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See You On The Pitch: Sport Beach Announces Final Event Slate For Cannes 2026June 10, 2026 9:45 AM
ACCESS NewswireNew athletes added to roster including Arik Armstead, Jaylen Brown, Bryson DeChambeau, Ashlea Klam, Damar Hamlin, Lamar Jackson, Scotty James, Trey Murphy, William Nylander, David Ortiz, Doc Rivers, Daniel Sturridge, Jayson Tatum, Diana Taurasi, Fred VanFleet, Shaun White, and Russell Wilson.SPORT BEACH reveals its first-ever turf surface ahead of a packed week of co-creation and play featuring football, golf, soccer, and more.NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / June 10, 2026 / SPORT BEACH, the global platform driving business at the intersection of sport, culture, and creativity, is officially rolling out the grass surface for Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2026. The brand is bringing the pitch to the beach along with a slate of turf sports including soccer, football and golf Open Play moments with leading athletes, mini tournaments, and a private World Cup watch party event. Attendees can also expect a can't-miss lineup of mainstage conversations, immersive events, and networking opportunities throughout the week, bringing together top athletes, brands and marketers. Driven by an ethos of elite co-creation, SPORT BEACH 2026 will feature morning workouts, breakfasts, cocktail hours, evening events, and personalized moments throughout the week. Partners announced today include CeraVe, Comscore, Dick's Media Network, Excel Sports Management, Instacart, Indeed, JPMorganChase, Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC), LinkedIn, NBPA, New York Life, Open X, Religion of Sports, TikTok, Trailblazing Sports Group, Uber Advertising, and YouTube and key returning partners like Business Insider, Diageo, Indeed, La Fete, NBCUniversal, New York Life, PepsiCo, Scripps Sports, Spotter, Strava, Sweatwork, VII(N) The Seventh Estate.New athletes added to the roster include Jacksonville Jaguars Defensive End, Arik Armstead; Celtics Point Guard and National Basketball Players Association Vice President (NBPA), Jaylen Brown; NFL Player, Entrepreneur, and Philanthropist, Professional golfer, Bryson DeChambeau; U.S. Women's National Team, Flag Football Player, Ashlea Klam; NFL safety for the Buffalo Bills, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and founder of the Chasing M's Foundation, Damar Hamlin; Two-Time NFL Most Valuable Player and Quarterback, Baltimore Ravens, Lamar Jackson; Olympic Medalist & World Champion Snowboarder, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Scotty James; NBA forward for the New Orleans Pelicans and National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) Vice President, Trey Murphy; NHL All-Star and Forward, Toronto Maple Leafs, William Nylander; MLB Hall of Famer and Red Sox Legend, David Ortiz; Head Coach, Milwaukee Bucks and NBA Champion Coach, Doc Rivers; Premier League Legend and Entrepreneur Daniel Sturrdige; Boston Celtics Forward, Jayson Tatum; WNBA Legend + 6x Olympic Gold Medalist, Diana Taurasi; Houston Rockets point guard and President of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), Fred VanFleet; and 3X Olympic Gold Medalist Snowboarder; Founder of The Snow League; Founder of WHITESPACE, Shaun White; and Super Bowl Champion Quarterback, Entrepreneur, Sports Owner and Philanthropist, Russell Wilson. Check out the full roster at sportbeach.com.SPORT BEACH is also pleased to welcome new executives and talent to the stage including Bank of America Head of Global Enterprise Marketing, Michele Barlow; JPMorganChase Chief Marketing Officer, Carla Hassan; Writer and Weekend Update Co-anchor, "Saturday Night Live," Colin Jost; Founder & CEO, TMRW Sports, Mike McCarley; OBB Media Chief Executive Officer, Michael Ratner; Starbucks SVP, Global Marketing & Channel Development, Erin Silvoy; InMobi Founder & CEO, Naveen Tewari; Former Racer and Managing Director of F1 Academy, Susie Wolff; and E*TRADE Chief Marketing Officer, Andrea Zaretsky.Key experiences throughout the week include: a private ‘Must See Sports' dinner on Sunday to kick of the week with NBCUniversal; Business Insider's CMO Insider Breakfast on Tuesday morning; a breakfast with OUTFRONT on Wednesday; daily morning workouts with Sweatwork and a Tuesday morning run with Strava; daily panel snack breaks brought to you by InstaCart; curated private roundtable experiences with Comscore, EA Sports, Glance by InMobi, New York Life, Scripps, The Trade Desk, and TMRW Sports; Trailblazing Sports x Genius Sports Club Women's Sports Event; a Monday morning breakfast with Indeed, a Wednesday morning Creator Field Day presented by TikTok and Whalar Group; a World Cup Watch Party Wednesday night with YouTube; and a Thursday morning breakfast ‘Beyond Live Sports: Creator TV and The New Attention Era,' hosted by Spotter. SPORT BEACH will also feature daily happenings such as an on-beach Experience Zone with Adobe; mainstage walk-on and walk-off music videos courtesy of SPORT BEACH's Official Music Partner Vevo; a mainstage emcee experience brought to you by Meta Ray Ban; a permanent jewelry activation with Superside; a photo activation with Snapchat; and invite-only VIP Deck events and experiences with Boardroom in partnership with Major League Baseball, JPMorganChase and CeraVe.Apply to attend HERE.To follow along ahead of the event and throughout the week, download our SPORT BEACH app HERE.Newly Announced Athlete PartnersArik Armstead (football) - Jacksonville Jaguars Defensive End Arik Armstead is a 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, venture capital operator, and co-founder of the Armstead Academic Project, a nonprofit dedicated to education equity that has impacted over 500,000 youth.Jaylen Brown (basketball) - Jaylen Brown is a transformative force reshaping sports, business, and community impact. In 2024, he led the Boston Celtics to an NBA Finals victory, earning both the Finals MVP and Eastern Conference MVP awards. Drafted third overall in 2016, the four-time All-Star made history in 2023 by signing a five-year, $304 million supermax extension-the most valuable contract in NBA history at the time. Beyond his athletic dominance, Brown is deeply committed to education and leadership. He attended UC Berkeley, taking graduate courses as a freshman, and later became the youngest executive committee member in National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) history. Through his 7uice Foundation and its signature Bridge Program-partnered with the MIT Media Lab-Brown provides underrepresented youth with access to science, technology, and innovation. His commitment to economic equity includes launching the Boston Xchange, a nonprofit accelerator modeled after Black Wall Street that funds and mentors minority-owned businesses. Additionally, he launched 741 in 2024, a self-funded sneaker and athleisure brand designed to give athletes greater equity and creative control. Through championship-level basketball, philanthropy, and entrepreneurial vision, Brown is redefining leadership for a new generation of athletes.Bryson DeChambeau (golf) - Bryson DeChambeau is a two-time U.S. Open champion and global sports personality, blending elite performance, innovation, and entertainment. He is one of game's most influential personalities, known for his power and passion for growing golf.Damar Hamlin (football) - Damar Hamlin is an NFL safety for the Buffalo Bills, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and founder of the Chasing M's Foundation. A Pittsburgh native and University of Pittsburgh alum, Damar was selected by the Bills in the 2021 NFL Draft and re-signed with Buffalo for the 2026 season. After suffering Commotio Cordis during a nationally televised game in 2023, Damar made a remarkable recovery and returned to professional football, becoming one of the most inspiring comeback stories in sports. Since then, he has used his experience to become a leading advocate for CPR education, AED access, and cardiac emergency preparedness. Through the Chasing M's Foundation and its CPR Tour, Damar has helped train communities in life-saving skills, donate AEDs, support students through scholarships, and expand awareness across the U.S. and internationally. In 2026, he helped lead a Guinness World Records CPR training effort at the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, where 1,293 people completed Hands-Only CPR training in one hour. Damar continues to use his platform to inspire young people, uplift communities, and create lasting impact beyond the game.Lamar Jackson (football) - Lamar Jackson is a two-time NFL Most Valuable Player and quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens. One of the league's most accomplished players, Jackson has earned multiple Pro Bowl selections and is widely recognized for redefining the quarterback position through his dual-threat style of play.Scotty James (snowboarding) - Scotty James is one of the most accomplished and influential athletes in snowboarding, rising from a child prodigy to a global icon with three Olympic medals, 11 X Games medals, and four World Halfpipe Championship golds. Beyond competition, he has expanded into entrepreneurship through his production company, 11Oakland, and strategic investments, including serving as an advisor and investor for the X Games as it launches the new X Games League format in 2026. As a Thredbo ambassador, Scotty is also focused on growing the future of the sport, helping build Australia's first 22-foot winter halfpipe for Olympic training and donating a mini pipe cutter to support athletes of all ages and abilities. This past December, Scotty released his Netflix documentary, Pipe Dream, taking viewers behind the scenes of his world on and off the halfpipe, and continues his creative work through his children's book series MOOKi, inspired by his childhood nickname and message of dreaming big.Ashlea Klam (flag football) - Ashlea Klam is a member of the U.S. Women's National Flag Football Team and one of the sport's brightest rising stars. Ashlea and her have already made their mark in the flag football world by starting Texas Fury Flag Football, which has grown to be one of the largest girls' flag football programs in the United States. She helped Team USA capture the 2024 IFAF Women's Flag Football World Championship and 2023 IFAF Americas Continental Championship, earning a spot on the national team at just 18 years old. As an NAIA First Team All-American at Keiser University, Klam led the Seahawks to three-consecutive national championship game appearances from 2024-26 and was named the 2026 NAIA Flag Football Player of the Year. Klam is competing for Cal Poly, the first NCAA Division 1 women's program on the west coast. As an NFL Global Flag Ambassador and advocate for the growth of flag football, Klam continues to elevate the sport ahead of its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.Trey Murphy (basketball) - Entering his fifth NBA season, Trey Murphy III is a cornerstone for the New Orleans Pelicans. Standing 6'8", he is recognized as a premier two-way wing who combines elite shooting, fluid athleticism, and offensive versatility. Selected 17th overall in the 2021 Draft, Murphy immediately led all rookies in three-point percentage, establishing a respected shooting profile that he continues to expand as a shot creator and playmaker. His professional success stems from a standout collegiate career. After two strong seasons at Rice University, he transferred to the University of Virginia. At UVA, Murphy thrived, delivering a remarkable 50/40/90 shooting season while showcasing the efficiency and basketball IQ that solidified him as a first-round talent. Beyond the court, the Durham, NC native is known for his approachable personality and commitment to community. He frequently gives back through youth basketball clinics and back-to-school initiatives, maintaining deep ties to his hometown and Cary Academy. Blending elite athletic performance with genuine purpose, Murphy continues to grow his influence as an established force in the NBA and a dedicated role model off the hardwood.William Nylander (hockey) - William Nylander is an NHL All-Star forward for the Toronto Maple Leafs and a key contributor to one of hockey's most iconic franchises. Representing both Sweden and the NHL on the international stage, Nylander has established himself as one of the league's leading offensive players.David Ortiz (baseball) - David Ortiz, known as "Big Papi," became one of baseball's greatest designated hitters. After playing for the Minnesota Twins, he joined the Boston Red Sox in 2003 and helped lead them to three World Series championships. A 10-time All-Star and member of the 500 Home Run Club, Ortiz retired in 2016 and was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in 2022.Doc Rivers (basketball) - Doc Rivers is the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks and one of the most accomplished coaches in NBA history. A former NBA Coach of the Year and NBA Champion, Rivers has spent more than 25 years leading teams at the highest level of professional basketball.Daniel Sturridge (soccer) - As a Footballer at Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool Daniel has won every major Club trophy in Football, including the UCL Champions League x2, Premier League x1, FA Cup x 2. For England Daniel is the only English player to score at the World Cup Finals, Euro Finals and Olympics. Since graduating as a pro footballer, in just 3 years Daniel has built a reputation as an insightful, entertaining personality as an analyst and global leading broadcaster including Amazon Prime, Sky Sports, BBC, and Fox Sport. Daniel is well respected and indeed a trend setter in the fashion world and in music has successfully represented several young artists through his Dudley Road company. Daniel is also very much in tune with social and digital media and understands how to reach and engage young audiences as well as anybody. As a business owner Daniel has developed Sturr Crazy Sauces and successfully backed a handful of emerging companies.Jayson Tatum (basketball) - As an NBA Champion, 2x Olympic Gold Medalist, and father to two young boys, Jayson Tatum has accomplished more than most. He is looking to use his position at the top of his field to further his entrepreneurial and philanthropic endeavors.Diana Taurasi (basketball) - In her 20 WNBA, international and USA Basketball seasons, Diana Taurasi has established herself as one of the greatest and most influential players of the game. An 11-time WNBA All-Star, three-time WNBA champion, WNBA MVP, Rookie of the Year, and the WNBA's 25th Anniversary GOAT, Diana became the league's all-time leading scorer and the first player to surpass 10,000 career points. Before turning pro, Diana led the UConn Huskies to three NCAA championships while sweeping every major National Player of the Year honor. Internationally, she earned a record six Olympic gold medals with Team USA and captured six EuroLeague titles, cementing her status as a global icon of the game. Her impact and personality were further showcased in the Amazon Prime feature documentary series TAURASI. Known for her wit, charisma, and love of the game, Diana is also a devoted vegan, and mother of two. Raised in Chino, California by immigrant parents, she is fluent in Spanish, and proud of her Argentine and Italian roots. Diana retired from her on-court career in February 2025 after redefining greatness in women's basketball and today, is an in-demand speaker, commentator, investor, and avid golfer.Fred VanFleet (basketball) - Fred VanVleet is a 10-year NBA veteran, 2022 NBA All-Star, 2019 NBA Champion, and current President of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA). Undrafted in 2016 and now recognized as one of the league's most respected leaders, Fred's journey from Rockford, Illinois to NBA stardom embodies perseverance, discipline, and the power to #BetOnYourself. Off the court, Fred is a seasoned investor, entrepreneur, and community leader committed to creating opportunity and access for the next generation. He serves as Executive Chairman of the VanVleet Family Foundation, which focuses on education, financial literacy, and community revitalization - uplifting underserved youth and families across North America. Through his business ventures and partnerships, Fred continues to build a legacy that blends purpose with performance - from media and content creation to brand collaboration and mentorship. His mantra, #BetOnYourself, has evolved into more than a phrase - it's a mindset, a movement, and a message to inspire others to believe in their own potential against all odds.Shaun White (snowboarding) - Shaun White is an American athlete who is regarded as one of the greatest action sports athletes of all time. A five-time Olympian, Shaun won gold medals in the half-pipe event in 2006, 2010, and 2018. He is one of the most decorated athletes in X Games history, becoming the first athlete to compete in both the Winter and Summer games and has won 15 gold medals, an all-time X Games record. Shaun announced his retirement from the sport of snowboarding prior to competing in the 2022 Beijing Winter games, his fifth and final Olympics. Born in San Diego, Shaun turned professional at 13 and signed his first deal with Burton at 7. His endorsements have included Oakley, Target, Red Bull, and Ralph Lauren. Named among Bloomberg Businessweek's 100 Most Powerful Athletes and Forbes' 30 Under 30, he has won 11 ESPY Awards and has helmed the Air + Style festival since 2014. In January 2022, Shaun launched his active lifestyle brand, WHITESPACE, followed by the 2023 debut of his docuseries "The Last Run" on MAX and his curated autobiography, "Airborne." He partnered to acquire We Are Camp, the parent company of Windells and High Cascade, aiming to grow youth participation in action sports. In June 2024, Shaun