RedBird Capital Partners Acquires AC Milan (Yankees Take Minority Stake)
August 31, 2022
RedBird Capital Partners completed the acquisition of Associazione Calcio Milan (AC Milan) for €1.2 billion and will invest in the club's sporting, commercial and infrastructure initiatives. Yankee Global Enterprises (owner of the New York Yankees) entered a strategic partnership and acquired a minority equity stake to help broaden fan reach and commercial opportunities.
- Buyers
- RedBird Capital Partners, Yankee Global Enterprises
- Targets
- Associazione Calcio Milan (AC Milan)
- Sellers
- Elliott Management Corporation
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Lombardy, Italy
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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