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TKO Group Holdings, Inc. reports developments across a sports and entertainment portfolio built around UFC, WWE, PBR, Zuffa Boxing and On Location. Company news commonly covers quarterly results, media-rights distribution, live-event scheduling, venue and international partnerships, sponsorship agreements, commercial content packages, and consumer-products or gaming extensions tied to its combat sports and sports entertainment intellectual property.
Updates also include capital-return actions such as share repurchase authorizations and dividends, conference participation, and partnerships that expand how UFC and related combat-sports programming reaches consumers, bars, restaurants and other commercial venues.
WWE (NYSE: TKO) and Nissin Foods have announced a new partnership making Hot & Spicy FIRE WOK the official presenter of Elimination Chamber on March 1, 2024, in Toronto. The partnership includes prominent brand exposure through WWE assets, featuring a match sponsorship at WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas, integrations in Raw and SmackDown programming, and presence on WWE's e-gaming YouTube channel.
Hot & Spicy FIRE WOK will sponsor the Men's Elimination Chamber match, featuring WWE Superstars Logan Paul, Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre, CM Punk, Damian Priest, and John Cena in his final Chamber appearance. The brand has launched edition packaging featuring WWE Superstars Seth Rollins and Liv Morgan, and is offering fans a chance to win an all-expense paid trip to WrestleMania 41 through the 'Can You Handle The Heat Sweepstakes.'
Endeavor Group Holdings (NYSE: EDR) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of approximately $27 million, with Class A common stockholders receiving $0.06 per share. The dividend will be paid on March 14, 2025 to stockholders of record as of February 28, 2025.
Future dividend declarations will depend on various factors, including operational results, financial condition, market conditions, earnings, cash flow requirements, and debt agreement restrictions. The company is required to maintain quarterly dividend payments of $0.06 per share under its merger agreement with Silver Lake until closing.
UFC and Monster Energy have announced a historic multiyear renewal of their global partnership, marking the largest sponsorship deal ever for both companies. Monster Energy will continue as the exclusive global Official Energy Drink of UFC, building on their relationship that began in 2015.
Under the renewal terms, Monster Energy will maintain center canvas placement in the Octagon at UFC's major events, including Pay-Per-Views and Fight Nights, as well as presence in Dana White's Contender Series, The Ultimate Fighter, and Road to UFC. The brand will reach an estimated 975 million households in 170 countries through UFC's broadcasts. Monster-sponsored UFC athletes will continue displaying Monster Energy drinks during press conferences and post-fight decisions.
TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) has announced its participation in the upcoming Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference. The company's President and Chief Operating Officer, Mark Shapiro, will represent TKO at the event, which is scheduled for March 3, 2025, at 3:20 p.m. Eastern Time (12:20 p.m. Pacific Time) in San Francisco, CA.
Investors and interested parties can access the live session through TKO's investor relations website at investor.tkogrp.com. A replay of the session will remain available on the website for a minimum of 30 days following the event.
UFC and Thorne have announced a renewal of their global partnership, enhancing their existing collaboration since 2019. Thorne maintains its position as the Official Sports Performance Nutrition Partner of UFC and Official Partner of the UFC Performance Institute. The partnership now includes Thorne becoming a premier partner of UFC's Anti-Doping program.
The renewed partnership features significant brand integration, including Thorne branding in the 'Locker Room Cam' broadcast during UFC Pay Per Views, reaching over 700 million fans in 170 countries. Since implementing Thorne's NSF Certified for Sport products in 2019, there have been no failed drug tests from contaminants among athletes using their supplements.
The agreement includes collaboration on original content for UFC's digital channels, reaching 290 million users worldwide. Thorne will continue as Presenting Partner for select segments of UFC's 'Embedded' series and will participate in an annual Brand Ambassador program.
TKO Group Holdings has announced it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results after market hours on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. The company will host a live teleconference at 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT on the same day to discuss the results and provide a business update.
The earnings release, live call, and supporting materials will be available on TKO's investor relations website. Interested parties can join the teleconference by dialing 833-470-1428 with conference ID 197207. A recording of the call will be accessible on the company's IR site for at least 30 days following the event.
Endeavor Group Holdings (NYSE: EDR), a global sports and entertainment company, has announced it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results before market hours on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Following the company's previously announced definitive agreement to be acquired by Silver Lake, Endeavor will not conduct an earnings conference call. Investors can access the earnings release and related presentation materials through Endeavor's investor relations website at investor.endeavorco.com.
SPRIBE has announced multiyear sponsorship deals with UFC and WWE to expand the global reach of its online game Aviator. The partnerships will feature prominent Aviator logo placement in UFC's Octagon canvas at all events and at select WWE marquee events, along with integrated social media campaigns and hospitality experiences.
In December, Aviator players wagered more than $14 billion worldwide. The game has achieved success in over 60 countries, including Brazil, India, and several regions in Europe and Africa. Founded in 2018, SPRIBE has grown to over 42 million unique monthly active users globally.
The strategic partnerships aim to leverage UFC and WWE's combined reach across 170 countries to drive global brand visibility, expand into key markets (particularly the U.S.), and accelerate customer acquisition through cross-promotions, content integrations, and co-branded campaigns.
UFC and Total Wireless have announced a new marketing partnership for 2025, making Total Wireless the Official Wireless Provider of UFC in the United States. The partnership will feature Total Wireless branding at all UFC Pay Per Views and Fight Nights hosted in the U.S.
The agreement includes prominent brand placement inside the Octagon®, integration into Pay Per View broadcast features including Fighter Walkouts, and collaboration on original content for UFC's digital and social channels that reach over 290 million users worldwide. The partnership also includes an annual Brand Ambassador program featuring UFC athletes.
The partnership will launch at UFC® 311: MAKHACHEV vs. TSARUKYAN 2 on January 18, 2025, at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, featuring two championship bouts.
Corpay Cross-Border has been named the official and exclusive Global Foreign Exchange (FX) Partner of UFC, the world's premier mixed martial arts organization. As part of this partnership, Corpay will serve as the Presenting Partner of select UFC Fight Nights in Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Middle East.
The partnership includes branded entitlements featuring Corpay's integration into the UFC Fight Deck LED display around the Octagon and branding at the UFC Prep Point. Corpay will also maintain visibility at UFC fight week activities, including press conferences and weigh-ins. The partnership will debut at UFC FIGHT NIGHT Riyadh in Saudi Arabia on February 1st at The Venue, Riyadh.