VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV: TBRD, OTCQX: THBRF) ("Thunderbird†or the "Company†), a global award-winning, full- service multiplatform production, distribution and rights management company, is pleased to announce that Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. ("ISS†) has recommended holders (the "Shareholders†) of common shares in the capital of Thunderbird (the "Shares†) vote FOR the previously announced acquisition by Blue Ant Media C. ...

Core Insights - Banijay Group reported a revenue increase of 4.0% to €3,224 million for the first nine months of 2025, with adjusted EBITDA rising by 9.8% to €597 million, reflecting strong performance across its diversified business model [7][12][40]. Financial Performance - Revenue for 9M 2025 reached €3,224 million, up from €3,125 million in 9M 2024, marking a 4.0% increase [12][25]. - Adjusted EBITDA increased to €597 million, a 9.8% rise compared to €546 million in the same period last year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin improvement of 100 basis points to 18.5% [7][40]. - Adjusted net income rose by 9.3% to €271 million, compared to €248 million in 9M 2024 [12][43]. - Adjusted free cash flow reached €465 million, up 6.4% year-on-year, with a conversion rate of 78% [8][44]. Business Segments Banijay Entertainment & Live - Revenue from Banijay Entertainment & Live grew by 1.7% to €2,094 million, driven by live experience activities and a robust pipeline of scripted content [7][25]. - The segment experienced low-single digit organic revenue growth, impacted by the postponement of some deliveries [23][27]. - Live experiences revenue surged by 15.1% to €248 million, reflecting the consolidation of Lotchi and strong performance at Balich Wonder Studio [33][34]. Banijay Gaming - Banijay Gaming's revenue increased by 8.5% to €1,130 million, with a notable 23% growth in Unique Active Players [7][36]. - Online poker revenue saw a significant rise of 32.7%, while online casino revenue grew by 16.4% [38][39]. - The segment's organic revenue growth was around 10%, despite temporary impacts from adverse sports results in September 2025 [23][36]. Strategic Developments - The acquisition of Tipico Group was announced, positioning Banijay as a leader in sports betting in Continental Europe, expected to double revenue and free cash flow at Banijay Gaming [10][17]. - The company continues to focus on digital transformation and AI integration to enhance content distribution and monetization capabilities [13][9]. Outlook - The company confirmed its FY 2025 guidance on adjusted EBITDA growth and free cash flow conversion, while adjusting revenue growth expectations due to adverse sports results and delivery postponements [20][6].