Endeavor Reports Q4 Growth as Company Prepares to Go Private
The entertainment giant sees strong performance in its WME division while finalizing asset sales and a take-private deal with Silver Lake.
- Endeavor's Q4 2024 revenue reached $1.6 billion, with a 7% year-over-year increase and adjusted EBITDA of $277.1 million, up 5%.
- The WME representation segment drove growth with a 17% revenue increase in Q4, reaching $501.6 million, and $1.69 billion for the year, up 9% from 2023.
- Endeavor is selling assets like IMG, On Location, and Professional Bull Riders to its TKO subsidiary, with deals expected to close by the end of Q1 2025.
- The company is undergoing a take-private transaction led by majority owner Silver Lake, marking an end to its nearly four years as a publicly traded entity.
- Endeavor's total debt rose to $5.67 billion in Q4, while its cash reserves increased by $200 million, reaching $1.2 billion.