{
  "id": 7566047,
  "title": "Dazn getting ‘IPO ready’, says CEO Segev, after swing into black and key hires",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/dazn-getting-ipo-ready-says-ceo-segev-after-swing-into-black-and-key",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-15T14:16:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "City AM",
    "slug": "city-am",
    "url": "https://www.cityam.com/dazn-getting-ipo-ready-says-ceo-segev-after-swing-into-black-and-key-hires/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dazn CEO Shay Segev revealed that the global sports streaming platform is preparing for an IPO, following the company's EBITDA profitability in 2025. Segev stated that the company has not decided on the timeline or whether the London-based firm would be listed on the FTSE or overseas. However, he confirmed that the company's profitability and recent key personnel appointments make Dazn \"IPO ready.\" He clarified that being \"IPO ready\" does not mean a mandatory IPO, but rather the company is considering the right time, valuation, and overall strategy for listing. Segev expressed optimism about Dazn becoming a global sports platform for fans worldwide, noting the company's impressive expansion into over 200 markets and high-profile partnerships with major sports leagues and events.",
  "summary": "Dazn chief executive Shay Segev has confirmed the global sports streaming platform is preparing for an IPO after achieving EBITDA profitability in 2025. Segev said the company had not decided on a timeframe for a float, nor whether the London-headquartered company would be listed on the FTSE or overseas. But he confirmed that the advent [...]",
  "key_points": [
    "Dazn CEO Shay Segev says company is IPO ready",
    "EBITDA profitability achieved in 2025",
    "Platform expanded to over 200 markets"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}