This deal is another addition to CJ ENMs expanding presence in the global market. CJ ENM is currently co-producing a drama series with US-based media company Skydance Media as part of its strategic partnership made early last year. CJ ENM is also involved in the production of
a TV adaptation of award- winning movie Parasite set to broadcast on HBO. Additionally, CJ ENM is the company behind I Can See Your Voice, a popular entertainment show that has been broadcast and/or remade in more than 23
regions, as well as 2021 Emmy nominated drama Its Okay to Not Be Okay and music reality show I-Land.
We are thrilled for this next chapter as we seek to unlock even greater value for talent and our producer partners, said Graham Taylor and Chris
Rice, Endeavor Contents co-CEOs, in a joint statement. With the addition of CJ ENM, our mission to empower creators and foster an inclusive environment that promotes diverse content on a global
scale only grows stronger.
Endeavor Content launched in 2017 as a platform and talent agency-agnostic production, advisory, sales, and distribution
studio that puts artists, creators, and producers first. Endeavor Contents mission later expanded to become a more inclusive studio that champions and supports content and creators who engage diverse audiences. Since its inception, Endeavor
Content has owned, financed, and/or sold more than 125 films and television series that have garnered more than 69 Emmy wins and nominations and 59 Academy Award wins and nominations. Major hits include In the Heights and Just
Mercy for Warner Brothers, Book Club for Paramount Pictures, Blue Miracle for Netflix, and Joe Bell with Roadside Attractions. The studio has also made its mark internationally, handling global distribution
for hit series including Killing Eve, The Night Manager, Normal People, and Nine Perfect Strangers. Upcoming film projects include The Lost Daughter, Maggie Gyllenhaals critically
acclaimed feature directing debut for Netflix, and Michael Bays highly anticipated Ambulance for theaters. On the television side, the studio will premiere several new series from top talent in the first half of the year. These
include Ben Stillers Severance, Nicole Kidmans Roar for Apple TV+, Wolf Like Me for Peacock, starring Josh Gad and Isla Fisher, Michael Manns Tokyo Vice for HBO Max, and Amy
Schumers Life & Beth for Hulu.
J.P. Morgan acted as exclusive financial advisor to CJ ENM on the transaction.
OMelveny & Myers acted as legal advisor to CJ ENM.
The Raine Group acted as exclusive financial advisor to Endeavor on the
transaction. Latham & Watkins LLP acted as legal advisor to Endeavor.
About CJ ENM
CJ ENM is a leading entertainment company originated from Korea. Since 1995, the company has engaged in a wide array of businesses across the industry spectrum
including media content, music, film, performing arts, and animation, providing its top-notch original content to various media platforms. CJ ENM has created, produced and distributed globally acclaimed contents including Cannes-winning
film Parasite, Tony Award-winning musical Kinky Boots, record-breaking Korean box office hits Roaring Currents, Extreme Job, Ode to My Father, along with sought-after television series such
as Mr. Sunshine, Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, Grandpas over Flowers, I Can See Your Voice and more. To offer the best K-Culture experiences worldwide, CJ ENM
presents KCON, the worlds largest K-culture convention & festival celebrating Hallyu and Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA), Asias biggest music awards. With
regional offices in Asia, Europe and the U.S., CJ ENM currently employs over 3,600 people. For more information, please visit: http://www.cjenm.com
About Endeavor
Endeavor is a global sports and
entertainment company, home to many of the worlds most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events and experiences. The company is comprised of industry leaders including entertainment agency WME; sports, fashion, events and media
company IMG; and premier mixed martial arts organization UFC. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation, sports operations & advisory, event & experiences management, media production & distribution,
experiential marketing and brand licensing.