Endeavor (company)

Silver Lake to Take Endeavor Private

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Silver Lake believes that when consolidating all of TKO’s value into Endeavor, the combined total enterprise value of $25 billion will make this the largest private equity sponsor public-to-private investment transaction in over a decade, and the largest ever in the media and entertainment sector.

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Silver Lake believes that when consolidating all of TKO’s value into Endeavor, the combined total enterprise value of $25 billion will make this the largest private equity sponsor public-to-private investment transaction in over a decade, and the largest ever in the media and entertainment sector.
On the unaffected date, the equity value was $8.2 billion, and the premium to be paid by Silver Lake represents $4.6 billion more equity value to all Endeavor stockholders.
Ariel Emanuel, CEO of Endeavor, said: "Since 2012, Endeavor’s strategic partnership with Silver Lake and Egon Durban have been central to our evolution into the global sports and entertainment leader we are today.
Egon, Stephen, and the broader Silver Lake team have been and will continue to be phenomenal partners in Endeavor’s journey, and we look forward to the road ahead.”
Stephen Evans, Managing Director of Silver Lake and a Director of Endeavor, said: “The team at Silver Lake is proud of our longstanding partnership with Endeavor, marked by more than $3.5 billion of direct investment across six distinct transactions over 12 years.

The Familie Announces Nashville HQ Plans and New Country Music Division Led by Former UMG Executive Royce Risser

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Monday, January 8, 2024

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Familie, a leading sports and music agency for the world's most ambitious talent, is today announcing its official arrival in Nashville with 2 new hires. Leading the expansion as The Familie's Head of Nashville and EVP of Country Music will be Royce Risser, who was previously EVP of Promotion at Universal Music Group. The Familie is also announcing the addition of Artist Manager, Chase Berlin, to the team.

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Leading the expansion as The Familie's Head of Nashville and EVP of Country Music will be Royce Risser, who was previously EVP of Promotion at Universal Music Group.
As The Familie prepares to make Nashville its national headquarters, Risser will be overseeing and executing Nashville office operations, in addition to leading the development of The Familie's new Country Division.
A southern California native who was recruited to play football and attend Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Risser brings more than 30 years of music industry expertise to The Familie.
As The Familie's first artist manager in Nashville, Berlin will work under Risser to sign and develop promising Country artists and build out the genre's division for The Familie.

Introducing An AI-powered Music Distribution: 52Eighty Distro

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

52 Eighty Distro engages with the creative community via direct partnerships with artists, as well as through strategic alliances with like-minded entrepreneurs.

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52 Eighty Distro engages with the creative community via direct partnerships with artists, as well as through strategic alliances with like-minded entrepreneurs.
Through this partnership, 52 Eighty Distro first brought the song “HYM” to TikTok and it is available on all streaming platforms .
Ford's unique perspective and bold vision will make 52 Eighty Distro a leader in the music distribution industry.
52 Eighty Distro utilizes various channels, such as streaming services, online music stores, and physical retailers.

ADVERTISING WEEK AND WATCH THE YARD ANNOUNCE FIRST IN-PERSON YARDCON EVENT

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

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NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Advertising Week, the worldwide gathering of marketing, advertising, technology and brand professionals, and Watch the Yard, the leading destination for online Black college culture and Black fraternity and sorority news/culture, today announced YARDCON — a career development event and continuing education platform for the Black college community — will make its in-person debut this November 17-18 at Clark Atlanta University.

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The event will bring together Black students from across the nation to meet, train with and be hired by top companies such as Endeavor, GroupBlack, Hartbeat, and more.
"We are thrilled to partner with Jonathan and Watch the Yard to build the YARDCON platform.
Advertising Week is committed to the next generation of leaders and support the talent pipeline of companies within our ecosystem," said Lance Pillersdorf, Co-Founder & CEO Advertising Week.
Attendees will hear from a lineup of leaders in the entertainment, marketing, advertising, tech and media space.

Jaguar Global Growth Corporation I and GLAAM Provide Updates on Proposed Business Combination

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

MIAMI and SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jaguar Global Growth Corporation I (Nasdaq: JGGC, JGGCR, and JGGCW) (“Jaguar Global”) and GLAAM, Co., Ltd. (“GLAAM”), a leading designer and manufacturer of architectural media glass, today announced Jaguar Global shareholder approval of an extension to extend the date by which Jaguar Global has to consummate a business combination (the “Termination Date”) and appointees for the Board of Directors relating to the previously announced business combination.

