Sportradar Announces Agreement for the Divestiture of Coaching and Scouting Business of Synergy Sports to Teamworks Innovations
Sportradar expects the cash proceeds to strengthen its balance sheet and support its capital allocation priorities.
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Rhea-AI Summary
Sportradar (NASDAQ: SRAD) has signed a definitive agreement to sell Atrium Sports to Teamworks Innovations for US $170 million in cash. Atrium Sports is the coaching and scouting business of Synergy Sports.
Sportradar will retain technology assets and revenue integrated into its core offerings, including automated video production cameras, automated graphics, certain computer vision capabilities and competition management products. The company says the sale streamlines its business around betting, gaming and media priorities. Closing is expected in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
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Hollow bars mark forward-looking points. How the balance works
Positive
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Atrium Sports sale agreement provides for US $170 million in cash from Teamworks Innovations. 4.7% of market cap
- Minor pointSportradar describes the transaction as an accretive double-digit EBITDA multiple relative to its market valuation.
- Minor pointRetained technology assets, capabilities and revenue underpin Sportradar’s core offerings and are already integrated into its business.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Sportradar expects sale proceeds to strengthen its balance sheet and support capital allocation priorities.
Negative
- None.
News Explained
Sportradar says the proceeds from the agreed sale will further strengthen its balance sheet and support its capital-allocation priorities.
Key Figures
- Cash consideration
- US $170 million
- Sale of Atrium Sports to Teamworks Innovations
- EBITDA multiple
- Accretive double-digit EBITDA multiple
- Relative to Sportradar’s market valuation
- Expected closing
- Fourth quarter of 2026
- Subject to customary closing conditions
Key Terms
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Transaction streamlines business and sharpens focus on core betting, gaming, and media priorities
ST. GALLEN, Switzerland, Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ: SRAD), a leading global sports technology company creating immersive experiences for sports fans and bettors, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Atrium Sports, the coaching and scouting business of Synergy Sports, to Teamworks Innovations, Inc. for US
Sportradar will retain certain technology assets, capabilities, and revenue that underpin its core offerings and is already integrated into its business, including automated video production cameras, automated graphics solutions, certain computer vision capabilities, and competition management products.
Carsten Koerl, Chief Executive Officer of Sportradar, said: “This transaction optimizes and streamlines our business as we focus on our core betting, gaming, and media priorities, while enabling us to retain key technology assets and capabilities that will support growth and innovation. The proceeds will further strengthen our balance sheet and support capital allocation priorities. Synergy is a leading team-side analytics platform for baseball and basketball and this transaction positions the business for its next phase under an industry leader focused on serving teams and athletes. We will work closely with Teamworks to ensure a seamless transition for our clients, partners and employees.”
The transaction is currently expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
About Sportradar
Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ: SRAD), founded in 2001, is a leading global sports technology company creating immersive experiences for sports fans and bettors. Positioned at the intersection of the sports media and betting/gaming industries, Sportradar provides betting and iGaming operators, media and technology companies, prediction market partners and sports federations with a best-in-class range of solutions to help grow their businesses. Trusted by the world’s leading global sports organizations including the ATP, NBA and WNBA, NHL, MLB, MLS, PGA TOUR, UEFA, FIFA, CONMEBOL, AFC, and the Bundesliga, and global clients including Flutter, DraftKings, Google, Microsoft, Kalshi and Polymarket, Sportradar covers more than a million events annually across all major sports. Sportradar is not just redefining the sports fan experience, it also safeguards sports through its Integrity Services division and advocates for an integrity-driven environment for all involved. For more information about Sportradar, please visit www.sportradar.com
Contact:
Media
Sandra Lee sandra.lee@sportradar.com
Investors
Jim Bombassei j.bombassei@sportradar.com
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FAQ
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What is Sportradar selling to Teamworks Innovations and for how much?
Sportradar has agreed to sell Atrium Sports, the coaching and scouting business of Synergy Sports, to Teamworks Innovations for US $170 million in cash. The agreement is definitive; the transaction has not yet closed.
When is Sportradar’s sale of Atrium Sports expected to close?
The sale is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
What does Sportradar mean by the EBITDA multiple cited for the Atrium Sports sale?
Sportradar describes the transaction as an accretive double-digit EBITDA multiple relative to its market valuation. EBITDA means earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.