Liberty Media Acquires Dorna Sports (MotoGP)
April 1, 2024
Liberty Media Corporation has acquired a majority stake in Dorna Sports S.L., the exclusive commercial rights holder of the MotoGP and WorldSBK championships, in a transaction valuing Dorna at an enterprise value of $4.5 billion and an equity value of $3.7 billion. Liberty bought approximately 86% of the company from Bridgepoint Capital and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, with Dorna management retaining roughly 14% equity; the acquisition has been completed and MotoGP is now part of Liberty's Formula One Group.
- Buyers
- Liberty Media Corporation
- Targets
- Dorna Sports, S.L.
- Sellers
- Bridgepoint Capital, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB)
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Community of Madrid, Spain
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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