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Mar 31, 2023
Endeavor Q1 2023 Earnings Report
Endeavor's Q1 2023 financial results were released, revealing a record revenue for the Owned Sports Properties segment and overall solid performance.
Key Takeaways
Endeavor reported a solid first quarter in 2023, marked by record revenue in the Owned Sports Properties segment. The company also announced plans for share repurchases and the initiation of quarterly dividend payments, alongside a transformational deal to combine UFC and WWE and an agreement to sell IMG Academy.
Announced a deal to combine UFC and WWE into a new publicly listed company.
Agreed to sell IMG Academy for an enterprise value of $1.25 billion.
Planned to commence an event-driven share repurchase of up to $300 million of Class A common stock.
Planned to begin making quarterly cash dividend payments.
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Forward Guidance
Endeavor provided full year 2023 guidance, expecting revenue between $5.665 billion and $5.815 billion and adjusted EBITDA between $1.220 billion and $1.275 billion. The updated guidance primarily reflects expected sale of IMG Academy
Positive Outlook
- Revenue expected between $5.665 billion and $5.815 billion
- Adjusted EBITDA expected between $1.220 billion to $1.275 billion
- Expect to commence repurchases of up to $300 million
- Expect to pay down an additional $50 million of debt.
- Expect to declare and pay the first dividend in the third quarter of 2023.
Challenges Ahead
- Changes in public and consumer tastes and preferences and industry trends
- Dependence on the relationships of its management, agents, and other key personnel with clients
- Dependence on key relationships with television and cable networks, satellite providers, digital streaming partners, corporate sponsors, and other distribution partners
- Risks related to the gaming business and applicable regulatory requirements
- Risks related to Endeavor’s organization and structure