Andersen Global Expands African Platform with Addition of Member Firm in Namibia

  (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Andersen Global advances its growth across Africa with the addition of Andersen in Namibia, as Windhoek Advisory & Taxation adopts the Andersen brand, strengthening its ability to serve businesses operating in one of southern Africa’s dynamic emerging markets.

A collaborating firm since 2021, Andersen in Namibia is a locally owned professional services firm delivering accounting, tax, and business advisory services tailored to the unique needs of Namibia’s business environment. With expertise spanning mining, agriculture, logistics, tourism, and financial services, sectors critical to Namibia’s economy, the firm supports both domestic enterprises and international businesses establishing operations in the region. Through cloud-based technology and data-driven insights, Andersen in Namibia delivers efficient, scalable solutions that enable businesses to optimize operations, manage tax obligations across jurisdictions, and make informed strategic decisions.

“Our transition to the Andersen brand represents a significant milestone for our firm and for the businesses we serve across Namibia,” said Managing Partner Bernadedt Kandenge. “We have built our practice around ethical integrity, collaboration, and a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing Namibian enterprises. Becoming a member firm strengthens our ability to support businesses with scalable, cross-border solutions while maintaining the personalized, locally-informed service our clients value.”

“This transition builds on a successful collaboration and represents an important step in our long-term strategy in Africa,” said Mark L. Vorsatz, global chairman and CEO of Andersen. “Bernadedt and her team enhance our capabilities to serve businesses in Namibia and throughout the region, and reinforce our ability to deliver consistent, high-quality service that addresses both local requirements and global standards.”

Andersen Global is an international association of legally separate, independent member firms comprised of tax, legal, and valuation professionals around the world. Established in 2013 by U.S. member firm Andersen Tax LLC, Andersen Global now has more than 50,000 professionals worldwide and a presence in over 1,000 locations through its member firms and collaborating firms.

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Department of Health - Abu Dhabi and ŌURA Partner to Advance Preventive Health in Abu Dhabi

  Initially focused on women’s health, the partnership will unite Department of Health - Abu Dhabi’s longitudinal health data with ŌURA’s real-time insights, underpinned by a rigorous joint data governance framework

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Department of Health—Abu Dhabi (DoH) and ŌURA, maker of the world’s leading smart ring, Oura Ring, today announced a joint research programme to study how continuous wearable data can advance preventive health. The collaboration marks the beginning of a long-term partnership to advance Abu Dhabi’s prevention-first, data-driven healthcare agenda, and will initially focus on women’s health and cardiometabolic risk.

The collaboration builds on Abu Dhabi’s advanced public health infrastructure and longitudinal health data assets, integrating them with ŌURA’s real-time, continuous insights across key health indicators. Together, this creates a strong foundation for understanding health at a population level, enabling the identification of risk factors and supporting a shift from reactive care to more proactive, personalised intervention. The depth of Abu Dhabi’s longitudinal data further strengthens its potential as a platform for population health research, offering deeper insight into how conditions such as obesity, prediabetes, cardiovascular disease, and maternal health risks emerge and evolve.

Initially centred around women’s health, the partnership will explore key research pathways focused on preconception health and perinatal care, supporting the development of more targeted early interventions and improving health trajectories for women, families, and the wider population. The collaboration will also explore other key areas of health, including metabolic and cardiovascular conditions, with a clear ambition to scale successful insights and interventions beyond initial focus areas over time.

The partnership will be supported by robust data governance principles, including data minimization, transparent data processing and secure storage in line with applicable regulations and international best practices. All use of identifiable data will be strictly controlled, with access governed by jointly defined ethical and regulatory standards.

HE Mansoor Al Mansoori, Chairman of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, and Tom Hale, CEO of ŌURA met in LA, USA this week to formally launch the partnership and align on the next phase of advancing prevention-led, data-driven healthcare.

