TKO Group Holdings, Inc.
For the period ended Mar 31, 2026. Filed May 6, 2026.
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Mar 31, 2026 · Filed May 6, 2026
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Period ended 2025-09-30; filed 2025-11-05.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2026-03-31; filed 2026-05-06.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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The IMG business is a leading global sports marketing company, specializing in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and event management.
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Revenue increased by $328.1 million, or 26%, to $1,596.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025.
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WWE revenue increased by $84.2 million, or 22%. This increase was due to $47.2 million of increased live event revenue, primarily driven by the financial incentive package for Royal Rumble in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The increase was also due to $30.1 million of higher media rights, production and content revenue from media rights fees resulting from increases in contractual revenues, including the content distribution agreements with Netflix and ESPN. Additionally, WWE generated $6.3 million of increased consumer products licensing revenue related to the sale of WWE-branded products, including mobile games and collectibles, compared to the prior year.
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IMG revenue increased by $179.1 million, or 38%. This increase was attributable to $177.5 million of revenue generated at On Location primarily driven by hospitality related revenues from the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics. Additionally, higher revenues of $1.7 million from the IMG business driven by the impact of new production agreements and commissions for a boxing event were partially offset by the biennial impact of the Arabian Gulf Cup.
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Corporate and Other revenue increased by $19.5 million, or 36%. This increase was primarily driven by $9.9 million of higher management fees for services primarily related to boxing. Additionally, PBR revenue increased by $9.5 million, or 17%, due to higher media rights fees primarily driven by the content distribution agreement with Paramount that became effective in November 2025, as well as higher partnerships revenue from new sponsors and increases in fees from renewals.
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Direct operating costs increased by $166.8 million, or 29%, to $734.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025.
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UFC direct operating costs increased by $9.0 million, or 10%. This increase was due to $8.6 million of higher athlete, production, marketing and other event-related costs primarily associated with UFC 324, which was the inaugural event under the new content distribution agreement with Paramount.
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WWE direct operating costs increased by $16.6 million, or 13%. This increase was primarily driven by $18.3 million of higher talent and production costs associated with WWE's weekly television programming and premium live events, including Royal Rumble in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia compared to that event being held domestically in the prior year.
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IMG segment direct operating costs increased by $138.2 million, or 42%. This increase was primarily driven by incremental costs of $139.4 million from On Location, largely related to the impact of the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics. Direct operating costs declined by $1.2 million in the IMG business as the biennial impact of the Arabian Gulf Cup was partially offset by increased costs associated with new production agreements.
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Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $16.9 million, or 5%, to $380.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025.
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UFC selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $5.5 million, or 11%. This increase was primarily driven by $7.2 million of higher personnel and travel costs compared to the prior year.
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IMG segment selling, general, and administrative expenses increased by $17.5 million, or 22%. This increase was primarily driven by $10.4 million of higher personnel and travel costs, as well as other costs associated with the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics at On Location.
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Interest expense, net increased by $15.8 million, or 35%, to $60.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025. This increase was driven primarily by incremental interest expense from higher debt levels maintained during the current year period as compared to the prior year period due to the $1.0 billion and $900.0 million incremental first lien term loans entered in September 2025 and March 2026, respectively.
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Other Income (Expense), Net
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Net Income Attributable to Non-Controlling Interests
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Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2026 increased by $19.3 million, or 25%, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025. This increase was primarily driven by the impact of $21.7 million of lower corporate allocated costs from Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. to the Acquired Businesses and $9.9 million of incremental revenue from higher management fees for services primarily related to boxing. Additionally, PBR revenue increased by $9.5 million, or 17%, due to higher media rights fees and partnerships revenue. These revenue increases were partially offset by $21.8 million of higher cost of personnel and other operating expenses compared to the prior year.
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Includes costs, net of insurance recoveries, related to certain litigation matters including antitrust lawsuits for UFC and stockholder litigation related to WWE and Endeavor.
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First Lien Term Loan (due November 2031)
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The Incremental Term Loan bears interest at a variable interest rate equal to either, at the option of TKO Worldwide Holdings, Term SOFR or the ABR plus, in each case, an applicable margin. SOFR term loans accrue interest at a rate equal to Term SOFR plus 2.00%, with a SOFR floor of 0.00%. ABR term loans accrue interest at a rate equal to (i) the highest of (a) the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 0.5%, (b) the prime rate in effect for such day, and (c) Term SOFR for a one-month interest period plus (ii) 1.00%, with an ABR floor of 1.00%. The Incremental Term Loan has the same amortization schedule as the existing first lien term loans, amortizing at 1% per annum, and matures on November 21, 2031.
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The loans made pursuant to the upsized Revolving Credit Facility bear interest at a variable interest rate equal to either, at the option of TKO Worldwide Holdings, Term SOFR or the ABR plus, in each case, an applicable margin. SOFR revolving loans accrue interest at a rate equal to Term SOFR plus 1.50%-1.75%, depending on the First Lien Leverage Ratio (as defined in the First Lien Credit Agreement), with a SOFR floor of 0.00%. ABR revolving loans accrue interest at a rate equal to (i) the highest of (a) the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 0.5%, (b) the prime rate in effect for such day, and (c) Term SOFR for a one-month interest period plus (ii) 0.50%-0.75%, with an ABR floor of 1.00%. The Revolving Credit Facility matures on September 15, 2030.
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During the three months ended March 31, 2026, we capitalized $14.8 million in transaction costs related to the amendments associated with the First Lien Credit Agreement. Of these amounts, $11.0 million was capitalized as a component of long-term debt related to the Incremental Term Loan and $3.8 million was capitalized as a component of other assets related to increasing the borrowing capacity of the Revolving Credit Facility.
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Other Secured Loans
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As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Company had $62.3 million and $63.1 million, respectively, of other secured loans outstanding, which were entered into in order to finance the purchase of certain assets. Principal amortization is payable in monthly installments with any remaining balance payable on the final maturity dates of November 1, 2028 and January 1, 2031.
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Covenants and Restrictions on Dividends
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Agreement) is less than 5.0x. As of March 31, 2026, the Company was not subject to the financial covenant under the First Lien Credit Agreement and was in compliance with the financial covenant under its other secured loan.
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For additional information regarding the Company's debt arrangements, see Note 8, Debt, to the accompanying interim consolidated financial statements.
