TKO Group Secures $900M Loan to Fund $1 Billion Share Repurchase Program

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TKO Group Holdings secured a new $900 million term loan and upsized its revolving credit facility to fund a $1 billion share repurchase program, completing its $2 billion authorization.

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• New $900 Million Term Loan

  TKO Worldwide Holdings, LLC, an indirect subsidiary, entered into an amendment to its First Lien Credit Agreement, securing an additional $900.0 million first lien term loan. The full amount was borrowed on March 10, 2026.

• Revolving Credit Facility Upsized

  The company's revolving credit facility was upsized to $350.0 million, maturing on September 15, 2030.

• $1 Billion Share Repurchase Program

  TKO announced an accelerated share repurchase (ASR) agreement for $800.0 million and a $200.0 million 10b5-1 trading plan. These repurchases are part of the company's previously announced $2.0 billion share repurchase authorization and are expected to 'all but satisfy' the total authorization.

• Funding for Repurchases

  The $1 billion in share repurchases will be funded by the proceeds from the newly incurred $900.0 million Incremental Term Loan.

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TKO Group Holdings has announced a significant capital allocation strategy, securing a new $900 million first lien term loan and upsizing its revolving credit facility to $350 million. The proceeds from this new debt will primarily fund a substantial $1 billion share repurchase program, comprising an $800 million accelerated share repurchase (ASR) and a subsequent $200 million 10b5-1 trading plan. This move represents the final phase of the company's previously authorized $2 billion share repurchase program, demonstrating strong management confidence in the company's valuation and a commitment to returning capital to shareholders. Investors should view this as a material positive signal regarding the company's financial health and capital deployment strategy.