Gross Consumer Loans Receivable of $5.00 billion at Q2/26 end, down 2% from $5.11 billion at Q2/25

Revenue of $390 million in Q2/26, down 10% compared to $431 million in Q2/25

Net Charge Off Rate1 of 16.7% in Q2/26, up 800 bps from 8.7% in Q2/25

Diluted Earnings Per Share of $0.96 in Q2/26, down from diluted EPS of $5.49 in Q2/25

Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share1 of $1.02 in Q2/26, down from Adj. Dil. EPS1 of $4.40 in Q2/25

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Aug. 6, 2026 /CNW/ — goeasy Ltd. (TSX: GSY), (“goeasy” or the “Company”), one of Canada’s leading consumer lenders focused on delivering a full suite of financial services to Canadians with non-prime credit scores, today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

“We continued to methodically execute our six-point action plan in the second quarter, including managing our origination activity to prioritize liquidity. Compared to the first quarter of 2026, we reduced our net charge off rate by 110 basis points and strengthened our debt-to-adjusted tangible equity ratio from 5.30x to 4.95x,” said Patrick Ens, goeasy’s Chief Executive Officer. “We generated $585.4 million cash from operating activities before net principal written, repaid the full $314.0 million balance outstanding on our revolving credit facility and regained access to incremental draws on that facility as of July 1. We believe in the strength and durability of our business, and the actions we took in the second quarter have helped to reestablish our financial foundation to prudently grow originations.”

Second Quarter Results

During the quarter, the Company funded $272.1 million in gross loan originations, down 70% compared to $903.7 million in the second quarter of 2025. The decrease in lending, consistent with the Company’s six-point action plan, was primarily due to a reduction in merchant-originated automotive and powersports loan originations attributable to the implementation of tighter credit underwriting measures as those portfolios continued to exhibit unfavourable credit risk performance, and a moderation in direct-to-consumer loan originations, implemented to manage the Company’s liquidity.

Gross consumer loans receivable decreased 2% to $5.00 billion as at June 30, 2026 from $5.11 billion at the end of the second quarter of 2025, and decreased 7% from $5.36 billion at the end of the first quarter of 2026. The decrease in the Company’s average consumer loans receivable and lower total yield on consumer loans (including ancillary products) were the main drivers of the 10% decrease in revenue from $431.3 million in the second quarter of 2025 to $390.0 million in the second quarter of 2026. Total yield on consumer loans (including ancillary products) realized by the Company on its average consumer loans receivable1 was 28.3% in the quarter, down 340 bps from the same period in 2025, but up 40 bps from the first quarter of 2026. Total annualized yield decreased year-over-year mainly due to the impact of higher allowance for credit losses on interest receivable; credit tightening in merchant-originated loan originations and a moderate reduction in direct-to-consumer loan originations; the continued impact of the lowered maximum allowable rate of interest on the Company’s unsecured lending product; and a higher proportion of larger dollar value loans, which have lower yields on certain ancillary products.

During the quarter, net charge offs as a percentage of average gross consumer loans receivable1 was 16.7%, up 800 bps from 8.7% in the second quarter of 2025, but down 110 bps from the first quarter of 2026. Net charge offs as a percentage of average gross consumer loans receivable1 increased year-over-year primarily due to higher charge offs in the merchant-originated automotive and powersports loan portfolios, higher charge offs in the direct-to-consumer portfolio and lower average gross consumer loans receivable.

The total allowance for credit losses on gross consumer loans increased to $499.5 million from $406.7 million as at June 30, 2025, mainly due to the Company’s current view of collectability and an increase in the credit loss outlook for merchant-originated automotive and powersports loans. The rate of allowance for expected credit losses, defined as the allowance for credit losses on gross consumer loans receivable as a percentage of the ending gross consumer loans receivable, declined from 10.09% as at March 31, 2026 to 9.99% as at June 30, 2026, driven mainly by the favourable changes in the macroeconomic outlook incorporated into the Company’s IFRS 9 expected credit loss model. For the three-month period ended June 30, 2026, the net change in allowance for credit losses on gross consumer loans was negative $41.6 million, compared to $21.0 million in the same period of 2025, a decrease of $62.6 million. This decrease was primarily driven by the release of provision for credit losses resulting from the decline in gross consumer loans receivable during the three-month period ended June 30, 2026, as discussed above.