HE Al Mansoori commented: “The future of health will be defined by sensing and the ability to understand the body continuously, in real-time, and at population scale. Abu Dhabi has built an intelligent health system designed for this shift. Bringing real-world wearable data into the clinical setting, underpinned by strong data governance frameworks that ensure privacy and responsible use of health data.

“Advancing women's health and fertility is a key priority for Abu Dhabi, and together with ŌURA we are starting where continuous insights have the greatest power to detect risk earlier and create more personalised care across the life course - for mothers, babies, and families. This partnership brings together one of the world’s most advanced population health datasets with continuous wearable insights at scale, creating a unique opportunity to redefine how prevention is delivered in real-world settings.”

Tom Hale said: “Abu Dhabi is setting a powerful example for how nations can embed prevention and innovation into the future of healthcare. Partnering with the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi will allow us to build a meaningful preventative health model that is grounded in data, scientific rigor and privacy. It’s one of many upcoming initiatives we’re committed to across the region, and an important step in our long-term partnership with Abu Dhabi.

We’re starting with women’s health, because the health of women is the health of families, and the health of families is the health of the nation. But this partnership is just the beginning — our ambition is to develop a model here that can inform preventive care globally.”

The agreement marks a significant milestone in ŌURA’s continued expansion across the UAE and wider Gulf region, as the company deepens its presence through strategic partnerships, locally relevant research, and innovation aligned with the UAE’s emergence as a world leader in prevention-led healthcare and long-term wellbeing.

The next phase of the partnership will focus on pilot design, ethics approvals, and local evidence generation, creating a clear pathway toward broader integration within Abu Dhabi’s health system.

About the Department of Health –Abu Dhabi (DoH):

The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi is the regulative body of the healthcare sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Committed to ensuring excellence in healthcare, DoH monitors the health status of the population while shaping the regulatory framework for the health system. This includes inspecting against regulations, enforcing standards and encouraging the adoption of world-class best practices and performance targets by all healthcare providers in the Emirate. Abu Dhabi remains dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare by establishing an intelligent and sustainable ecosystem that prioritises health, longevity and quality of life for all community members. Leveraging state-of-the-art infrastructure and cutting-edge capabilities, DoH continues to develop and implement initiatives and programmes in line with its strategic focus areas, Healthy Population, Best-in-Class Care and Resilience and Innovation. These efforts reflect DoH’s unwavering commitment to predicting, preventing and personalising healthcare for every individual.

For further information on DOH, visit https://www.doh.gov.ae/ and follow on X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

About ŌURA:

ŌURA delivers personalized health data, insights, and daily guidance with Oura Ring, the leading smart ring that helps you live healthier, longer. Guided by a mission to shift healthcare from sick care to prevention, ŌURA supports millions of members worldwide across sleep, activity, stress, readiness, women’s health, and heart health. Scientifically validated against medical gold standards, the lightweight Oura Ring tracks 50+ health metrics continuously, empowering both individuals and thousands of research teams, healthcare providers, and organizations. With 1,000 ecosystem partners across wellness and medicine, ŌURA is advancing the future of preventative health.

Founded in Finland in 2013, ŌURA has E.U. headquarters in Oulu and U.S. headquarters in San Francisco. ŌURA was last valued at approximately $11B—making it the world’s most valuable standalone wearable company. Learn more at ouraring.com or connect with ŌURA on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

Oura Ring is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, monitor, or prevent medical conditions or illnesses.

 

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Cyble Positioned as a Challenger in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyberthreat Intelligence Technologies

 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Cyble today announced it has been recognized as a Challenger in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyberthreat Intelligence Technologies. The company believes this recognition underscores Cyble’s mission to make threat intelligence truly operational—delivering AI-native capabilities that enable enterprises, government agencies, and MSSPs to shift from reactive security to proactive, intelligence-driven defense.

"Security teams are under constant pressure to respond faster with greater accuracy," said Beenu Arora, Co-Founder and CEO, Cyble. "We believe this recognition highlights our focus on delivering intelligence that drives real outcomes—cutting through noise, accelerating response, and enabling confident decision-making at scale."

