Amy Emmerich

Image showing Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip, CEO of JKN Global Group, and the first woman owner of The Miss Universe Organization

Transaction will expand JKN Global Group's ("JKN") portfolio of broadcast and entertainment properties to become a world-leading omnichannel powerhouse.

The acquisition will seek to build on The Miss Universe Organization's more than 70-year legacy, including expanded investment in licensing and merchandising opportunities.

With today's announcement, JKN Chief Executive Officer Anne Ja

Anne Jakkaphong, The Thai businesswoman and CEO of JKN Global Group paid US$ Twenty Million ($20,000,000) to acqruire IMG's Miss Universe, Miss USA and Miss Teen USA

Amy Emmerich and Paula Shugart will continue with the organization as CEO and President, respectively

IMG Sells The Miss Universe Organization to Thailand-Based Media Company JKN

Thailand Company purchases Miss Universe Organization with leadership intact

We look forward to this next chapter in the Miss Univ