Operating income for the second quarter of 2026 was $99.6 million, down 41% from $167.7 million in the second quarter of 2025. After adjusting for unusual and non-recurring items, the Company reported adjusted operating income2 of $102.9 million, a decrease from $171.1 million in the second quarter of 2025. The efficiency ratio1 for the second quarter of 2026 was 25.5%, relatively flat from 25.6% in the second quarter of 2025.

Net income for the second quarter of 2026 was $15.9 million, down from net income of $91.5 million in the second quarter of 2025. Diluted earnings per share was $0.96, down from diluted earnings per share of $5.49 reported in the second quarter of 2025. Adjusted net income2 for the second quarter of 2026 was $16.8 million, down from adjusted net income2 of $73.4 million in the second quarter of 2025. The decrease in adjusted net income was primarily driven by lower adjusted operating income from lower total yield on consumer loans (including ancillary products), elevated credit losses and a higher cost of borrowing. Adjusted diluted earnings per share1 was $1.02, down from adjusted diluted earnings per share1 of $4.40 in the second quarter of 2025.

Balance Sheet and Liquidity

Total assets were $5.48 billion as at June 30, 2026, a decrease of 3% from $5.63 billion as at June 30, 2025, related primarily to a $224.5 million decrease in net consumer loans receivable, driven by lower originations during the period, higher charge offs recognized from the fourth quarter of 2025 to the second quarter of 2026, and impairment of goodwill related to the LendCare cash-generating unit. Cash provided by operating activities before net principal written2 in the second quarter of 2026 was $585.4 million, compared to $489.1 million in the second quarter of 2025. The Company’s debt-to-adjusted tangible equity ratio3, a capital management measure for leverage, was 4.95x as at June 30, 2026, compared to 3.71x as at June 30, 2025 and 5.30x as at March 31, 2026. The average blended coupon interest rate for the Company’s debt as at June 30, 2026 was 6.8%.

As at June 30, 2026, goeasy had liquidity (cash on hand plus unused contractual borrowing capacity) of $1.37 billion, of which $1.06 billion was not available to be drawn by the Company. On July 1, 2026, goeasy regained the ability to make incremental draws on its $550 million Revolving Credit Facility. In July 2026, the Company also received confirmation from the applicable lenders under its amended Revolving Securitization Facility I (the “Securitization Facility”) that the audit report required under that facility had been accepted and the related condition precedent to regaining access to the Securitization Facility (which is one of two such conditions) had been fulfilled. The Company has also meaningfully advanced steps to replace the backup servicer under the Securitization Facility and does not expect any impediments to meeting this condition, completion of which will permit additional draws on the Securitization Facility. Discussions between the Company and its lenders have also been initiated to extend the Securitization Facility for one year, however these discussions are preliminary and there is no assurance that such an extension will be agreed upon nor certainty as to the timing or terms of such an extension. The Company was in compliance with all of its covenants (including financial covenants) under its Revolving Credit Facility as at June 30, 2026. The Company was not subject to financial covenant compliance, and was in compliance with all other applicable covenants, for the Securitization Facility as at June 30, 2026.  

Selected Additional Second Quarter Information
(June 30, 2026 relative to June 30, 2025, where applicable)

45% of gross consumer loans receivable secured, down from 48%Total number of active lending customers at 438,000, down 2%62% of net loan advances1 in the quarter were issued to new customers, down from 73%Weighted average interest rate4 on consumer loans of 26.3%, up from 26.1%87.9% of gross consumer loans receivable, on a dollar-weighted basis, carried an interest rate less than or equal to a 35% Annual Percentage Rate, being the maximum allowable interest rate for new loans written after January 1, 2025

Six Months Results

For the first six months of 2026, the Company funded $823.4 million in loan originations, down 48% from $1.58 billion in the same period of 2025. Total yield on consumer loans (including ancillary products) realized by the Company on its average consumer loans receivable1 was 28.1% in the first six months of 2026, down 340 bps from the same period in 2025. Net charge offs for the first six months of 2026, as a percentage of average gross consumer loans receivable1, was 17.3%, up 850 bps from 8.8% in the same period of 2025.

