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Versant Media Group, Inc. (VERSANT) (Nasdaq: VSNT) generates news as an independent media and entertainment business built around a portfolio of television networks and digital platforms. Company announcements emphasize its focus on four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf and athletics participation, and sports and genre entertainment. News about VERSANT often highlights how its brands, such as CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E! and SYFY, operate within these markets alongside digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine.
Investors and observers following VSNT news can expect coverage of corporate milestones related to its separation from Comcast, its activities as a standalone public company, and developments across its portfolio. Notable news items include the completion of the spin-off from Comcast, the start of regular-way trading on Nasdaq under the VSNT ticker, and the company’s inaugural investor-focused events outlining its vision, strategy, business model, and financial priorities.
VERSANT’s news flow also includes updates on acquisitions and expansion initiatives. For example, the company announced the completion of its acquisition of Free TV Networks (FTN), a provider of national premium free over-the-air digital broadcast networks and free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels. News related to FTN covers its portfolio of digital broadcast networks and FAST channels, and how this business operates within VERSANT to expand over-the-air and FAST distribution.
By monitoring VSNT news, readers can track announcements about its cable networks, digital platforms, acquisitions such as FTN and INDY Cinema Group, and strategic commentary on how VERSANT seeks to extend distribution and deepen audience engagement across its four core markets.
Versant (VSNT), through its USA Sports division, entered a new broadcast partnership with World Team Tennis for the league’s December 2026 season. USA Sports will exclusively air all six live WTT matches in primetime on CNBC, while Fandango will offer free live streaming coverage.
The deal adds WTT to USA Sports’ portfolio alongside properties such as the WNBA, Premier League and PGA Tour. The 47th WTT season will feature new clubs hosting matches in December: New York Empire Racquet Club at Barclays Center, Toronto North Racquet Club at Coca-Cola Coliseum, and Florida Flamingos Racquet Club at Amerant Bank Arena.
Versant (Nasdaq: VSNT) announced that Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer Anand Kini is scheduled to present at the BofA 2026 Media, Communications and Entertainment Conference in New York, NY. The presentation is set for September 10, 2026 at 9:40 a.m. ET, with a live webcast and limited-time replay available via Versant's Investor Relations website.
Versant Media Group (Nasdaq: VSNT) announced that Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer Anand Kini is scheduled to present at the 2026 Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference in San Francisco on September 8, 2026, at 3:45 p.m. PT. A live webcast and a limited-time replay will be available on the Versant Media Investor Relations website, where investors can also subscribe to email alerts for financial news.
Versant (NASDAQ: VSNT) announced that its portfolio company Full Swing has released a major software update for its golf simulators, creating a connected ecosystem between the Full Swing App and simulator experience. Logged-in players can now automatically capture, analyze, and review every practice session and round on their smartphones.
The update adds enhanced performance tracking with Driving Range analytics, automatic round tracking via an Activity Feed, digital golf bags, and expanded Skill Strike multiplayer. Full Swing also introduced the acclaimed Victory Ranch Golf Club course and various usability enhancements, with the update available immediately for compatible simulators.
Versant Media (Nasdaq: VSNT) reported second quarter 2026 revenue of $1.64 billion, down 3.8% year over year, or 2.8% excluding the divested SportsEngine business. Linear distribution revenue fell 6.3% and advertising declined 0.6%, while Platforms revenue rose 0.8%, or 9.3% excluding SportsEngine, driven by Fandango and GolfNow.
Net income attributable to Versant was $211 million, down 30.1%. Adjusted EBITDA was $624 million, down 8.9% but up 3.0% versus prior-year Standalone Adjusted EBITDA. Operating cash flow reached $382 million and Free Cash Flow $350 million. The company raised 2026 guidance to $6.2–$6.45 billion in total revenue and $1.9–$2.05 billion in Adjusted EBITDA, and maintained Free Cash Flow guidance of $1.0–$1.2 billion. Versant completed a $100 million accelerated share repurchase, announced a further planned $100 million ASR for Q3 2026, and declared a third quarterly dividend of $0.375 per share.
Versant Media Group (NASDAQ: VSNT) announced it has completed the acquisition of Full Swing, a sports technology company whose patented hardware and integrated software serve consumers, coaches, competitive athletes and commercial venues.
According to Versant, the deal extends its leadership in golf and deepens its portfolio of digital platforms. Full Swing’s immersive golf simulators, launch monitors, virtual greens and performance data tools will sit within Versant’s Digital Platforms and Ventures portfolio, anchored in its golf business and supported by Golf Channel, GolfNow and GolfPass. Versant said Full Swing also supports applications beyond golf, including baseball, where its technology is already used by college and professional teams. Full Swing CEO Ryan Dotters has joined Versant and will report to Will McIntosh, President, Digital Platforms and Ventures.
Versant (NASDAQ: VSNT), through its USA Sports network, has secured a new multi-year media rights partnership making it the exclusive English-language home of the Bundesliga in the U.S. from the 2026/27 season. USA Sports will air at least 30 matches per season on USA Network, with all other matches streaming for free on Fandango. NBCUniversal’s Telemundo becomes the exclusive Spanish-language partner, broadcasting 100+ matches each season on Telemundo and Universo, and streaming all matches on Peacock. According to the Bundesliga, these deals expand its availability to more than 80 million U.S. homes and follow a 43% increase in U.S. Bundesliga fans over the past five years.
Versant (NASDAQ:VSNT), through its USA Sports arm, has secured an exclusive multi-year English-language U.S. media rights agreement for Germany’s Bundesliga through the 2030-31 season. USA Sports will air more than 300 live matches each season across USA Network and Versant-owned streaming service Fandango.
Coverage begins August 22 with Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup on USA Network. At least 30 matches will air on USA Network, with all remaining games streaming free on Fandango. USA Sports plans over 1,000 hours of live soccer in 2026-27, including Bundesliga and Premier League, and adds this deal to long-term rights for the WNBA, Pac-12, USGA, PGA of America, and DP World Tour.
Versant (Nasdaq: VSNT) will report second quarter 2026 operating and financial results on Thursday, August 6, 2026, followed by an earnings conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET.
The call, hosted by CEO Mark Lazarus and CFO/COO Anand Kini, will stream via live and replay webcast on Versant’s investor relations website.
Versant Media Group (NASDAQ: VSNT) agreed to acquire sports technology company Full Swing from Bruin Capital and minority investors for about $530 million in cash, subject to adjustments and closing conditions.
Full Swing’s interactive golf and multi-sport platform will anchor Versant’s golf business and expand its digital sports ecosystem. Closing is expected in the second half of 2026.