UFC signs $7.7B broadcast deal with Paramount, PPV model will end in 2026
With its broadcast deal with ESPN set to expire later this year, TKO Group, which owns the UFC and WWE under one umbrella, has closed a deal with Paramount that will make that the new home of all UFC live events starting in 2026.
The deal, according to a news release from the UFC and Skydance Corporation, which owns Paramount, is for $7.7 billion over seven years. The UFC's 13 annual pay-per-view events, plus 30 additional Fight Night events, will stream on Paramount+, its streaming platform. Additional events will be broadcast live on CBS, as well, which is Paramount's flagship network.
The days of UFC consumers purchasing pay-per-view events – which currently clock in at $79.99 each – will be over, at least for U.S.-based customers.
"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+," the company said in a release, adding that it will look at the UFC's non-U.S. broadcast deals when they become available.
According to Paramount's release, the company will pay an average of $1.1 billion a year for the rights to UFC broadcasts. That number is weighted to be higher annually in later years of the deal.
The UFC's broadcast rights deal with ESPN, considered the global leader for sports broadcasting for decades, expires at the end of 2025. ESPN had been paying an average of around $500 million annually over five years.
"Paramount's advantage lies in the expansive reach of our linear and streaming platforms," Paramount chairman and CEO David Ellison said in a release. "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."
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Expand Statement from Senior Management 'Our second quarter performance was solid and slightly ahead of our initial expectations, with our Q2 adjusted EBITDA of $156 million at the upper end of our previously provided guidance range and 4% above prior year and our consolidated revenue for the quarter was above our guidance range, up 0.5% above prior year,' said Bob Pittman, Chairman and CEO of iHeartMedia. 'We continue to make progress on our ad tech platform, specifically building the capabilities to allow our broadcast radio inventory to be bought and sold like digital advertising, and to be a part of the key integrated buying systems. And today, we announced that Lisa Coffey is joining the company in the newly-created role of Chief Business Officer to drive those efforts. Lisa has a long history in ad tech, and digital and mobile advertising, including leading the team that introduced Amazon Advertising to the U.S. Agency Marketplace.' 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Expand Revenue from our Digital Audio Group increased $38.2 million, or 13.4% YoY, driven by Podcast revenue, which increased $29.8 million, or 28.5% YoY, to $134.3 million, primarily due to a continued increase in demand for podcasting from advertisers, and Digital, excluding Podcast revenue, which increased $8.5 million, or 4.7% YoY, to $189.6 million, primarily due to an increase in demand for digital advertising. Operating expenses increased $22.5 million, or 11.6% YoY, primarily driven by higher variable content costs, including higher podcast profit share and third-party digital costs related to the increase in revenues. Segment Adjusted EBITDA Margin increased YoY to 33.2% from 32.2%. Second Quarter 2025 Audio & Media Services Group Results 1 Operating expenses consist of Direct operating expenses and SG&A expenses, excluding Restructuring expenses. Expand Revenue from our Audio & Media Services Group decreased $2.3 million, or 3.3% YoY, primarily due to a decrease in broadcast advertising in connection with uncertain market conditions, as well as lower political revenues as 2024 was a presidential election year, partially offset by increased demand for digital advertising. Operating expenses decreased $2.2 million, or 4.8% YoY, due to a decrease in employee compensation cost due to our modernization initiatives. Segment Adjusted EBITDA Margin increased YoY to 35.0% from 34.0%. GAAP and Non-GAAP Measures: Consolidated ____________________ 1. See the end of this press release for reconciliations of (i) Adjusted EBITDA to Operating income (loss), (ii) Adjusted EBITDA to Net loss, (iii) Free Cash Flow to Cash provided by (used for) operating activities, and (iv) revenue, excluding political advertising revenue, to revenue. See also the definitions of Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow, Adjusted EBITDA margin, and Net Debt under the Supplemental Disclosure Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Information section in this release. 