announced the launch of The Snow League, the first professional league for global snowboarding and freeskiing, which launched in 2024. Born with a congenital heart defect for which he required two open-heart operations before age one, Shaun is an advocate for children battling illness and an active supporter of St. Jude's Children's Research Center, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, and Make-A-Wish Foundation.Russell Wilson (football) - A Super Bowl champion and one of his generation's most influential athletes, Russell Wilson continues to inspire through his unwavering commitment to excellence, not only on the field but also through his community work and entrepreneurship. A 10-time Pro Bowler, Wilson ranks among the NFL's all-time leaders in passer rating and career wins, cementing his place as one of the league's premier quarterbacks. Recently, he announced he will join CBS Sports with NFL Today, marking the next chapter in a career that has inspired millions through leadership, perseverance, and success. Off the field, Wilson is an accomplished entrepreneur, philanthropist, and advocate for youth empowerment. Through the Why Not You Foundation, he has dedicated himself to creating opportunities for young people and supporting pediatric patients and families, efforts that earned him both the NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year Award and the Bart Starr Award. Wilson has co-founded a portfolio of purpose-driven ventures, including 3BRAND, Good Man Brand, Why Not You Productions and Limitless Minds, all united by a mission to inspire the next generation, create opportunity, and make a lasting positive impact.Newly Announced Brand and Media PartnersCeraVe, founded in 2005 with a mission to provide therapeutic skincare for all, CeraVe creates products developed with dermatologists to restore and maintain the skin's natural barrier. All CeraVe formulas are enriched with three skin-identical ceramides AP, NP and EOP (also called 1, 3 and 6-II), with select products featuring MVE Technology for controlled, long-lasting hydration. CeraVe is the #1 dermatologist-recommended skincare brand in the US and is now available in over 60 countries worldwide.Comscore, is a global, trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms. With an unmatched data footprint that combines digital, linear TV, over-the-top and theatrical viewership intelligence with advanced audience insights, Comscore empowers media buyers and sellers to quantify their multiscreen behavior and make meaningful business decisions with confidence. A proven leader in measuring digital and TV audiences and advertising at scale, Comscore is the industry's emerging third-party source for reliable and comprehensive cross-platform measurement.Excel Sports Management, is an industry-leading sports agency representing top-tier talent, blue-chip brands and marquee properties. Excel is a three-time winner of Sports Business Journal's Best In Talent Representation and Management award and is consistently ranked as one of the most valuable sports agencies in the world by Forbes. The agency has offices in New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago, Charlotte and London with additional employees operating across Europe and the Middle East. For more information, visit www.excelsm.com.Indeed, more people get jobs on Indeed than anywhere else. As the world's #1 job site (Comscore, Total Visits, March 2026), Indeed is a global hiring platform connecting over 665 million Job Seeker Profiles with 3.5 million employers across more than 60 countries. Indeed uses AI and real-time data to match people with relevant opportunities and help employers hire faster. With platforms including Glassdoor and Indeed Flex, Indeed is reshaping how people discover jobs, research companies, and access flexible work. Indeed is a subsidiary of Recruit Holdings, a global leader in HR technology and business solutions dedicated to simplifying hiring and transforming the world of work.JPMorganChase, JPMorgan Chase & Co. is a leading financial services firm based in the United States of America ("U.S."), with operations worldwide. JPMorganChase had $4.9 trillion in assets and $364 billion in stockholders' equity as of March 31, 2026. The Firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers and small businesses, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management. Under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands, the Firm serves millions of customers in the U.S., and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients globally. Information about JPMorgan Chase & Co. is available at www.jpmorganchase.comLos Angeles Football Club (LAFC), As one of the most valuable franchises in Major League Soccer, LAFC sits at the intersection of world-class competition, Los Angeles entertainment culture, and global fandom. The club's on-field success includes two Supporters' Shield titles (2019, 2022), the 2022 MLS Cup, the 2024 U.S. Open Cup, appearances in the finals of the Concacaf Champions Cup in 2019 and 2023, and participation in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, underscoring its standing on the international stage. LAFC has rapidly become a model for the modern sports club, driving record fan engagement, business innovation, and global reach. Since entering MLS in 2018, LAFC has built a passionate, multicultural fanbase anchored by the legendary 3252 supporters' group and record-setting attendance at the 22,000-seat BMO Stadium, located in the heart of Los Angeles's sports and entertainment district. The club's ownership group brings unrivaled expertise from entertainment, sports, technology, and media-and LAFC's recent acquisition of global superstar Son Heung-min has accelerated its presence across the U.S., Asia, and global soccer markets. Beyond the pitch, LAFC is deeply invested in Los Angeles, operating a top-flight training center on the campus of Cal State Los Angeles and playing a leadership role in the region's preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. LAFC is not just a soccer club-it is Los Angeles's global stage for sport, culture, and community.LinkedIn, LinkedIn connects the world's professionals to make them more productive and successful and transforms the way companies hire, learn, market, and sell. Our vision is to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce through the ongoing development of the world's first Economic Graph. LinkedIn has over 1.3 billion members and has offices around the globe. www.linkedin.com / mobile.linkedin.com.Meta, founded in 2004, Meta's mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. People use Meta's apps and technologies to connect with friends and family, find communities and grow businesses.The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), is the union representing all active professional basketball players in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Established in 1954, the NBPA's mission is to protect and advance the rights of its players. They are the game. Whether negotiating a collective bargaining agreement, prosecuting a grievance, or counseling players on benefits and post-career educational opportunities, the NBPA advocates relentlessly for the best interests of its members. As some of the most globally recognizable athletes and entertainers in the world, NBPA members enjoy expansive, industry-leading benefits. Additionally, the union manages the collective name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights of all NBA players through its commercial licensing and partnership arm, THINK 450.New York Life Insurance Company, (www.newyorklife.com), a Fortune 100 company founded in 1845, is the largest1 mutual life insurance company in the United States and one of the largest life insurers in the world. Headquartered in New York City, New York Life's family of companies offers life insurance, disability income insurance, retirement income, investments, and long-term care insurance. New York Life has the highest financial strength ratings currently awarded to any U.S. life insurer from all four of the major credit rating agencies. 1 Based on revenue as reported by "Fortune 500 ranked within Industries, Insurance: Life, Health (Mutual)," Fortune magazine, 9/30/2025. For methodology, please see https://fortune.com/company/new-york-life-insurance/. 2 Individual independent rating agency commentary as of 10/28/2025: A.M. Best (A++), Fitch (AAA), Moody's Investors Service (Aa1), Standard & Poor's (AA+).Religion of Sports, Religion of Sports (ROS) is an award-winning media company founded by Tom Brady, Michael Strahan, and Gotham Chopra. A diverse creative collective, ROS delivers thoughtful, elevated stories that explore a range of themes and uncover why sports matter. Since its inception in 2017, the Los Angeles-based company has built an impressive array of work in collaboration with the world's most beloved athletes and figures. ROS produces content that is intimate, personal, and character driven. Rooted in the power of storytelling, ROS's mission has grown beyond sports to spotlighting artists and innovators across music, spirituality, fashion, and more. Through scripted and unscripted video, podcasts, feature films and social content, ROS distills the spirituality, science and humanity that unites elite performers and people of all kind.Scripps Sports, is redefining sports distribution through national broadcast, local television, and the newly launched Scripps Sports Network, a free 24/7 streaming destination for live sports and original storytelling. Home to ION, the nation's leading destination for women's sports, Scripps Sports delivers year-round live competition including the WNBA, NWSL, PWHL, Athlos, Major League Volleyball, Premier Women's Rodeo, and the Pro Cheer League. The portfolio also fuels local fandom through partnerships with the NHL's Florida Panthers, Vegas Golden Knights, Tampa Bay Lightning, Nashville Predators, and Utah Mammoth, the WNBA's Las Vegas Aces, NWSL's Denver Summit FC, the Big Sky Conference, and the newly announced NBA partnership with the Detroit Pistons, connecting fans to the teams, athletes, and stories they love.TikTok, is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and its offices include New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.TMRW Sports, is focused on building modern approaches in sports, media and entertainment. By creating new leagues for a new age, TMRW Sports, in partnership with established leagues like the NFL, PGA TOUR and LPGA, is forging pathways and experiences for generations of fans. TMRW Sports' first project, TGL presented by SoFi, is a primetime team golf league in partnership with the PGA TOUR reaching 152 territories worldwide and described as a "high-energy arena spectacle" by Vanity Fair, "pure entertainment" by GQ, and "golf's boldest new venture" by Fast Company. Launching this fall, WTGL will feature teams of the world's best women golfers in partnership with the LPGA. TMRW Sports is also developing a men's and women's professional flag football league in partnership with the National Football League and 32 Equity, the NFL's collective investment vehicle. Founded by Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and sports executive Mike McCarley, TMRW Sports is supported by an influential and diverse investor group of athletes, celebrities and business leaders from the worlds of sports, media, technology and finance.Uber Advertising, Uber Advertising connects brands with 200M+ monthly active users as they move, decide, and act - from airport rides to dinner orders. Across Uber and Uber Eats, brands tap into real-time, first-party signals to reach high-intent audiences as decisions are being made - creating measurable impact and turning intent into real-world action.VII(N) The Seventh Estate, is the global wine estate brand founded by ten-time NBA All-Star and entrepreneur, Carmelo Anthony, and his longtime business partner, Asani Swann. Carmelo and Asani approached the launch of VII(N) The Seventh Estate with the utmost sincerity and respect for wine both as an art form and as an industry. The wines within VII(N) invoke the heritage of the old world while committing to modern philosophies of winemaking for the next generation of wine lovers. Throughout all their endeavors, Carmelo and Asani are constantly breaking barriers in an effort to achieve equal representation across all sectors for the Black community, and with this venture, they aim to expand the presence of people of color within the wine space.Beach Schedule of Events:Sunday, June 21; 7-9p CEST: NBCUniversal Must See Sports Dinner (Invite Only)Monday, June 22; 8-10a CEST: Flipping the Playbook for Modern Communications Breakfast with Allison Worldwide (private event)Monday, June 22; 9-11a CEST: Indeed ‘Coaches Corner' Breakfast (private event)Monday, June 22; 11:30-1:30p CEST: New York Life Roundtable; The Assist: How Mentorship Fuels Enduring Leadership with Alex RodriguezMonday, June 22; 12-2p CEST: The Hang with Megan Rapinoe, Sue Bird and other marquee athletesMonday, June 22; 3-5p CEST: EA Sports Roundtable from Passive to Participant: The New Rules of Fan EngagementMonday, June 22; 4-6p CEST: Boardroom x JPMorganChase Happy Hour (private event)Monday, June 22; 4:30-6:30p CEST: Trailblazing Sports x Genius Sports Club Women's Sports Event (Invite-Only)Tuesday, June 23; 7-9a CEST: Strava Morning Run ClubTuesday, June 23; 7-9a CEST: Sweatwork Swim + HIIT workoutsTuesday, June 23; 9-10a CEST: Boardroom x MLB Breakfast (Invite Only)Tuesday, June 23; 9-11a CEST: Business Insider CMO Breakfast (Invite Only)Tuesday, June 23; 11:30-1:30: The Trade Desk Roundtable: The Premium Placement You're Not UsingTuesday, June 23; 12-2p CEST: The Hang with Megan Rapinoe, Sue Bird and other marquee athletesTuesday, June 23; 3-5p: ComScore RoundtableTuesday June 23; 4-6p: CeraVe x Boardroom New Face of Legs Party with Kevin DurantTuesday, June 23; 7-11p CEST: 72andSunny Dinner (Invite Only)Wednesday, June 24; 9:30-11:30a CEST: Creator Field Day presented by TikTok and Whalar GroupWednesday, June 24; 9:30-11a CEST: Scripps Media RoundtableWednesday, June 24; 10-11:30a CEST: OUTFRONT BreakfastWednesday, June 24; 12-2p CEST: The Hang with Megan Rapinoe, Sue Bird and other marquee athletesWednesday, June 24; 8:30p-1a CEST: YouTube's "The Watch Party"Thursday, June 25; 10-11:30a CEST; Beyond Live Sports: Creator TV and The New Attention Era Breakfast Hosted by SpotterThursday, June 25; 2-4p CEST: The Hang with Megan Rapinoe, Sue Bird and other marquee athletesThursday, June 25; 3-5p CEST: SPORT BEACH VIP Wrap Party (Invite Only)Daily Happenings:Experience Zone with AdobeActivation Zone with Glance by InMobiMainstage emcee experience brought to you by Meta Ray BanA photo activation with SnapchatMainstage Snack Time sponsored by InstacartMainstage walk-on and walk-off music courtesy of SPORT BEACH's Official Music Partner, VevoFootball's fan movement, powered by Uber AdvertisingSuperside Permanent Jewelry ActivationBoardroom VIP Deck events + experiences (Invite Only)Sweatwork Run, Swim + HIIT workouts (7-9a CEST)###About SPORT BEACHSPORT BEACH is a global platform operating at the intersection of sport, culture, and creativity, bringing together athletes, brands and marketing leaders to spark business growth and shape the future of the industry. Built on a model of elite co-creation, SPORT BEACH connects speakers, partners, and attendees through dynamic live programming, strategic networking, brand activations, thought leadership, and year-round advisory and facilitation services. Launched at the 2022 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity by Stagwell, SPORT BEACH creates immersive experiences and high-impact conversations designed to turn cultural moments into commercial opportunity. Its flagship convenings at the world's most influential sporting and cultural events serve as catalysts for new partnerships, breakthrough ideas, and industry-defining collaboration.Learn more at sportbeach.com and follow us on Instagram @sportbeachcoContact:Paige Graham
Paige@sportbeach.comSOURCE: StagwellView the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: See You On The Pitch: Sport Beach Announces Final Event Slate For Cannes 2026
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Sport Beach Announces Initial Programming Lineup for Cannes 2026 Alongside Key Brands and AthletesMay 13, 2026 12:55 PM
