Wanda Sports Group
Wanda snubs Ironman sale talks given PTO’s ‘lack of clarity and specifics’
Wanda Sports Group, the sports unit of Chinese conglomerate Dalian Wanda, has said that it will not entertain discussions with the Professional Triathletes Organisation over its takeover bid for the Ironman…
Ironman Group promotes ex-Lagardère executive Beeche to senior VP, Oceania
The Ironman Group, part of the Wanda Sports Group, has announced a series of senior level promotions, including appointing former Lagardère Sports Endurance executive Dave Beeche as senior vice-president …
Will 2020 mark a return to health for China’s sporting stocks?
A two-year IPO freeze has hit Chinese sport companies, with numbers down and Wanda Sports’ listing a high-profile disappointment. How did ‘IPO fever’ fade, and will things change in 2020? Chen Yaolin reports.
Wanda: Financial effect of Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon revamp to be felt in 2020
A new marketing strategy for the Rock ‘n’ Roll marathon and half-marathon running series in North America will take effect on the financial results presented by owner Wanda Sports Group in 2020.
Wanda Sports Q3 revenue up but €31.2m loss reported on higher costs
Wanda Sports Group, the owner of the Infront agency and Ironman business, among other interests in sport, has reported a third-quarter loss of €31.2
Wanda Sports Group expands board with Jarrett appointment
Wanda Sports Group (WSG), the owner of the Infront agency and World Triathlon Corp., has expanded its board of directors by appointing Kenneth Jarrett as an independent director
Tour of Guangxi secures array of live rights deals and landmark women’s race coverage
The Tour of Guangxi, the final stop on this year’s UCI World Tour calendar, is to be broadcast live in at least 50 territories.
PTO signals intent to pursue Ironman purchase, despite Wanda rejection
The Professional Triathletes Organisation has responded to Wanda Sports Group’s rejection of its bid to purchase the Ironman series, stating that it intends to pursue the acquisition and that “the tri…
Infront unveils major structural reorganisation, including Ruibal exit
The Infront agency has today (Tuesday) revealed details of its first major structural reorganisation since 2006 by forming four core business units, a new management board and executive committee, while…
Wanda Sports China appoints new CEO, group Q2 revenues total €284m
Wanda Sports China, a subsidiary of Chinese sports marketing company Wanda Sports Group, has appointed Yimin Gao as president and chief executive officer, replacing Dongwei Yang
Wanda Sports’ Blatter stays focused on long-term despite bumpy road for US IPO
Parent company of Infront, Ironman triathlon revises IPO target twice and then sees stock go even lower at the start of trading
Chinese mass participation growth a focus for Wanda after IPO
IPO prospectus for parent company of the Infront agency and Ironman triathlon operator reveals strategy to focus on mass participation in China and predictions for the growth of the Chinese sports sector.
Wanda Sports set for US IPO
Chinese conglomerate Wanda Group has filed for a US initial public offering of its sports unit