For the first six months of 2026, the Company produced revenues of $802.9 million, down 4% compared to $836.3 million in the same period of 2025. Operating income for the period was $128.5 million compared with $311.8 million in the first six months of 2025, a decrease of $183.3 million or 59%. Adjusted operating income2 for the first six months of 2026 was $139.8 million, 56% lower compared to $318.5 million in the same period of 2025. Efficiency ratio1 for the first six months of 2026 was 25.0%, an improvement of 90 bps from 25.9% in the same period of 2025.

Net loss for the first six months of 2026 was $37.1 million and diluted loss per share was $2.26 compared with net income of $130.2 million or $7.73 per share in the same period of 2025. Adjusted net loss2 for the first six months of 2026 was $14.5 million and adjusted diluted loss per share1 was $0.88, compared with adjusted net income2 of $132.7 million or $7.88 per share, both decreases of 111%.

Updated 2026 Outlook

The Company’s Q2 2026 outlook, and the relevant assumptions and risk factors, were disclosed in its March 31, 2026 MD&A. The Company’s actual second quarter performance was consistent with its second quarter 2026 outlook across all three measures. The Company continues to focus on prudent management of liquidity, strengthening of credit performance, and alignment of its capital structure. Management remains confident in goeasy’s ability to return to its long track record of strong credit performance and returns that will reinforce confidence among shareholders and other stakeholders.

The Company has updated its Q3 2026 outlook for gross consumer loans receivable and total yield on consumer loans for the full year 2026. This update assumes the continued implementation of the Company’s 6-point plan and reflects the Company’s expectations for the balance of the year. Refer to “Q3 2026 Outlook and Full Year 2026 Commentary” in the Company’s June 30, 2026 MD&A for more detail and to the assumptions and risks set out below under “Forward Looking Statements”.

Chief Risk Officer Transition

The Company also announced today that Jason Appel will be leaving his role as Chief Risk Officer to pursue an external opportunity and will remain with goeasy through the end of August, to support an orderly transition. “I would like to thank Jason for his leadership and many contributions to goeasy over the past 13 years and wish him every success in the future,” said Patrick Ens, Chief Executive Officer. “Jason has played an important role in helping build and strengthen our Risk and Analytics capabilities and support goeasy’s growth and evolution.”

The Company has identified a successor and expects to announce the appointment before Jason Appel concludes his tenure with goeasy.

Share Repurchases and Dividend Payments

In consideration of recent developments that affected earnings in 2025, the Board of Directors made the decision to suspend the regular quarterly dividend on the Company’s Common Shares and to suspend share repurchases under its normal course issuer bid on an indefinite basis. These actions are aligned with management’s focus on prudently preserving capital and maintaining liquidity.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements about goeasy, including, but not limited to, its business operations, strategy and expected financial performance and condition. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to forecasts for growth of the consumer loans receivable, annual revenue growth forecasts, strategic initiatives, new product offerings and new delivery channels, anticipated cost savings, planned capital expenditures, anticipated capital requirements and the Company’s ability to secure sufficient capital, liquidity of the Company, plans and references to future operations and results, critical accounting estimates, expected future yields and net charge off rates on loans, the dealer relationships, the size and characteristics of the Canadian non-prime lending market, the continued development of the type and size of competitors in the market. In certain cases, forward-looking statements that are predictive in nature, depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, and/or can be identified by the use of words such as “expect”, “continue”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “aim”, “plan”, “believe”, “budget”, “estimate”, “forecast”, “foresee”, “target” or negative versions thereof and similar expressions, and/or state that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved.

Forward-looking statements are based on certain factors and assumptions, including expected growth, results of operations and business prospects and are inherently subject to, among other things, risks, uncertainties and assumptions about the Company’s operations, economic factors and the industry generally. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements made by the Company. Some important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, goeasy’s ability to enter into new lease and/or financing agreements, collect on existing lease and/or financing agreements, open new locations on favourable terms, offer products which appeal to customers at a competitive rate, respond to changes in legislation, react to uncertainties related to regulatory action, raise capital under favourable terms, compete, manage the impact of litigation (including shareholder litigation), control costs at all levels of the organization and maintain and enhance the system of internal controls.