ACCESS NewswireNew athletes joining the programming include Ken Griffey Jr., Noah Lyles, CC Sabathia, Maria Sharapova, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter WoodhallNEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 13, 2026 / SPORT BEACH, the global platform driving business at the intersection of sport, culture, and creativity, today announced its initial programming lineup alongside additions to its athlete and partner roster. SPORT BEACH is driven by an ethos of elite co-creation where speakers and attendees engage in high-energy stage moments and off-stage conversations. This year, SPORT BEACH Cannes 2026 will feature a bold slate of mainstage, roundtable and social formats, delivering insights, conversations and community that audiences won't find anywhere else. New athletes added to the roster include MLB Hall of Famer, Ken Griffey Jr., Olympic Champion sprinter Noah Lyles, New York Yankees Hall of Famer CC Sabathia, tennis champion and entrepreneur Maria Sharapova, NFL wide receiver Jaxon Smith Njigba, 2024Olympic Gold Medalist Tara Davis-Woodhall, and 2024 Paralympic Gold Medalist Hunter Woodhall.SPORT BEACH is also pleased to welcome new brands, executives, and talent to the stage including, MLB CMO, Uzma Rawn Dowler, Boston Athletic Association President & CEO, Jack Fleming, Lenovo SVP & CMO of IDG & International Markets, Emily Ketchen, Taco Bell Chief Business Officer, Taylor Montgomery, Eli Lilly CMO, Lina Polimeni, Diageo Vice President of Global Sports, Rick Pineda, Crux Football Founder & CEO, Bex Smith, New York Liberty Chief Business Officer Shana Stephenson, Oura Ring CMO, Doug Sweeny and more. Check out the full roster at sportbeach.com.The SPORT BEACH Cannes partner roster also features an exciting wave of new brands including DICK'S Sporting Goods, GoDigital Music, Livewire, Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp., OpenX, The Sphere, and Trailblazing, while SPORT BEACH also celebrates the return of valued partners such as Diageo, Glance by InMobi, Microsoft Advertising, Minute Media, Nexxen, and Snap Inc. The team is also pleased to introduce newsletter partner, The Current, who will be collaborating with SPORT BEACH over the next two months on THE BRIEF: a weekly newsletter giving fans behind the scenes looks at some of the top business athletes, executives, and marketers that SPORT BEACH has to offer.Apply to attend HERE.Newly Announced Athlete PartnersKen Griffey Jr. (baseball) - Ken Griffey Jr. is an MLB Hall of Famer known as "The Kid," famous for his iconic backward cap, effortless swing, and spectacular defense as a center fielder, primarily for the Seattle Mariners and Cincinnati Reds, becoming one of the game's most beloved icons with 630 home runs, 10 Gold Gloves, and a 1997 AL MVP award, making history with his dad as the first father-son duo to play together in MLB and earning a first-ballot Hall of Fame induction in 2016.Noah Lyles (track & field) - Noah Lyles was the 2024 Olympic 100 meter Champion as well as an 8-Time World Champion and American Record Holder in the 200 meters. Lyles is also the Founder of Iconic Productions, his own production studio.CC Sabathia (baseball) - A 19-season MLB veteran, CC Sabathia retired as one of the most accomplished pitchers of his generation across a playing career for the New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians, and Milwaukee Brewers. A 6x All-Star, ALCS MVP, AL Cy Young Award winner and Black Ace, Sabathia was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2025. In 2024, Sabathia was elected to the Cleveland Guardians Hall of Fame. Sabathia signed with the Yankees in 2009 in what was, at the time, the largest-ever contract for a pitcher in MLB history. As a Yankee, Sabathia led MLB in wins in both 2009 and 2010 and became a World Series champion in 2009. Sabathia finished fourth all-time in strikeouts with the Yankees (1700) and top 10 in both wins (134) and games started (306). Sabathia and his wife Amber formed the PitCCh In Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, in 2008. The foundation's mission is to enrich the lives of inner-city youth by raising their self-esteem through educational and athletic activities in the New York Tri-State area and Northern California. The foundation showcases three signature programs that provide young people with the tools to be successful in school and off the field: All-Star Baseball Clinic, Youth Backpack Program, and Baseball Field Renovations. In early 2020, Sabathia was named Special Advisor to New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman, where he served until 2022. Since 2020, Sabathia has served as the Board Vice President for the Players' Alliance, a group of more than 100 active and former professional players united to use their voice and platform to create new opportunities for the Black community in all areas of baseball and society. In April 2022, Sabathia was named MLB's Special Assistant to the Commissioner in a new role developed specifically to address areas critical to the future of the sport, including player relations, social responsibility & impact, youth participation, and broadcasting. Sabathia also serves as an analyst on MLB Network's Clubhouse Edition broadcasts, where he calls games with other former players. In 2023, Sabathia and Amber co-founded Grapefruit Media, launching New Wave in partnership with Uninterrupted. A platform for minority athletes to grow their legacy from seed to fruit. CC and Amber, both natives of Vallejo, CA, reside in New Jersey, where they are raising four children.Maria Sharapova (tennis) - Maria Sharapova is a world-class tennis champion, entrepreneur, and New York Times best-selling author known not only for her athletic ability and winning mindset, but also for her tremendous off-court cultural impact and business savvy. A five-time major champion, former world No. 1, and Olympic medalist who achieved the rare and illustrious feat of a career Grand Slam, Maria is considered one of the greatest competitors in tennis history and was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2025. Maria's signature steely mentality seamlessly carried over from the court to the boardroom, where she has thrived as a founder, CEO, and entrepreneur. During her playing career, she found commercial success through a variety of high-profile endorsement deals with luxury brands such as Porsche, Evian, and Tiffany, which helped bridge the worlds of tennis and fashion. In the years since, Maria has invested in and advised several well-known companies, including Supergoop!, Bala Bangles, Tonal, Therabody, Public.com, MoonPay, and Cofertility. Maria also sits on the board of Moncler and serves as a wellness ambassador for Aman Hotels and global brand ambassador for both Stella Artois and Nike. Her aptitude for investing even led her to become one of the guest Sharks on ABC's hit series, "Shark Tank." Maria also hosts a podcast in partnership with Vox Media that challenges how female ambition is defined and discussed. On her show, Pretty Tough, Maria sits down with high-achieving women for candid, wide-ranging conversations about pursuing excellence - on their own terms.Jaxon Smith-Njigba (football) - Jaxon Smith-Njigba began his NFL career when the Seattle Seahawks selected him with the 20th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. After a promising rookie season, he quickly developed into one of the league's premier young receivers, known for his elite route running, strong hands, and ability to create explosive plays after the catch. In 2025, Smith-Njigba delivered a historic breakout campaign, leading the NFL with 1,793 receiving yards while earning Pro Bowl, First-Team All-Pro, and NFL Offensive Player of the Year honors. He capped off the season by helping lead Seattle to a Super Bowl championship, solidifying his status as one of the NFL's elite wide receivers.Tara Davis Woodhall (track & field) - Tara Davis-Woodhall is the reigning Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion in the long jump. A two-time Olympian ranked #1 globally, she has been undefeated in the long jump over the last two years and has won three consecutive U.S. Outdoor National Championships between 2022-2025. Known as "America's Cowgirl," her signature style and electric personality have made her a fan favorite on and off the field. She is a four-time NCAA All-American and former double-record breaker at the University of Texas. In 2025, Tara joined ATHLOS as the headlining field event athlete, helping bring long jump to the spotlight of this all-female track showcase created by Alexis Ohanian. With over 3 million viewers, Tara's involvement is helping shape the future of women's athletics. Now serving as an Assistant Track & Field Coach at Kansas State University, Tara mentors the next generation of athletes, sharing her expertise, work ethic, and love for the sport.Hunter Woodhall (track & field) - Hunter Woodhall is a three-time Paralympian and 2024 Gold Medalist in the 400m T62. He has won five Paralympic medals, holds the American Records in both the 100m and 400m and ran the world's fastest T64 400 meters. Born with fibular hemimelia, Hunter had both legs amputated below the knees as an infant and went on to become the first double amputee to earn an NCAA Division 1 scholarship, competing as a four-time All-American at the University of Arkansas.Newly Announced Brand and Media PartnersDiageo, is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits and beer categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, J&B and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness. Diageo is a global company, and our products are sold in nearly 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the London Stock Exchange (DGE) and the New York Stock Exchange (DEO). For more information about Diageo, our people, our brands, and performance, visit us at www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practice. Celebrating life, every day, everywhere.DICK'S Sporting Goods, creates confidence and excitement by inspiring, supporting and personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, DICK'S is a leading omni-channel retailer and an iconic brand in sport and culture. Its banners include DICK'S Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, Public Lands and Going Going Gone! in addition to the experiential retail concepts DICK'S House of Sport and Golf Galaxy Performance Center. As owner and operator of the Foot Locker Business, including Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, WSS and atmos, DICK'S serves the global sneaker community across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia, plus a licensed store presence in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. DICK'S also owns and operates GameChanger, a youth sports mobile platform for live streaming, scheduling, communications and scorekeeping. Driven by its belief that sports have the power to change lives, DICK'S has been a longtime champion for youth sports and, together with its Foundation, has donated millions of dollars to support under-resourced teams and athletes through the Sports Matter program and other community-based initiatives.GoDigital Music, a flagship division of GoDigital, is a premier full-stack "mini-major" music company operating at the intersection of technology, finance, and artistry. Leveraging proprietary business intelligence and over $1 billion in raised capital, the firm provides a comprehensive ecosystem that bridges the gap between creative vision and global commerce through distribution, publishing, label services, and catalog innovation. GoDigital Music specializes in identifying and investing in durable, culturally significant intellectual property across high-growth markets such as Reggaeton, Música Mexicana, Afrobeats, and Country, ensuring that every artist on its expansive roster receives the tailored support necessary to scale. By combining a global operational footprint with intentional artist development, the company remains a primary driver of the global cultural conversation, empowering diverse voices to thrive in an evolving marketplace.Glance by InMobi, Glance is an intelligent shopping agent, redefining the commerce experience. Powered by proprietary agentic intelligence and generative AI, Glance delivers a hyper-personalized consumer experience across mobile and TV - shaping the new era of shopping. Glance is operated by Glance InMobi Pte. Ltd., a non-consolidated subsidiary of global technology leader InMobi, and is backed by Mithril Capital, Google and Jio Platforms. To learn more, visit glance.com.Instacart, Instacart is a leading grocery technology company that partners with more than 2,200 retail banners - representing nearly 100,000 stores - to transform how people shop for the groceries they need from the retailers they trust, while creating flexible earning opportunities for shoppers. Through the Instacart Marketplace, Instacart Enterprise platform, and Instacart Ads ecosystem, the company powers ecommerce, fulfillment, in-store technology, AI offerings, and advertising for partners. For more information, visit www.instacart.com/company. Maplebear Inc. is the registered corporate name of Instacart.Livewire, is a global gametech media company connecting brands to the world's 3.4 billion gamers through Play Powered Performance. This unified ecosystem combines the company's proprietary data platform Gamer.ID, premium gaming media, and award-winning strategy to give brands a single entry point into gaming. From in-game ads and custom integrations to world builds and exclusive IP partnerships with the NFL and Live Nation, Livewire enables brands to reach gamers at scale with precision. Clients include Samsung, Amazon, Netflix, Uber Eats, and L'Oréal. Learn more at www.livewire.groupMadison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment), is a leader in live entertainment, delivering unforgettable experiences while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate audiences. The Company's portfolio includes a collection of world-renowned venues - New York's Madison Square Garden, Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre - that showcase a broad array of sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special events for millions of guests annually. In addition, the Company features the original production, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which has been a holiday tradition for more than 90 years. More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com.Microsoft Advertising, is the partner for the AI era, helping brands connect with people in ways that meet the expectations of the next-generation consumer. We bring together trusted, AI-forward environments across work, life, and play, including Copilot, Bing, Xbox, LinkedIn, Outlook, Edge, Windows, MSN, and a global ecosystem of premium publishers. Powered by signals from more than one billion people, Microsoft Advertising delivers performance-driven advertising, commerce, and monetization solutions that help businesses protect brand value, earn preference, and drive results in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.Minute Media, is a global technology and content company built for the future of sports consumption. Minute Media's proprietary technology platform enables the creation, distribution and monetization of digital content experiences, which powers Minute Media's portfolio of trusted content brands, including Sports Illustrated, The Players' Tribune, and FanSided as well as third-party publishers and advertisers. The technology platform also includes, STN Video, an online video platform (OVP), which provides access to a robust sports highlights rights portfolio. Minute Media is building the future of how the world connects with sport, powered by innovation, shared globally and trusted by millions of fans and the partners we serve. For more information, visit www.minutemedia.com.Nexxen, Nexxen is the advertising technology platform that delivers full-funnel performance powered by unique data and media. Comprised of a demand-side platform ("DSP") and supply-side platform ("SSP"), with the Nexxen Data Platform at its core, we meet the demands of today's converging media landscape with exclusive audience intelligence, automation and expertise. Headquartered in Israel, Nexxen maintains offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific and is traded on Nasdaq (NEXN). For more information, please visit nexxen.com.OUTFRONT Media Inc., is one of the largest and most trusted out-of-home media companies in the U.S., helping brands connect with audiences in the moments and environments that matter most. As OUTFRONT evolves, it's defining a new era of in-real-life (IRL) marketing, turning public spaces into platforms for creativity, connection, and cultural relevance. With a nationwide footprint across billboards, digital displays, transit systems, and other out-of-home formats, OUTFRONT turns creative into powerful real-world experiences. Its in-house agency, OUTFRONT STUDIOS, and award-winning innovation team, XLabs, deliver standout storytelling, supported by advanced technology and data tools that can drive measurable impact.Snap, Snap Inc. is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. We contribute to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company's three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles. For more information, visit snap.comSportico, Sportico is a digital content platform providing sports industry news, data, insights, strategies, leadership and live media experiences for professionals in the $600 billion sports industry. Launched by Penske Media in 2020 as the global media and publishing leader in the business of sports, Sportico has offices in New York and Los Angeles with reporters throughout the world committed to providing breaking news in the sports business industry covered by the world's top journalists.Spotter, partners with creators and brands to unlock new forms of growth through creator-led content and storytelling. For creators, Spotter provides flexible capital and strategic support to help them produce, scale, and monetize hit programming across brand partnerships, licensing, and long-term business growth. For brands, Spotter serves as a strategic partner, collaborating to develop authentic integrations and creator-first campaigns that drive cultural relevance and measurable impact. Through deep, long-term partnerships, Spotter unlocks predictable revenue for creators while delivering scalable, performance-driven storytelling opportunities for brands across platforms. Generating more than 88 billion monthly watch-time minutes, with 71% on CTV, Spotter sits at the center of a rapidly evolving media ecosystem led by the most influential creators in the world.The Current, The Current is a global ad tech news platform reporting from the epicenter of digital transformation. By covering emerging topics like connected TV, streaming audio, live sports and retail data, we help advertising insiders and marketing decision-makers navigate the open internet with an eye on what's new and underreported.Trailblazing, Trailblazing Sports Group (TSG) is a female-founded, mission-driven sports media and marketing advisory firm revolutionizing how brands invest in women's sports. Founded in 2022 by former ESPN/Disney exec Sara Gotfredson, TSG offers a dedicated deal marketplace and consultancy to strike high-performing partnerships and unlock new media inventory in women's sports.About SPORT BEACHSPORT BEACH is a global platform operating at the intersection of sport, culture, and creativity, bringing together athletes, brands and marketing leaders to spark business growth and shape the future of the industry. Built on a model of elite co-creation, SPORT BEACH connects speakers, partners, and attendees through dynamic live programming, strategic networking, brand activations, thought leadership, and year-round advisory and facilitation services. Launched at the 2022 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity by Stagwell, SPORT BEACH creates immersive experiences and high-impact conversations designed to turn cultural moments into commercial opportunity. Its flagship convenings at the world's most influential sporting and cultural events serve as catalysts for new partnerships, breakthrough ideas, and industry-defining collaboration.Learn more at sportbeach.com and follow us on Instagram @sportbeachcoContact:Paige Graham
