M&A Deal Summary

Endeavor Acquires Global eSports Management

On January 21, 2015, Endeavor acquired digital media company Global eSports Management

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Endeavor’s 1st transaction in the Digital Media sector.
  • This is Endeavor’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Endeavor’s 1st transaction in Florida.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2015-01-21
Target Global eSports Management
Sector Digital Media
Buyer(s) Endeavor
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Global eSports Management

Sunrise, Florida, United States
Global eSports Management is an international full-service eSports talent agency that manages clients across the professional gaming industry. From players and spectators, to sponsors and event management, G.E.M. aims to forge strong bonds between all relevant parties so that the scene as a whole can reach and exceed its potential.

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Buyer

Endeavor

Beverly Hills, California, United States
Category Company
Founded 1898
Sector Media
Employees10,000
Revenue 6.0B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation; marketing and licensing; content development, distribution, and sales; event management; and a number of direct-to-consumer offerings. Endeavor was incorporated in 1898 and is based in Beverly Hills, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 13
Sector (Digital Media) 1 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 9
State (Florida) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 11
Year (2015) 1 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-12-18 IMG

Beverly Hills, California, United States

IMG engages in sports, entertainment and fashion media, operating in more than 30 countries. IMG is comprised of a number of industry-leading media and agency brands and companies. IMG specializes in talent representation and management; brand marketing, sponsorship and licensing; media sales and distribution; event operation and management; and sports training and league development.

Buy $2.3B
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-02-19 ICON Sports Management

Stow, Ohio, United States

Icon Sports Management is an agency focused on golf. Icon’s business covers golf client, consulting and hospitality.

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