Posted By James Walsh on 06/05/25


KO Group Holdings, which owns WWE and UFC, has a significant amount of debt, with a gross debt of $2.776 billion as of March 31, 2025 according to TKO Group Holdings - Investor Relations. While this debt is substantial, TKO also has a significant amount of cash and cash equivalents to offset it, and WWE is currently the only operating segment showing a positive profit according to TKO Group Holdings - Investor Relations, says Facebook.
Here's a more detailed look:
Debt: TKO's gross debt is $2.776 billion.
Net Debt: TKO has $470.9 million in cash and cash equivalents, which helps offset the debt.
Source of Debt: Much of the debt comes from the UFC acquisition.
Impact on WWE: Some sources suggest that fans may see higher ticket prices and roster cuts as a result of TKO's debt.
WWE's Profitability: WWE is currently the only operating segment of TKO that is showing a positive profit, according to TKO Group Holdings - Investor Relations, says Facebook.
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