Silver Lake Acquires Endeavor, Keeps TKO Public

Endeavor, the parent company of TKO Group, has been taken private by Silver Lake in a $25 billion acquisition, marking the end of its nearly four-year stint as a public company. Silver Lake, alongside partners such as Mubadala Investment Company and Goldman Sachs, acquired all outstanding shares at $27.50 each, delisting Endeavor from the NYSE. The transaction consolidates Endeavor’s assets under the newly named WME Group, encompassing WME agency, IMG Licensing, and Pantheon Media Group. Ari Emanuel transitions to Executive Chairman of WME Group, while Mark Shapiro becomes President and Managing Partner. Patrick Whitesell exits to lead a new Silver Lake-backed venture. This strategic shift aims to enhance value creation across WME and maintain TKO Group as a public entity.