
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. & STAMFORD, Conn.—Endeavor Group Holdings, the owner of UFC, and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) announced that they have signed a definitive agreement to merge UFC and WWE to form a new, publicly listed global sports and entertainment company that the companies say will be valued at more than $21 billion.
When the deal closes, Endeavor will hold a 51% controlling interest in the new company and existing WWE shareholders will hold a 49% interest in the new company.