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10.24.24
TKO ANNOUNCES APPROVAL OF CAPITAL RETURN PROGRAM; ALSO ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC ACQUISITION OF SPORTS ASSETS FROM ENDEAVOR
NEW YORK (October 24, 2024) – TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (“TKO”) (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company, announced today that its board of directors has authorized a share repurchase program of up to $2.0 billion of its Class A common stock and the initiation of a quarterly cash dividend program pursuant to which holders of TKO’s Class A common stock will receive their pro rata share of $75.0 million in quarterly distributions to be made by TKO Operating Company, LLC.
06.27.24
UFC Names Riyadh Season Title Partner for Epic UFC® 306 at Sphere in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS – June 27, 2024 — UFC®, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization and part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), today announced that it has named Riyadh Season as title partner for the groundbreaking combat sports event to be held at Sphere in Las Vegas on Saturday, Sept. 14.
05.23.24
TKO Merges UFC® and WWE® Live Events Groups
NEW YORK – (BUSINESS WIRE) — TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company, today announced that it has integrated the UFC and WWE Live Events teams into one unit, creating one of the strongest live events portfolios in all of sports and entertainment.
04.17.24
UFC 300: PEREIRA vs. HILL
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – (BUSINESS WIRE)— UFC®, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), today announced that UFC 300: PEREIRA vs. HILL, held on Saturday, April 13, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, was one of the most successful and highest-grossing events in UFC history.
04.09.24
WRESTLEMANIA XL BECOMES MOST SUCCESSFUL EVENT IN WWE HISTORY
STAMFORD, Conn., April 9, 2024 – WWE®, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), today announced that WrestleMania XL became the most successful and highest-grossing event in company history.
01.23.2024
NETFLIX TO BECOME NEW HOME OF WWE RAW BEGINNING 2025
NEW YORK (January 23, 2024) – WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), and Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) today announced a long-term partnership that will bring WWE’s flagship weekly program…
01.23.2024
TKO APPOINTS DWAYNE JOHNSON TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NEW YORK (January 23, 2024) – TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) (“TKO”), a premium sports and entertainment company, has appointed Dwayne Johnson to its Board of Directors, effective today. Johnson,…
01.23.2024
TKO APPOINTS BRAD KEYWELL TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NEW YORK (January 23, 2024) – TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) (“TKO”), a premium sports and entertainment company, has appointed Brad Keywell to its Board of Directors, effective today. Keywell, an accomplished entrepreneur with deep expertise in technology and…
01.04.2024
TKO MERGES UFC® AND WWE® GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS TEAMS TO CREATE SPORTS MARKETING POWERHOUSE
NEW YORK, Jan. 04, 2024 – KO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company, today announced that it has combined the UFC and WWE global partnerships teams into one unit, providing brands with access to one of the most formidable sports marketing portfolios in the world.
11.07.2023
TKO Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results
11.07.2023
The CW Network To Become The Exclusive Broadcast Home To WWE NXT
November 7, 2023 (Burbank, CA & Stamford, Conn.) – The CW Network will become the official broadcast home to WWE NXT in October 2024. The five-year agreement marks the first time in its 13-year history that WWE NXT – which showcases WWE’s hottest up-and-coming Superstars – will air on a broadcast television network. WWE NXT will debut on The CW Network in October 2024 and air 52 live weekly events throughout the season.
10.24.2023
UFC® AND ANHEUSER-BUSCH ANNOUNCE MULTIYEAR PARTNERSHIP
LAS VEGAS and NEW YORK – October 24, 2023 – UFC®, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization and part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), together with Anheuser-Busch, one of America’s most iconic companies and the undisputed leader of the U.S. beer industry, today announced a new multiyear marketing partnership. Effective January 1, 2024, the brewer will become the exclusive “Official Beer Partner of UFC.” With this sponsorship, in the U.S., Bud Light will bring easy enjoyment to 21+ fans with 360-degree programming, including custom social and digital content, broadcast integration, on-site presence, and more.
10.19.2023
UFC AND THE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE AND TOURISM – ABU DHABI EXTEND PARTNERSHIP TO 2028
Abu Dhabi, UAE, October 19, 2023 – UFC®, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), and The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), today announced the continuation of their existing partnership which sees the world’s premier mixed martial arts organisation bring one numbered event featuring a championship bout to the Emirate every year. The new partnership will also expand to include additional Fight Night events, which will take place across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
10.11.2023
Riyadh Season Announces Spectacular UFC Fight Night
Saudi Arabia, October 11, 2023 – As part of its thrilling activities, Riyadh Season will host a UFC Fight Night in collaboration with UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts (MMA) organization on Saturday, March 2, 2024.
09.21.2023
SmackDown Returns To USA Network as part of Five-Year Agreement Between WWE and NBCUniversal
STAMFORD, Conn., Sep. 21, 2023 – 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. Additionally, beginning in the 2024/25 season, WWE will produce four primetime specials per year that will air on NBC, marking the first time WWE will air on the network in primetime.
09.12.2023
Endeavor Announces Close of UFC® And WWE® Transaction to Create TKO Group Holdings, a Premier Sports and Entertainment Company
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. & STAMFORD, Conn. (September 12, 2023) – 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”).
04.03.2023
Endeavor Announces UFC® And WWE® To Form A $21+ Billion Global Live Sports And Entertainment Company
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. & STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR) (“Endeavor”) and World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE) (“WWE”) today announced that they have signed a definitive agreement to form a new, publicly listed company consisting of two iconic, complementary, global sports and entertainment brands: UFC and WWE. Upon close, Endeavor will hold a 51% controlling interest in the new company and existing WWE shareholders will hold a 49% interest in the new company.