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Sports Agency Representing Eben Etzebeth, Thomas Du Toit Rebrands in Wake of Epstein Files Fallout
The agency rebrands to distance from founder Casey Wasserman amid fallout from Epstein files; sale process involves major agencies and private equity, with bids potentially exceeding $1 billion.
- On Monday, the Wasserman Agency rerouted its site and announced a rebrand as The·Team at the.team amid an active sale process following Casey Wasserman's Epstein-related disclosures.
- In response to growing defections, Casey Wasserman announced on February 13 he would sell the company after artist and staff departures linked to Epstein disclosures.
- Sources say interested bidders, including WME, CAA, UTA, Goldman Sachs, and private equity firms, are notified as NDAs go out and a data room opens by week's end, with bids potentially exceeding $1 billion.
- In the short term, Casey Wasserman has left the company but continues to lead LA28, while music division executives report eased tensions amid a multi-month sale process.
- Whether the business sells whole or in pieces will determine bidder strategy, as private equity firms and individual buyers join strategic bidders amid robust sports and music agency market interest and a timeline stretching over months for completed deals.
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What Casey Wasserman's agency rebrand means for his media empire
The first step in the sale of Casey Wasserman’s eponymous sports and entertainment empire took place on Monday with a corporate rebranding and an assist from a digital eraser. Wasserman, as it was known 24 hours ago, is now called The Team and the company's new website has been scrubbed of any mention or photos of its embattled 51-year old founder.
Wasserman Agency Rebrands, Eyeing $1B Sale
Casey Wasserman's name has been erased from the talent agency he founded—just as interested buyers start lining up. Formerly known as Wasserman, the sports, music, and talent representation agency is rebranding as "The Team," rolling out a new gray text logo and merch while preparing for a formal sale...
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