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Serie A ‘resumes’ private equity talks with CVC ‘out of contention’
Talks over the possible entry of private equity funding into Serie A, the top division of Italian club football, are said to have resumed, with CVC Capital Partners now out of contention, according to…
Bundesliga International attracts private equity interest
Private equity companies are thought to have approached the German Football League (DFL) about acquiring a minority stake in Bundesliga International, the league’s international commercial rights sales a…
Serie A clubs accept €1.7bn CVC-led investment in media company
Clubs from Italy’s Lega Serie A have accepted the offer from private equity companies including CVC Capital Partners for a 10-per-cent stake in a new entity that will manage its media-rights business.
CVC and Advent ‘seek breakaway league clause’ in Serie A investment
CVC Capital Partners, the leaders of the consortium in pole position for a stake in Serie A’s new media-rights business, is thought to have asked that a “breakaway” clause be inserted into any deal as mu…
CVC-led consortium chosen by Serie A clubs for exclusive talks
Italy’s Lega Serie A has decided to enter into exclusive negotiations with a consortium involving private equity firm CVC Capital Partners over the sale of a stake in a new entity to manage its media-rights b…
CVC and Advent combine to offer €1.3bn for minority Serie A stake
Private equity firms CVC Capital Partners and Advent International have come together to offer €1.3bn ($1.53bn/£1.17
Lega Serie A set to weigh up rights proposals
Six investment funds are said to have made binding offers to Lega Serie A, governing body of the top division of Italian club football, regarding a media company that would market broadcast rights
Advent ‘joins bidding race’ for Serie A stake
Advent International has become the latest US investment firm to make a bid for a stake in Italian football’s Serie A, according to Bloomberg.