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Jaguar Global Shareholders Approve Extension of Deadline to Complete Initial Business Combination, with 44% of IPO Shares Still Outstanding
Announce Appointees for the New Public Company, Captivision Inc., Board of Directors
MIAMI and SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jaguar Global Growth Corporation I (Nasdaq: JGGC, JGGCR, and JGGCW) (“Jaguar Global”) and GLAAM, Co., Ltd. (“GLAAM”), a leading designer and manufacturer of architectural media glass, today announced Jaguar Global shareholder approval of an extension to extend the date by which Jaguar Global has to consummate a business combination (the “Termination Date”) and appointees for the Board of Directors relating to the previously announced business combination.
As a result of the business combination, GLAAM and Jaguar Global shareholders will exchange their shares for shares in a new combined company that is named “Captivision Inc.” (“Captivision”).
“With 44% of the shares issued in our IPO still outstanding, we believe we are well-positioned to close our business combination.
Under the terms of the business combination agreement, Captivision’s board will consist of seven directors.

Jared Jacobs Joins Night Studios as Vice President of Development

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

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AUSTIN, Texas, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Night , an Austin-based talent management company, has announced the hiring of Jared Jacobs as vice president of development for Night Studios, the company's original content production arm.

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AUSTIN, Texas, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Night , an Austin-based talent management company, has announced the hiring of Jared Jacobs as vice president of development for Night Studios, the company's original content production arm.
Night Studios helps digitally-native artists create and package their own shows for television, podcasts, and other streaming platforms.
"Night Studios is uniquely positioned to merge the creative passion and engaged audiences of the biggest digital creators in the world with the distribution and star-making capabilities of traditional media," said Alex Piper, Head of Night Studios.
He joins Night Studios after serving as director of development at Unrealistic Ideas, an unscripted production company co-founded by Mark Wahlberg.

Heidrick & Struggles Closes Acquisition of Atreus in Germany, Expanding its On-Demand Talent Footprint

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

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Together, Atreus and Heidrick & Struggles' wholly owned, U.S.-based Business Talent Group (BTG), which was acquired in 2021, constitute the Company's On-Demand Talent segment and build on its market leading position in this space.

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Together, Atreus and Heidrick & Struggles' wholly owned, U.S.-based Business Talent Group (BTG), which was acquired in 2021, constitute the Company's On-Demand Talent segment and build on its market leading position in this space.
Krishnan Rajagopalan, President and CEO, Heidrick & Struggles, commented, "Heidrick & Struggles is on an exciting transformation journey to broaden and diversify our suite of executive talent and leadership advisory services.
Rajagopalan continued, "The acquisition of Atreus is a highly complementary investment for Heidrick & Struggles.
By joining forces with Heidrick & Struggles, we are able to expand and enhance our offerings to address our clients' most critical talent needs."

Dune Acquisition Corporation Appoints Cecil White III to the Board of Directors

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

NEW YORK, Feb. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dune Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ:DUNE) today announced the appointment of Cecil White III to the Dune Board of Directors, effective February 7, 2023.

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NEW YORK, Feb. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dune Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ:DUNE) today announced the appointment of Cecil White III to the Dune Board of Directors, effective February 7, 2023.
Mr. White will serve as a Member of the Audit and Compensation Committees of the Board.
Immediately following the appointment of Mr. White, the Board will consist of 5 directors, 3 of whom are independent.
“We are pleased to welcome Cecil White to the Dune Board,” said Carter Glatt, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Dune.

Venture Studio GRTR BRNDS Launches to Power a New Wave of IP Licensing for the Cannabis Industry

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

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Founded in 2021, the studio was started to support and facilitate a wider recognition and acceptance of cannabis products.

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Founded in 2021, the studio was started to support and facilitate a wider recognition and acceptance of cannabis products.
GRTR is also represented by William Morris Endeavor (WME) a global leader in entertainment, sports, and fashion.
"As the cannabis industry grows, so will the maturity of its operators," says Brett Fink, Founder of GRTR BRNDS.
Our 2023 goal is to develop and enable the largest global brands to expand their presence in the cannabis industry."

ResortPass Raises $26 Million Series B for Hotel Amenity Access without a Booking

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

ResortPass , which has pioneered the offering of day access to luxury hotels and resorts around the world, has raised $26 million in Series B funding and appointed Michael Wolf as CEO.

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ResortPass , which has pioneered the offering of day access to luxury hotels and resorts around the world, has raised $26 million in Series B funding and appointed Michael Wolf as CEO.
The ResortPass product-market fit is the strongest I have seen in over two decades of collaborations with innovative businesses, said Michael Wolf, the new CEO of ResortPass.
Consumers are obsessed with the access they now have to our partners and our partners deeply value these new consumers.
ResortPass is redefining what it means to be a guest by offering day access to luxury hotel experiences.