JKN Global Group completed the acquisition of Miss Universe Organization from Endeavor-backed IMG.

JKN Global Group, a Thai multinational conglomerate, completed the acquisition of Miss Universe Organization, an annual international beauty pageant, from Endeavor-backed IMG, a sports, fashion, events and media company. Financial terms were not disclosed. “We look forward to this next chapter in the Miss Universe story. In the short time I’ve been with the organization, I’ve seen firsthand the passion of our employees, franchisees, and partners, as well as our incredible community. Paula and I see tremendous opportunity with JKN to create further growth for this organization on the global stage and women around the world. Despite having recently celebrated the organization’s legacy of more than 70 years, we are just getting started,” Amy Emmerich, Miss Universe Organization CEO.