paige.graham@sportbeach.comSOURCE: StagwellView the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: Sport Beach Announces Initial Programming Lineup for Cannes 2026 Alongside Key Brands and Athletes
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Stagwell Inc. (Nasdaq:STGW) Reports Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026April 30, 2026 7:15 AM
ACCESS NewswireQ1 YoY Revenue Growth of 8%; Q1 YoY Net Revenue Growth of 4%Q1 YoY Digital Transformation Net Revenue Growth of 9%; Two-Year Digital Transformation Net Revenue Growth Stack of 26%Q1 EPS of $(0.05); Q1 Adjusted EPS Growth YoY of 31% to $0.17Q1 Net Loss Attributable to Stagwell Inc. Common Shareholders of $13 million; Q1 Adjusted EBITDA Growth YoY of 9% to $90 millionYoY Increase in Cash Flow from Operations of $34 millionRecord Net New Business of $141 million in Q1; LTM Net New Business of $486 millionReiterate Guidance for 2026 of Total Net Revenue Growth of 8% to 12%; Adjusted EBITDA of $475 million to $525 million; Free Cash Flow Conversion of 50% to 60%NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 30, 2026 / (NASDAQ:STGW) - Stagwell Inc. ("Stagwell") today announced financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. FIRST QUARTER RESULTS:Q1 Revenue of $704 million, an increase of 8% versus the prior year period;Q1 Net Revenue of $585 million, an increase of 4% versus the prior year period, in-line with budget;Q1 Digital Transformation Net Revenue of $97 million, an increase of 9% versus the prior year period;Two-Year Net Revenue Growth Stack for Digital Transformation of 26%, Two-Year Organic Net Revenue Growth Stack for Digital Transformation of 22%;Q1 Net Loss attributable to Stagwell Inc. Common Shareholders of $13 million versus $3 million in the prior year period;Q1 Adjusted EBITDA of $90 million, an increase of 9% versus the prior year period;Q1 Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 15% on net revenue;Q1 Loss Per Share Attributable to Stagwell Inc. Common Shareholders of $(0.05) versus $(0.04) in the prior year period;Q1 Adjusted Earnings Per Share attributable to Stagwell Inc. Common Shareholders of $0.17 versus $0.13 in the prior year period;YTD Net Cash used in Operating Activities of $26 million versus $60 million in the prior year period;Net new business of $141 million in the first quarter, last twelve-month net new business of $486 millionSee "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below for explanations and reconciliations of the Company's non-GAAP financial measures."Stagwell continues to be on a path for a great 2026, bolstered by record new wins, its first government contracts, and its pivot to delivering agentic applications for the marketing industry," said Mark Penn, Chairman and CEO of Stagwell. "On a two-year stack, our Digital Transformation segment is accelerating to 22% organic net revenue growth as we apply AI to drive industry-leading results for our clients."Ryan Greene, Chief Financial Officer, commented: "At the same time as we expanded our top and bottom lines, we controlled costs to grow adjusted EBITDA 9% year-over-year to $90 million, landed a positive outlook from a ratings agency, and shrunk our share count to under 250 million as we grew our adjusted EPS by 31% to $0.17. We remain firmly on course to deliver our full-year and free cash flow conversion guidance."Financial Outlook2026 financial guidance is reiterated as follows:Total Net Revenue growth of 8% to 12%Adjusted EBITDA of $475 million to $525 millionFree Cash Flow Conversion of 50% to 60%Adjusted EPS of $0.98 - $1.12Guidance includes anticipated impact from acquisitions or dispositions.* The Company has excluded a quantitative reconciliation with respect to the Company's 2026 guidance under the "unreasonable efforts" exception in Item 10(e)(1)(i)(B) of Regulation S-K. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below for additional information.Video WebcastManagement will host a video webcast on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. (ET) to discuss results for Stagwell Inc. for the three months ended March 31, 2026. The video webcast will be accessible at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/rb7nnuq2/. An investor presentation has been posted on our website at www.stagwellglobal.com and may be referred to during the webcast.A recording of the webcast will be accessible one hour after the webcast and available for ninety days at www.stagwellglobal.com.Stagwell Inc.Stagwell is the challenger network built to transform marketing. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 45+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for their clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.ContactsFor Investors:
Ben Allanson
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PR@stagwellglobal.comNon-GAAP Financial MeasuresIn addition to its reported results, Stagwell Inc. has included in this earnings release certain financial results that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) defines as "non-GAAP Financial Measures." Management believes that such non-GAAP financial measures, when read in conjunction with the Company's reported results, can provide useful supplemental information for investors analyzing period to period comparisons of the Company's results. Such non-GAAP financial measures include the following:(1) Organic Net Revenue: "Organic net revenue growth" and "Organic net revenue decline" reflects the year-over-year change in the Company's reported net revenue attributable to the Company's management of the entities it owns. We calculate organic net revenue growth (decline) by subtracting the net impact of acquisitions (divestitures) and the impact of foreign currency exchange fluctuations from the aggregate year-over-year increase or decrease in the Company's reported net revenue. The net impact of acquisitions (divestitures) reflects the year-over-year change in the Company's reported net revenue attributable to the impact of all individual entities that were acquired or divested in the current and prior year. We calculate impact of an acquisition as follows: (a) for an entity acquired during the current year, we present the entity's current period reported revenue as the impact of the acquisition in the current year; and (b) for an entity acquired in the prior year, we present an amount equal to the entity's current year net revenue for the same period during which we didn't own the entity in the prior year as the impact of the acquisition in the current year. We calculate impact of a divestiture as follows: (a) for a divestiture in the current year, we present the entity's prior year net revenue for the same period during which we no longer owned it in the current year as impact of the divestiture in the current year; and (b) for a divestiture in the prior year, we present the entity's prior year net revenue for the period during which we owned it in the prior year as impact of the divestiture in the current year. We calculate the impact of any acquisition or divestiture without adjusting for foreign currency exchange fluctuations. The impact of foreign currency exchange fluctuations reflects the year-over-year change in the Company's reported net revenue attributable to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. We calculate the impact of foreign currency exchange fluctuations for the portion of the reporting period in which we recognized revenue from a foreign entity in both the current year and the prior year. The impact is calculated as the difference between (1) reported prior period net revenue (converted to U.S. dollars at historical foreign currency exchange rates) and (2) prior period net revenue converted to U.S. dollars at current period foreign exchange rates.(2) Net New Business: Estimate of annualized revenue for new wins less annualized revenue for losses incurred in the period.(3) Adjusted EBITDA: defined as Net income (loss) attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders excluding non-operating income or expense to achieve operating income (loss), plus depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, deferred acquisition consideration adjustments, impairment and other losses, and other items. Other items primarily includes restructuring, certain system implementation, working capital administrative fees and acquisition-related expenses. Adjusted EBITDA for our reportable segments is reconciled to Operating Income (Loss), as Net Income (Loss) is not a relevant reportable segment financial metric.(4) Adjusted Diluted EPS: is defined as (i) Net income (loss) attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders, plus net income (loss) attributable to Class C shareholders, excluding the impact of amortization expense, impairment and other losses, stock-based compensation, deferred acquisition consideration adjustments, discrete tax items, and other items (as defined above), based on total consolidated amounts, then allocated to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders and Class C shareholders, based on their respective income allocation percentage using a normalized effective income tax rate divided by (ii) the diluted weighted average shares outstanding. The diluted weighted average shares outstanding is calculated as (a) the diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus (b) the shares of Class C Common Stock as if converted to shares of Class A Common Stock if not included because they were anti-dilutive.(5) Free Cash Flow: defined as consolidated net cash flow from operations less cash outflow from capital expenditures and capitalized software, excluding material nonrecurring capital purchases. Free Cash Flow Conversion is the percentage of adjusted EBITDA.Included in this earnings release are tables reconciling reported Stagwell Inc. results to arrive at certain of these non-GAAP financial measures.This document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). The Company's representatives may also make forward-looking statements orally or in writing from time to time. Statements in this document that are not historical facts, including, statements about the Company's beliefs and expectations, future financial performance, growth, and future prospects, the Company's strategy, business and economic trends and growth, technological leadership and differentiation, potential and completed acquisitions, anticipated and actual operating efficiencies and synergies and estimates of amounts for redeemable noncontrolling interests and deferred acquisition consideration, constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements, which are generally denoted by words such as "ability," "aim," "anticipate," "assume," "believe," "better," "build," "consider," "continue," "could," "develop," "drive," "enhance," "estimate," "expect," "focus," "forecast," "future," "grow," "guidance," "improve," "intend," "likely," "maintain," "may," "ongoing," "outlook," "plan," "position," "possible," "potential," "probable," "project," "seek," "should," "target," "will," "would" or the negative of such terms or other variations thereof and terms of similar substance used in connection with any discussion of current plans, estimates and projections are subject to change based on a number of factors, including those outlined in this section.Forward-looking statements in this document are based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by the Company. Although the management of the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. The material assumptions upon which such forward-looking statements are based include, among others, assumptions with respect to general business, economic and market conditions, the competitive environment, anticipated and unanticipated tax consequences and anticipated and unanticipated costs. These forward-looking statements are based on current plans, estimates and projections, and are subject to change based on a number of factors, including those outlined in this section. These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside the Company's control. Therefore, you should not place undue reliance on such statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any of them in light of new information or future events, if any.Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Such risk factors include, but are not limited to, the following:risks associated with international, national and regional unfavorable economic conditions, including the effect of changing tariffs and other trade policies, inflation and other macroeconomic factors that could affect the Company or its clients;demand for the Company's services, which may precipitate or exacerbate other risks and uncertainties;inflation and actions taken by central banks to counter inflation;the Company's ability to attract new clients and retain existing clients;the impact of a reduction in client spending and changes in client advertising, marketing and corporate communications requirements;financial failure of the Company's clients;the Company's ability to retain and attract key employees;the Company's ability to compete in the markets in which it operates;the Company's ability to achieve its cost saving initiatives;the Company's implementation of strategic initiatives;the Company's ability to remain in compliance with its debt agreements and the Company's ability to finance its contingent payment obligations when due and payable, including but not limited to those relating to redeemable noncontrolling interests, deferred acquisition consideration and profit interests;the Company's ability to manage its growth effectively;the Company's ability to identify and complete acquisitions or other strategic transactions that complement and expand the Company's business capabilities and successfully integrate newly acquired businesses into the Company's operations, retain key employees, and realize cost savings, synergies and other related anticipated benefits within the expected time period;the Company's ability to identify and complete divestitures and to achieve the anticipated benefits therefrom;the Company's ability to develop products incorporating new technologies, including augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality, and realize benefits from such products;the Company's use of artificial intelligence, including generative artificial intelligence;adverse tax consequences for the Company, its operations and its stockholders, that may differ from the expectations of the Company, including that recent or future changes in tax laws, potential changes to corporate tax rates in the United States and disagreements with tax authorities on the Company's determinations that may result in increased tax costs;adverse tax consequences in connection with the business combination that formed the Company in August 2021, including the incurrence of material Canadian federal income tax (including material "emigration tax");the Company's ability to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting, including the risk that the Company's internal controls will fail to detect misstatements in its financial statements;the Company's ability to accurately forecast its future financial performance and provide accurate guidance;the Company's ability to protect client data from security incidents or cyberattacks;economic disruptions resulting from war and other economic and geopolitical tensions (such as the ongoing military conflicts in Iran and the Middle East, and between Russia and Ukraine), terrorist activities, natural disasters, public health events, and tariff and trade policies;stock price volatility; andforeign currency fluctuations.Investors should carefully consider these risks factors, the additional risk factors outlined under the caption "Risk Factors" in this Form 10-K, and in the Company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the"SEC") which are accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.SCHEDULE 1STAGWELL INC. 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Three Months Ended March 31,
2026 2025 Revenue $704,143 $651,740 Operating expenses Cost of services 459,531 412,087 Office and general expenses 190,639 179,362 Depreciation and amortization 44,331 42,006
694,501 633,455 Operating Income 9,642 18,285 Other income (expenses): Interest expense, net (23,266) (23,356)Foreign exchange, net (3,021) 1,220 Other, net (69) 249
(26,356) (21,887)Loss before income taxes and equity in earnings of non-consolidated affiliates (16,714) (3,602)Income tax (benefit) expense (2,888) 1,722 Loss before equity in earnings of non-consolidated affiliates (13,826) (5,324)Equity in loss of non-consolidated affiliates (121) (1)Net loss (13,947) (5,325)Net loss attributable to noncontrolling and redeemable noncontrolling interests 974 2,408 Net loss attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders $(12,973) $(2,917)Loss per common share: Basic $(0.05) $(0.03)Diluted $(0.05) $(0.04)Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: Basic 250,766 112,088 Diluted 250,766 263,737