The Company cautions that the foregoing list is not exhaustive. These and other factors could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements, and further details and descriptions of these and other factors are disclosed in the Company’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) for the year ended December 31, 2025, and for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 including under the section entitled “Risk Factors”.

The reader is cautioned to consider these, and other factors carefully and not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company is under no obligation (and expressly disclaims any such obligation) to update or alter the forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless required by law.

The Company particularly cautions that the Q3 2026 outlook and full year 2026 commentary presented above under the heading “Updated 2026 Outlook” (the “2026 Outlook Information”) constitutes forward-looking information and that in formulating its outlook, the Company makes a series of assumptions, which include, but are not limited to, assumptions about Environmental Conditions (Stability in the macroeconomic environment; Continued demand for non-prime credit across); Portfolio Growth (Loan originations adjust as underwriting criteria are tightened, particularly within indirect channels); Liquidity & Funding (The Company prioritizes liquidity and covenant compliance; Continued access to funding at acceptable rates; Continued strong free cash flow from its existing portfolio); Revenue Yield (Portfolio yield expected to be negatively impacted by bad debts on interest receivable; Business mix shift to include more unsecured personal loan originations at higher yields; Total portfolio yield and net charge off as a percentage of gross consumer loans receivable on its lending products are as estimated in the Company’s budget and strategic plan); Credit Performance (Net charge offs as a percentage of gross consumer loans receivable perform in line with the Company’ budget and forecasts generated through the use of its proprietary credit and underwriting models; The mixture of customers acquired through each of the Company’s acquisition channels and the mixture of new and existing borrowers are as estimated in the Company’s forecast); Investment Performance (No material changes are assumed in the fair value of investments, and no forecast is made regarding the timing of realization of the investment portfolio); and Mergers and Acquisitions (No mergers or acquisitions are contemplated within the outlook period). These assumptions and expectations are subject to a number of risks, including the following, as well as those set out the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the Company’s MD&A: Environmental & Market Conditions (Uncertainty in consumer demand or broader economic conditions may adversely impact loan originations and portfolio performance; Deterioration in employment levels or economic stability could negatively affect credit performance and increase net charge off rates; Competitive dynamics or pricing pressures may impact margins and growth); Access to Capital & Funding (The Company’s ability to access capital on acceptable terms and maintain adequate liquidity to support operations and strategic priorities); Regulatory Environment (Changes to laws and regulations governing consumer lending that could impact product offerings, pricing or operations); Credit Performance (A material increase in net charge off as a percentage of gross consumer loans receivable beyond expectations, including adverse performance from prior vintages or new originations); and Operating Execution (The Company’s ability to successfully execute on its Action Plan, including underwriting changes, and operating model alignment and platform consolidation; Risks associated with transitioning originations and customer portfolios toward the easyfinancial platform). The 2026 Outlook Information constitutes targets established by the Company and is subject to change as plans and business conditions vary. Accordingly, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the 2026 Outlook Information. Actual results may differ materially.

About goeasy

goeasy Ltd. is a leading Canadian provider of non-prime consumer lending solutions, offering a suite of financial products through its easyfinancial, easyhome, and LendCare brands. goeasy offers unsecured and secured instalment loans, point-of-sale financing, and lease-to-own merchandise through its omni-channel model, which spans online, mobile, and hundreds of locations nationwide.

Driven by its team members’ dedication to expand access to credit for underserved communities and helping customers strengthen their financial futures, goeasy has proudly served more than 1.6 million customers while building an award-winning culture. Shares of goeasy Ltd. are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol GSY. For more information, visit www.goeasy.com.

For investor inquiries, contact:

James Obright
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations & Capital Markets
investor_relations@goeasy.com

For media inquiries, contact:
mediainquiries@goeasy.com

SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL RESULTS AND KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Non-IFRS Measures and Other Financial Measures

The Company uses a number of financial measures to assess its performance. Some of these measures are not calculated in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), are not identified by IFRS and do not have standardized meanings that would ensure consistency and comparability among companies using these measures. The Company believes that non-IFRS measures are useful in assessing ongoing business performance and provide readers with a better understanding of how management assesses performance. These non-IFRS measures are used throughout this press release and listed below. An explanation of the composition of non-IFRS measures and other financial measures can be found in the Company’s MD&A, available on www.sedarplus.ca.

Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share

Adjusted net income (loss) is a non-IFRS measure and adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share is a non-IFRS ratio. Refer to “Key Performance Indicators and Non-IFRS Measures” section on page 44 of the Company’s MD&A for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026. Items used to calculate adjusted net income (loss) and adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 include those indicated in the chart below:

Adjusted Other Operating Expenses and Efficiency Ratio

Adjusted other operating expenses is a non-IFRS measure and efficiency ratio is a non-IFRS ratio. Refer to “Key Performance Indicators and Non-IFRS Measures” section on page 44 of the Company’s MD&A for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026. Items used to calculate adjusted other operating expenses and efficiency ratio for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 include those indicated in the chart below:

Adjusted Operating Margin

Adjusted operating margin is a non-IFRS measure and adjusted operating margin is a non-IFRS ratio. Refer to “Key Performance Indicators and Non-IFRS Measures” section on page 44 of the Company’s MD&A for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026. Items used to calculate adjusted operating income (loss) and adjusted operating margins for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 include those indicated in the chart below:

Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“EBITDA”) and EBITDA Margin

EBITDA is a non-IFRS measure, while EBITDA margin is a non-IFRS ratio. Refer to “Key Performance Indicators and Non-IFRS Measures” section on page 44 of the Company’s MD&A for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026. Items used to calculate EBITDA and EBITDA margin for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 include those indicated in the chart below:

Cash Provided by Operating Activities before Net Principal Written

Cash provided by operating activities before net principal written is a non-IFRS measure. Refer to “Key Performance Indicators and Non-IFRS Measures” section on page 44 of the Company’s MD&A for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026. Items used to calculate cash provided by operating activities before net principal written for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 include those indicated in the chart below:

Adjusted Return on Receivables

Adjusted return on receivables is a non-IFRS ratio. Refer to “Key Performance Indicators and Non-IFRS Measures” section on page 44 of the Company’s MD&A for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026. Items used to calculate adjusted return on receivables for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 include those indicated in the chart below:

Adjusted Return on Assets

Adjusted return on assets is a non-IFRS ratio. Refer to “Key Performance Indicators and Non-IFRS Measures” section on page 44 of the Company’s MD&A for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026. Items used to calculate adjusted return on assets for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 include those indicated in the chart below:

Adjusted Return on Equity

Adjusted return on equity is a non-IFRS ratio. Refer to “Key Performance Indicators and Non-IFRS Measures” section on page 44 of the Company’s MD&A for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026. Items used to calculate adjusted return on equity for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 include those indicated in the chart below:

Reported and Adjusted Return on Tangible Common Equity

Reported and adjusted return on tangible common equity are non-IFRS ratios. Refer to “Key Performance Indicators and Non-IFRS Measures” section on page 44 of the Company’s MD&A for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026. Items used to calculate reported and adjusted return on tangible common equity for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 include those indicated in the chart below:

Total Yield on Consumer Loans as a Percentage of Average Gross Consumer Loans Receivable

Total yield on consumer loans as a percentage of average gross consumer loans receivable is a non-IFRS ratio. See description in section “Portfolio Analysis” on page 30 of the Company’s MD&A for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026. Items used to calculate total yield on consumer loans as a percentage of average gross consumer loans receivable for three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 include those indicated in the chart below:

Net Charge Offs as a Percentage of Average Gross Consumer Loans Receivable

Net charge Offs as a percentage of average gross consumer loans receivable is a non-IFRS ratio. See description in section “Portfolio Analysis” on page 30 of the Company’s MD&A for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026. Items used to calculate net charge Offs as a percentage of average gross consumer loans receivable for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026. and 2025 include those indicated in the chart below:

Net Principal Written and Percentage Net Principal Written to New Customers

Net principal written (Net loan advances) is a non-IFRS measure. See description in section “Portfolio Analysis” on page 30 of the Company’s MD&A for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026. The percentage of net loan advances to new customers is a non-IFRS ratio. It is calculated as loan originations to new customers divided by the net principal written. The Company uses percentage of net loan advances to new customers, among other measures, to assess the operating performance of its lending business.  Items used to calculate the percentage of net loan advances to new customers for the three-month periods ended for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 include those indicated in the chart below:

Debt to Adjusted Tangible Equity

Debt to adjusted tangible equity is a capital management measure. Refer to “Financial Condition” section on page 55 of the Company’s MD&A for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026.