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Capital Return Program
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During the three months ended March 31, 2026, we continued to return capital to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends. From January 1, 2026 through February 26, 2026, we repurchased 187,819 shares for $38.3 million under our previously existing Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. On March 10, 2026, we entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement (the “ASR Agreement”) to repurchase $800.0 million of our Class A common stock and received an initial delivery of 3,136,179 shares. On March 10, 2026, we also entered into a new Rule 10b5-1 trading plan for up to $200.0 million of additional repurchases, which becomes effective upon completion of the ASR Agreement.
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On May 6, 2026, the Company announced that its board of directors has authorized up to an additional $1.0 billion of repurchases of its Class A common stock. This authorization is incremental to the Company's previously announced $2.0 billion share repurchase program.
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During the three months ended March 31, 2026, our board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.78 per share, compared to $0.38 per share in the prior-year period. The dividend represented TKO’s share of pro rata distributions made by TKO OpCo to its equity holders.
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With respect to the combined balance sheets of the Company, the combined balance sheet includes Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc.’s consolidated assets and liabilities that are specifically identifiable or otherwise attributable to the Acquired Businesses, including subsidiaries and/or joint ventures relating to the Acquired Businesses in which Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. had a controlling financial interest. The assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses of the Acquired Businesses have been reflected in these combined financial statements on a historical cost basis, as included in the consolidated financial statements of Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc., using the historical accounting policies applied by Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. Cash and cash equivalents held by Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. at the corporate level were not attributable to the Acquired Businesses for any of the periods presented due to Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc.’s centralized approach to cash management and the financing of its operations. Only cash amounts held by entities for which the Acquired Businesses have legal title are reflected in the combined balance sheets. Transfers of cash, both to and from Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc.’s centralized cash management system, are reflected as a component of net parent investment in the combined balance sheets and as financing activities in the combined statements of cash flows for the recast periods prior to the TKO formation on September 12, 2023. Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc.’s debt on a consolidated basis was not attributed to the Acquired Businesses for any of the periods presented because Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc.’s borrowings are not the legal obligation of the Acquired Businesses.
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The IMG business is an independent global distributor of sports programming selling media rights on behalf of rights holders and is a producer of sports programming responsible for content on behalf of sports federations, associations and events.
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Revenue decreased by $420.8 million, or 27%, to $1,119.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2024.
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UFC revenue decreased by $29.7 million, or 8%. This decrease was primarily driven by $15.8 million of lower media rights and content revenue from holding one less numbered event compared to the prior year. This decrease was also driven by $7.8 million of lower live event revenue, which was the result of lower ticket sales revenue driven by holding one less numbered event as well as the impact of UFC 306 in the prior year, which was a marquee event at Sphere in Las Vegas. Additionally, partnership revenue declined $3.2 million, as higher revenue from new sponsors and increases from renewals were more than offset by the impact of UFC 306 in the prior year, which included a title sponsor. Consumer product licensing revenue decreased $2.9 million due to lower royalties on UFC-branded products compared to the prior year.
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WWE revenue increased by $75.8 million, or 23%. This increase was primarily due to $31.4 million of increased live event revenue, which was the result of higher ticket sales and site fee revenue, mostly driven by the first ever two-night SummerSlam in New Jersey as well as Wrestlepalooza in Indianapolis to kick-off our distribution agreement with ESPN. This increase was also driven by $21.5 million of higher media rights, production and content revenue associated with domestic and international rights fees for Raw, SmackDown and NXT, which was primarily attributable to the new global content distribution agreement with Netflix that became effective in January 2025, as well as fees associated with WWE's premium live events, including the new content distribution agreement with ESPN that became effective in September 2025. These increases more than offset the unfavorable impact of one less episode of Raw in the current year and the shift of SmackDown to a two-hour format for the second half of the current year. Additionally, WWE generated $18.2 million of higher partnerships revenue from new sponsors, increases in fees from renewals, and incremental inventory from the first ever two-night SummerSlam and Wrestlepalooza to kick-off our distribution agreement with ESPN, as well as $4.7 million of increased consumer products licensing revenue related to the sale of WWE-branded products, including video game and merchandise sales, compared to the prior year.
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IMG segment revenue decreased by $492.4 million, or 59%. This decrease was primarily attributable to a $494.8 million decline in On Location revenue as the prior year included hospitality related revenues generated from the 2024 Paris Olympics. This decline was partially offset by growth within the IMG business driven by incremental revenue from new Studios properties, including the E-Sports World Cup in Saudi Arabia and from higher media rights commissions related to the Canelo vs. Crawford boxing event.
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Corporate and Other revenue increased by $9.2 million, or 17%, driven by $19.5 million of higher management and promotional fees for services primarily related to boxing, partially offset by a decline in media rights revenue related to PBR.
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Revenue decreased by $259.2 million, or 7%, to $3,697.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
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WWE revenue increased by $250.0 million, or 23%. This increase was primarily due to $99.1 million of increased live event revenue, which was the result of higher ticket sales revenue, driven by WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas and the first ever two-night SummerSlam in New Jersey, coupled with increased site fee revenue associated with WWE’s premium live events, most notably Night of Champions held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This increase was also driven by $70.2 million of higher media rights, production and content revenue associated with domestic and international rights fees for Raw, SmackDown and NXT, which was attributable to the new global content distribution agreement with Netflix that became effective in January 2025 and the format expansion of WWE’s SmackDown programming, as well as rights fees associated with WWE’s premium live events, including the new content distribution agreement with ESPN that became effective in September 2025. Additionally, WWE generated $63.6 million of higher partnerships revenue from new sponsors and increases in fees from renewals, and $17.1 million of increased consumer products licensing revenue related to the sale of WWE-branded products, including video games, merchandise and collectibles sales, compared to the prior year.
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IMG segment revenue decreased by $578.8 million, or 34%. This decrease was primarily attributable to a $552.4 million decline in On Location revenue as the prior year included hospitality related revenues generated from the 2024 Paris Olympics. The decline in On Location revenue was also due to lower hospitality sales primarily driven by less favorable locations related to the Super Bowl and collegiate Bowl Games compared to the prior year. Additionally, lower revenues of $26.3 million from the IMG business were driven by a reduction in media rights revenue primarily from no longer having rights to the FA Cup, as these rights did not transfer to the Company pursuant to the Endeavor Asset Acquisition Agreement. This reduction was partially offset by higher revenue associated with new production agreements, most notably Saudi Pro League, as well as media rights commissions related to the Canelo vs. Crawford boxing event.