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UNAUDITED COMPONENTS OF NET REVENUE CHANGE
(amounts in thousands)
Net Revenue - Components of Change
Change
Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 Foreign Currency Net Acquisitions (Divestitures) Organic (1) Total Change Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 Organic Total
Marketing Services $215,174 $2,637 $(876) $641 $2,402 $217,576 0.3% 1.1%Digital Transformation 88,504 (134) 3,227 4,912 8,005 96,509 5.6% 9.0%Media & Commerce 146,188 2,358 1,965 (1,016) 3,307 149,495 (0.7)% 2.3%Communications 90,981 739 240 4,814 5,793 96,774 5.3% 6.4%The Marketing Cloud 25,155 1,468 - (124) 1,344 26,499 (0.5)% 5.3%Corporate, eliminations and other (1,815) - - (414) (414) (2,229) 22.8% NM
$564,187 $7,068 $4,556 $8,813 $20,437 $584,624 1.6% 3.6%(1) See Non-GAAP Financial Measures section above for the definition of Organic Net Revenue.SCHEDULE 3STAGWELL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED SEGMENT OPERATING RESULTS
(amounts in thousands)For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026
Marketing Services Digital Transformation Media & Commerce Communications The Marketing Cloud Corporate, eliminations and other Total Revenue $250,778 $101,466 $174,511 $153,102 $26,515 $(2,229) $704,143 Billable costs 33,202 4,957 25,016 56,328 16 - 119,519 Net revenue 217,576 96,509 149,495 96,774 26,499 (2,229) 584,624
Staff costs 132,189 64,567 97,225 56,950 16,803 12,452 380,186 Administrative costs 22,732 6,388 23,173 12,747 5,190 4,132 74,362 Unbillable and other costs, net 17,680 123 13,682 2,024 6,882 - 40,391 Adjusted EBITDA (1) 44,975 25,431 15,415 25,053 (2,376) (18,813) 89,685
Stock-based compensation 5,003 1,037 1,144 2,397 115 4,552 14,248 Depreciation and amortization 12,482 5,848 7,915 6,858 6,728 4,500 44,331 Deferred acquisition consideration - 3,153 7,101 - - - 10,254 Other items, net (1) 2,823 1,343 3,159 1,413 656 1,816 11,210 Operating income (loss) $24,667 $14,050 $(3,904) $14,385 $(9,875) $(29,681) $9,642 (1) See Non-GAAP Financial Measures section above for the definition of Adjusted EBITDA and Other items, net.SCHEDULE 4STAGWELL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED SEGMENT OPERATING RESULTS
(amounts in thousands)For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025
Marketing Services Digital Transformation Media & Commerce Communications The Marketing Cloud Corporate, eliminations and other Total Revenue $247,996 $90,887 $160,422 $129,088 $25,162 $(1,815) $651,740 Billable costs 32,822 2,383 14,234 38,107 7 - 87,553 Net revenue 215,174 88,504 146,188 90,981 25,155 (1,815) 564,187
Staff costs 127,889 59,227 94,948 58,312 17,337 10,549 368,262 Administrative costs 26,654 5,441 22,413 12,996 5,657 237 73,398 Unbillable and other costs, net 16,404 762 15,495 2,081 5,492 - 40,234 Adjusted EBITDA (1) 44,227 23,074 13,332 17,592 (3,331) (12,601) 82,293
Stock-based compensation 2,481 1,387 1,323 1,033 211 5,108 11,543 Depreciation and amortization 14,314 5,445 7,148 6,596 5,058 3,445 42,006 Deferred acquisition consideration 2,583 3,280 (1,282) 1,213 863 - 6,657 Other items, net (1) (2,543) 226 3,931 409 114 1,665 3,802 Operating income (loss) $27,392 $12,736 $2,212 $8,341 $(9,577) $(22,819) $18,285 (1) See Non-GAAP Financial Measures section above for the definition of Adjusted EBITDA and Other items.SCHEDULE 5STAGWELL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE (NON-GAAP MEASURE)
(amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026
GAAP Adjustments Non-GAAP Net income (loss) attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders $(12,973) $56,168 $43,195
Diluted - Weighted average number of common shares outstanding 250,766 - 250,766
Diluted EPS and Adjusted Diluted EPS (1) $(0.05) $0.17
Adjustments to Net income (loss) Amortization $38,918 Stock-based compensation 14,248 Deferred acquisition consideration 10,254 Other items, net 11,210
74,630 Adjustment to GAAP income tax expense (2) (18,462)
$56,168 (1) See Non-GAAP Financial Measures section above for the definition of Adjusted Diluted EPS.(2) Represents the difference between the income tax benefit of $2.9 million at an effective tax rate of 17.3% on a GAAP basis and the income tax expense of $15.6 million at an effective tax rate of 26.5% on a non-GAAP basis. The difference reflects the tax impact of non-GAAP adjustments.SCHEDULE 6STAGWELL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE (NON-GAAP MEASURE)
(amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025
GAAP Adjustments Non-GAAP Net income (loss) attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders $(2,917) $18,988 $16,071 Net income (loss) attributable to Class C shareholders (6,637) 25,222 18,585 Net income (loss) attributable to Stagwell Inc. and Class C shareholders and adjusted net income $(9,554) $44,210 $34,656
Diluted - Weighted average number of common shares outstanding 112,088 - 112,088 Weighted average number of shares of Class C Common Stock outstanding 151,649 - 151,649 Diluted - Weighted average number of shares outstanding 263,737 - 263,737
Diluted EPS and Adjusted Diluted EPS (1) $(0.04) $0.13
Adjustments to Net income (loss) Amortization $32,981 Stock-based compensation 11,543 Deferred acquisition consideration 6,657 Other items, net 3,802
54,983 Adjustment to GAAP income tax expense(2) (10,773)
$44,210 (1) See Non-GAAP Financial Measures section above for the definition of Adjusted Diluted EPS.(2) Represents the difference between the income tax expense of $1.7 million at an effective tax rate of (47.8)% on a GAAP basis and the income tax expense of $12.5 million at an effective tax rate of 26.5% on a non-GAAP basis. The difference reflects the tax impact of non-GAAP adjustments.SCHEDULE 7STAGWELL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(amounts in thousands)
March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $114,935 $104,537 Accounts receivable, net 727,583 735,752 Expenditures billable to clients 170,293 164,694 Other current assets 202,210 157,309 Total current assets 1,215,021 1,162,292 Fixed assets, net 71,069 73,081 Right-of-use assets - operating leases 202,796 213,576 Goodwill 1,596,242 1,595,238 Other intangible assets, net 822,840 834,248 Deferred tax assets 280,064 281,057 Other assets 55,005 55,055 Total assets $4,243,037 $4,214,547 LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS ("RNCI"), AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities Accounts payable $526,097 $548,320 Accrued media 207,082 239,490 Accruals and other liabilities 266,081 291,554 Advance billings 392,959 329,815 Current portion of lease liabilities - operating leases 54,331 55,386 Current portion of deferred acquisition consideration 22,303 15,446 Total current liabilities 1,468,853 1,480,011 Long-term debt 1,439,736 1,326,013 Long-term portion of deferred acquisition consideration 27,755 24,598 Long-term lease liabilities - operating leases 213,807 224,397 Deferred tax liabilities 52,813 54,726 Long-term tax receivable agreement liability 252,390 252,390 Other liabilities 40,858 51,077 Total liabilities 3,496,212 3,413,212 Redeemable noncontrolling interests 24,317 24,968 Commitments, contingencies and guarantees Shareholders' equity Common shares - Class A 246 252 Paid-in capital 711,490 744,463 Retained earnings 20,082 32,930 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (26,910) (19,252)Stagwell Inc. shareholders' equity 704,908 758,393 Noncontrolling interests 17,600 17,974 Total shareholders' equity 722,508 776,367 Total liabilities, RNCI, and shareholders' equity $4,243,037 $4,214,547
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UNAUDITED SUMMARY CASH FLOW DATA
(amounts in thousands) Three Months Ended March 31 Cash flows from operating activities:
2026
2025 Net loss $(13,947) $(5,325)Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating activities: Stock-based compensation 14,248 11,543 Depreciation and amortization 44,331 42,006 Amortization of right-of-use lease assets and lease liability interest 16,102 17,118 Lease termination gain - (3,529)Deferred income taxes (635) (747)Adjustment to deferred acquisition consideration 10,254 6,657 Other, net 1,308 (2,060)Changes in working capital: Accounts receivable (1,993) (44,701)Expenditures billable to clients (5,925) 11,095 Other current assets (62,850) (32,778)Accounts payable (18,006) (35,287)Accrued expenses and other liabilities (55,613) (19,075)Advance billings 63,071 15,628 Current portion of lease liabilities - operating leases (16,831) (20,558)Net cash used in operating activities (26,486) (60,013)Cash flows from investing activities: Capitalized software (22,402) (11,966)Capital expenditures (10,665) (5,774)Acquisitions, net of cash acquired 355 (1,090)Other (325) (1,529)Net cash used in investing activities (33,037) (20,359)Cash flows from financing activities: Repayment of borrowings under revolving credit facility (469,000) (432,000)Proceeds from borrowings under revolving credit facility 582,000 543,000 Shares repurchased and cancelled (40,728) (11,068)Distributions to noncontrolling interests (366) (581)Payment of deferred consideration - (16,103)Tax Receivables Agreement payment (2,554) - Net cash provided by financing activities 69,352 83,248 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 569 3,438 Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 10,398 6,314 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 104,537 131,339 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $114,935 $137,653 SOURCE: StagwellRelated Documents:STGW Q1 2026 Earnings One-PagerView the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: Stagwell Inc. (Nasdaq:STGW) Reports Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026
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Sport Beach is Back for Cannes 2026April 15, 2026 12:10 PM
ACCESS NewswireSPORT BEACH will be joined by a star-studded roster of athletes, brands, and marketers, activating at the intersection of sport, culture, and creativity.Strategic partners include Adobe, Boardroom, PepsiCo, NBCUniversal with athletes Cooper Flagg, Lando Norris, Shaquille O'Neal, Naomi Osaka, Carlos Sainz, Lindsey Vonn, and more to come.NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 15, 2026 / SPORT BEACH, the global platform driving business at the intersection of sport, culture and creativity, today announced its first round of athletes, brands, and marketers for Cannes Lions 2026. As the pre-eminent home for sport at Cannes Lions and the Official LIONS Sport Partner for 2026, SPORT BEACH will once again activate at Plage du Festival, open from June 21-25. This year, SPORT BEACH is excited to welcome standout athlete newcomers Sky Brown (skateboarding), Cooper Flagg (basketball), Hilary Knight (hockey), Lando Norris (F1), Shaquille O'Neal (basketball),Naomi Osaka (tennis), Chris Paul (basketball), Carlos Sainz (F1), Lindsey Vonn (skiing), and Miles Chamley Watson (fencing), as well as returning legends, Carmelo Anthony (basketball), Sue Bird (basketball), Megan Rapinoe (soccer), and Alex Rodriguez (baseball) - with more incredible names to be announced."SPORT BEACH is where athletes, executive leaders, and the world's most influential brands come together to create opportunities," said Beth Sidhu, CEO, SPORT BEACH. "We're excited to welcome an extraordinary roster of global marketing and athlete talent to Cannes to explore what's next."SPORT BEACH will partner with leading global brands to bring the week to life. Annual partners activating in Cannes include Official Experience Partner Adobe, Official Spirits Partner Diageo, Official Hydration Partner Gatorade, and Official Broadcast Partner NBCUniversal. In addition to strategic partners Boardroom, Vevo, and Sweatwork who will provide daily activations and programming, more than 30 brand partners (detailed below) are set to join. SPORT BEACH will continue to host Stagwell agencies including 72andSunny, Allison Worldwide, Anomaly, Assembly, BERA.ai, Code and Theory, DonerColle, GALE, Hunter, The Marketing Cloud, Stagwell, Stagwell Media Platform, and TEAM.Attendees will hear from industry leaders on major themes like Storytelling as the New Sports Currency, Athletes as Cultural Architects and Owners, The Shifting Economics of Sports, Community as Infrastructure for Modern Fandom, and Place, Identity, and the Globalization of Sports Brands.Apply to attend HERE.2026 Athlete PartnersCarmelo Anthony (basketball) - Hall of Famer, 10-time NBA All-Star, NBA on NBC studio analyst, entrepreneur and philanthropist Carmelo Anthony has led a storied career as a three-time Olympic gold medalist and one of NBA's all-time leading scorers. Anthony's incredible career has continued to pave the way for many of his other business ventures and philanthropic efforts including his wine brand VII(N) The Seventh Estate, production company Creative 7, his top-charting digital series 7pm in Brooklyn, his cannabis brand STAYME7O, as well as his work as the co-founder of The Social Change Fund, which aims to support and invest in critical and timely issues that impact the Black community.Sky Brown (skateboarding) - At only 17-years-old, Sky Brown is a 2x Olympian and 2x Bronze medalist. Competing for Team GB, Sky became Britain's youngest ever summer Olympian at age 13, breaking records. Her Gold medal accolades continue to grow, with placing first at five World Skate competitions, two X-Games and three STU World Championships. Sky recently won a 2nd and 3rd place spot in two World Surf Qualifying Series competitions. In 2024, Sky launched her own skateboard brand, Tanabata, which she now skates on exclusively. For the LA 2028 Olympics, Sky's eye is set on both surfing and skating, making her the first summer athlete in 100 years (since 1928) to accomplish such a feat.Cooper Flagg (basketball) - Cooper Flagg is one of the most dominant young talents in the NBA. On the court, he stands out for his versatility, elite defensive instincts, and high basketball IQ. In his rookie season, he became the youngest player in NBA history to score 50+ points. Cooper is the only teenager in the NBA to have scored 51 points (surpassing his own record of 49 points) while also producing consecutive 30-point double-doubles. Even with all these individual accolades, his competitive motor and unselfish play style make him a natural leader. Cooper is a native of Newport, Maine and the only #1 NBA Draft pick to come out of the state. He continues to stay true to his humble roots, giving back to his community and partnering with prominent northeast-based brands like New Balance. Cooper's close-knit family remains an integral part of his life both on and off the court. Despite rising fame, he maintains a strong focus on development, family, and team success, embodying both elite talent and maturity beyond his years.Hilary Knight (hockey) - Hilary Knight is a two-time Olympic Gold medalist, three-time Olympic Silver medalist, 10x World Champion and arguably the best female hockey player in the world. As hockey's "Captain America," Hilary helped lead the USA Women's Hockey team to another Gold Medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, where Hilary hit the clutch goal to send the game into overtime. Hilary currently holds the records for most goals and most all-time points for Team USA at the Olympics. She also holds the record for most all-time points, most goals scored all-time and has the most gold medals of any player at the Women's World Championships. Hilary was the first-ever recipient of the IIHF Female Player of the Year in 2023 and a three-time winner of the USA Hockey Bob Allen Award. Hilary was extremely successful at the collegiate level as well. She was a three-time All-American and appeared in the NCAA Final all four of her years as a Badger, leading Wisconsin to the title her sophomore and junior seasons. Hilary was the first-ever recipient of the IIHF Female Player of the Year in 2023. A five-time Olympian and MBA graduate, Hilary is a veteran leader on the US Women's Hockey Team and was one of the leading voices during the USWNT's fight for equitable pay. Hilary played an instrumental role in building the new women's hockey league, the PWHL, from the ground up. Her goal was to build a sustainable professional women's hockey league for generations to come. An outspoken advocate for gender equality, Hilary is changing the landscape for women in sport. Hilary signed with the PWHL Seattle expansion team in 2025. When she's not on the ice, Hilary spends her time in Salt Lake City with her fiancée, fellow Winter Olympian Brittany Bowe.Lando Norris (F1) - It speaks volumes that at only 23, Lando Norris became McLaren's senior driver. It was the first time in his career that he had ever been the elder driver in a team, and for many, that would have been a heavy burden, but the British star has gone from strength to strength, growing into a World Champion. After producing his strongest season to date in 2024 and playing a key role in McLaren's first Constructors' Championship for 26 years, Lando mounted a successful title charge in 2025, clinching the Drivers' title in the Abu Dhabi season finale.Shaquille O'Neal (basketball) - Shaquille O'Neal is one of the world's most successful athletes-turned-businessmen, whose accomplishments both on and off the court have translated into a highly sought-after global brand. As an entrepreneur, sports analyst, DJ, restaurateur, and brand ambassador, Shaquille O'Neal's signature "Business of Fun" mantra resonates throughout each of his countless ventures. The 15-time NBA All-Star's unprecedented athletic career spanned nearly two decades and earned him countless awards and honors, including NBA Most Valuable Player, NBA Rookie of the Year, four NBA Championships and a First Ballot NBA Hall of Famer. Currently, O'Neal