# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001973266
**File Stem:** 0001193125-25-177480
**Filing Date:** 2025-8
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001193125-25-177480.hdr.sgml**: 20250811

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001193125-25-177480

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 13

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20250811

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Other Events

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20250811

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20250811

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** TKO Group Holdings, Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001973266
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** SERVICES-AMUSEMENT & RECREATION SERVICES [7900]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 07 Trade & Services
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-41797
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251200288

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 200 FIFTH AVE
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10010
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 646-558-8333

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 200 FIFTH AVE
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10010

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** New Whale Inc.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20230412

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### UNITED STATES

### SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

#### WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

### FORM 8-K

#### CURRENT REPORT

#### Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

#### of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

#### Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 11, 2025

## TKO GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.

#### (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

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| **Delaware** | **001-41797** | **92-3569035** |
| **(State or Other Jurisdiction<br>of Incorporation)** | **(Commission**<br> **File Number)** | **(IRS Employer<br>Identification No.)** |
| **200 Fifth Ave, 7th Floor** | | |
| **New York, New York** |  | **10010** |
| **(Address of Principal Executive Offices)** |  | **(Zip Code)** |

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#### Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 646-558-8333

#### Not Applicable

#### (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

#### Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| **<br>Title of each class** | **Trading<br>Symbol(s)** | **Name of each exchange<br>on which registered** |
| Class A Common Stock, par value $0.00001 per share | TKO | The New York Stock Exchange |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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| **Item 7.01** | **Regulation FD Disclosure.**  |

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On August 11, 2025, TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing a new media rights agreement with Paramount, a Skydance Corporation ("Paramount"), to distribute UFC events in the U.S. as further described in Item 8.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K. The full text of the press release is furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1 hereto) shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

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| **Item 8.01** | **Other Events.**  |

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On August 11, 2025, the Company announced a new media rights agreement (the "Agreement") with Paramount with a seven-year term and an average annual value ("AAV") of $1.1 billion, through which Paramount will become the exclusive home of all UFC events in the U.S. beginning in 2026. Pursuant to the Agreement, UFC's full slate of marquee numbered events and Fight Nights will be distributed via Paramount's direct-to-consumer streaming platform, Paramount+, with select events to be simulcast on CBS, Paramount's broadcast network. The Agreement's payment schedule is weighted more toward the back end of the deal. We expect our revenue recognition to be consistent with our other large, media rights contracts and in line with the sports media rights industry standard of being similar each year with single digit percent annual escalators.

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| **Item 9.01** | **Financial Statements and Exhibits.**  |

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| **Exhibit<br>No.** | **Description** |
| 99.1 | [Press Release, dated August 11, 2025.](d432978dex991.htm) |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |

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#### SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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|  |  | TKO GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. |
| Date: August 11, 2025 | By: | /s/ Andrew Schleimer |
|  | Name: | Andrew Schleimer |
|  | Title: | Chief Financial Officer |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1** 

**PARAMOUNT AND TKO ANNOUNCE HISTORIC UFC MEDIA RIGHTS AGREEMENT** 

**PARAMOUNT TO BECOME EXCLUSIVE HOME OF UFC IN THE U.S.** 

*Beginning in 2026, all UFC numbered events and Fight Nights will stream live on Paramount+,* 

*with select marquee fights simulcast on CBS* 

**LOS ANGELES, CA and NEW YORK, NY – August 11, 2025 –** Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, ("Paramount") (NASDAQ: PSKY) and TKO Group Holdings, Inc. ("TKO") (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company, today announced a seven-year media rights agreement in which Paramount will become the exclusive home of all UFC events in the U.S.

Starting in 2026, Paramount will exclusively distribute UFC's full slate of 13 marquee numbered events and 30 Fight Nights via its direct-to-consumer streaming platform, Paramount+, with select numbered events to be simulcast on CBS, Paramount's leading broadcast network.

