Ciao, Endeavor: Ari Emanuel Gives Up CEO Role as $25 Billion Go-Private Deal Closes; the Renamed WME Group Led by Mark Shapiro

It’s the end of the line for Endeavor, at least as the company’s public-facing name. On Monday, Endeavor announced the closing of the deal to go private with private-equity firm Silver Lake. With the move, Endeavor is changing its name to WME Group, reflecting its refocusing on the representation business. According to Silver Lake, when […]

Mar 24, 2025 - 14:26
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Ciao, Endeavor: Ari Emanuel Gives Up CEO Role as $25 Billion Go-Private Deal Closes; the Renamed WME Group Led by Mark Shapiro
It’s the end of the line for Endeavor, at least as the company’s public-facing name. On Monday, Endeavor announced the closing of the deal to go private with private-equity firm Silver Lake. With the move, Endeavor is changing its name to WME Group, reflecting its refocusing on the representation business. According to Silver Lake, when […]