Genius Sports Completes $844M Legend Acquisition, Secures $1.045B Debt Financing

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Genius Sports has finalized its acquisition of Legend for $800 million in cash and 10.09 million ordinary shares, funding the cash component with a new $1.045 billion credit facility.

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• Acquisition of Legend Completed

  Genius Sports Limited has completed the acquisition of Zeal Ltd ('Legend') for an aggregate consideration of $800 million in cash and 10,088,781 ordinary shares. The company expects the acquisition to be immediately accretive to Group Adjusted EBITDA margins and Free Cash Flow conversion.

• Significant Debt Financing Secured

  To fund the acquisition, Genius Sports' subsidiaries entered into a new Credit Agreement comprising an $825 million senior secured term loan facility and a $220 million senior secured revolving credit facility, maturing on April 30, 2031.

• Seller Shares Subject to Lock-Up

  The seller parties are subject to a six-month lock-up period on the issued consideration stock, followed by an orderly sell-down agreement limiting daily transfers to 411,416 shares for 36 months.

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This filing confirms the completion of Genius Sports' significant acquisition of Legend, a digital sports and gaming media network, for an upfront consideration of approximately $844 million. This represents a substantial strategic expansion, and the company anticipates the acquisition will be immediately accretive to its Adjusted EBITDA margins and Free Cash Flow. To fund the cash portion of the deal, Genius Sports secured a new $1.045 billion credit facility, which includes an $825 million term loan and a $220 million revolving credit facility, significantly increasing the company's leverage. The inclusion of a six-month lock-up and subsequent orderly sell-down agreement for the seller's shares helps mitigate immediate selling pressure. Investors should closely monitor the integration of Legend and the company's ability to manage its increased debt load while realizing the projected financial benefits.