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Corporate and Other revenue increased by $15.1 million, or 10%, driven by $23.7 million of higher management and promotional fees for services primarily related to boxing, partially offset by a decline in media rights revenue related to PBR.
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Direct operating costs decreased by $572.0 million, or 57%, to $439.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2024.
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UFC direct operating costs decreased by $10.7 million, or 9%. This decrease was primarily due to $18.0 million of lower production, marketing and other event-related costs driven by holding one less numbered event as well as the impact of UFC 306 in the prior year, which was a marquee event at Sphere in Las Vegas. These declines were partially offset by $7.2 million of higher athlete and other variable costs of revenue.
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WWE direct operating costs increased by $27.0 million, or 31%. This increase in costs was primarily driven by $29.5 million of higher talent, production, marketing and other event-related costs associated with WWE’s premium live events and weekly television programming from holding 10 more events compared to the prior year, including the first ever two-night SummerSlam in New Jersey and Wrestlepalooza in Indianapolis to kick-off our distribution agreement with ESPN.
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IMG segment direct operating costs decreased by $585.2 million, or 75%. This decrease was primarily driven by a $580.9 million decline from On Location, largely related to the impact of the 2024 Paris Olympics included in the prior year results.
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Direct operating costs decreased by $724.8 million, or 33%, to $1,483.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
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UFC direct operating costs decreased by $6.7 million, or 2%. This decrease was primarily due to $10.9 million of lower production, marketing, athlete and other event-related costs driven by holding one less numbered event as well as the impact of UFC 306 in the prior year, which was a marquee event at Sphere in Las Vegas. These declines were partially offset by $3.6 million of higher variable costs of revenue.
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WWE direct operating costs increased by $43.7 million, or 13%. This increase was primarily driven by $51.3 million of higher talent, production, marketing and other event-related costs associated with WWE's weekly television programming and premium live events, from holding more premium live events, including WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas, the first ever two-night SummerSlam in New Jersey and Wrestlepalooza in Indianapolis to kick-off our distribution agreement with ESPN, as well as more televised events, including Saturday Night's Main Event, compared to the prior year.
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IMG segment direct operating costs decreased by $748.1 million, or 51%. This decrease was primarily driven by a $681.4 million decline from On Location, largely related to the impact of the 2024 Paris Olympics included in prior year results including the associated write down of unsold tickets, coupled with decreased event-related costs primarily from fewer hospitality sales associated with less favorable locations related to the Super Bowl and collegiate Bowl Games compared to the prior year. Additionally, lower costs of $66.7 million from the IMG business, was primarily due to lower media rights fees associated with no longer having rights to the FA Cup.
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Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by $0.4 million, or 0.1%, to $379.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2024.
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UFC selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $12.8 million, or 26%. This increase was primarily driven by $9.8 million of higher personnel and travel costs compared to the prior year.
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IMG segment selling, general, and administrative expenses decreased by $16.4 million, or 16%. This decrease was primarily driven by the impact of the 2024 Paris Olympics included in the prior year results as well as the impact of cost reduction initiatives in connection with the Endeavor Asset Acquisition.
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Corporate and Other selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by $7.9 million, or 5%. This decrease was driven by the impact of $32.7 million of lower corporate allocated costs from Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. to the Acquired Businesses, as well as lower legal and professional costs of $19.4 million, of which $40.0 million was due to charges recorded in the prior year associated with the legal settlement of the UFC antitrust lawsuit. These decreases were partially offset by $44.2 million of higher cost of personnel and other operating expenses compared to the prior year.
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Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by $309.3 million, or 22%, to $1,106.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
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UFC selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $41.6 million, or 31%. This increase was primarily driven by $39.7 million of higher personnel and travel costs compared to the prior year.
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WWE selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by $16.7 million, or 6%. The prior year included an impairment charge of $25.8 million as a result of reducing the carrying value of WWE assets held for sale to their fair value less cost to sell, as described in Note 5, Supplementary Data, to our unaudited consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report, partially offset by $14.4 million of higher personnel and travel costs compared to the prior year.
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IMG segment selling, general, and administrative expenses decreased by $46.6 million, or 16%. This decrease was primarily driven by the impact of the 2024 Paris Olympics included in the prior year results as well as the impact of cost reduction initiatives in connection with the Endeavor Asset Acquisition.
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Depreciation and amortization decreased $26.9 million, or 8%, to $329.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2024. This decrease was primarily due to a decline of $50.4 million of expenses associated with certain WWE intangible assets that became fully amortized during the third quarter of 2024. This decrease was partially offset by a $25.3 million acceleration of WWE customer relationship assets following the modification of a related media revenue arrangement.
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Interest expense, net decreased by $8.6 million, or 14%, to $50.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2024. This decrease was primarily driven by the Credit Facilities refinancing transactions in November 2024 and September 2025 that resulted in term loans with a lower interest rate, partially offset by a $1.0 billion increase in the principal balance of our term loan resulting from the September 2025 refinancing transaction.
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Interest expense, net decreased by $39.8 million, or 22%, to $143.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2024. This decrease was primarily driven by the Credit Facilities refinancing transactions in November 2024 and September 2025 that resulted in term loans with a lower interest rate, partially offset by a $1.0 billion increase in the principal balance of our term loan resulting from the September 2025 refinancing transaction.
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Other Expense, Net
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For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, TKO recorded a provision for income taxes of $80.4 million compared to $3.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. This change was primarily related to increased pretax income for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 as well as the legal settlement for the UFC antitrust lawsuit of $375.0 million that resulted in a $44.0 million discrete tax benefit that was recognized in the prior year.
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Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Non-Controlling Interests
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Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests was income of $347.7 million and loss of $163.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The change was primarily due to the change in the amount of reported net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 as compared to the reported net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, as well as the impact of the Endeavor Asset Acquisition. See Note 10, Non-Controlling Interests, to our unaudited consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report for further details on the effect of the Endeavor Asset Acquisition to this line item.