Intelligence That Acts, Not Just Informs

The evolving threat landscape demands more than static intelligence. Security teams require continuous, contextual, and actionable insights that directly impact defense strategies. Cyble addresses this need through an integrated, AI-native platform that analyzes billions of signals across the surface, deep, and dark web—transforming them into prioritized, real-time action.

At the core is Cyble Vision, the company’s flagship threat intelligence and digital risk protection platform, providing continuous visibility into threat actors, campaigns, exposed credentials, and emerging vulnerabilities—mapped directly to an organization’s attack surface.

Built on this intelligence layer, Cyble Blaze AI enhances automation and decision-making by reasoning across adversary behavior in real time. Cyble TIP (Threat Intelligence Platform) enables organizations to centralize and operationalize intelligence, helping teams scale and respond faster.

Extending protection further, Cyble Titan delivers endpoint security with real-time visibility and proactive detection. Cyble Saratoga translates cyber risk into business impact, helping leaders prioritize investments and strengthen resilience.

Together, Cyble spans the full attack surface—from ransomware and vulnerabilities to brand, executive, and third-party risks. Its intelligence integrates with SIEM, SOAR, and case management platforms for faster triage. Trusted in 50+ countries, Cyble delivers intelligence at the speed of threats.

Download the Gartner report at https://cyble.com/cyble-named-a-challenger-in-the-2026-gartner-magic-quadrant-for-cyberthreat-intelligence-technologies/

Gartner and Magic Quadrant are trademarks of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product, or service depicted in its research publications and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research.

Gartner, 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Threat Intelligence Technologies, Jonathan Nunez, Jaime Anderson, Carlos De Sola Caraballo, May 4, 2026.

About Cyble

Cyble is an AI-native cybersecurity company delivering unified risk intelligence and decision support to enterprises and government organizations worldwide. Its platform integrates threat intelligence, digital risk protection, and security operations to provide real-time visibility and actionable insights. By leveraging advanced analytics, contextual intelligence, and automation, Cyble enables organizations to proactively manage risk and strengthen security posture at scale.

 

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CYNREN Launches Next Generation Advisory Firm Serving Family Offices, Funds and Institutions

 NEW YORK - Friday, 08. May 2026 AETOSWire 

Founded by former partners of KPMG and Citibank with decades of experience guiding businesses, funds and families

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- CYNREN today announced its launch as an independent international advisory firm, built for a world where capital, technology and geopolitics now heavily intersect. Unlike traditional consulting firms, CYNREN combines institutional capability and experience with the agility of a true challenger model to operate at the highest level of advisory and execution.

CYNREN was co-founded by Anthony Cowell, Sunil Nair and Scott Lennon, specializing in family office, fiduciary and directorship roles, board-level strategy, impact and philanthropic structuring and complex risk consulting. The firm is partner-led around the moments that matter most, with AI embedded from inception to enable sharper insights and more informed outcomes while remaining grounded in human judgement.

Operating globally through a network of senior advisors, investors and partners, CYNREN serves clients across the globe.

Cowell was previously a Global Lead Engagement Partner with KPMG, Regional Head of Asset Management and Regional Head of KPMG IMPACT. Nair is a former Founding Partner and Managing Partner of Citi Venture Capital International (CVCI), one of the world’s largest emerging markets private equity platforms. Lennon previously founded 19 Degrees North Fund Services and has served as an independent director to alternative asset funds representing over $250 billion in assets. Cowell and Nair are co-CEOs of the firm and Lennon is the Global Head of Fiduciary.

The firm’s leadership team also includes Lexi Bowes-Lyon, who will serve as Global Head of Impact and Markets, and former KPMG Partners Claire Griffin and Arnaud van Dijk. Griffin will serve as CYNREN’s Chief Operating Officer, and van Dijk will serve as Global Head of Sustainability. Together, the team brings decades of experience across global asset management, private equity, fund governance and sustainable finance, advising sovereign wealth funds, alternative asset managers and multi-generational family offices.

