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SPIRE Academy: A Rising Powerhouse in Sports and Education

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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GENEVA, Ohio, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SPIRE Academy, a premier sports training and education boarding school, has expanded significantly and is gearing up for an exciting year ahead with a diverse student body. As of September 26, 2023, 134 motivated and talented students have joined the SPIRE family. SPIRE is proud to announce several remarkable statistics that showcase its commitment to its students.

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  • As of September 26, 2023, 134 motivated and talented students have joined the SPIRE family.
  • SPIRE is proud to announce several remarkable statistics that showcase its commitment to its students.
  • In addition to its international students, SPIRE Academy welcomes students from twenty-two (22) different U.S. states including the District of Columbia.
  • We're setting the stage for the next generation of world-class athletes and leaders," says Phil Darrin, SPIRE Academy's Head of School.

Endeavor and TKO CEO Ariel Emanuel to Participate in Bloomberg’s Screentime Conference

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR), a global sports and entertainment company, and TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company, today announced that CEO Ariel Emanuel will participate in the Bloomberg Screentime conference on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 6:40pm PT / 9:40pm ET.

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  • Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR), a global sports and entertainment company, and TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company, today announced that CEO Ariel Emanuel will participate in the Bloomberg Screentime conference on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 6:40pm PT / 9:40pm ET.
  • This press release features multimedia.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230929443792/en/

New to The Street Leadership Program Interviews Two Inspirational Leaders, Jon Gordon and Tom Mendoza

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Friday, September 29, 2023
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From the Nasdaq MarketSite Studio , Jon Gordon, Founder/Chief Executive Officer of The Jon Gordon Companies, talks with New to The Street Leadership's co-hosts Matt Doherty and Jane King.

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  • From the Nasdaq MarketSite Studio , Jon Gordon, Founder/Chief Executive Officer of The Jon Gordon Companies, talks with New to The Street Leadership's co-hosts Matt Doherty and Jane King.
  • Inspired by his book "The Energy Bus," in 2015, Jon created a very successful animated and interactive positivity training program called "The Energy Bus."
  • With his new outlook, Jon started posting his positive ideas and thoughts, which grew into a following.
  • Tom is a passionate and inspirational leader who enjoys sharing his leadership ideas with students and other business executives.

WWE® Announces 2023 Holiday Tour Dates

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Friday, September 22, 2023
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WWE®, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), today announced an additional 12 live events as part of the 2023 Holiday Tour. Tickets go on sale next Friday, September 29.

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WWE®, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), today announced an additional 12 live events as part of the 2023 Holiday Tour. Tickets go on sale next Friday, September 29.

WWE® Returns to Australia With Elimination Chamber: Perth

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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WWE Elimination Chamber: Perth will take place at Optus Stadium in Perth, Western Australia, on Saturday, February 24, 2024.

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  • WWE Elimination Chamber: Perth will take place at Optus Stadium in Perth, Western Australia, on Saturday, February 24, 2024.
  • Get ready Australia, because Mami is coming home.”
    The 2023 WWE Elimination Chamber from the Bell Centre in Montreal broke multiple company records.
  • WWE Elimination Chamber: Perth will be broadcast live in approximately 165 countries in 25 languages and seen in more than 1 billion homes.
  • WWE and Tourism Western Australia acknowledge the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and culture.

SmackDown Returns to USA Network as Part of Five-Year Agreement Between WWE and NBCUniversal

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), and NBCUniversal have agreed to a five-year domestic media rights partnership that will bring Friday Night SmackDown back to USA Network beginning October 2024.

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  • WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), and NBCUniversal have agreed to a five-year domestic media rights partnership that will bring Friday Night SmackDown back to USA Network beginning October 2024.
  • “NBCUniversal has been a tremendous partner of WWE for decades,” said WWE President Nick Khan.
  • Demonstrating the deeply engaged WWE audience on USA, WWE NXT (+27%) and WWE Monday Night Raw (+15%) are up double-digits year-over-year in the target demographic.
  • WWE Monday Night Raw and WWE NXT will continue to air on USA Network through September 2024.