2. We made cash interest payments of $81.6 million in the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to $88.2 million in the three months ended June 30, 2024. The decrease is primarily due to payments related to debt premium related to the debt exchange transaction. Expand Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 2025 presentation of financial information throughout the press release. Liquidity and Financial Position As of June 30, 2025, we had $235.9 million of cash on our balance sheet. For the six months ended June 30, 2025, cash used for operating activities was $54.1 million, cash used for investing activities was $40.6 million and cash provided by financing activities was $70.7 million. 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Podcast 189,560 181,093 4.7 % 350,811 329,437 6.5 % Podcast 134,296 104,521 28.5 % 250,332 195,145 28.3 % Digital Audio Group 323,856 285,614 13.4 % 601,143 524,582 14.6 % Audio & Media Services Group 67,736 70,082 (3.3 )% 127,059 139,250 (8.8 )% Eliminations (2,537 ) (2,511 ) (5,024 ) (5,072 ) Revenue, total $ 933,653 $ 929,092 0.5 % $ 1,740,754 $ 1,728,130 0.7 % Expand iHeartMedia, Inc. will host a conference call to discuss results and business outlook on August 11, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The conference call number is (888) 596-4144 (U.S. callers) and +1 (646) 968-2525 (International callers) and the passcode for both is 8885116. A live audio webcast of the conference call will also be available on the Investors homepage of iHeartMedia's website After the live conference call, a replay will be available for a period of thirty days. The replay numbers are (800) 770-2030 (U.S. callers) and +1 (609) 800-9909 (International callers) and the passcode for both is 8885116. An archive of the webcast will be available beginning 24 hours after the call for a period of thirty days. About iHeartMedia, Inc. iHeartMedia (Nasdaq: IHRT) is the number one audio company in the United States, reaching nine out of 10 Americans every month. It consists of three business groups. With its quarter of a billion monthly listeners, the iHeartMedia Multiplatform Group has a greater reach than any other media company in the U.S. Its leadership position in audio extends across multiple platforms, including more than 860 live broadcast stations in over 160 markets nationwide; its National Sales organization; and the Company's live and virtual events business. 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The Company's Audio & Media Services reportable segment includes Katz Media Group, the nation's largest media representation company, and RCS, the world's leading provider of broadcast and webcast software. Certain statements herein constitute 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of iHeartMedia, Inc. and its subsidiaries to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The words or phrases 'guidance,' 'believe,' 'expect,' 'anticipate,' 'estimates,' 'forecast' and similar words or expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. 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These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and other important factors, some of which are beyond our control and are difficult to predict. 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APPENDIX TABLE 1 - Comparison of operating performance 2025 2024 Change 2025 2024 Change Revenue $ 933,653 $ 929,092 0.5 % $ 1,740,754 $ 1,728,130 0.7 % Operating expenses: Direct operating expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization) 391,194 382,049 2.4 % 747,520 723,409 3.3 % Selling, general and administrative expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization) 413,082 431,614 (4.3 )% 793,876 816,758 (2.8 )% Depreciation and amortization 90,369 104,356 182,270 209,518 Impairment charges 2,552 920,224 5,407 921,732 Other operating expense 1,086 516 1,745 1,088 Operating income (loss) $ 35,370 $ (909,667 ) $ 9,936 $ (944,375 ) Depreciation and amortization 90,369 104,356 182,270 209,518 Impairment charges 2,552 920,224 5,407 921,732 Other operating expense 1,086 516 1,745 1,088 Restructuring expenses 19,490 27,558 45,068 51,161 Share-based compensation expense 7,260 7,220 16,289 15,700 Adjusted EBITDA 1 $ 156,127 $ 150,207 3.9 % $ 260,715 $ 254,824 2.3 % Expand 1 See the end of this press release for reconciliations of (i) Adjusted EBITDA to Operating income (loss), and (ii) Adjusted EBITDA to Net loss. See also the definitions of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin under the Supplemental Disclosure section in this release. Expand TABLE 2 - Statements of Operations (In