“After more than twenty years working with some of the world’s largest investment platforms, I saw a clear and unmet demand for senior-level advice without the layers and conflicts that come with traditional advisory models,” said Cowell. “We built CYNREN to reflect the reality our clients face today, combining a global network of experienced advisors with technology that allows us to scale, so we can be present at the moments that matter most and help clients navigate complexity with clarity.”

CYNREN is supported by an Advisory Board comprising renowned leaders across finance, technology and global business, including media and entertainment executive Leo Pearlman and engineering and AI leader Stephen Toebes, with additional appointments to be announced.

“Capital, when structured with discipline and deployed with deep market insight, has the ability to unlock significant value,” said Nair. “Our focus at CYNREN is on navigating complexity, identifying opportunity across markets and building strategies that deliver both resilience and sustained returns.”

Global Head of Impact, Bowes-Lyon, brings more than 15 years of experience working across Africa, the Americas and the Middle East at the intersection of nature, philanthropy and capital markets.

“For much of my career, I worked in underserved parts of the world where capital struggled to reach complex projects that needed both on-the-ground solutions and investor returns,” said Bowes-Lyon. “At CYNREN, we focus on mobilizing collaborative capital through bringing together the entire capital stack while aligning risk and measurable outcomes. This ensures that impact-driven initiatives are disciplined and credible, and ultimately built for long-term resilience and enduring impact.”

About CYNREN

CYNREN provides trusted advisory services to help clients navigate an increasingly complex and fast-changing world. The firm works alongside partners to unlock opportunity and turn ambition into tangible outcomes, accelerating impact where it matters most. With a focus on long-term value and purpose, CYNREN supports the deployment of capital helping to shape a legacy that extends well beyond financial returns, and brings clarity, intelligence, and conviction to decision-making. CYNREN serves family offices, asset managers and institutions across fiduciary services, governance, strategy, impact and risk advisory. Founded by Anthony Cowell, Sunil Nair and Scott Lennon with combined decades of experience across senior-level advisory and management, the firm serves clients across the globe. For more information, visit https://cynrenglobal.com/.

 

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Esentia Announces Successful Pricing of 6.125% Senior Notes Due 2033 and 6.500% Senior Notes Due 2038

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(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Esentia Energy Development, S.A.B. de C.V. (“ESENTIA” or the “Company”), today announced the pricing of U.S.$1,000,000,000.00 aggregate principal amount of its 6.125% Senior Notes due 2033 (the “2033 Notes”) and U.S$1,000,000,000.00 aggregate principal amount of its 6.500% Senior Notes due 2038 (the “2038 Notes” and, together with the 2033 Notes, the “Notes”) to be issued by the Company in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers in accordance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and outside the United States to non-U.S. persons in accordance with Regulation S under the Securities Act. The 2033 Notes will be issued at a price of 99.517%, and the 2038 Notes will be issued at a price of 98.444%. The 2033 Notes mature on July 30, 2033, and the 2038 Notes mature on July 30, 2038, and will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by certain of the Company's subsidiaries. The settlement of the Notes is expected to take place on May 14, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

The proceeds from the Notes offering will be used by the Company to (i) fund a tender offer conducted by Esentia Gas Enterprises, S. de R.L. de C.V., a subsidiary of the Company, to purchase for cash any and all of its outstanding 6.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2038, (ii) prepay all of the 5.465% Senior Secured Notes due 2041 issued by Esentia Pipeline El Encino, S. de R.L. de C.V., a subsidiary of the Company, (iii) prepay all other outstanding indebtedness for borrowed money from third parties and (iv) the remainder, if any, for general corporate purposes.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor will there be any sale of these securities, in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any state or jurisdiction. The Notes and related guarantees have not been registered under the Securities Act, or any applicable state securities laws, and were offered only to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A promulgated under the Securities Act and outside the United States to non-U.S. persons in accordance with Regulation S under the Securities Act. Unless so registered, the Notes and related guarantees may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws.

Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements often are proceeded by words such as “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “intends,” “assumes,” “will” or similar expressions. The forward-looking statements contained herein include statements about the Company’s Notes offering and its intended use of proceeds therefrom. These expectations may or may not be realized. Some of these expectations may be based upon assumptions or judgments that prove to be incorrect. In addition, ESENTIA’s business and operations involve numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of ESENTIA, which could result in ESENTIA’s expectations not being realized or otherwise materially affect the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of ESENTIA.

The forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and ESENTIA does not undertake any obligation to (and expressly disclaims any obligation to) update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date such statements were made, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. In light of the risks and uncertainties described above, and the potential for variation of actual results from the assumptions on which certain of such forward-looking statements are based, investors should keep in mind that the results, events or developments disclosed in any forward-looking statement made in this document may not occur, and that actual results may vary materially from those described herein, including those described as anticipated, expected, targeted, projected or otherwise.

 

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Verdantis Launches MRO360 “The World's First AI-Native Spare Parts Intelligence Platform”

PRINCETON, N.J. - Friday, 08. May 2026

MRO360 is the first milestone in Verdantis's journey to deliver the industry's first fully AI-native Enterprise Asset Management solution.

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Verdantis today announced the global launch of MRO360, a purpose-built AI platform that transforms how asset-intensive organizations manage their MRO spare parts inventory. Designed for manufacturers, oil and gas operators, mining companies, utilities, and other industrial enterprises, MRO360 deploys nine interconnected AI agents that continuously forecast demand, score parts criticality, manage obsolescence risk, calculate dynamic reorder points, helps intercompany plant transfer thereby realizing the exact dollar value of every optimization opportunity across a spare parts catalog in real time.

Unlike traditional EAM and CMMS platforms built on static rules, MRO360's agents adapt continuously as demand patterns, supplier performance, and equipment health evolve. For the first time, a maintenance planner can see which work orders are at supply risk today and what to do about it. A CFO can see a live dollar figure of releasable excess inventory.

“We have spent over twenty years working inside the data of asset-intensive industries. We know where the value lies, how supplier relationships are managed by gut feel rather than predictive intelligence and how maintenance plans do not take in account what is on the shelf. MRO360 is our answer to that. It is the foundation layer of something much larger- the industry’s first Enterprise Asset Management solution, where every capability is designed as an intelligent agent that learns and adapts. This is where that journey begins.

- Kumar Gaurav Gupta, CEO, Verdantis

MRO360 is the foundation of a broader and deliberate vision. Verdantis is building toward what the industry has never had: a fully AI-native Enterprise Asset Management solution spanning all six EAM domains- from spare parts intelligence to asset lifecycle management, maintenance execution, workforce planning, procurement, and compliance, each module an AI agent built from the ground up. MRO360 establishes the core. The roadmap ahead extends that intelligence progressively across the full asset management lifecycle.

About Verdantis: Verdantis is a global AI software company with over two decades of experience delivering data intelligence and operational optimization for asset-intensive industries.

Headquartered in Princeton New Jersey with operations across North America, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. www.verdantis.com/mro360

 

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FIFA and Fanatics Expand Wide-Ranging Relationship to Include Historic Exclusive Collectibles Agreement (Trading Cards, Stickers and Trading Card Games)

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Partnership includes FIFA tournaments and events from 2031

Agreement encompasses both physical and digital collectibles, and for the first time brings the player jersey patch program to international football

Pre-match press conferences for the FIFA World Cup Final to take place at Fanatics Fest on Friday, 17 July 2026

 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a landmark agreement expanding their already successful wide-ranging commercial relationship, FIFA and Fanatics have signed a long-term, exclusive collectibles licensing deal that features trading cards, stickers, and trading card games. The agreement, which will begin in full in 2031, covers both physical and digital collectibles.

An example of the product innovations that will be brought to fans under this new partnership is the highly sought-after player jersey patch program, including debut patches, which will be inserted into football trading cards from 2031 onward. All products will be designed and developed through Fanatics Collectibles and produced under the Topps brand.

