish market was not taken lightly,” said Michael Mauler. “We are constantly evaluating our portfolio and regional focus to deliver maximum effectiveness and profitability. As it stands today, we believe other international markets better match our operating criteria and as such have decided to redeploy our resources in other areas with the greatest potential for return. With its existing presence in Spain, GAME is the logical company to acquire our stores and this move will maximize job retention and ultimately ensure that the Spanish video game consumer will still have access to the best hardware and software they demand.”

The proposed deal will require Spanish Competition Authority approval, which is expected to be completed in October. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

About GameStop Corp.

GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Grapevine, Texas, is a global, multichannel video game, consumer electronics and wireless services retailer. GameStop operates more than 6,600 stores across 15 countries. The company’s consumer product network also includes www.gamestop.com; www.Kongregate.com, a leading browser-based game site; Game Informer® magazine, the world’s leading print and digital video game publication; and www.buymytronics.com, an online consumer electronics trade-in platform. In addition, our Technology Brands segment includes our Simply Mac, Spring Mobile and Cricket stores. Simply Mac, www.simplymac.com, operates 33 stores, selling the full line of Apple products, including laptops, tablets, smartphones and offering Apple certified warranty and repair services. Spring Mobile, http://springmobile.com, sells post-paid AT&T services and wireless products through its 238 AT&T branded stores. Cricket Wireless, www.cricketwireless.com, is a new AT&T brand offering pre-paid wireless services, devices and related accessories. We operate 48 Cricket stores in select markets throughout the United States.

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Safe Harbor

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements may include, but are not limited to, the outlook for the third quarter and fiscal 2014, future financial and operating results, projected store openings, the company's plans, objectives, expectations and intentions, and other statements that are not historical facts. Such statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of GameStop's management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. GameStop undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements: the inability to obtain sufficient quantities of product to meet consumer demand, including console hardware and accessories; the timing of release of video game titles for current generation consoles; the risks associated with international operations, wireless industry operations and the integration of acquisitions; the impact of increased competition and changing technology in the video game industry, including browser and mobile games and alternative methods of distribution; and economic, regulatory and other events, including litigation, that could reduce or impact consumer demand or affect the company’s business. Additional factors that could cause GameStop's results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in GameStop's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended Feb. 1, 2014 filed with the SEC and available at the SEC's Internet site at http://www.sec.gov or http://investor.GameStop.com.

Source: GameStop Corp.

GameStop Corp.
Matt Hodges
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