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Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended September 30, 2025 increased by $15.9 million, or 18%, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2024. This increase was primarily driven by the impact of $32.7 million of lower corporate allocated costs from Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. to the Acquired Businesses and incremental revenue from higher management and promotional fees for services primarily related to boxing. These increases were partially offset by $26.1 million of higher cost of personnel and other operating expenses, as well as a decline in revenue related to PBR driven by lower media rights, compared to the prior year.
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Adjusted EBITDA for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 increased by $30.3 million, or 12%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2024. This increase was primarily driven by the impact of $65.4 million of lower corporate allocated costs from Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. to the Acquired Businesses and incremental revenue from higher management and promotional fees for services primarily related to boxing. These increases were partially offset by $50.3 million of higher cost of personnel and other operating expenses, as well as a decline in revenue related to PBR driven by lower media rights, compared to the prior year.
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Includes costs related to certain litigation matters including antitrust lawsuits for UFC, WWE stockholder litigation and matters where Mr. McMahon has agreed to make future payments to certain counterparties personally. For the three and nine month ended September 30, 2024, these costs include the legal settlement of the UFC antitrust lawsuit for $40.0 million and $375.0 million, respectively, as described in Note 16, Commitments and Contingencies, to our unaudited consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report.
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For the three months ended September 30, 2025, the Company recognized $8.7 million of third-party transactions costs associated with the Company's debt refinancing transactions as described in Note 8, Debt.
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Credit Facilities
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As of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Company had $3.7 billion and $2.8 billion, respectively, outstanding under a credit agreement dated August 18, 2016 (as amended and/or restated, the “First Lien Credit Agreement,” by and among Zuffa Guarantor, LLC (now known as "TKO Guarantor, LLC" or "TKO Guarantor"), UFC Holdings, LLC (now known as "TKO Worldwide Holdings, LLC" or "TKO Worldwide Holdings"), as borrower, the lenders party thereto and Goldman Sachs Bank USA, as administrative agent, which was entered into in connection with the acquisition of Zuffa by EGH in 2016. TKO Operating Company, LLC and TKO Group Holdings, Inc. are holding companies with limited business operations, cash flows, assets and liabilities other than the equity interests in the borrower entities Zuffa Guarantor and UFC Holdings.
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The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the information set forth in our unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes included in this Quarterly Report and with our audited financial statements and related notes included in our 2024 Annual Report. This discussion contains forward-looking statements based upon management’s current plans, expectations and beliefs that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various known and unknown factors, including those set forth under Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of our 2024 Annual Report or in other sections of the 2024 Annual Report and this Quarterly Report.
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The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the information set forth in our unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes included in this Quarterly Report and with our audited financial statements and related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 (“2025 Annual Report”). This discussion contains forward-looking statements based upon management’s current plans, expectations and beliefs that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various known and unknown factors, including those set forth under Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of our 2025 Annual Report or in other sections of the 2025 Annual Report and this Quarterly Report.
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On February 28, 2025, TKO Operating Company, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“TKO OpCo”), and TKO Group Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (together with TKO OpCo, the “TKO Parties”), completed the acquisition of the IMG business, including certain businesses operating under the IMG brand, On Location, and the Professional Bull Riders (“PBR”) (collectively, the "Acquired Businesses"), pursuant to a transaction agreement, dated as of October 23, 2024 (as amended, the “Endeavor Asset Acquisition Agreement”), by and among the TKO Parties, Endeavor OpCo, IMG Worldwide, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“IMG Worldwide” and, together with Endeavor OpCo, the “EGH Parties”), and Trans World International, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and subsidiary of EGH (“TWI”) (the “Endeavor Asset Acquisition”).
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On February 28, 2025, TKO Operating Company, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“TKO OpCo”), and TKO Group Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (together with TKO OpCo, the “TKO Parties”), completed the Endeavor Asset Acquisition, acquiring the IMG business, including certain businesses operating under the IMG brand, On Location, and Professional Bull Riders (“PBR”) (collectively, the “Acquired Businesses”), pursuant to a transaction agreement, dated as of October 23, 2024 (as amended, the “Endeavor Asset Acquisition Agreement”), by and among the TKO Parties, Endeavor OpCo, IMG Worldwide, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“IMG Worldwide” and, together with Endeavor OpCo, the “EGH Parties”), and Trans World International, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and subsidiary of EGH (“TWI”).
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The Endeavor Asset Acquisition was treated as a merger between entities under common control, due to EGH’s control of both TKO and the Acquired Businesses. As a result of the common control acquisition, the net assets of the Acquired Businesses were combined with those of TKO at their historical carrying amounts, and the financial statements have been retrospectively recast on a combined basis for all historical periods prior to February 28, 2025 because they were under common control for all periods presented.
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The Endeavor Asset Acquisition was treated as a merger between entities under common control, due to EGH’s control of both TKO and the Acquired Businesses. As a result of the common control acquisition, the net assets of the Acquired Businesses were combined with those of TKO at their historical carrying amounts, and the financial statements have been retrospectively recast on a combined basis for historical periods prior to February 28, 2025 because they were under common control for all periods presented.
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The following is a discussion and analysis of, and a comparison between, our results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024.
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The following is a discussion and analysis of, and a comparison between, our results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified for consistency with the current year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on the reported results of operations.
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TKO is a premium sports and entertainment company which operates leading combat sports and sports entertainment brands. The Company monetizes its brands through four principal activities: (i) Media rights, production and content, (ii) Live events and hospitality, (iii) Partnerships and marketing, and (iv) Consumer products licensing.
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TKO is a premium sports and entertainment company which operates leading combat sports and sports entertainment companies. The Company monetizes its brands through four principal activities: (i) Media rights, production and content, (ii) Live events and hospitality, (iii) Partnerships and marketing, and (iv) Consumer products licensing.
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TKO was formed through the combination of Zuffa Parent, LLC (n/k/a TKO Operating Company, LLC) which owns and operates the Ultimate Fighting Championship (“UFC”), a preeminent combat sports brand, and World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (n/k/a/ World Wrestling Entertainment, LLC) (“WWE”), a renowned sports entertainment business. The TKO Transactions united two complementary sports and sports entertainment properties in a single company.