As a part of the deal, Fanatics will bring the magic to young people in every region of the world and support youth football globally by distributing more than $150 million in collectibles free of charge across the lifetime of the partnership.

“Across the sports landscape, we see that Fanatics are driving massive innovation in collectibles that provides fans with a new, meaningful way to engage with their favorite teams and with their favorite players,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino. “So, from FIFA’s point of view, we can globalize that fan engagement precisely thanks to our global tournament portfolio. And this provides another important commercial revenue stream that we channel back, as always, into the game, into football.”

Fanatics founder and CEO, Michael Rubin, said: “This is truly a historic day in our company’s history. Global football is the biggest growth opportunity in sports, and when you combine the power of FIFA with the innovation and entrepreneurial backbone of Fanatics, together we’re poised to elevate storytelling and collectibles around the game in a way that’s never been seen before.”

Fanatics Collectibles CEO, Mike Mahan, added: “We’re incredibly excited to partner with FIFA to deliver truly innovative products that bring fans and collectors closer to their favorite players in the biggest competitions. Through our cutting-edge offerings we look forward to helping grow both the hobby and the global game as a whole.”

For the first time, the pre-match press conferences for the FIFA World Cup Final will be hosted at Fanatics Fest

Fanatics Fest will also hold the official FIFA World Cup Final press conferences on Friday, 17 July 2026, two days before the FIFA World Cup Final, with coaches and players attending along with media availability for each team and an on-stage moment.

On Sunday, 19 July 2026, Fanatics Fest will also host a massive watch party and will air the FIFA World Cup Final live on all screens around the Javits Center for the tens of thousands expected attendees that day.

More on Fanatics Collectibles Innovation and Technology

Since joining Fanatics in 2022, Topps has been at the forefront of product innovation and enhancing every part of the collector experience. The company has pioneered the popular Rookie Debut Patch (MLB, NBA, NFL, WWE, F1, MLS) and other MVP patch programs, including the MLB Gold Logoman and the NFL Honors Gold Shield. Topps has also introduced new relics and game-used memorabilia pieces as well.

More on FIFA and Fanatics Partnerships Beyond Collectibles

The collectibles deal expands on FIFA and Fanatics’ already successful commercial relationship. Fanatics is the official on-site retail and merchandising operator for the FIFA World Cup 2026, including in-stadium retail operations and FIFA Fan Festival retail experiences. Just last month the pair also announced that FIFA will have a multi-day presence at Fanatics Fest NYC 2026 (July 16-19), including integrated content moments within its branded appearances and activation space.

About FIFA

Since 1904, FIFA, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association, has served as the global governing body for football. FIFA oversees and promotes the development of football at every level, from grassroots initiatives to elite international competitions. FIFA also sets the rules of the game, ensures their consistent application, and works to advance the sport through innovation, education, and collaboration with the 211 FIFA Member Associations. By organising iconic tournaments such as the FIFA World Cup™, the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ and the FIFA Club World Cup™, FIFA provides a platform for players to showcase their talent on the biggest stage and to help inspire billions of fans around the globe.

About Fanatics

Fanatics is a leading global sports platform redefining how fans connect with the teams, players, and moments they love. Backed by a team of more than 22,000 employees, Fanatics is committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience. Our businesses – Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, Fanatics Betting & Gaming, Fanatics Fest, and Fanatics Studios – maximize the presence and reach for hundreds of partners globally and create a one-stop experience that allows fans to buy, bet, and collect, while engaging with sports in deeper, more immersive ways. This includes licensed fan gear and lifestyle products, sportsbook, iGaming and prediction market platforms, physical and digital trading cards, live events, premium sports entertainment content, and more. Together, they form a powerful, integrated ecosystem delivering personalized experiences to over 100 million fans worldwide. Fanatics holds partnerships with over 900 sports properties, from professional leagues and players’ associations to teams, colleges, and retail partners; over 6,000 athletes and celebrities; and over 2,000 retail locations, including all Lids retail stores.

 

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