Endeavor Group Holdings

Endeavor Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences

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Thursday, August 25, 2022

Links to both live sessions, as well as replays available for 30 days, will be accessible from the "News / Events" section of Endeavor's investor relations website at investor.endeavorco.com .

Key Points: 
  • Links to both live sessions, as well as replays available for 30 days, will be accessible from the "News / Events" section of Endeavor's investor relations website at investor.endeavorco.com .
  • Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the worlds most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events and experiences.
  • The company is comprised of industry leaders including entertainment agency WME; sports, fashion, events and media company IMG; and premier mixed martial arts organization UFC.
  • The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation, sports operations & advisory, event & experiences management, media production & distribution, experiential marketing and brand licensing.

Endeavor to Sell Diamond Baseball Holdings to Silver Lake

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR), a global sports and entertainment company, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Professional Development League (PDL) business, Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), to Silver Lake, the global leader in technology investing (the Transaction).

Key Points: 
  • Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR), a global sports and entertainment company, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Professional Development League (PDL) business, Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), to Silver Lake, the global leader in technology investing (the Transaction).
  • Diamond Baseball Holdings has been operating under Endeavor in its mission to bring value to local Minor League Clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball through professional management, best practices, innovation and investment.
  • Under Silver Lakes ownership, Pat Battle and Peter Freund will continue to lead the PDL business as Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Diamond Baseball Holdings, respectively.
  • We look forward to working closely with Silver Lake and continuing the momentum in championing Minor League Baseball, said Pat Battle, Executive Chairman, and Peter Freund, CEO, Diamond Baseball Holdings.

Light & Wonder Enters into Amended Purchase Agreement for the Sale of OpenBet to Endeavor

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

The recently completed Lottery sale and the pending sale of OpenBet will cumulatively generate approximately $5.6 billion of estimated net after-tax proceeds.

Key Points: 
  • The recently completed Lottery sale and the pending sale of OpenBet will cumulatively generate approximately $5.6 billion of estimated net after-tax proceeds.
  • Endeavor is the right partner for OpenBet and the amended agreement increases speed and certainty by creating a simplified path to closing the transaction, while unlocking substantial benefits for OpenBet and Light & Wonder, said Barry Cottle, President and Chief Executive Officer of Light & Wonder.
  • OpenBet demonstrates continued momentum across their key markets and the amended terms of the transaction provide strong value for the business.
  • Light & Wonder, Inc. (formerly known as Scientific Games Corporation), is the global leader in cross-platform games and entertainment.

Endeavor to Participate in Credit Suisse 24th Annual Communications Conference

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR), a global sports and entertainment company, today announced that President Mark Shapiro will participate in a virtual fireside chat at the Credit Suisse 24th Annual Communications Conference Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 4 p.m.

Key Points: 
  • Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR), a global sports and entertainment company, today announced that President Mark Shapiro will participate in a virtual fireside chat at the Credit Suisse 24th Annual Communications Conference Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 4 p.m.
  • Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the worlds most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events and experiences.
  • The company is comprised of industry leaders including entertainment agency WME; sports, fashion, events and media company IMG; and premier mixed martial arts organization UFC.
  • The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation, sports operations & advisory, event & experiences management, media production & distribution, experiential marketing and brand licensing.

Endeavor to Participate in Barclays Future of Media Conference

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR), a global sports and entertainment company, today announced that Executive Chairman Patrick Whitesell will participate in a virtual fireside chat at the Barclays Future of Media Conference Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 10:40 a.m.

Key Points: 
  • Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR), a global sports and entertainment company, today announced that Executive Chairman Patrick Whitesell will participate in a virtual fireside chat at the Barclays Future of Media Conference Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 10:40 a.m.
  • Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the worlds most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events and experiences.
  • The company is comprised of industry leaders including entertainment agency WME; sports, fashion, events and media company IMG; and premier mixed martial arts organization UFC.
  • The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation, sports operations & advisory, event & experiences management, media production & distribution, experiential marketing and brand licensing.

Endeavor to Participate in MoffettNathanson Media & Communications Summit

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR), a global sports and entertainment company, today announced that CEO Ariel Emanuel will participate in a virtual fireside chat at the MoffettNathanson Media & Communications Summit Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 12:00 p.m.