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TKO was formed through the combination of Zuffa Parent, LLC (n/k/a TKO Operating Company, LLC) which owns and operates the Ultimate Fighting Championship (“UFC”), a preeminent combat sports brand, and World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (n/k/a World Wrestling Entertainment, LLC) (“WWE”), a renowned sports entertainment business (the “TKO Transactions”). The TKO Transactions unite two complementary sports and sports entertainment properties in a single company.
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In connection with the Endeavor Asset Acquisition Agreement, the TKO Parties acquired the Acquired Businesses for total consideration of approximately $3.25 billion plus a $50 million purchase price adjustment (based on the volume-weighted average sales price of TKO Class A common stock for the twenty-five trading days ending on October 23, 2024). Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. received approximately 26.54 million common units of TKO OpCo and subscribed for an equivalent number of corresponding shares of TKO's Class B common stock.
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In connection with the Endeavor Asset Acquisition Agreement, the TKO Parties acquired the Acquired Businesses for total consideration of approximately $3.25 billion plus a $50 million purchase price adjustment (based on the volume-weighted average sales price of TKO Class A common stock for the twenty five trading days ending on October 23, 2024). The EGH Parties received approximately 26.54 million common units of TKO OpCo and subscribed for an equivalent number of corresponding shares of TKO’s Class B common stock.
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With respect to the historical financial data of the Acquired Businesses, the historical financial data has been derived from the combined financial statements and accounting records of Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. and were prepared on a standalone basis in accordance with GAAP and may not be indicative of what they would have been had the Acquired Businesses been independent standalone companies, nor are they necessarily indicative of the Acquired Businesses’ future financial data.
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With respect to the historical financial data of the Acquired Businesses for the periods prior to the completion of the Endeavor Asset Acquisition, the historical financial data has been derived from the combined financial statements and accounting records of Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. and were prepared on a standalone basis in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and may not be indicative of what they would have been had the Acquired Businesses been independent standalone companies, nor are they necessarily indicative of the Acquired Businesses’ future financial data.
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With respect to the combined financial statements of the Company, the combined financial statements include all revenues and costs directly attributable to the Acquired Businesses and reflect allocations of certain of Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc.'s corporate, infrastructure and shared services expenses, including centralized research, legal, human resources, payroll, finance and accounting, employee benefits, real estate, insurance, information technology, telecommunications, treasury, and other expenses. Where possible, these charges were allocated based on direct usage, with the remainder allocated on a pro rata basis of headcount and gross profit, or other allocation methodologies that are considered to be a reasonable reflection of the utilization of services provided or the benefit received by the Acquired Businesses during the periods presented. The allocations may not, however, reflect the expense the Acquired Businesses would have incurred as standalone companies for the periods presented. These costs also may not be indicative of the expenses that the Acquired Businesses will incur in the future or would have incurred if the Acquired Businesses had obtained these services from a third party.
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With respect to the historical combined financial statements of the Company, they include all revenues and costs directly attributable to the Acquired Businesses and reflect allocations of certain Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc.'s corporate, infrastructure and shared services expenses, including centralized research, legal, human resources, payroll, finance and accounting, employee benefits, real estate, insurance, information technology, telecommunications, treasury, and other expenses. Where possible, these charges were allocated based on direct usage, with the remainder allocated on a pro rata basis of headcount and gross profit, or other allocation methodologies that are considered to be a reasonable reflection of the utilization of services provided or the benefit received by the Acquired Businesses during the periods presented. The allocations may not, however, reflect the expense the Acquired Businesses would have incurred as standalone companies for the periods presented. These costs also may not be indicative of the expenses that the Acquired Businesses will incur in the future or would have incurred if the Acquired Businesses had obtained these services from a third party.
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Accordingly, as discussed above, the historical financial data presented within this discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations includes the combined historical financial data of TKO and the Acquired Businesses for all periods presented.
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Accordingly, as discussed above, the historical financial data presented within this discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations includes the consolidated historical financial data of TKO and the Acquired Businesses for all periods presented.
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As of September 30, 2025, we operated our business under three reportable segments, UFC, WWE and IMG. In addition, we also report results for the “Corporate and Other” group, which incurs revenue and expenses that are not allocated to the business segments. As a result of the close of the Endeavor Asset Acquisition, the Company determined that IMG, as described below, is a third reportable segment. Refer to Note 17, Segment Information, within the unaudited consolidated financial statements included within this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
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As of March 31, 2026, we operated our business under three reportable segments, UFC, WWE and IMG. In addition, we also report results for the “Corporate and Other” group, which incurs revenue and expenses that are not allocated to the business segments. Refer to Note 14, Segment Information, within the unaudited consolidated financial statements included within this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
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The UFC segment reflects the business operations of UFC. Revenue from our UFC segment principally consists of media rights fees associated with the distribution of its programming content; ticket sales and site fees associated with the business’s global live events; partnerships and marketing; and consumer product licensing agreements of UFC-branded products.
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The UFC segment reflects the business operations of UFC. Revenue from our UFC segment principally consists of media rights fees associated with the distribution of its programming content; ticket sales and financial incentive packages associated with the business’s global live events; partnerships and marketing; and consumer products licensing agreements of UFC-branded products.
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The WWE segment reflects the business operations of WWE. Revenue from our WWE segment principally consists of media rights fees associated with the distribution of its programming content; ticket sales and site fees associated with the business’s global live events; partnerships and marketing; and consumer product licensing agreements of WWE-branded products.
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The WWE segment reflects the business operations of WWE. Revenue from our WWE segment principally consists of media rights fees associated with the distribution of its programming content; ticket sales and financial incentive packages associated with the business’s global live events; partnerships and marketing; and consumer products licensing agreements of WWE-branded products.
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Revenue from our Corporate and Other group principally consists of media rights fees associated with the distribution of PBR's programming content; ticket sales and site fees associated with live events; partnerships and marketing; and consumer product licensing agreements of PBR-branded products. Revenue also consists of management and promotional fees for services primarily related to boxing.
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Revenue from our Corporate and Other group principally consists of media rights fees associated with the distribution of PBR's programming content; ticket sales and financial incentive packages associated with live events; partnerships and marketing; and consumer products licensing agreements of PBR-branded products. Revenue also consists of management and promotional fees for services primarily related to boxing.