is an analyst on ESPN's "Inside the NBA." O'Neal, who has a PhD in Leadership and Education, established The Shaquille O'Neal Foundation, which provides resources for underserved youth. He also gives back through a number of annual philanthropic programs, including Shaq-to-School and Shaq-a-Claus.Naomi Osaka (tennis) - Naomi Osaka is a four-time Grand Slam winning tennis superstar, who made history as the first Asian player to hold the No.1 singles ranking and the first Japanese player to win a Grand Slam. Off the court, Osaka is a dedicated activist, using her platform to highlight social inequalities. She is most passionate about advocating for mental health awareness and promoting women's sports. Additionally, Osaka has made a significant impact in fashion, partnering with brands like Louis Vuitton and Victoria's Secret as well as collaborating with Nike to design her distinctive custom on court looks. Osaka resides in Florida, with her daughter, Shai.Chris Paul (basketball) - Chris Paul is a father, husband, compassionate philanthropist and businessman. Known as one of the fiercest competitors to play the game, he has built a robust brand and a powerful legacy. In the 2005 NBA Draft he was chosen at #4 by the New Orleans Hornets. Chris also played for the Clippers, Rockets, Thunder, Suns, Warriors and Spurs in his 21 NBA seasons. The 12x NBA All-Star and 2x Olympic Gold Medalist ranks second on the all-time assists and steals lists. He was named to the NBA's 75th Anniversary team and served as President of the National Basketball Players Association from 2013-2021. Chris is a co-owner of The Basketball Tournament (TBT) and The Soccer Tournament (TST), TGL and Jupiter Links and an investor in Angel City. Chris owns nationally distributed snack brand Good Eat'n and Playbook Group, an experiential agency and his production company, Ohh Dip!!! Entertainment. His memoir Sixty-One earned him New York Times best-seller honors. The Chris Paul Family Foundation was founded in 2005. Chris is married to Jada Paul and they have two children Chris II and Camryn. They reside in Los Angeles.Alex Rodriguez (baseball) - Alex Rodriguez is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of A-Rod Corp, an investment firm that backs world-class startups and partners with leading global companies across real estate, sports, and entertainment. While best known as one of the world's greatest athletes (a 14x MLB All-Star and a 2009 World Series Champion with the New York Yankees), Alex is now Co-Chairman of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx and leads a team of experts building high-growth businesses. He is also an Emmy Award-winning MLB analyst for Fox Sports, has been an investor on ABC's Shark Tank, and co-hosts the video series The Deal with Bloomberg Originals' chief correspondent Jason Kelly, interviewing CEOs, entrepreneurs, and sports legends.Carlos Sainz (F1) - Carlos Sainz is an Atlassian Williams F1 Team driver, racing alongside Alex Albon for the 2026 season. Carlos has motor racing in his blood, first stepping into a kart at the age of 10 and achieving multiple accolades on his ascent to F1. He debuted with Scuderia Toro Rosso in 2015, going on to race for Renault and McLaren before joining Scuderia Ferrari in 2021. During his 4 years at Ferrari, he stood on the podium on multiple occasions and secured four race wins. In 2024, Carlos announced he would be joining Atlassian Williams F1 Team for 2025 and beyond. In 2025, Carlos claimed two podiums and a sprint podium in his first season with Williams.Lindsey Vonn (skiing) - Olympic Gold Medalist Lindsey Vonn, born on October 18, 1984, in St. Paul, Minnesota is one of the most decorated American ski racers in history and widely regarded among the greatest of all time. Lindsey burst onto the international skiing scene in 1999 at the age of 14 and has since captivated the world with her perseverance and superhuman abilities on the slopes. She's won four World Cup overall championships-one of only two female skiers to do so with three consecutive titles in 2008, 2009, and 2010, plus another in 2012. Lindsey won the gold medal in downhill at the 2010 Winter Olympics, the first one for an American woman. She also won a record 8 World Cup season titles in the downhill discipline (2008-2013, 2015, 2016), 5 titles in super-G (2009-2012, 2015), and 3 consecutive titles in the combined (2010- 2012). In 2016, she won her 20th World Cup crystal globe title, the overall record for men or women. In November 2024, Lindsey made her triumphant return to competitive ski racing following a successful partial knee replacement. In the 2025-26 season leading up to the Milan Cortina Olympics, Lindsey earned seven podium finishes in eight races including two first place finishes at St. Moritz and Zauchensee. Lindsey's remarkable comeback has only further cemented her legacy as one of the greatest ski racers of all time.Miles Chamley-Watson (fencing) - Miles Chamley-Watson is an Olympic Bronze Medalist, 3x Olympian, and 2x World Champion foil fencer who has become a global force redefining modern fencing. As the first Black fencer and US male fencer to win a World Championship, Miles shattered barriers and transformed the sport into a stage for self-expression and cultural innovation. Beyond his athletic achievements, Miles is celebrated for his fearless personality and signature style - appearing at the Met Gala four and earning recognition across both elite sport and pop culture. His collaborations with Meta, Nike, Red Bull, Richard Mille, Rémy Martin and Mercedes-Benz, along with features in Vogue, GQ, Men's Health, The New York Times, and the New York Post, reflect his cross-industry influence. With the launch of his league, World Fencing League (WFL) this year, Miles continues to push boundaries fusing competition, entertainment, and creativity to inspire a new generation of athletes and fans worldwide.2026 Brand PartnersAdobe, our official experience partner, empowers everyone to create through industry-leading platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. For more information, visit www.adobe.com.The Athletic, a returning partner, founded in 2016 and acquired by The New York Times in 2022, is the world's leading direct-to-consumer digital sports media company committed to elevated sports storytelling. The Athletic has the world's largest sports newsroom, with 500 full-time employees covering more than 250 professional sports and collegiate teams in the US and globally. Through a personalized subscriber experience built around the teams and leagues that fans follow, The Athletic delivers content and insight across a range of formats from written to audio, video and social - delivering powerful stories and smart analysis that bring sports fans closer to the heart of the game. From breaking news and live commentary to deeply reported long reads and exclusive interviews, subscribers rely on The Athletic for every sports story that matters.Boardroom, is a media brand co-founded by Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman that focuses on the intersection of sports, entertainment, and business. Boardroom's media arm produces daily and weekly newsletters along with premium content showcasing how athletes, executives, musicians, and creators are moving the business world forward. Boardroom's network reaches over 52 million unique visitors each month, delivering a powerful blend of premium content and immersive experiences. Boardroom's signature events - including the annual CNBC x Boardroom Game Plan Summit, NBA and WNBA All-Star weekend activations, and other tentpole moments like F1 Miami, US Open, and Art Basel - consistently attract an elite network of athletes, entertainers, and entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of business. In June of 2025, Boardroom launched Boardroom Members Club, an integrated membership community blending premium content, live programming, curated access, and professional development. Boardroom Sports Holdings invests in sports teams and leagues, including Paris Saint-Germain F.C., 2x NWSL champions Gotham FC, and MLS' Philadelphia Union. Film and TV projects under the Boardroom brand include the Academy Award-winning Two Distant Strangers (Netflix), the critically acclaimed scripted series Swagger (Apple TV+) and Emmy-nominated documentary NYC Point Gods (Showtime).Business Insider, is returning for its fourth annual invitation-only CMO Insider Breakfast on Tuesday morning at Sport Beach. Business Insider is a leading global news brand renowned for its coverage of business, technology, and innovation, helping millions of readers get more out of their careers and lives through award-winning journalism.The Chicago Bulls, The Chicago Bulls are a global sports and entertainment organization that is part of the National Basketball Association. A professional basketball team founded in 1966, the Bulls have won six NBA championships and take pride in their iconic brand and worldwide fan base, including more than 45 million followers across social media platforms. The Bulls have a longstanding history of giving back and uniting people through the lessons of basketball, power of opportunity and strength of community.Chime is a financial technology company founded on the premise that core banking services should be helpful, easy, and free. We offer a broad range of low-cost banking and payments products that address the most critical financial needs of everyday people. Our member-aligned business model has helped millions of people to unlock financial progress™. Member deposits are FDIC-insured through The Bancorp Bank, N.A. or Stride Bank, N.A., Members FDIC, up to applicable limits1.Channel Factory, a returning partner, is a global contextual advertising company powering performance across walled gardens. Utilizing proprietary AI and brand suitability technologies, Channel Factory ensures ads are placed on brand-safe, contextually relevant content across YouTube, CTV platforms, and social media, including Meta and TikTok. Through its conscious media planning, Channel Factory is committed to promoting sustainability, diversity, and positive content, helping brands achieve their goals while fostering a healthier digital ecosystem. Channel Factory has a presence in 54 countries across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and ANZ, providing advertisers with IAB standard category lists and customized content options in 50+ languages.EA SPORTS, Electronic Arts is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. Through EA SPORTS, the company delivers industry-leading sports experiences that connect hundreds of millions of fans worldwide to the games, leagues, and athletes they love. Across the EA SPORTS portfolio, including EA SPORTS FC™, Madden NFL, College Football, UFC, NHL and F1®, fans engage for billions of hours each year, underscoring EA SPORTS' role at the center of sports fandom as it continues to push the boundaries innovation, community, and culture.Fanatics Advertising, Fanatics Advertising is a next-generation sports media platform connecting brands with fans across sports content, commerce, and culture. We reach 100M+ fans in 180+ countries through 900+ team and league sites offering brands onsite and offsite media solutions that help them authentically engage these fans and drive measurable growth.LaFete, La Fête Wine Co is on a mission to break tradition and convention by reimagining the luxury wine drinker and energizing the category. In 2019, La Fête du Rosé debuted as a fresh, modern, and inclusive wine brand geared toward drinkers of all backgrounds. In 2021, the company introduced a limited-release white wine - La Fête du Blanc - which became a permanent addition to the portfolio in 2022, and in 2023, La Fête du Rouge was introduced. According to Circana, La Fête du Rosé has ranked among the fastest-growing luxury imported rosé labels since 2021 and is now the #4 luxury imported rosé brand in the US. In January 2022, 12-time NBA All-Star Chris Paul (CP3) became an equity partner in the company. Since its inception, the company has donated a portion of the proceeds from every bottle sold to various programs that send underrepresented youth on unique travel experiences and organizations focused on creating opportunities for the BIPOC community in the wine and spirits industry. All La Fête Wines are produced in partnership with the prestigious winemakers of the iconic Gulf of St. Tropez. For more information or to purchase online, please visit LaFeteWine.com.NBCUniversal exclusive broadcast partner, returns as the exclusive Platinum Media Partner of SPORT BEACH. As one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies, NBCUniversal creates world class content that is distributed across its portfolio of film, television and streaming, and brought to life in its theme parks. A subsidiary of Comcast Corporation, NBCUniversal owns and operates an expansive portfolio of news, entertainment, film, streaming, and television brands, and will be home to the biggest sporting events over the next two years, including the Milan Cortina Olympic Winter Games, Super Bowl LX, the return of the NBA and WNBA and the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Telemundo.PepsiCo, with Gatorade as the exclusive hydration partner, PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated nearly $94 billion in net revenue in 2025, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and drinks, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales. Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that places sustainability at the center of our business strategy, seeking to drive growth and build a stronger, more resilient future for PepsiCo and the communities where we operate. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com, and follow on X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @PepsiCo.Strava For Business, Strava is the app for active people, with more than 195 million users across 185 countries. Strava for Business helps brands and media agencies reach that community through real activity that creates shared effort and authentic engagement through participation, not interruption.Superside, Superside is the world's leading AI-first creative partner, helping brands like Intuit, Amazon, DoorDash, Figma, and Reddit scale high-performing creative. We blend top global talent with smart AI systems and sharp strategy so that fast-moving teams get more done, without the cost or chaos of traditional agencies.Sweatwork, Sweatwork is a movement-driven platform for connection, designed around intentional morning sessions that bring together movement, mindset, and relationship-building. Led by world-class talent, including Ron "Boss" Everline and Angela Manuel Davis, Sweatwork creates high-impact shared experiences that leave marketers, creators, and athletes stronger in body, mind, and network. Sweatwork is brought to you by Think True, a minority-led marketing agency at the intersection of sports, entertainment, and community. https://www.think-true.com/experiences.Target, Target Corporation brings together style, design and value to offer a distinct assortment and elevated shopping experience across more than 2,000 U.S. stores and online. Powered by more than 400,000 team members, Target serves millions of families each week and invests in the communities where they live and work to support growth and opportunity for all.TransUnion, a returning partner, is a global information and insights company making trust possible by ensuring each person is reliably represented in the marketplace. They do this through a Tru™ picture of each person: an actionable view of consumers, stewarded with care. Through acquisitions and technology investments, TransUnion has developed innovative solutions that extend beyond their strong foundation in core credit into areas such as marketing, fraud, risk and advanced analytics. As a result, consumers and businesses can transact with confidence and achieve great things. They call this Information for Good® - and it leads to economic opportunity, great experiences and personal empowerment for millions of people around the world http://www.transunion.com/business.The Trade Desk™, a returning partner, is a technology company that empowers buyers of advertising. Through its self-service, cloud-based platform, ad buyers can create, manage, and optimize digital advertising campaigns across ad formats and devices. Integrations with major data, inventory, and publisher partners ensure maximum reach and decisioning capabilities, and enterprise APIs enable custom development on top of the platform. Headquartered in Ventura, CA, The Trade Desk has offices across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. To learn more, visit thetradedesk.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.Vevo, our exclusive music partner, is the world's leading music video network, connecting brands to culture through official videos, live performances, and original content. With 154M US monthly viewers, 30M UK monthly viewers and 22B monthly views globally, Vevo delivers 100% ad-supported storytelling and high-impact placements across CTV, digital and social platforms. Advertisers can buy direct or programmatically reaching engaged and relevant audiences in an always-on environment. While music is heard everywhere, it's only seen on Vevo.Yieldmo, believes all ads should be human-centered, tailored, and provoke users' emotions and actions. Yieldmo helps brands deliver the best ad for every impression opportunity, merging creative and media for proven results.Our AI-advanced contextual platform, YMax allows brands to place personalized, high-impact advertising alongside the sports and cultural content fans actively seek across digital media, reaching audiences based on demonstrated affinity and behavior.Zillow Group, Inc., a returning partner, is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people.
