UK Tax Strategy FY26

This document sets forth WME Group (formerly known as Endeavor)’s Tax Strategy and  approach with respect to the United Kingdom, in compliance with Schedule 19 of the Finance  Act 2016. This document is applicable to the legal entities listed in the Appendix. 

This Tax Strategy is effective for the year ending 31 December 2026, will be updated as required  by the Act, and will remain posted on a website of a member of WME Group’s tax group, as  required by the Act.

Background 

WME Group is a global network of businesses that represents the world’s leading talent,  intellectual property and brands, operating in nearly 20 countries. WME Group is committed to  ensuring compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations in the jurisdictions in which it  operates.  

We comply with organizational policies and act within the industry’s ethical and professional  standards, as well as comply with recent reporting standards introduced by the OECD, such as  Pillar 2.  

We conduct transactions between WME group companies on an arms-length basis and in  accordance with current OECD (transfer pricing) principles. We are compliant with country-by country reporting standards that are shared via an automatic exchange of information.  

We comply with UK tax laws including filing of tax returns and remittance of appropriate taxes.

Our approach to tax planning 

Consistent with its responsibilities under applicable laws (including but not limited to the UK  Criminal Finance Act 2017), and under Endeavor’s Code of Conduct, we are strictly prohibited  from engaging in conduct intended to evade taxes or to facilitate any third parties in the evasion  of taxes.  

We will not participate in any tax shelter arrangement or any similar tax planning determined to  be aggressive.  

We do not engage in artificial or contrived tax arrangements. We adhere to relevant tax law and  seek to minimize the risk of uncertainty or disputes wherever possible.  

As a policy, we will not engage in tax planning strategies or take tax positions that would expose  WME Group to unexpected or unwanted financial or reputational risk. Any tax strategies that are  implemented reflect commercial reality and adhere to all tax laws and guidelines where WME  Group operates.

The UK group’s approach to tax risk 

The Group has little appetite for tax risk and as noted above, continues to operate in a manner  which reflects this with respect to both tax planning and tax compliance.

Our approach towards working with HMRC 

We have an open and on-going relationship with HMRC, interacting with the tax authority  primarily through its Customer Compliance Manager. WME Group values the importance of  cooperative and truthful sharing of information where required by law and continues to work with HMRC as part of the Large Business Directorate to ensure it pays the correct amount of tax  at the right time.

Risk management and governance arrangements in relation to UK taxation 

Endeavor was a public company until 24 March 2025, when its acquisition by Silver Lake was  completed. Following the sale, Endeavor began branding itself as WME Group. The Financial  Leadership Team, including the Group’s Tax Counsel and led by the Chief Financial Officer, is  responsible for WME Group’s tax profile. In the UK, a dedicated team of appropriately qualified  and experienced tax personnel is responsible for the day to day management of tax. The  ongoing education and training of tax personnel is encouraged. Advice is sought from external  advisors where appropriate.

Appendix – Companies covered by this Statement 

BSI Speedway Holdings Ltd (in liquidation)
BSI Speedway Ltd (in liquidation)
Challenger World Ltd
Clifford French Ltd
Done and Dusted Ltd
Done and Dusted DJ Ltd
Done and Dusted Productions Ltd
Done and Dusted UAE Ltd
Done and Dusted X Ltd
Fame Factory Holdings Ltd
IMG Expedition UK Limited
International Management Group (UK) Ltd
Montagu Events Limited
Quintus Events Ltd
Quintus Group Ltd
Quintus Management Ltd
SBI Group Ltd
Sponsorship Bureau International Ltd
Tennis Legends Ltd
The London Triathlon Ltd
William Morris Endeavor Entertainment (UK) Ltd