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General and administrative expenses relate largely to corporate activities, including information technology, facilities, legal, human resources, finance, accounting, treasury, investor relations, corporate communications, community relations and compensation to TKO’s management and board of directors, which support all reportable segments. Corporate and Other expenses also include service fees paid by the Company to Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. under the Services Agreement, inclusive of fees paid for revenue producing services related to the segments. On the closing date of the Endeavor Asset Acquisition, the Services Agreement between EGH and TKO OpCo was terminated and the Transition Services Agreement was entered into between the EGH Parties, TWI and the TKO Parties.
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General and administrative expenses relate largely to corporate activities, including information technology, facilities, legal, human resources, finance and accounting, treasury, investor relations, corporate communications, community relations and compensation to TKO’s management and board of directors, which support all reportable segments. Corporate and Other expenses also include service fees paid by the Company to Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. under the Services Agreement, inclusive of fees paid for revenue producing services related to the segments. On the closing date of the Endeavor Asset Acquisition, the Services Agreement between EGH and TKO OpCo was terminated and the Transition Services Agreement was entered into between the EGH Parties, TWI and the TKO Parties.
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TKO primarily generates revenue via domestic and international media rights fees, production services and studio fees, ticket sales at live events, hospitality sales and site fees, partnerships and marketing, and consumer products licensing.
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TKO primarily generates revenue via domestic and international media rights fees, production services and studio fees, ticket sales at live events, hospitality sales and financial incentive packages, partnerships and marketing, and consumer products licensing.
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TKO Group Holdings, Inc. was incorporated as a Delaware corporation in March 2023. As the sole managing member of TKO OpCo, TKO Group Holdings, Inc. ultimately controls the business affairs of TKO OpCo. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. is subject to corporate income taxes on its share of taxable income of TKO OpCo. TKO OpCo is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes and is therefore generally not subject to U.S. corporate income tax. TKO OpCo’s foreign subsidiaries are subject to entity-level taxes. TKO OpCo’s U.S. subsidiaries are subject to withholding taxes on sales in certain foreign jurisdictions which are included as a component of foreign current taxes. TKO OpCo is subject to entity-level income taxes in certain U.S. state and local jurisdictions. For the periods prior to the Endeavor Asset Acquisition, the Acquired Businesses primarily consisted of U.S. flow through entities not subject to tax as well as some foreign subsidiaries and U.S. regarded corporations subject to entity level taxes. Income taxes related to the Acquired Businesses reflected in the combined tax provision are attributable to U.S. regarded entities and foreign entities subject to tax in their respective jurisdictions.
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TKO Group Holdings, Inc. was incorporated as a Delaware corporation in March 2023. As the sole managing member of TKO OpCo, TKO Group Holdings, Inc. ultimately controls the business affairs of TKO OpCo. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. is subject to corporate income taxes on its share of taxable income of TKO OpCo. TKO OpCo is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes and is therefore generally not subject to U.S. corporate income tax. TKO OpCo’s foreign subsidiaries are subject to entity-level taxes. TKO OpCo’s U.S. subsidiaries are subject to withholding taxes on sales in certain foreign jurisdictions which are included as a component of foreign current taxes. TKO OpCo is subject to entity-level income taxes in certain U.S. state and local jurisdictions. For the periods prior to the Endeavor Asset Acquisition, the Acquired Businesses primarily consisted of U.S. flow through entities that are not themselves subject to U.S. federal income taxes as well as some foreign subsidiaries and U.S. regarded corporations subject to entity level taxes. Income taxes related to the Acquired Businesses reflected in the consolidated tax provision are attributable to U.S. regarded entities and foreign entities subject to tax in their respective jurisdictions.
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The following is a discussion of our consolidated results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024. This information is derived from our accompanying consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).
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The following is a discussion of our consolidated results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025. This information is derived from our accompanying consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).
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UFC revenue increased by $38.5 million, or 4%. This increase was primarily due to $36.6 million of higher partnerships revenue from new sponsors and increases in fees from renewals. Additionally, UFC generated $4.9 million of greater live event revenue driven by higher site fee revenue associated with the timing of certain international events, including a Fight Night event held in Baku, Azerbaijan, partially offset by lower ticket sales revenue driven by holding one less numbered event as well as the impact of UFC 306 in the prior year, which was a marquee event at Sphere in Las Vegas. This increase was also driven by $3.7 million of increased media rights, production and content revenue from higher domestic and international rights fees resulting from increases in contractual revenues, partially offset by the impact of holding one less numbered event compared to the prior year. These revenue stream increases were somewhat offset by a decrease of $6.7 million in consumer product licensing revenue from lower royalties on UFC-branded products compared to the prior year.
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UFC revenue increased by $41.5 million, or 12%. This increase was primarily due to $51.2 million of increased media rights, production and content revenue from higher media rights fees resulting from increases in contractual revenues, including the new content distribution agreement with Paramount that became effective in January 2026, partially offset by two fewer Fight Night events compared to the prior year. Additionally, UFC generated $2.8 million of higher partnerships revenue from new sponsors and increases in fees from renewals, partially offset by the impact of two fewer Fight Night events compared to the prior year. These increases were partially offset by a decline of $10.1 million in live event revenue driven primarily by lower financial incentive packages which were associated with a Fight Night event held in Saudi Arabia in the prior year, which more than offset higher ticket sales revenue compared to the prior year. Further, a decrease of $2.4 million in consumer products licensing revenue resulted from lower royalties on UFC-branded products compared to the prior year.
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Corporate and Other direct operating costs decreased by $17.2 million, or 15%. This decrease was primarily driven by service fees paid to Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. in the prior year for various operational functions that support revenue generating activities pursuant to the Services Agreement. The Services Agreement was terminated during the first quarter of 2025. Additionally, lower costs of $9.2 million from PBR were primarily driven by lower marketing, rider and other event-related costs compared to the prior year.
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Corporate and Other direct operating costs decreased by $2.5 million, or 7%. This decrease was primarily driven by service fees paid to EGH in the prior year for various operational functions that support revenue generating activities pursuant to the Services Agreement. The Services Agreement was terminated during the first quarter of 2025.
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WWE selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $2.7 million, or 4%. The increase is primarily attributable to $13.9 million of higher personnel and travel costs, partially offset by lower equity-based compensation expenses resulting from the adjustment of certain performance-based awards compared to the prior year.
