Silver Lake to acquire Endeavor for $17.2bn.

Silver Lake, a technology investment firm, agreed to acquire Endeavor, a sports and entertainment company, for $17.2bn including net debt. "Since 2012, Endeavor’s strategic partnership with Silver Lake and Egon Durban have been central to our evolution into the global sports and entertainment leader we are today. We believe this transaction will maximize value for all of Endeavor’s public stockholders and are excited to continue to unlock and invest in the growth opportunities ahead as a private company," Ariel Emanuel, Endeavor CEO.