Entrepreneur Equity Partners acquires 16.38% stake in Benfica football club

8 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 28

The US investor is purchasing the stake from José António dos Santos and Grupo Valouro for €10-11 per share, a 70% premium over the previous closing price.
This transaction makes Entrepreneur Equity Partners a significant minority shareholder in Benfica, Portugal’s prominent football club, and reflects strong investor interest in European sports assets.
The deal, agreed on April 23, highlights the growing trend of US investment in European football, potentially influencing Benfica’s future governance and financial strategies.

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