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WWE selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $3.2 million, or 4%. The increase is primarily attributable to $3.6 million of higher travel costs driven by the increase in number of international events compared to the prior year.
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Corporate and Other selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by $300.0 million, or 41%. This decrease was primarily driven by lower legal and professional costs of $353.6 million, of which $375.0 million was due to charges recorded in the prior year associated with the legal settlement of the UFC antitrust lawsuit, as well as the impact of $65.4 million of lower corporate allocated costs from Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. to the Acquired Businesses. The decrease in service fees paid to Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. under the Services Agreement were mostly offset by fees paid under the Transition Services Agreement. These declines were partially offset by $79.7 million of higher cost of personnel and other operating expenses, as well as $39.3 million of professional fees associated with strategic transactions, primarily the Endeavor Asset Acquisition, compared to the prior year.
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Corporate and Other selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by $7.4 million, or 5%. This decrease was primarily driven by $37.4 million of lower professional fees associated with strategic transactions, primarily the Endeavor Asset Acquisition, and the impact of $21.7 million of lower corporate allocated costs from EGH to the Acquired Businesses, compared to the prior year. These decreases were mostly offset by $35.0 million of higher personnel and other operating expenses, as well as $16.7 million of higher legal fees associated with certain litigation matters.
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Depreciation and amortization increased by $14.2 million, or 12%, to $129.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2024. The increase was driven by a $25.3 million acceleration of WWE customer relationship assets following the modification of a related media revenue arrangement. This increase was partially offset by a decline of $14.3 million of expense associated with certain WWE intangible assets that became fully amortized during the third quarter of 2024.
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Depreciation and amortization increased by $43.3 million, or 43%, to $143.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025. The increase was primarily driven by a $44.1 million acceleration of WWE customer relationship assets following the modification of a related media revenue arrangement during the third quarter of 2025.
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Other expense, net for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 includes net losses on foreign exchange transactions. Other expense, net for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 also includes a net loss of $9.6 million from the sale of certain equity method investments, partially offset by a gain of $1.3 million on the sale of PBR's former headquarters building.
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Other income (expense), net for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 includes net gains and losses on foreign currency transactions and other miscellaneous nonoperating gains and losses. During the three months ended March 31, 2025, other income (expense), net also includes a net loss of $4.7 million on the sale of certain equity method investments, partially offset by a gain of $1.3 million on the sale of PBR's former headquarters.
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For the three months ended September 30, 2025, TKO recorded a provision for income taxes of $12.8 million compared to $2.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024. This change was primarily related to increased pretax income for the three months ended September 30, 2025.
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For the three months ended March 31, 2026, TKO recorded a provision for income taxes of $34.0 million compared to $21.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. This change was primarily related to increased pretax income for the three months ended March 31, 2026.
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Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests was income of $65.8 million and loss of $19.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The change was primarily due to the change in the amount of reported net income for the three months ended September 30, 2025 as compared to the reported net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2024, as well as the impact of the Endeavor Asset Acquisition. See Note 10, Non-Controlling Interests, to our unaudited consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report for further details on the effect of the Endeavor Asset Acquisition to this line item.
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Net income attributable to non-controlling interests was income of $160.4 million and $107.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. The change was primarily due to the change in the amount of reported net income for the three months ended March 31, 2026 as compared to the reported net income for the three months ended March 31, 2025.
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The following tables set forth Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA for each of our segments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024:
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The following tables set forth Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA for each of our segments for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:
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The following table sets forth our UFC segment results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024:
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The following table sets forth our UFC segment results for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:
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The following table sets forth our WWE segment results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024:
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The following table sets forth our WWE segment results for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:
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The following table sets forth our IMG segment results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024:
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The following table sets forth our IMG segment results for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:
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Corporate and Other revenue primarily relates to media rights fees associated with the distribution of PBR's programming content; ticket sales and site fees associated with live events; partnerships and marketing; and consumer product licensing agreements of PBR-branded products. Revenue also consists of management and promotional fees for services primarily related to boxing. Corporate and Other expenses relate to direct operating costs and general and administrative expenses attributable to PBR as well as general and administrative expenses largely related to corporate activities, including information technology, facilities, legal, human resources, finance, accounting, treasury, investor relations, corporate communications, community relations and compensation to TKO’s management and board of directors, which support each of the reportable segments. Corporate and Other expenses also include service fees paid by the Company to Endeavor related to corporate activities as well as revenue generating activities under the Services Agreement, prior to its termination on February 28, 2025. As discussed above, on the closing date of the Endeavor Asset Acquisition, the Services Agreement between TKO OpCo and Endeavor was terminated and a Transition Services Agreement has been entered into between the EGH Parties, TWI and the TKO Parties.
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Corporate and Other revenue primarily relates to media rights fees associated with the distribution of PBR's programming content; ticket sales and financial incentive packages associated with live events; partnerships and marketing; and consumer products licensing agreements of PBR-branded products. Revenue also consists of management and promotional fees for services primarily related to boxing. Corporate and Other expenses relate to direct operating costs and general and administrative expenses attributable to PBR as well as general and administrative expenses largely related to corporate activities, including information technology, facilities, legal, human resources, finance and accounting, treasury, investor relations, corporate communications, community relations and compensation to TKO’s management and board of directors, which support each of the reportable segments. Corporate and Other expenses also include service fees paid by the Company to Endeavor related to corporate activities as well as revenue generating activities under the Services Agreement, prior to its termination on February 28, 2025. As discussed above, on the closing date of the Endeavor Asset Acquisition, the Services Agreement between TKO OpCo and Endeavor was terminated and a Transition Services Agreement has been entered into between the EGH Parties, TWI and the TKO Parties.
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The following table sets forth results for Corporate and Other for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024:
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The following table sets forth results for Corporate and Other for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:
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The following table sets forth our operating metrics for PBR for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024:
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The following table sets forth our operating metrics for PBR for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:
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Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and is defined as net income, excluding income taxes, net interest expense, depreciation and amortization, equity-based compensation, merger and acquisition costs, certain legal costs, restructuring, severance and impairment charges, and certain other items when applicable. Adjusted EBITDA margin is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as Adjusted EBITDA divided by Revenue.
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Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and is defined as net income, excluding income taxes, net interest expense, depreciation and amortization, equity-based compensation, merger, acquisition and earnout costs, certain legal costs, restructuring, severance and impairment charges, foreign exchange (gains) losses, and certain other items when applicable. Adjusted EBITDA margin is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as Adjusted EBITDA divided by Revenue.
