Genius Sports Ltd (GENI) experienced a pre-market surge of 5.53% following the release of its first-quarter financial results and announcement of a significant acquisition.

The sports data and technology company reported quarterly sales of $187.95 million, which exceeded analyst estimates by 10.16% and represented a 30.53% increase compared to the same period last year. Despite reporting a wider net loss of $55.47 million and an earnings per share miss, investors focused on the strong top-line performance and improved adjusted EBITDA, which rose to $23.98 million.

Additionally, the company disclosed that it completed the acquisition of Legend on April 30 for $800 million in cash plus approximately 10.1 million ordinary shares. This strategic move, financed through a new credit agreement, appears to have generated positive market sentiment about the company's growth prospects.