Key Points: 
  • Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR), a global sports and entertainment company, today announced that CEO Ariel Emanuel will participate in a virtual fireside chat at the MoffettNathanson Media & Communications Summit Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 12:00 p.m.
  • Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the worlds most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events and experiences.
  • The company is comprised of industry leaders including entertainment agency WME; sports, fashion, events and media company IMG; and premier mixed martial arts organization UFC.
  • The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation, sports operations & advisory, event & experiences management, media production & distribution, experiential marketing and brand licensing.

CJ ENM Acquires Stake in HYPERREAL® The Metaverse Entertainment and Digital Human Studio

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

SEOUL, South Korea , April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading entertainment company CJ ENM, headquartered in Seoul, Korea, announced today that the company has acquired a stake in the U.S.-based Metaverse entertainment and media company, Hyperreal® Digital Inc, Hollywood's industry leader of hyper-realistic digital humans and performance spaces for A-list talent and brands. The minority stake was made through a private transaction with the founders.

Key Points: 
  • This investment was made as a part of CJ ENM's strategy to expand its digital related business sectors related to Metaverse, NFT, etc.
  • Through this investment, CJ ENM will be able to apply Hyperreal's high end Academy Award winning VFC technology, particularly in the deployment of high fidelity Digital Humans, that is used to create outstanding Metaverse entertainment experiences.
  • This will create synergy when applied to CJ ENM's vast content library and ultimately serve as a key to expand CJ ENM's business.
  • "We are especially excited to announce this deal that expands CJ ENM's technologies and tools, including hyperreal digital humans, VFX etc., essential to create the Metaverse," said Kang Ho-Sung, CEO, CJ ENM.

On Location, Endeavor China Become Wholly Owned Subsidiaries of Endeavor

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR), a global sports and entertainment company, today announced that premium experiences leader On Location and Endeavor China became wholly owned subsidiaries of Endeavor following the result of two separate transactions.

Key Points: 
  • Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR), a global sports and entertainment company, today announced that premium experiences leader On Location and Endeavor China became wholly owned subsidiaries of Endeavor following the result of two separate transactions.
  • Similarly, via a separate transaction, Endeavor China investors Sequoia Capital China, Tencent, and affiliates of FountainVest Partners converted their Endeavor China equity into equity interests in parent company Endeavor.
  • These transactions enable Endeavor to streamline management and create operational efficiencies across these two businesses, while fully integrating them within its network.
  • The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation, sports operations & advisory, event & experiences management, media production & distribution, experiential marketing and brand licensing.

Endeavor to Participate in Goldman Sachs Digital Evolution of Global Gaming Conference

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Friday, March 18, 2022

Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR), a global sports and entertainment company, today announced that Freddie Longe, EVP & Managing Director, IMG ARENA will participate in a virtual fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs Digital Evolution of Global Gaming Conference Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 3:20 p.m.

Key Points: 
  • Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR), a global sports and entertainment company, today announced that Freddie Longe, EVP & Managing Director, IMG ARENA will participate in a virtual fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs Digital Evolution of Global Gaming Conference Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 3:20 p.m.
  • Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the worlds most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events and experiences.
  • The company is comprised of industry leaders including entertainment agency WME; sports, fashion, events and media company IMG; and premier mixed martial arts organization UFC.
  • The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation, sports operations & advisory, event & experiences management, media production & distribution, experiential marketing and brand licensing.

Endeavor Completes Sale of Controlling Stake in Global Premium Content Studio ‘Endeavor Content’ to CJ ENM

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR), a global sports and entertainment company, announced today it has closed its previously announced sale of an 80% stake of the scripted business of U.S.-based global premium content studio, Endeavor Content, to CJ ENM, a leading entertainment company from Korea, for approximately $785 million USD in total proceeds to Endeavor and Endeavor Content.

Key Points: 
  • Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR), a global sports and entertainment company, announced today it has closed its previously announced sale of an 80% stake of the scripted business of U.S.-based global premium content studio, Endeavor Content, to CJ ENM, a leading entertainment company from Korea, for approximately $785 million USD in total proceeds to Endeavor and Endeavor Content.
  • Endeavor has retained 20% of the scripted portion of Endeavor Content, and has retained the non-scripted portion of the business, as well as certain documentary and film sales and financing consulting services.
  • Endeavor Contents Graham Taylor and Chris Rice will continue to lead the studio as co-CEOs.
  • Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the worlds most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events and experiences.