Third Class of Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator Secures 25 Business Deals with Consortium Partners

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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Comcast today announced that the 10 companies chosen for the third class of the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator , powered by Boomtown, have secured 25 pilots, partnerships, and commercial deals while participating in the customized program.

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  • Comcast today announced that the 10 companies chosen for the third class of the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator , powered by Boomtown, have secured 25 pilots, partnerships, and commercial deals while participating in the customized program.
  • “The relationships formed working one-on-one with sports leaders are invaluable and our founders took every opportunity to test and refine their technologies to deliver business value.
  • In Atlanta several months later, the partner consortium gathered with the 2023 class to present business results from proofs of concepts and pilots underway.
  • Since the first class in 2021, SportsTech portfolio companies have achieved 112 pilots, partnerships and commercial deals with consortium partners.

Tampa Bay to Host 2024 Royal Rumble®

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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WWE®, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), in conjunction with the Tampa Bay Rays, Visit St. Pete/Clearwater and the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, today announced that Tampa Bay will host the 37thRoyal Rumble in 2024.

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  • WWE®, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), in conjunction with the Tampa Bay Rays, Visit St. Pete/Clearwater and the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, today announced that Tampa Bay will host the 37thRoyal Rumble in 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230913701933/en/
    Tampa Bay to Host 2024 Royal Rumble® (Photo: Business Wire)
    WWE will head to town for an entire weekend of events across St. Petersburg, Clearwater and Tampa, Fla., highlighted by the Royal Rumble on Saturday, January 27 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.
  • This marks the first time that Royal Rumble will be held in Tampa Bay in front of fans since 1995.
  • “Thanks to our partners at the Tampa Bay Rays, Visit St. Pete/Clearwater and the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, we look forward to a fantastic schedule of events in January.”
    “We are excited to welcome WWE back to Tropicana Field for the 2024 Royal Rumble,” said Tampa Bay Rays President Matt Silverman.

TKO Announces Special Cash Dividend

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) (“TKO” or the “Company”), a premium sports and entertainment company, today announced that it has declared a special cash dividend pursuant to the terms of the transaction agreement between UFC and WWE, which provides for a special one-time dividend on TKO’s shares of Class A common stock, funded by an intracompany cash distribution to TKO prior to the consummation of the transaction.

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  • TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) (“TKO” or the “Company”), a premium sports and entertainment company, today announced that it has declared a special cash dividend pursuant to the terms of the transaction agreement between UFC and WWE, which provides for a special one-time dividend on TKO’s shares of Class A common stock, funded by an intracompany cash distribution to TKO prior to the consummation of the transaction.
  • The dividend to TKO’s Class A common stockholders will be $3.86 per share, payable on September 29, 2023 to TKO’s Class A common stockholders of record as of September 22, 2023.
  • Future declarations of dividends are subject to the determination and discretion of TKO’s board of directors based on its consideration of various factors, such as its results of operations, financial condition, market conditions, earnings, cash flow requirements, restrictions in its debt agreements, legal requirements and other factors that TKO’s board of directors deems relevant.

Endeavor Announces Close of UFC® and WWE® Transaction to Create TKO Group Holdings, a Premium Sports and Entertainment Company

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR) (“Endeavor”) and World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (previously NYSE: WWE) (“WWE”) today announced the close of their previously announced agreement and the launch of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) (“TKO”).

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  • Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR) (“Endeavor”) and World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (previously NYSE: WWE) (“WWE”) today announced the close of their previously announced agreement and the launch of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) (“TKO”).
  • Through this combination, TKO will leverage Endeavor’s expertise in areas including domestic and international media rights, ticket sales and yield optimization, event operations, global partnerships, licensing, and premium hospitality to drive revenue growth.
  • “The creation of TKO marks an exciting new chapter for UFC and WWE as leaders in global sports and entertainment,” said Ariel Emanuel, CEO of Endeavor and TKO.
  • “Given their continued connectivity to the Endeavor network, we are confident in our ability to accelerate their respective growth and unlock long-term sustainable value for shareholders.