Weighted Average Interest Rate

Weighted average interest rate is a supplementary financial measure. It is calculated as the sum of individual loan balance multiplied by interest rate divided by gross consumer loans receivable.

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TV audience grew 78.5 percent over 2025 marking one of the fastest growth stories in sports media

BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Thirty years after redefining action sports, X Games has done it again.

The inaugural MoonPay X Games League transformed one of the world’s most iconic sports properties from standalone events into a season-long global tour built around clubs, rivalries, standings and a championship. The result marked a strong start to a new era for X Games and the future of action sports.

The 2026 XGL Summer Season reached 18.3 million unique live viewers across three stops on ABC and ESPN, a 78.5 percent increase compared to the 2025 Summer Season. Additionally, the league welcomed more than 100,000 live fans across Sacramento, Chiba (Japan), and New Orleans, and introduced millions of new viewers to action sports while building a loyal audience that followed the season from start to finish.

The new league attracted 7.5 million of its most avid fans tuning into multiple stops of the summer season, validating the appetite for the X Games League with a simple belief: fans don’t just follow events, they follow stories.

“Our goal with the MoonPay X Games League is to return action sports to the biggest stage and give fans a reason to come back throughout the season. This summer, more than 18 million people found X Games on TV, and our biggest audience came at the championship. We have a long way to go, but those are encouraging signals that we’re building something fans want to follow, not just watch,” said Jeremy Bloom, CEO of X Games.

The season concluded with one of the most dramatic finishes in X Games history. On the final run of the final event, XC New York captured the inaugural X Games League Championship, edging XC Tokyo by just 10 points to claim the first-ever League title.

Fifteen-year-old female skateboard phenom Mizuho Hasegawa of XC Tokyo was named the inaugural X Games League MVP after an extraordinary season that included eight medals, cementing her place as one of the brightest young stars in global action sports.

“It was exciting to see the league and club concept come to life this summer,” said Tim Reed, Vice President, ESPN Programming and Acquisitions. “The season created compelling storylines and intensified rivalries, building momentum all the way to the inaugural X Games League Championship in New Orleans.”

“The audience X Games built this summer is the audience every brand says it wants and almost none can actually reach,” said Keith A. Grossman, President of MoonPay. “We didn’t sponsor an event. We helped launch a league, and we’re just getting started.”

The New Orleans Championship became the highest-rated stop of the summer, demonstrating the power of season-long competitive stakes. Across the tour, ABC broadcast windows consistently delivered the strongest audiences, while the league expanded X Games’ television reach to levels never before achieved.

“When UNA acquired XC New York we envisioned a future where action sports would continue to create community and captivate the audience for a whole season instead of just a weekend,” said Andrew Thau, co-founder of UNA Sports Group and Governor of XC New York. “Eighteen million people and a title decided on the last run is the proof.”

Beyond television, the Summer League generated hundreds of millions of earned media impressions, over 200 million social video views, more than 75 hours of live streaming, and unprecedented global conversation surrounding the launch of the new format.

MoonPay X Games League By The Numbers

18.3 million unique television viewers across three stops, a 78.5 percent increase over the 2025 Summer Season.100,000+ fans attended events across Sacramento, Chiba and New Orleans.7.5 million fans followed multiple tour stops, demonstrating avid engagement.New Orleans delivered the highest-rated event of the summer.XC New York captured the inaugural X Games League Championship.15-year-old Mizuho Hasegawa became the first-ever X Games League MVP.

The season’s television reach outperformed the full-season reach of leading action sports properties and exceeded the tournament reach of several of the world’s most recognizable summer sporting events.

The success of the inaugural Summer League marks the beginning of a new chapter for X Games, with continued international expansion, additional club ownership opportunities, and the launch of the inaugural Winter League season.

“This isn’t a victory lap,” Bloom added. “We’re still early. We proved the model works. Now we get to make it better.”