thousands) Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 2024 2025 2024 Revenue $ 933,653 $ 929,092 $ 1,740,754 $ 1,728,130 Operating expenses: Direct operating expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization) 391,194 382,049 747,520 723,409 Selling, general and administrative expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization) 413,082 431,614 793,876 816,758 Depreciation and amortization 90,369 104,356 182,270 209,518 Impairment charges 2,552 920,224 5,407 921,732 Other operating expense 1,086 516 1,745 1,088 Operating income (loss) 35,370 (909,667 ) 9,936 (944,375 ) Interest expense, net 100,894 95,577 201,280 191,092 Gain (loss) on investments, net (901 ) (412 ) (19,495 ) 91,582 Equity in loss of nonconsolidated affiliates (51 ) (61 ) (1 ) (106 ) Loss on extinguishment of debt (263 ) — (1,460 ) — Other income (expense), net 1,004 (231 ) 1,041 (727 ) Loss before income taxes (65,735 ) (1,005,948 ) (211,259 ) (1,044,718 ) Income tax benefit (expense) (18,253 ) 23,959 (153,612 ) 44,621 Net loss (83,988 ) (981,989 ) (364,871 ) (1,000,097 ) Less amount attributable to noncontrolling interest (508 ) (331 ) (167 ) 69 Net loss attributable to the Company $ (83,480 ) $ (981,658 ) $ (364,704 ) $ (1,000,166 ) Expand TABLE 3 - Selected Balance Sheet Information (In millions) June 30, 2025 December 31, 2024 Cash $ 235.9 $ 259.6 Total Current Assets 1,348.2 1,361.8 Net Property, Plant and Equipment 451.3 489.8 Total Assets 5,379.3 5,571.7 Current Liabilities (excluding current portion of long-term debt) 825.4 847.8 Long-term Debt (including current portion of long-term debt) 5,137.5 5,071.5 Stockholders' Deficit (1,726.2 ) (1,371.8 ) Expand Supplemental Disclosure Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Information The following tables set forth the Company's Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, revenues excluding political advertising revenue, and Free Cash Flow for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, and Net Debt as of June 30, 2025. 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The Company believes the presentation of these measures is relevant and useful for investors because it allows investors to view performance in a manner similar to the method used by the Company's management. The Company believes it helps improve investors' ability to understand the Company's operating performance and makes it easier to compare the Company's results with other companies that have different capital structures or tax rates. In addition, the Company believes this measure is also among the primary measures used externally by the Company's investors, analysts and peers in its industry for purposes of valuation and comparing the operating performance of the Company to other companies in its industry. 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As required by the SEC rules, the Company provides reconciliations below to the most directly comparable measures reported under GAAP, including (i) Adjusted EBITDA to Operating income (loss), (ii) Adjusted EBITDA to Net loss, (iii) Free Cash Flow to Cash provided by (used for) operating activities, (iv) revenue, excluding political advertising revenue, to revenue, and (v) Net Debt to Total Debt. We have provided forecasted Consolidated Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance for the quarter ending September 30, 2025, which reflects targets for revenue and Adjusted EBITDA. Our Earnings Call on August 11, 2025 may present additional guidance that includes Adjusted EBITDA. A full reconciliation of the forecasted Adjusted EBITDA to the respective most-directly comparable GAAP metrics cannot be provided without unreasonable efforts due to the inherent difficulty in forecasting and quantifying with reasonable accuracy significant items required for the reconciliations, including gains or losses on investments, extinguishment of debt, equity in nonconsolidated affiliates, impairment charges, stock based compensation, and restructuring as well as the Company's cash and cash equivalent balance. (In thousands) Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 2024 2025 2024 2025 Operating income (loss) $ 35,370 $ (909,667 ) $ 9,936 $ (944,375 ) $ (25,434 ) Depreciation and amortization 90,369 104,356 182,270 209,518 91,901 Impairment charges 2,552 920,224 5,407 921,732 2,855 Other operating expense 1,086 516 1,745 1,088 659 Restructuring expenses 19,490 27,558 45,068 51,161 25,578 Share-based compensation expense 7,260 7,220 16,289 15,700 9,029 Adjusted EBITDA $ 156,127 $ 150,207 $ 260,715 $ 254,824 $ 104,588 Expand Reconciliation of Net loss to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA (In thousands) Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 2024 2025 2024 2025 Net loss $ (83,988 ) $ (981,989 ) $ (364,871 ) $ (1,000,097 ) $ (280,883 ) Income tax expense (benefit) 18,253 (23,959 ) 153,612 (44,621 ) 135,359 Interest expense, net 100,894 95,577 201,280 191,092 100,386 Depreciation and amortization 90,369 104,356 182,270 209,518 91,901 EBITDA $ 125,528 $ (806,015 ) $ 172,291 $ (644,108 ) $ 46,763 (Gain) loss on investments, net 901 412 19,495 (91,582 ) 18,594 Loss on extinguishment of debt 263 — 1,460 — 1,197 Other (income) expense, net (1,004 ) 231 (1,041 ) 727 (37 ) Equity in loss of nonconsolidated affiliates 51 61 1 106 (50 ) Impairment charges 2,552 920,224 5,407 921,732 2,855 Other operating expense 1,086 516 1,745 1,088 659 Restructuring expenses 19,490 27,558 45,068 51,161 25,578 Share-based compensation expense 7,260 7,220 16,289 15,700 9,029 Adjusted EBITDA $ 156,127 $ 150,207 $ 260,715 $ 254,824 $ 104,588 Expand Reconciliation of Cash provided by (used for) operating activities to Free Cash Flow (In thousands) Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 2024 2025 2024 Cash provided by (used for) operating activities $ 6,821 $ 26,729 $ (54,123 ) $ (32,548 ) Purchases of property, plant and equipment (19,997 ) (21,172 ) (39,727 ) (42,754 ) Free cash flow $ (13,176 ) $ 5,557 $ (93,850 ) $ (75,302 ) Expand Reconciliation of Revenue to Revenue excluding Political Advertising (In thousands) Three Months Ended June 30, % Change Six Months Ended June 30, % Change 2025 2024 2025 2024 Consolidated revenue $ 933,653 $ 929,092 0.5 % $ 1,740,754 $ 1,728,130 0.7 % Excluding: Political revenue (6,153 ) (14,907 ) (11,880 ) (26,534 ) Consolidated revenue, excluding political $ 927,500 $ 914,185 1.5 % $ 1,728,874 $ 1,701,596 1.6 % Multiplatform Group revenue $ 544,598 $ 575,907 (5.4 )% $ 1,017,576 $ 1,069,370 (4.8 )% Excluding: Political revenue (3,992 ) (8,025 ) (7,613 ) (15,688 ) Multiplatform Group revenue, excluding political $ 540,606 $ 567,882 (4.8 )% $ 1,009,963 $ 1,053,682 (4.1 )% Digital Audio Group revenue $ 323,856 $ 285,614 13.4 % $ 601,143 $ 524,582 14.6 % Excluding: Political revenue (1,313 ) (1,210 ) (1,831 ) (1,481 ) Digital Audio Group revenue, excluding political $ 322,543 $ 284,404 13.4 % $ 599,312 $ 523,101 14.6 % Audio & Media Group Services revenue $ 67,736 $ 70,082 (3.3 )% $ 127,059 $ 139,250 (8.8 )% Excluding: Political revenue (848 ) (5,672 ) (2,436 ) (9,365 ) Audio & Media Services Group revenue, excluding political $ 66,888 $ 64,410 3.8 % $ 124,623 $ 129,885 (4.1 )% Expand Reconciliation of Total Debt to Net Debt (In thousands) June 30, 2 025 Current portion of long-term debt $ 73,726 Long-term debt 5,063,792 Total debt $ 5,137,518 Less: Debt premium 266,302 Less: Cash and cash equivalents 235,932 Net debt $ 4,635,284 Expand Segment Results The following tables present the Company's segment results for the Company for the periods presented: Segments (In thousands) Multiplatform Group Digital Audio Group Audio & Media Services Group Corporate and other reconciling items Eliminations Consolidated Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 Revenue $ 575,907 $ 285,614 $ 70,082 $ — $ (2,511 ) $ 929,092 Less: Operating expenses (1) 471,644 193,744 46,233 69,775 (2,511 ) 778,885 Segment Adjusted EBITDA $ 104,263 $ 91,870 $ 23,849 $ (69,775 ) $ — $ 150,207 Adjusted EBITDA margin 18.1 % 32.2 % 34.0 % 16.2 % Depreciation and amortization (104,356 ) Impairment charges (920,224 ) Other operating expense (516 ) Restructuring expenses (27,558 ) Share-based compensation expense (7,220 ) Operating loss $ (909,667 ) Operating margin (97.9 )% Expand (1) Operating expenses consist of Direct operating expenses and SG&A expenses, excluding Restructuring expenses and share-based compensation expenses. Expand Segments (In thousands) Multiplatform Group Digital Audio Group Audio & Media Services Group Corporate and other reconciling items Eliminations Consolidated Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 Revenue $ 1,069,370 $ 524,582 $ 139,250 $ — $ (5,072 ) $ Less: Operating expenses (1) 887,925 364,585 91,706 134,162 (5,072 ) 1,473,306 Segment Adjusted EBITDA $ 181,445 $ 159,997 $ 47,544 $ (134,162 ) $ — $ 254,824 Adjusted EBITDA margin 17.0 % 30.5 % 34.1 % 14.7 % Depreciation and amortization (209,518 ) Impairment charges (921,732 ) Other operating income, net (1,088 ) Restructuring expenses (51,161 ) Share-based compensation expense (15,700 ) Operating loss $ (944,375 ) Operating margin (54.6 )% Expand (1) Operating expenses consist of Direct operating expenses and SG&A expenses, excluding Restructuring expenses and share-based compensation expenses. Expand
