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    Ariel Emanuel

    ExecutiveBoard

    CEO

    CEO and Director of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO); previously served on boards of ContextLogic Inc. (Wish) and Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

    CEO of EDR since October 2017; previously Co-CEO of EDR and William Morris Endeavor Entertainment, LLC.

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    Mark Shapiro

    ExecutiveBoard

    President and COO

    President and COO of TKO Group Holdings, Inc.; Board Member at Equity Residential, EverPass Media, and Fifth Season; Chairman of Captivate Network

    President and COO of EDR since April 2023; joined EDR in 2014 as Chief Content Officer; previously CEO of Dick Clark Productions and President/CEO of Six Flags Entertainment Corporation.

    Patrick Whitesell

    ExecutiveBoard

    Executive Chairman

    Board Member at Under Armour, Inc. and Learfield

    Executive Chairman of EDR since October 2017; previously Co-CEO of EDR and William Morris Endeavor Entertainment, LLC.

    Jason Lublin

    Executive

    CFO

    Board Member at Learfield

    CFO of EDR since January 2017; previously COO of EDR and William Morris Endeavor Entertainment, LLC.

    Seth Krauss

    Executive

    Chief Administrative Officer

    Chief Legal and Administrative Officer of TKO Group Holdings, Inc.; Board Member of the Minority Corporate Counsel Association

    Chief Administrative Officer of EDR since January 2024; previously Chief Legal Officer of EDR from 2014 to 2023.

    Egon Durban

    Board

    Chairman of the Board

    Co-CEO of Silver Lake; Board Member at City Football Group, Dell Technologies, Group 42, Motorola Solutions, Qualtrics, Unity Software, Verily, and Waymo

    Chairman of the Board of EDR since May 2014; Managing Director at Silver Lake, with extensive experience in technology and finance.

    Fawn Weaver

    Board

    Director

    CEO of Uncle Nearest, Inc.; CEO of Grant Sidney, Inc.; Founder and Chairman of the Nearest Green Foundation

    Director at EDR since April 2021; entrepreneur and executive with significant leadership experience in business and philanthropy.

    Jacqueline Reses

    Board

    Director

    CEO and Chairwoman of Lead Bank; Board Member at Affirm Holdings, Nu Holdings (Nubank), and TaskUs

    Director at EDR since August 2021; former Executive Chairperson of Square Financial Services and Capital Lead at Block, Inc.; extensive experience in senior-level roles and public company boards.

    Stephen Evans

    Board

    Director

    Managing Director at Silver Lake; Board Member at Ambassador Theatre Group, Australian Professional Leagues, Diamond Baseball Holdings, Equinox, Integrity Marketing Group, Michael Cassel Group, and more.

    Director at EDR since May 2014; Managing Director at Silver Lake with expertise in strategic and business matters.

    Ursula Burns

    Board

    Director

    Board Member at Uber Technologies, Inc. and IHS Holding Limited; Co-founder of Integrum Holdings LP

    Director at EDR since July 2021; former CEO of Xerox and Chairwoman of VEON; extensive corporate leadership experience.

    Program DetailsProgram 1Program 2
    Approval DateMay 2023 October 2024
    End Date/DurationCompleted by Dec 31, 2023 Expected within 3-4 years
    Total additional amount$300 million $2.0 billion
    Remaining authorization amount$0 Not specified
    DetailsEvent-driven, tied to IMG Academy sale No specific expiration date

    Notable M&A activity and strategic investments in the past 3 years.

    CompanyYearDetails

    OpenBet

    2024

    OpenBet was acquired via a management buyout valued at approximately $450 million (comprising $100M in cash and a $350M unsecured promissory note) to help facilitate Endeavor’s take‐private transaction by Silver Lake, with CEO Jordan Levin continuing to lead the company.

    IMG Arena

    2024

    IMG Arena was sold alongside OpenBet to OB Global Holdings for a total transaction value of about $450 million, as part of Endeavor’s restructuring initiatives that include customary closing conditions and a transition services agreement to support operations.

    Professional Bull Riders (PBR)

    2024

    The PBR acquisition was structured as a $3.25 billion deal where Endeavor received TKO common units and shares, culminating in approximately 59% ownership of TKO, subject to customary conditions such as regulatory approvals and stockholder votes.

    On Location

    2024

    On Location was acquired in an all-equity deal valued at $3.25 billion, enhancing Endeavor’s global hospitality footprint—illustrated by an extended NFL partnership through 2036—and resulting in an expected 59% ownership in TKO upon closing.

    IMG Media Transfer

    2024

    The IMG Media Transfer involved transferring key assets—including PBR, On Location, and IMG Media—to TKO in a transaction valued at $3.25 billion, with the deal structured as a common control transaction expected to close in the first half of 2025.

    World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (WWE)

    2023

    In the WWE acquisition, WWE combined with UFC’s parent to form TKO Group Holdings in a transaction valued at $8.4 billion, where Endeavor acquired a 51% controlling interest while WWE shareholders received 49%, significantly bolstering its sports and entertainment portfolio.

    Mutua Madrid Open

    2022

    The acquisition of the Mutua Madrid Open was executed by Endeavor (through IMG) for approximately EUR 360 million with additional contingent payments, expanding its portfolio of premium sports events, including one of the ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 tournaments.

    Acciona Open de España

    2022

    Acquired in tandem with the Mutua Madrid Open for the same overall transaction value, the Acciona Open de España—Europe’s third oldest golf tournament—was secured to further enhance Endeavor’s global sports events offerings.

    Barrett-Jackson Holdings, LLC

    2022

    Barrett-Jackson was acquired with Endeavor obtaining a 55% equity stake for a total consideration of $261.2 million (comprising cash and newly issued stock), aimed at leveraging Endeavor’s networks to grow its portfolio of high-profile live collector car events.

    Professional Development League (PDL) Clubs

    2022

    In January 2022, Endeavor acquired four PDL clubs for a combined cash consideration of $64.2 million, integrating these sports properties into its Owned Sports Properties segment before they were later divested to Silver Lake.

    Recent press releases and 8-K filings for EDR.

    Endeavor completes acquisition by Silver Lake
    EDR
    M&A
    Delisting/Listing Issues
    • Silver Lake completed the acquisition of Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. on March 24, 2025, acquiring 100% of the outstanding shares (excluding certain rollover shares) in a take-private transaction.
    • The cash consideration of $27.50 per share represented a 55% premium over the unaffected previous share price and a 39% premium over the 30-day VWAP.
    • As a result of the acquisition, Endeavor's Class A common stock will cease trading and be delisted from the NYSE, marking its transition to a privately held company.
    Mar 24, 2025, 12:00 AM
    Endeavor Group Increases Margin Loan Facility Size
    EDR
    Debt Issuance
    • Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. executed a Second Amendment to its Margin Loan Agreement on March 12, 2025, increasing the facility size to $3.0 billion.
    • As part of this amendment, the company drew $1.925 billion from the remaining facility, with all other material terms remaining unchanged.
    Mar 12, 2025, 12:00 AM