As the most visited real estate app and website in the United States, Zillow connects hundreds of millions of consumers with innovative technology, trusted agents and loan officers, and seamless digital solutions. With industry-leading tools and resources, Zillow supercharges real estate professionals so they can grow their businesses and deliver exceptional client experiences. For renters and housing providers, Zillow offers not only a robust marketplace but a set of end-to-end products and services to streamline applications, leases, payments and more. Zillow's ecosystem spans the entire home journey - from dreaming and shopping to renting, buying, selling and financing. Zillow Group's affiliates, subsidiaries and brands include Zillow®, Zillow Premier Agent®, Zillow Home Loans®, Zillow Rentals®, Zillow® New Construction, Trulia®, StreetEasy®, Out East®, HotPads®, Follow Up Boss®, ShowingTime®, dotloop® and Zillow® Closing. All marks herein are owned by MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate. Zillow Home Loans, LLC is an Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #10287 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). © 2026 MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate.1 Chime® is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by The Bancorp Bank, N.A. or Stride Bank, N.A., Members FDIC. Deposit insurance covers the failure of an insured bank. Certain conditions must be satisfied for pass-through deposit insurance coverage to apply.###About SPORT BEACHConsidered the authoritative voice on sports marketing, SPORT BEACH connects athletes, brands and creatives for curated experiences and conversations that drive growth at the intersection of sport, brand and culture. Launched in 2022 at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity by Stagwell (STGW), SPORT BEACH is now a year-round ecosystem spanning live events, brand activations, thought leadership programming, and a meetings and facilitation practice. Its convenings at the world's most influential cultural and sporting moments serve as incubators for new partnerships, breakthrough creative, and industry-defining conversations. Learn more at sportbeach.com and follow us on Instagram @sportbeachcoContact:
Paige Graham
paige.graham@sportbeach.com###SOURCE: StagwellView the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: Sport Beach is Back for Cannes 2026
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Stagwell Inc. (NASDAQ:STGW) Reports Results for the Three and Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2025March 10, 2026 7:15 AM
ACCESS NewswireFY25 EPS of $0.08; FY25 Adjusted EPS growth of 5% to $0.83YoY Increase in Cash Flow from Operations of $148 million; Free Cash Flow more than doubled to $187 millionFY25 YoY Revenue Growth of 2%; FY25 YoY Net Revenue Growth of 6%FY25 YoY Net Revenue Growth excluding Advocacy of 9%, Digital Transformation Net Revenue Growth of 13%, Marketing Services Net Revenue Growth of 6%The Marketing Cloud delivered YoY Net Revenue Growth of 230%FY25 Net Income Attributable to Stagwell Inc. Common Shareholders of $29 million; FY25 Adjusted EBITDA of $422 million; FY25 Adjusted EBITDA ex. Advocacy YoY Growth of 16% to $377 millionNet New Business of $106 million in Q4; LTM Net New Business of $476 millionCompany Announces $350 Million Increase in Stock Repurchase Program; $400 Million Now Available Under the ProgramGuidance for 2026 of Total Net Revenue Growth of 8% to 12%; Adjusted EBITDA of $475 million to $525 million; Free Cash Flow Conversion of 50% to 60%NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 10, 2026 / (NASDAQ:STGW) - Stagwell Inc. ("Stagwell") today announced financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025. FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR RESULTS:Q4 Revenue of $807 million, an increase of 2% versus the prior year period; FY25 Revenue of $2,909 million, an increase of 2% versus the prior year period;Q4 Revenue ex. Advocacy of $742 million, an increase of 12% versus the prior year period; FY25 Revenue ex. Advocacy of $2,689 million, an increase of 9% versus the prior year period;Q4 Net Revenue of $651 million, an increase of 3% versus the prior year period; FY25 Net Revenue of $2,428 million, an increase of 6% versus the prior year period;Q4 Net Revenue ex. Advocacy of $609 million, an increase of 8% versus the prior year period; FY25 Net Revenue ex. Advocacy of $2,282 million, an increase of 9% versus the prior year period;Q4 Net Income attributable to Stagwell Inc. Common Shareholders of $13 million versus $3 million in the prior year period; FY25 Net Income attributable to Stagwell Inc. Common Shareholders of $29 million versus $2 million in the prior year period;Q4 Adjusted EBITDA of $129 million, an increase of 3% versus the prior year period; FY25 Adjusted EBITDA of $422 million, an increase of 1% versus the prior year period;Q4 Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 20% on net revenue; FY25 Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 17% on net revenue;Q4 Earnings Per Share Attributable to Stagwell Inc. Common Shareholders of $0.05 versus $0.03 in the prior year period; FY25 Earnings Per Share Attributable to Stagwell Inc. Common Shareholders of $0.08 versus $0.02 in the prior year period;Q4 Adjusted Earnings Per Share attributable to Stagwell Inc. Common Shareholders of $0.30 versus $0.25 in the prior year period; FY25 Adjusted Earnings Per Share attributable to Stagwell Inc. Common Shareholders of $0.83 versus $0.79 in the prior year period;YTD Net Cash provided by Operating Activities of $291 million versus $143 million in the prior year period;Net new business of $106 million in the fourth quarter, last twelve-month net new business of $476 millionSee "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below for explanations and reconciliations of the Company's non-GAAP financial measures."In 2025, Stagwell increased its strategic pivot toward AI applications and services, building a powerful foundation for 2026. With accelerating growth ex-advocacy, record net new business, expanding margins and doubled free cash flow, our FY25 results prove our strategy is working," shared Mark Penn, Stagwell's Chairman and CEO. "We see great opportunity in 2026 to capitalize on an industry distracted by restructurings and mergers, and bolster our position as a winner in the age of AI."Ryan Greene, Chief Financial Officer, commented: "2025 marked an inflection year for Stagwell, with clear momentum in the underlying business and improving efficiency contributing to strong year-over-year net revenue, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS growth. Proactive cash management meant we more than doubled our free cash flow in 2025. We expect another strong year in 2026, and will be aggressive in our capital allocation to drive shareholder value."Financial Outlook2026 financial guidance is as follows:Total Net Revenue growth of 8% to 12%Adjusted EBITDA of $475 million to $525 millionFree Cash Flow Conversion of 50% to 60%Adjusted EPS of $0.98 - $1.12Guidance includes anticipated impact from acquisitions or dispositions.* The Company has excluded a quantitative reconciliation with respect to the Company's 2026 guidance under the "unreasonable efforts" exception in Item 10(e)(1)(i)(B) of Regulation S-K. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below for additional information.Stock Repurchase ProgramOn March 4, 2026, the Board of Directors authorized an extension and a $350.0 million increase in the size of our previously approved stock repurchase program (the "Repurchase Program"). Under the Repurchase Program, as amended, we may repurchase up to an aggregate of $725.0 million of shares of our outstanding Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share ("Class A Common Stock"), with any previous purchases under the Repurchase Program continuing to count against that limit. With the increase, we have a total of approximately $400.0 million available for repurchases. The Repurchase Program will expire on March 4, 2029.Video WebcastManagement will host a video webcast on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. (ET) to discuss results for Stagwell Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2025. The video webcast will be accessible at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/3x58p928/. An investor presentation has been posted on our website at www.stagwellglobal.com and may be referred to during the webcast.A recording of the webcast will be accessible one hour after the webcast and available for ninety days at www.stagwellglobal.com.Stagwell Inc.Stagwell is the challenger network built to transform marketing. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 45+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for their clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.ContactsFor Investors:
Ben Allanson
IR@stagwellglobal.comFor Press:
Beth Sidhu
PR@stagwellglobal.comNon-GAAP Financial MeasuresIn addition to its reported results, Stagwell Inc. has included in this earnings release certain financial results that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) defines as "non-GAAP Financial Measures." Management believes that such non-GAAP financial measures, when read in conjunction with the Company's reported results, can provide useful supplemental information for investors analyzing period to period comparisons of the Company's results. Such non-GAAP financial measures include the following:(1) Organic Net Revenue: "Organic net revenue growth" and "Organic net revenue decline" reflects the year-over-year change in the Company's reported net revenue attributable to the Company's management of the entities it owns. We calculate organic net revenue growth (decline) by subtracting the net impact of acquisitions (divestitures) and the impact of foreign currency exchange fluctuations from the aggregate year-over-year increase or decrease in the Company's reported net revenue. The net impact of acquisitions (divestitures) reflects the year-over-year change in the Company's reported net revenue attributable to the impact of all individual entities that were acquired or divested in the current and prior year. We calculate impact of an acquisition as follows: (a) for an entity acquired during the current year, we present the entity's current period reported revenue as the impact of the acquisition in the current year; and (b) for an entity acquired in the prior year, we present an amount equal to the entity's current year net revenue for the same period during which we didn't own the entity in the prior year as the impact of the acquisition in the current year. We calculate impact of a divestiture as follows: (a) for a divestiture in the current year, we present the entity's prior year net revenue for the same period during which we no longer owned it in the current year as impact of the divestiture in the current year; and (b) for a divestiture in the prior year, we present the entity's prior year net revenue for the period during which we owned it in the prior year as impact of the divestiture in the current year. We calculate the impact of any acquisition or divestiture without adjusting for foreign currency exchange fluctuations. The impact of foreign currency exchange fluctuations reflects the year-over-year change in the Company's reported net revenue attributable to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. We calculate the impact of foreign currency exchange fluctuations for the portion of the reporting period in which we recognized revenue from a foreign entity in both the current year and the prior year. The impact is calculated as the difference between (1) reported prior period net revenue (converted to U.S. dollars at historical foreign currency exchange rates) and (2) prior period net revenue converted to U.S. dollars at current period foreign exchange rates.(2) Net New Business: Estimate of annualized revenue for new wins less annualized revenue for losses incurred in the period.(3) Adjusted EBITDA: defined as Net income (loss) attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders excluding non-operating income or expense to achieve operating income (loss), plus depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, deferred acquisition consideration adjustments, impairment and other losses, and other items. Other items primarily includes restructuring, certain system implementation, working capital administrative fees and acquisition-related expenses. Adjusted EBITDA for our reportable segments is reconciled to Operating Income (Loss), as Net Income (Loss) is not a relevant reportable segment financial metric.(4) Adjusted Diluted EPS" is defined as (i) Net income (loss) attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders, plus net income (loss) attributable to Class C shareholders, excluding the impact of amortization expense, impairment and other losses, stock-based compensation, deferred acquisition consideration adjustments, discrete tax items, and other items (as defined above), based on total consolidated amounts, then allocated to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders and Class C shareholders, based on their respective income allocation percentage using a normalized effective income tax rate divided by (ii) the diluted weighted average shares outstanding. The diluted weighted average shares outstanding is calculated as (a) the diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus (b) the shares of Class C Common Stock as if converted to shares of Class A Common Stock if not included because they were anti-dilutive.(5) Free Cash Flow: defined as Net cash provided from operations less normalized capital expenditures and capitalized software. Free Cash Flow Conversion is the percentage of adjusted EBITDA.Included in this earnings release are tables reconciling reported Stagwell Inc. results to arrive at certain of these non-GAAP financial measures.This document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). The Company's representatives may also make forward-looking statements orally or in writing from time to time. Statements in this document that are not historical facts, including, statements about the Company's beliefs and expectations, future financial performance, growth, and future prospects, the Company's strategy, business and economic trends and growth, technological leadership and differentiation, potential and completed acquisitions, anticipated and actual operating efficiencies and synergies and estimates of amounts for redeemable noncontrolling interests and deferred acquisition consideration, constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements, which are generally denoted by words such as "ability," "aim," "anticipate," "assume," "believe," "better," "build," "consider," "continue," "could," "develop," "drive," "enhance," "estimate," "expect," "focus," "forecast," "future," "grow," "guidance," "improve," "intend," "likely," "maintain," "may," "ongoing,", "outlook," "plan," "position," "possible," "potential," "probable," "project," "seek," "should," "target," "will," "would" or the negative of such terms or other variations thereof and terms of similar substance used in connection with any discussion of current plans, estimates and projections are subject to change based on a number of factors, including those outlined in this section.Forward-looking statements in this document are based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by the Company. Although the management of the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. The material assumptions upon which such forward-looking statements are based include, among others, assumptions with respect to general business, economic and market conditions, the competitive environment, anticipated and unanticipated tax consequences and anticipated and unanticipated costs. These forward-looking statements are based on current plans, estimates and projections, and are subject to change based on a number of factors, including those outlined in this section. These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside the Company's control. Therefore, you should not place undue reliance on such statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any of them in light of new information or future events, if any.Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Such risk factors include, but are not limited to, the following:risks associated with international, national and regional unfavorable economic conditions, including the effect of changing tariff and other trade policies, inflation and other macroeconomic factors that could affect the Company or its clients;demand for the Company's services, which may precipitate or exacerbate other risks and uncertainties;inflation and actions taken by central banks to counter inflation;the Company's ability to attract new clients and retain existing clients;the impact of a reduction in client spending and changes in client advertising, marketing and corporate communications requirements;financial failure of the Company's clients;the Company's ability to retain and attract key employees;the Company's ability to compete in the markets in which it operates;the Company's ability to achieve its cost saving initiatives;the Company's implementation of strategic initiatives;the Company's ability to remain in compliance with its debt agreements and the Company's ability to finance its contingent payment obligations when due and payable, including but not limited to those relating to redeemable noncontrolling interests, deferred acquisition consideration and profit interests;the Company's ability to manage its growth effectively;the Company's ability to identify and complete acquisitions or other strategic transactions that complement and expand the Company's business capabilities and successfully integrate newly acquired businesses into the Company's operations, retain key employees, and realize cost savings, synergies and other related anticipated benefits within the expected time period;the Company's ability to identify and complete divestitures and to achieve the anticipated benefits therefrom;the Company's ability to develop products incorporating new technologies, including augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality, and realize benefits from such products;the Company's use of artificial intelligence, including generative artificial intelligence;adverse tax consequences for the Company, its operations and its stockholders, that may differ from the expectations of the Company, including that recent or future changes in tax laws, potential changes to corporate tax rates in the United States and disagreements with tax authorities on the Company's determinations that may result in increased tax costs;adverse tax consequences in connection with the business combination that formed the Company in August 2021, including the incurrence of material Canadian federal income tax (including material "emigration tax");the Company's ability to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting, including the risk that the Company's internal controls will fail to detect misstatements in its financial statements;the Company's ability to accurately forecast its future financial performance and provide accurate guidance;the Company's ability to protect client data from security incidents or cyberattacks;economic disruptions resulting from war and other economic and geopolitical tensions (such as the ongoing military conflicts in Iran and the Middle East, and between Russia and Ukraine), terrorist activities, natural disasters, public health events, and tariff and trade policies;stock price volatility; andforeign currency fluctuations.Investors should carefully consider these risks factors, the additional risk factors outlined under the caption "Risk Factors" in this Form 10-K, and in the Company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the"SEC") which are accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.SCHEDULE 1
STAGWELL INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 2025 2024 Revenue $807,444 $788,708 $2,909,000 $2,841,216 Operating Expenses Cost of services 503,718 502,522 1,845,958 1,842,978 Office and general expenses 203,481 203,887 732,326 711,803 Depreciation and amortization 43,614 38,771 171,249 151,652 Impairment and other losses - - 466 1,715 750,813 745,180 2,749,999 2,708,148 Operating Income 56,631 43,528 159,001 133,068 Other income (expenses): Interest expense, net (24,431) (24,038) (96,438) (92,317)Foreign exchange, net (1,156) 645 (1,640) (1,656)Gain (loss) on sale of business (2,245) - (2,245) - Bargain purchase gain 9,937 - 9,937 - Other, net 2,314 (547) 171 (1,372) (15,581) (23,940) (90,215) (95,345)Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of non-consolidated affiliates 41,050 19,588 68,786 37,723 Income tax expense 24,321 3,741 38,271 13,182 Income before equity in earnings of non-consolidated affiliates 16,729 15,847 30,515 24,541 Equity in income of non-consolidated affiliates 93 - 111 503 Net income 16,822 15,847 30,626 25,044 Net income attributable to noncontrolling and redeemable noncontrolling interests (4,162) (12,612) (1,525) (22,785)Net income attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders $12,660 $3,235 $29,101 $2,259 Earnings Per Common Share: Basic $0.05 $0.03 $0.13 $0.02 Diluted $0.05 $0.03 $0.08 $0.02 Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding: Basic 251,650 109,266 220,608 110,890 Diluted 258,997 115,147 264,523 115,752 SCHEDULE 2
STAGWELL INC.
UNAUDITED COMPONENTS OF NET REVENUE CHANGE
(amounts in thousands) Net Revenue - Components of Change Change Three Months Ended December 31, 2024 Foreign Currency Net Acquisitions (Divestitures) Organic (1) Total Change Three Months Ended December 31, 2025 Organic Total Marketing Services $240,262 $2,017 $1,315 $1,215 $4,547 $244,809 0.5% 1.9%Digital Transformation 84,570 (130) 5,419 2,335 7,624 92,194 2.8% 9.0%Media & Commerce 161,720 1,745 3,154 11,546 16,445 178,165 7.1% 10.2%Communications 131,736 385 - (23,796) (23,411) 108,325 (18.1)% (17.8)%The Marketing Cloud 13,122 485 8,706 5,404 14,595 27,717 41.2% 111.2%Corporate, eliminations and other (1,787) - - 1,410 1,410 (377) (78.9)% (78.9)% $629,623 $4,502 $18,594 $(1,886) $21,210 $650,833 (0.3)% 3.4%(1) See Non-GAAP Financial Measures section above for the definition of Organic Net Revenue.SCHEDULE 3
STAGWELL INC.