About X Games
X Games is the leading action sports brand globally, showcasing the world’s best athletes across skateboarding, BMX, skiing, snowboarding, and Moto X. Through world-class competitions, innovative media, and immersive fan experiences, X Games reaches millions of fans annually across broadcast, streaming, digital, and live events worldwide.

For more information, visit xgames.com or follow X Games on TikTok, X, Instagram, or Facebook.

About MoonPay X Games League (XGL)
Launched in 2026, the MoonPay X Games League (XGL) brings an exciting new extension to the iconic X Games brand as the world’s first year-round, team-based, co-ed league in action sports. The league features eight Clubs (four winter X Games Clubs and four summer X Games Clubs) that fuse geographic identity with global athletic talent as they compete.

For the first time in X Games history, athletes compete in a structured season and team-based format, allowing for season-long storylines and deeper athlete-fan engagement across broadcast, streaming, live events, and digital platforms. This represents a fundamental shift in the world of action sports as XGL aims to build stronger global presence and regional connections for athletes, teams, fans, and sponsors. The formation of XGL greatly expands compensation opportunities for athletes beyond existing prize purses, with additional earning potential as part of the league’s team model.

To learn more, visit xgames.com/xgl or follow X Games on Instagram, X, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn.

About MSP Sports Capital
X Games is a portfolio company of MSP Sports Capital, a global private equity firm that invests in teams, leagues, and other businesses in the sports ecosystem. The firm pursues influential positions in mature sports companies and focuses on creating value and driving differentiated returns. MSP Sports Capital was founded by veteran investor-operators, Jeff Moorad and Jahm Najafi, whose expertise span the world’s largest sports leagues, including MLB, NBA, NFL, F1, and European football.

For more information, please visit mspsportscapital.com.

X Games Media Contact:
media@xgames.com

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Award-winning documentary features alumnus Brian Dickinson and his story of surviving Mount Everest after suddenly being struck with snow blindness

PHOENIX, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — University of Phoenix announces that its documentary, “Brian Dickinson’s Story of Success: How I Survived Mount Everest,” has won a Gold Telly Award in the General Documentary category as part of the 47th Annual Telly Awards, which honor excellence in video and television across all screens.

The documentary tells the extraordinary story of University of Phoenix alumnus Brian Dickinson, a former University of Phoenix faculty member, U.S. Navy Special Operations Aviation rescue swimmer, author, adventurer and entrepreneur who survived a solo descent from Mount Everest after being struck with sudden snow blindness on the summit. The film is part of the University’s ongoing Stories of Success documentary series, which highlights the resilience, determination and achievements of University of Phoenix alumni.

“This recognition reflects the power of authentic storytelling and the extraordinary impact of Brian Dickinson’s journey,” said April Worden, director of Alumni and Career Marketing at University of Phoenix. “Brian’s story demonstrates perseverance, courage and purpose in the face of overwhelming adversity. We are honored to share experiences like his that inspire others to pursue their goals, overcome obstacles and continue moving forward.”

The documentary is part of the University’s ongoing Stories of Success series, available on the University of Phoenix YouTube channel. Through documentary storytelling, the series brings alumni experiences to life and offers viewers an in-depth look at the challenges, milestones and defining moments that have shaped their personal and professional journeys.

Founded in 1979, the Telly Awards celebrate excellence in video and television content and receive entries from organizations, production companies and creators worldwide. Winners are selected across a broad range of categories encompassing television, film, digital media, branded content and online video.

The Gold Telly Award follows earlier industry recognition for the project. In April 2026, Brian Dickinson’s Story of Success received a Gold ADDY® Award from the Phoenix Chapter of the American Advertising Federation as part of the University’s six-award showing in the American Advertising Awards competition.

The documentary is available to view on the University of Phoenix YouTube channel.

About University of Phoenix

University of Phoenix is Built for Real Life. 50 Years Strong. The University innovates to help working adults enhance their careers and develop skills in a rapidly changing world through flexible online learning, relevant courses, academic AI pillars, and skills-mapped curriculum for associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. Active students and alumni have access to Career Services for Life® resources including career guidance and tools. For more information, visit phoenix.edu.

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