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Equity-based compensation represents non-cash compensation expense for various awards issued under the TKO 2023 Incentive Award Plan, awards assumed in connection with the acquisition of WWE in September 2023, and awards issued under Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc.’s 2021 Plan. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, equity-based compensation expense includes $1.0 million and $1.0 million, and $3.0 million and $16.7 million, respectively, related to services provided by an independent contractor in the WWE segment. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, equity-based compensation expense related to the accelerated vesting of the Replacement Awards was $3.3 million, associated with the workforce reduction of certain employees in the WWE segment and Corporate and Other.
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Equity-based compensation represents non-cash compensation expense for various awards issued under the TKO 2023 Incentive Award Plan, awards assumed in connection with the acquisition of WWE in September 2023, and awards issued under Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc.’s 2021 Plan.
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Includes certain costs of professional advisors related to strategic transactions, primarily the Endeavor Asset Acquisition, as well as fair value adjustments for contingent consideration liabilities associated with a past acquisition.
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Includes (i) certain costs of professional advisors related to strategic transactions, primarily the Endeavor Asset Acquisition and (ii) certain costs related to integration initiatives resulting from the Endeavor Asset Acquisition.
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Includes costs resulting from the Company’s cost reduction program as described in Note 14, Restructuring Charges, to our unaudited consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company recognized impairment charges of $3.6 million within the IMG segment primarily related to the write-off of certain assets that are no longer in use. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company recorded impairment charges of $1.5 million and $25.8 million as a result of reducing the carrying value of WWE assets held for sale to their fair value less cost to sell. Refer to Note 5, Supplementary Data, to our unaudited consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report, for further information.
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Includes costs resulting from the Company’s cost reduction programs.
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For the three months ended September 30, 2025, other adjustments primarily reflects a net loss of $7.1 million related to the sale of certain equity method investments, partially offset by net gains on foreign exchange transactions. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, other adjustments primarily reflect losses on foreign exchange transactions and also includes a net loss of $9.6 million from the sale of certain equity method investments, partially offset by a gain of $1.3 million on the sale of PBR's former headquarters building. Other adjustments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, primarily reflect gains on foreign exchange transactions.
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Includes other miscellaneous nonoperating gains and losses. During the three months ended March 31, 2025, other adjustments includes a net loss of $4.7 million on the sale of certain equity method investments, partially offset by a gain of $1.3 million on the sale of PBR’s former headquarters.
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On September 15, 2025 (the “Credit Agreement Closing Date”), TKO Worldwide Holdings entered into the Sixth Refinancing Amendment (the “Credit Agreement Amendment”) to the First Lien Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement Amendment, among other things: (i) refinanced and replaced the outstanding first lien term loans (the "Existing Term Loans") with a new class of first lien secured term loans, (ii) provided for an additional $1.0 billion incremental first lien secured term loan as a fungible increase to the Existing Term Loans of $2.8 billion (the "New Term Loans"), (iii) extended the maturity of the existing $205.0 million revolving credit facility from November 21, 2029 to September 15, 2030 (the "Revolving Credit Facility" and together with the New Term Loans, the "Credit Facilities"), and (iv) made certain other changes to the First Lien Credit Agreement. The Credit Facilities are secured by liens on substantially all of the assets of TKO Guarantor and TKO Worldwide Holdings and certain subsidiaries thereof.
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As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, we had $4.6 billion and $3.7 billion, respectively, outstanding under a credit agreement dated August 18, 2016 (as amended and/or restated, the “First Lien Credit Agreement”). On March 10, 2026, TKO Worldwide Holdings entered into an amendment to the First Lien Credit Agreement to, among other things, (i) provide for an additional $900.0 million incremental first lien secured term loan (“Incremental Term Loan”) as a fungible increase to the existing first lien secured term loans of $3.7 billion (the “Existing Term Loans” and together with the Incremental Term Loan, the “Term Loans”), (ii) upsize the revolving credit facility under the existing credit agreement from $205.0 million to $350.0 million (the “Revolving Credit Facility” and together with the Term Loans, the “Credit Facilities”), and (iii) make certain other changes to the First Lien Credit Agreement. As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, there were no borrowings outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility.
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The First Lien Credit Agreement contains restrictions on TKO’s ability to make distributions and other payments from the respective credit groups. These restrictions on dividends include exceptions for, among other things, (1) amounts necessary to make tax payments, (2) a limited annual amount for employee equity repurchases, (3) distributions required to fund certain parent entities, (4) other specific allowable situations and (5) a general restricted payment basket, which generally provides for no restrictions as long as the Total Leverage Ratio (as defined in the First Lien Credit Agreement) is less than 5.0x.
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The First Lien Credit Agreement contains a financial covenant that requires the Company to maintain, commencing with the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2025, a First Lien Leverage Ratio of Consolidated First Lien Debt to Consolidated EBITDA of 8.25-to-1; however, the Company is only required to comply with this covenant if outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility, excluding letters of credit, exceed specified thresholds. In addition, one of the Company’s other secured loans contains a financial covenant that requires the Company to maintain a Debt Service Coverage Ratio of no less than 1.15-to-1, as defined in the applicable loan agreement. The Credit Facilities also restrict the ability of certain subsidiaries of the Company to make distributions and other payments to the Company, subject to various exceptions, including amounts necessary to make tax payments, a limited annual amount for employee equity repurchases, distributions required to fund certain parent entities and a general restricted payment basket that generally provides for no restrictions as long as the Total Leverage Ratio (as defined in the First Lien Credit
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Corporate and Other direct operating costs decreased by $10.9 million, or 26%. This decrease was primarily driven by service fees paid to Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. in the prior year for various operational functions that support revenue generating activities pursuant to the Services Agreement. The Services Agreement was terminated during the first quarter of 2025 in connection with the Endeavor Asset Acquisition. Additionally, lower costs of $7.6 million from PBR was primarily driven by lower production, marketing, rider and other event-related costs compared to the prior year.
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Other expense, net for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 includes net gains on foreign currency transactions. Other expense, net for the three months ended September 30, 2025 also includes a net loss of $7.1 million from the sale of certain equity method investments.