UNAUDITED COMPONENTS OF NET REVENUE CHANGE
(amounts in thousands) Net Revenue - Components of Change Change Year Ended December 31, 2024 Foreign Currency Net Acquisitions (Divestitures) Organic (1) Total Change Year Ended December 31, 2025 Organic Total Marketing Services $905,117 $3,491 $9,788 $41,280 $54,559 $959,676 4.6% 6.0%Digital Transformation 324,183 (405) 13,615 29,779 42,989 367,172 9.2% 13.3%Media & Commerce 601,503 3,396 5,829 (708) 8,517 610,020 (0.1)% 1.4%Communications 435,626 547 29,002 (71,744) (42,195) 393,431 (16.5)% (9.7)%The Marketing Cloud 32,265 941 62,229 11,051 74,221 106,486 34.3% 230.0%Corporate, eliminations and other (2,032) - - (7,082) (7,082) (9,114) NM NM $2,296,662 $7,970 $120,463 $2,576 $131,009 $2,427,671 0.1% 5.7%(1) See Non-GAAP Financial Measures section above for the definition of Organic Net Revenue.SCHEDULE 4
STAGWELL INC.
UNAUDITED SEGMENT OPERATING RESULTS
(amounts in thousands)For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2025 Marketing Services Digital Transformation Media & Commerce Communications The Marketing Cloud Corporate, Elimination and Other Total Net revenue $244,809 $92,194 $178,165 $108,325 $27,717 $(377) $650,833 Billable costs 50,555 9,117 32,862 64,037 35 5 156,611 Revenue 295,364 101,311 211,027 172,362 27,752 (372) 807,444 Billable costs 50,555 9,117 32,862 64,037 35 5 156,611 Staff costs 144,258 63,081 93,713 57,083 14,964 17,055 390,154 Administrative costs 20,304 7,668 25,988 13,799 4,243 12,238 84,240 Unbillable and other costs, net 18,103 154 21,000 2,390 5,511 (1) 47,157 Adjusted EBITDA(1) 62,144 21,291 37,464 35,053 2,999 (29,669) 129,282 Stock-based compensation 4,647 1,041 1,127 (435) 87 3,486 9,953 Depreciation and amortization 12,154 5,924 8,637 6,362 6,078 4,459 43,614 Deferred acquisition consideration - 4,542 68 (2,143) (23) - 2,444 Impairment and other losses - - - - - - - Other items, net(1) 5,996 366 7,437 1,362 1,042 437 16,640 Operating income (loss) $39,347 $9,418 $20,195 $29,907 $(4,185) $(38,051) $56,631 (1) See Non-GAAP Financial Measures section above for the definition of Adjusted EBITDA and Other items, net.SCHEDULE 5
STAGWELL INC.
UNAUDITED SEGMENT OPERATING RESULTS
(amounts in thousands)For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 Marketing Services Digital Transformation Media & Commerce Communications The Marketing Cloud Corporate, Elimination and Other Total Net revenue $959,676 $367,172 $610,020 $393,431 $106,486 $(9,114) $2,427,671 Billable costs 175,145 26,327 80,655 199,146 51 5 481,329 Revenue 1,134,821 393,499 690,675 592,577 106,537 (9,109) 2,909,000 Billable costs 175,145 26,327 80,655 199,146 51 5 481,329 Staff costs 565,484 247,967 363,031 229,356 68,647 52,411 1,526,896 Administrative costs 105,801 27,267 93,003 50,841 17,613 7,938 302,463 Unbillable and other costs, net 78,333 1,305 64,833 9,300 22,689 (1) 176,459 Adjusted EBITDA(1) 210,058 90,633 89,153 103,934 (2,463) (69,462) 421,853 Stock-based compensation 19,716 4,122 4,191 6,325 628 19,113 54,095 Depreciation and amortization 52,295 23,174 30,263 25,711 23,514 16,292 171,249 Deferred acquisition consideration (4,784) 12,271 3,010 (7,022) (10,942) - (7,467)Impairment and other losses - - - 222 244 - 466 Other items, net(1) 10,228 1,859 17,549 5,048 3,651 6,174 44,509 Operating income (loss) $132,603 $49,207 $34,140 $73,650 $(19,558) $(111,041) $159,001 (1) See Non-GAAP Financial Measures section above for the definition of Adjusted EBITDA and Other items, net.SCHEDULE 6
STAGWELL INC.
UNAUDITED SEGMENT OPERATING RESULTS
(amounts in thousands)For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2024 Marketing Services Digital Transformation Media & Commerce Communications The Marketing Cloud Corporate, Elimination and Other Total Net revenue $240,262 $84,570 $161,720 $131,736 $13,122 $(1,787) $629,623 Billable costs 48,294 2,110 11,719 97,372 - (410) 159,085 Revenue 288,556 86,680 173,439 229,108 13,122 (2,197) 788,708 Billable costs 48,294 2,110 11,719 97,372 - (410) 159,085 Staff costs 146,876 60,557 91,108 69,381 10,614 11,685 390,221 Administrative costs 25,300 6,102 22,190 13,646 2,725 3,312 73,275 Unbillable and other costs, net 15,458 605 18,944 2,882 2,860 - 40,749 Adjusted EBITDA(1) 52,628 17,306 29,478 45,827 (3,077) (16,784) 125,378 Stock-based compensation 2,093 (1,480) 1,866 2,254 157 8,345 13,235 Depreciation and amortization 12,680 5,585 7,301 6,556 3,193 3,456 38,771 Deferred acquisition consideration 3,379 4,221 (1,292) 9,673 (936) - 15,045 Other items, net(1) 8,823 201 1,863 1,403 88 2,421 14,799 Operating income (loss) $25,653 $8,779 $19,740 $25,941 $(5,579) $(31,006) $43,528 (1) See Non-GAAP Financial Measures section above for the definition of Adjusted EBITDA and Other items.SCHEDULE 7
STAGWELL INC.
UNAUDITED SEGMENT OPERATING RESULTS
(amounts in thousands)For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 Marketing Services Digital Transformation Media & Commerce Communications The Marketing Cloud Corporate, Elimination and Other Total Net revenue $905,117 $324,183 $601,503 $435,626 $32,265 $(2,032) $2,296,662 Billable costs 172,490 11,473 93,899 267,439 - (747) 544,554 Revenue 1,077,607 335,656 695,402 703,065 32,265 (2,779) 2,841,216 Billable costs 172,490 11,473 93,899 267,439 - (747) 544,554 Staff costs 557,776 227,522 356,684 232,096 28,686 46,942 1,449,706 Administrative costs 101,145 21,809 83,572 47,335 9,777 11,408 275,046 Unbillable and other costs, net 70,924 1,393 65,188 10,840 6,117 - 154,462 Adjusted EBITDA(1) 175,272 73,459 96,059 145,355 (12,315) (60,382) 417,448 Stock-based compensation 17,095 6,622 6,265 7,721 805 13,653 52,161 Depreciation and amortization 53,106 22,398 31,450 20,100 12,502 12,096 151,652 Deferred acquisition consideration 5,379 7,911 (7,745) 18,770 (1,320) - 22,995 Impairment and other losses 1,500 - - - - 215 1,715 Other items, net(1) 20,251 3,090 17,103 4,860 629 9,924 55,857 Operating income (loss) $77,941 $33,438 $48,986 $93,904 $(24,931) $(96,270) $133,068 (1) See Non-GAAP Financial Measures section above for the definition of Adjusted EBITDA and Other items, net.SCHEDULE 8
STAGWELL INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE (NON-GAAP MEASURE)
(amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2025 GAAP Adjustments Non-GAAP Net income attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders and adjusted net income $12,660 $64,037 $76,697 Diluted - Weighted average number of shares outstanding 258,997 - 258,997 Diluted EPS and Adjusted Diluted EPS (1) $0.05 $0.30 Adjustments to Net incomeAmortization $38,333 Stock-based compensation 9,953 Deferred acquisition consideration 2,444 Other items, net 16,639 67,369 Adjusted tax expense (3,332) $64,037 (1) See Non-GAAP Financial Measures section above for the definition of Adjusted Diluted EPS.SCHEDULE 9
STAGWELL INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE (NON-GAAP MEASURE)
(amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 GAAP Adjustments Non-GAAP Net income attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders $29,101 $198,129 $227,230 Net loss attributable to Class C shareholders (6,637) - (6,637)Net income attributable to Stagwell Inc. and Class C shareholders and adjusted net income $22,464 $198,129 $220,593 Diluted - Weighted average number of common shares outstanding 225,468 - 225,468 Weighted average number of shares of Class C Common Stock outstanding 39,055 - 39,055 Diluted - Weighted average number of shares outstanding 264,523 - 264,523 Diluted EPS and Adjusted Diluted EPS (1) $0.08 $0.83 Adjustments to Net IncomeAmortization $145,506 Impairment and other losses 466 Stock-based compensation 54,095 Deferred acquisition consideration (7,467) Other items, net 46,792 239,392 Adjusted tax expense (41,263) $198,129 (1) See Non-GAAP Financial Measures section above for the definition of Adjusted Diluted EPS.SCHEDULE 10
STAGWELL INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE (NON-GAAP MEASURE)
(amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2024 GAAP Adjustments Non-GAAP Net income attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders $3,235 $22,778 $26,013 Net income attributable to Class C shareholders - 41,549 41,549 Net income attributable to Stagwell Inc. and Class C and adjusted net income $3,235 $64,327 $67,562 Diluted - Weighted average number of common shares outstanding 115,147 - 115,147 Weighted average number of shares of Class C Common Stock outstanding - 151,649 151,649 Diluted - Weighted average number of shares outstanding 115,147 151,649 266,796 Diluted EPS and Adjusted Diluted EPS (1) $0.03 $0.25 Adjustments to Net incomeAmortization $30,572 Stock-based compensation 13,235 Deferred acquisition consideration 15,045 Other items, net 14,799 73,651 Adjusted tax expense (20,618) 53,033 Net income attributable to Class C shareholders 11,294 $64,327 Allocation of adjustments to Net income Net income attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders $22,778 Net income attributable to Class C shareholders - add-backs 30,255 Net income attributable to Class C shareholders 11,294 41,549 $64,327 (1) See Non-GAAP Financial Measures section above for the definition of Adjusted Diluted EPS.SCHEDULE 11
STAGWELL INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE (NON-GAAP MEASURE)
(amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 GAAP Adjustments Non-GAAP Net income attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders $2,259 $82,506 $84,765 Net income attributable to Class C shareholders - 126,735 126,735 Net income attributable to Stagwell Inc. and Class C shareholders and adjusted net income $2,259 $209,241 $211,500 Diluted - Weighted average number of common shares outstanding 115,752 - 115,752 Weighted average number of shares of Class C Common Stock outstanding - 151,649 151,649 Diluted - Weighted average number of shares outstanding 115,752 151,649 267,401 Diluted EPS and Adjusted Diluted EPS (1) $0.02 $0.79 Adjustments to Net incomeAmortization $122,442 Impairment and other losses 1,715 Stock-based compensation 52,161 Deferred acquisition consideration 22,995 Other items, net 55,857 255,170 Adjusted tax expense (63,073) 192,097 Net income attributable to Class C shareholders 17,144 $209,241 Allocation of adjustments to Net income Net income attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders $82,506 Net income attributable to Class C shareholders - add-backs 109,591 Net income attributable to Class C shareholders 17,144 126,735 $209,241 (1) See Non-GAAP Financial Measures section above for the definition of Adjusted Diluted EPS.SCHEDULE 12
STAGWELL INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(amounts in thousands) December 31, 2025 December 31, 2024 ASSETS Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents $104,537 $131,339 Accounts receivable, net 735,752 716,415 Expenditures billable to clients 164,694 173,194 Other current assets 157,309 114,200 Total Current Assets 1,162,292 1,135,148 Fixed assets, net 73,081 72,706 Right-of-use assets - operating leases 213,576 219,400 Goodwill 1,595,238 1,554,146 Other intangible assets, net 834,248 836,783 Deferred tax assets 281,057 46,926 Other assets 55,055 43,112 Total Assets $4,214,547 $3,908,221 LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS ("RNCI"), AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current Liabilities Accounts payable $548,320 $449,347 Accrued media 239,490 245,883 Accruals and other liabilities 291,554 265,356 Advance billings 329,815 294,609 Current portion of lease liabilities - operating leases 55,386 60,195 Current portion of deferred acquisition consideration 15,446 51,906 Total Current Liabilities 1,480,011 1,367,296 Long-term debt 1,326,013 1,353,624 Long-term portion of deferred acquisition consideration 24,598 50,209 Long-term lease liabilities - operating leases 224,397 245,397 Deferred tax liabilities 54,726 47,239 Long-term tax receivable agreement liability 252,390 25,493 Other liabilities 51,077 33,646 Total Liabilities 3,413,212 3,122,904 Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests 24,968 8,412 Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees Shareholders' Equity Common shares - Class A 252 115 Common shares - Class C - 2 Paid-in capital 744,463 343,647 Retained earnings 32,930 11,740 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (19,252) (23,773)Stagwell Inc. Shareholders' Equity 758,393 331,731 Noncontrolling interests 17,974 445,174 Total Shareholders' Equity 776,367 776,905 Total Liabilities, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests and Shareholders' Equity $4,214,547 $3,908,221 SCHEDULE 13
STAGWELL INC.
UNAUDITED SUMMARY CASH FLOW DATA
(amounts in thousands) Years Ended December 31, 2025 2024 Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $30,626 $25,044 Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities: Stock-based compensation 54,095 52,161 Depreciation and amortization 171,249 151,652 Amortization of right-of-use lease assets and lease liability interest 67,495 75,117 Impairment and other (gains) losses (3,116) 1,715 Deferred income taxes 10,439 (10,686)Adjustment to deferred acquisition consideration (7,467) 23,005 Loss (gain) on sale of business 2,245 - Bargain purchase gain (9,937) - Other, net 7,519 7,622 Changes in working capital: Accounts receivable 28,787 8,465 Expenditures billable to clients 12,012 (54,350)Other current assets (51,534) (6,200)Accounts payable 73,573 24,438 Accrued expenses and other liabilities (42,244) (28,658)Advance billings 25,574 (22,651)Current portion of lease liabilities - operating leases (76,465) (83,905)Deferred acquisition related payments (1,823) (19,910)Net cash provided by operating activities 291,028 142,859 Cash flows from investing activities: Capitalized software (67,489) (35,094)Capital expenditures (43,741) (18,912)Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (6,179) (103,254)Proceeds from sale of business, net 10,850 - Other (7,119) (5,212)Net cash used in investing activities (113,678) (162,472)Cash flows from financing activities: Repayment of borrowings under revolving credit facility (2,026,000) (1,755,000)Proceeds from borrowings under revolving credit facility 1,999,326 1,960,000 Shares repurchased and cancelled (134,261) (108,249)Distributions to noncontrolling interests (9,662) (26,723)Payment of deferred consideration (33,343) (29,774)Purchase of noncontrolling interest - (3,316)Debt financing and other costs (6,077) - Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (210,017) 36,938 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 5,865 (5,723)Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (26,802) 11,602 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 131,339 119,737 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $104,537 $131,339 SOURCE: StagwellView the original press release on ACCESS NewswireOriginal: Stagwell Inc. (NASDAQ:STGW) Reports Results for the Three and Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2025