Endeavor Considers Selling Miami and Madrid Open Tournaments, Frieze Art Fair
The potential sale follows a strategic review of IMG events amid Endeavor's transition to a private company.
- Endeavor has initiated a review to explore selling certain IMG portfolio events, including the Miami Open, Madrid Open, and Frieze art fair.
- The review comes as Endeavor prepares to go private in a $13 billion deal with Silver Lake, expected to close in early 2025.
- Endeavor has engaged The Raine Group to assist with the exploratory sales process, which currently has no set timetable.
- The potential sale excludes TKO Group Holdings and WME, which are not part of the assets under consideration.
- Despite the sale exploration, Endeavor highlights the significant growth and success of the Miami and Madrid Opens and Frieze under its ownership.