As part of the agreement, UFC and Paramount will move away from UFC's existing Pay-Per-View model in favor of making these premium events available at no additional cost to the expansive U.S. subscriber base of Paramount+. This shift in distribution strategy will unlock greater accessibility and discoverability for sports fans and provide an important catalyst for driving engagement and further subscriber growth for Paramount+. Paramount intends to explore UFC rights outside the U.S. as they become available in the future.

"I couldn't be more excited to join forces with Dana, Ari, and Mark. Rarely do opportunities arise to partner on an exclusive basis with a global sports powerhouse like UFC – an organization with extraordinary global recognition, scale, and cultural impact," said David Ellison, Chairman and CEO of Paramount. "Paramount's advantage lies in the expansive reach of our linear and streaming platforms. Live sports continue to be a cornerstone of our broader strategy — driving engagement, subscriber growth, and long-term loyalty, and the addition of UFC's year-round must-watch events to our platforms is a major win. We look forward to delivering this premium content to millions of fans in the U.S., and potentially beyond."

"This is a milestone moment and landmark deal for UFC, solidifying its position as a preeminent global sports asset," said Ariel Emanuel, Executive Chair and CEO, TKO. "Our decade-long journey with UFC has been defined by continuous growth and expansion, and this agreement is an important realization of our strategy. We believe wholeheartedly in David's vision and look forward to being in business with a company that will prioritize technology as a means to enhance storytelling and the overall viewing experience."

"Paramount is a platinum partner with significant reach," said Mark Shapiro, President and COO, TKO. "Our new agreement unlocks powerful opportunities at TKO for years to come – meaningful economics for investors; expanded premium inventory for global brand partners; and deeper engagement for UFC's passionate fanbase. Just as importantly, our athletes will love this new stage."

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UFC is the world's premier mixed martial arts (MMA) organization. UFC events take place year-round with approximately 43 live events annually, delivering more than 350 hours of live event content. In the U.S., UFC has approximately 100 million fans who are highly engaged across linear, digital, and social platforms. Further, UFC is one of the few truly global sports properties, with programming reaching nearly 950 million broadcast and digital households across more than 210 countries and territories in 50 languages, as well as a roster of approximately 600 of the world's best male and female MMA athletes representing 75 countries.

The seven-year term, which begins in 2026, has an average annual value ("AAV") of $1.1 billion. The contract's payment schedule is weighted more toward the back end of the deal.

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**<u>About Paramount, a Skydance Corporation</u>**

Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (Nasdaq: **<u>PSKY</u>**) is a leading, next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. The Company's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Television, CBS – America's most-watched broadcast network, CBS News, Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, Comedy Central, Showtime, Paramount+, Pluto TV, and Skydance's Animation, Film, Television, Interactive/Games, and Sports divisions. For more information please visit **<u>www.paramount.com</u>**.

**<u>About UFC<sup>®</sup></u>**

UFC<sup>®</sup> is the world's premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and approximately 318 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while distributing programming to more than 950 million broadcast and digital households across more than 210 countries and territories. UFC's athlete roster features the world's best MMA athletes representing more than 75 countries. The organization's digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS<sup>®</sup>, one of the world's leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit <u>UFC.com</u> and follow UFC at <u>Facebook.com/UFC</u> and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC.

**<u>About TKO</u>**

TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world's premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world's premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.

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**Media Contacts:** 

**Paramount** 

Melissa Zukerman

melissa.zukerman@skydance.com

Laura Watson

Laura.watson@paramount.com

Dan Gagnier

Gagnier Communications

dg@gagnierfc.com

**TKO Group Holdings** 

**TKO** 

<u>press@tkogrp.com</u> 

**UFC** 

Lenee Breckenridge

<u>lbreckenridge@ufc.com</u>

Chris Bellitti

<u>cbellitti@ufc.com</u> 

**Investor Relations:** 

**Paramount** 

Kevin Creighton

Kevin.creighton@paramount.com

**TKO** 

Seth Zaslow

<u>szaslow@tkogrp.com</u>