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Endeavor Announces Deal To Sell OpenBet, IMG Arena For $450M To OB Global

The company called the transaction a crucial step toward the completion of the proposed Endeavor take-private by Silver Lake. It is subject to standard closing conditions, including the necessary approvals from relevant gaming regulatory authorities, and is expected to close just prior to the finalization of the take-private deal.

International Business Times

Automattic CEO and WordPress co-creator calls rival "a cancer" in alarming claim

Matt Mullenweg’s company apparently contributes nearly 100x more to the WordPress project than WP Engine.

TechRadar

Luminate Capital scores first acquisition for Fund IV, buying AbsenceSoft

Haynes’s Luminate Capital is more than halfway to $1.5 bln Fund IV target

Fortune

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Private equity firms have $1.2 trillion to spend on NFL teams. Will the league finally let them?

The NFL may change its rules to let private equity firms purchase minority team stakes. Here’s a list of potential buyers.

Fortune

Private Equity Firm To Take Endeavor Private for $13 Billion

Silver Lake to pay $27.50 a share in cash

Broadcasting & Cable

Bosnich questions A-Leagues' finances amid staff cuts

Former Socceroos goalkeeper Mark Bosnich is searching for answers over the state of the A-Leagues' finances.

AAP

Investment fund links to Atlanta police and ‘Cop City’ project revealed

Roark Capital and Silver Lake Management have a web of connections to the Atlanta police foundation, Cop City and surveillance in the city

The Guardian - US

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US private equity firm Silver Lake increases investment in Manchester City owner

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan also increased his stake as the controlling shareholder

Birmingham Post

Fintech Stock And IBD 50 Leader Quickly Approaching Buy Point

Little-known fintech firm Jack Henry & Associates is showing steady fundamental growth while the stock approaches an ideal entry point.

Investors Business Daily

Australian rugby union upbeat despite lean times as ‘golden decade’ looms

Wallabies and Rugby Australia have cause for optimism as England Test series arrives after a chastening period

The Guardian - UK

The week in Detail: Rugby, nurses, and HIV on the decline

The Detail brings you the issues that matter every weekday. Here’s what we covered this week.

Newsroom.co.nz

Done deal: Why has NZ Rugby teamed up with Silver Lake?

What does New Zealand Rugby's deal with Silver Lake actually mean for the game? The Detail finds out.

Newsroom.co.nz

'Monumental moment': US equity firm takes stake in New Zealand's All Blacks

Wellington (AFP) - US private equity firm Silver Lake secured a NZ$200 million (US$134 million) stake in New Zealand Rugby and its famed All Blacks on Thursday after provincial unions overwhelmingly endorsed the deal following years of wrangling.

AFP

New Zealand Rugby to sign commercial deal with Silver Lake

New Zealand Rugby has been given approval to sign a ground-breaking deal with private equity firm Silver Lake which will bring a cash windfall but which some observers fear may threaten the “special bond” between New Zealanders and the All Blacks national team

The Independent UK

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AFP

US equity firm takes stake in New Zealand's All Blacks

Wellington (AFP) - US private equity firm Silver Lake secured a NZ$200 million (US$134 million) stake in the famed All Blacks Thursday, after New Zealand Rugby overwhelmingly endorsed a contentious deal after years of wrangling.

AFP

US equity firm wins stake in New Zealand's All Blacks

Wellington (AFP) - US private equity firm Silver Lake on Thursday secured a NZ$200 million (US$134m) stake in the famed All Blacks, with New Zealand Rugby overwhelmingly endorsing the deal.

AFP

New Zealand Rugby faces crucial vote on $134mn US private equity deal

Wellington (AFP) - The fate of New Zealand Rugby's contentious deal with a US private equity firm should be known on Thursday, when members vote at a special general meeting in Auckland.

Benzinga

Twitter Refuses To Let Go Board Member Egon Durban - Read Why

Twitter, Inc (NYSE:TWTR) refused to remove Silver Lake co-CEO Egon Durban from its board after failing to win the support of the necessary majority of Twitter investors. The board considered Durban a highly influential member bringing an unparalleled operational knowledge of the industry, a unique perspective, and an invaluable skill set and experience…

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AFP

NZ Rugby to vote on controversial $134mn US private equity deal

Wellington (AFP) - The fate of New Zealand Rugby's contentious deal with a US private equity firm should be known within a month, after a special general meeting was called by the sport's bosses on Wednesday.

AFP

New Zealand Rugby back in the black after first profit in years

Wellington (AFP) - New Zealand Rugby has posted its first profit in four years with the announcement Thursday of a NZ$5.5 million (US$3.6 million) surplus for 2021.

ABC News

Twitter adopts 'poison pill' defence as challenger to Elon Musk's takeover bid emerges

Twitter adopts a "defensive measure" limiting Elon Musk's ability to raise his stake in the social media platform, as a buyout firm emerges to challenge his $58 billion bid for the company.

Benzinga

The Company Bob Iger Joined After Leaving Disney Is Now Worth $1B: Inside Genies Latest Raise And What's Next

A leading metaverse company announced a new funding round to take the company to a $1 billion valuation and scale the company’s growth plans.

The Street

Elon Musk Drops Hollywood, Beauty Pageant and UFC

In addition to the electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla, the billionaire runs many companies at the same time, including SpaceX and Neuralink.

The Street

Elon Musk Ditches Beauty Pageant, UFC and Hollywood

In addition to the electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla, the billionaire runs many companies at the same time, including SpaceX and Neuralink.

Benzinga

Here's Why Jack Ma Led Alibaba Affiliate's IPO Got Postponed Indefinitely

Jack Ma's Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA) affiliated fintech Ant Group's Hong Kong listing got postponed indefinitely as the bankers remained concerned over China's continued crackdown on the domestic tech sector, the Infomation reports. The weakness of publicly traded Chinese tech stocks, including Alibaba, has made it difficult for Ant and its stakeholders.…

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