Talks between the Glazers and the US firm looking to buy a slice of Manchester United are focused on how much money the family will get for their shares, with no immediate plans for fresh money to be pumped into the club.
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Manchester United FC’s owners are considering opening up the iconic English football club to a new investor — with private equity firms likely to be crowding the field alongside high-net worth individuals.
Hi, it’s David Hellier in London. Today, I’m catching up with a busy dealmaker to talk about the buzz around investing in European sports teams and leagues right now — with more than just Saudi billions pouring in.
The owners of FC Porto have been considering the sale of a minority stake in the Portuguese soccer club after receiving interest from outside investors, according to people familiar with the matter.
As many as 100 of Europe’s pandemic-hit soccer clubs are seeking to access a new multibillion-euro loan fund being set up by UEFA, according to people familiar with the matter.
Private equity has been playing in the world of sports for several years now, but the fiasco that was the European Super League has turned the spotlight on how teams and competitions are financed more than ever before.
Germany’s elite soccer body has discontinued discussions with a number of private equity firms about the possibility of selling a minority stake in a company that manages the Bundesliga’s overseas media rights.
Private equity investors in the multibillion-dollar soccer market face fresh uncertainty after Europe’s most profitable clubs moved to form a breakaway league.
In New Zealand, rugby isn’t just a sport. It’s a national obsession, a major cultural force and a huge source of pride.
So news that Silver Lake, a private equity firm based in California, is looking to buy 12.5% of the revenue generated by the All Blacks,
Fundraising appears to have bounced back to record levels in the first quarter. Plus: whether football’s proposed European Super League could impact PE’s appetite for the sport, and growth equity is living up to its name. Here’s today’s brief, for our valued subscribers only.