Arctos Facilitates Sale of Controlling Interest in Tampa Bay Lightning

October 2, 2025

Arctos announced the launch of Arctos Capital Markets (ACM) and said ACM successfully facilitated the sale of a controlling interest in the Tampa Bay Lightning to a newly formed investor group including Blue Owl Capital and private investors Doug Ostrover and Marc Lipschultz. Jeff Vinik and Vinik Sports Group sold the stake while Vinik will retain control for a transition period.

Buyers
Blue Owl Capital, Doug Ostrover, Marc Lipschultz, Newly formed ownership group (investor group)
Targets
Tampa Bay Lightning
Sellers
Jeff Vinik, Vinik Sports Group
Location
Florida, United States
Transaction Type
Buyout

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