DEAL OF THE WEEK: Mark Cuban Sells Majority Stake In Dallas Mavericks To Casino Billionaires 🏀 ❔ So what's the deal? Mark Cuban, the billionaire investor, known for selling Broadcast.com to Yahoo during the dotcom boom and his seat on the US TV show Shark Tank, has seen his $285m acquisition of the Dallas Mavericks (in 2000) balloon into a $3.5bn sports franchise. The buyers? The billionaire Adelson and Dumont families, who together control the Sands real estate and gambling company. Sands operates six integrated resorts across Macao and Singapore. 🧠 Rationale? In part, this is a bet on Texas legalising gambling. The Adelson family has spent millions lobbying for the state to legalise gambling, which would enable the Dallas Mavericks to become the centre of an integrated resort, with accommodation, casinos, shopping, and live entertainment. Cuban is partnering with the two families because of their expertise in real estate. He sees the future of sports franchises as the centrepiece of physical assets, not having to rely on sponsorship and TV revenue. 🔢 Structure? Cuban is selling a majority stake to the two billionaire families for just over $2bn, keeping a 27% ownership stake. Patrick Dumont and Cuban will both be governors of the franchise, with Cuban taking responsibility for all basketball-related decisions. 📝 Additional comment? A price tag of $3.5bn is hefty and has almost doubled in the last three years, however, the valuation falls some way short of the recent $6bn acquisition of the NFL’s Washington Commanders. Why are NFL teams so much more valuable than NBA teams? The answer is straightforward. Simply, NFL teams generate more TV, sponsorship, and gameday revenue, generating much larger profits than NBA teams, despite a much shorter season, with far fewer fixtures. #dallasmavericks #markcuban #sports #investing #finance
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The National Football League (NFL) is an exclusive club, and for those looking to buy their way in, the price of a franchise has gotten so high it’s beyond the reach of ordinary billionaires. But now the league is set to change its rules and allow private equity firms, which make their living buying and flipping businesses, to invest in teams. Could this change how the league—and many people’s favorite teams—do business? The short answer is we shouldn’t expect an onslaught of buyout shops bidding for NFL teams just yet. But there will be interest. The NFL’s guaranteed TV deals could be worth more than $126 billion by 2033, according to Forbes. If billionaires can no longer afford sports franchises, who can? Well, that’s why league officials are taking a hard look at private equity firms, which are sitting on a $1.2 trillion war chest and always on the hunt for deals. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eAWCnU67
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𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐍𝐅𝐋 𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐞? There's a strong case to be made that this year's uptick in the transactional space is largely attributable to greatly increased Private Equity activity, with a number of firms making the decision to sell off depreciating assets and reinvest into high-growth industries - areas like tech, life sciences, energy, artificial intelligence... and professional sports franchises? There's been a lot of buzz around the possibility of PE firms getting involved in professional sports franchise ownership, particularly in the NFL. While I think some people are hesitant to let these massive investment bodies into sports ownership, it likely won't have any noticeable effects on the common sports viewer/fan. On the business side however, it provides a very secure avenue of liquidity for existing owners to (ideally) use for making upgrades that will increase the values of their franchises. (I say ideally because historically most franchise owners haven't exactly been beacons of committed caretakers of their teams). Additionally, with all 32 NFL teams now reaching a valuation of at least $4 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧, there isn't exactly a huge pool of individuals who are in a position to purchase a sports franchise. Now, with financially stable and liquid PE firms able to finance and purchase stakes in teams, the very exclusive club of professional team owners may be on the verge of having its doors kicked down. That first kick looks poised to come from global PE goliath Ares Management Corporation which, in addition to billionaire and well known professional sports investor Joe Tsai, is nearing an agreement to acquire a stake in the Miami Dolphins. Current negotiations would have Ares purchasing a 10% stake in the currently floundering (pun intended) franchise that was most recently valued at $8.1 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧. It will be very interesting to see what #BigLaw firms will be handling this deal should if/when it comes to fruition, but given the PE and sports/entertainment components I can certainly think of a few worthy candidates! https://lnkd.in/e7ygvjHM
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As the #NFL nears getting in the mix with private equity for a stake in ownership for one of the league's most notable franchises, they are working with PJT to try and get things past the goal line. Literally and figuratively 😂 “Expanding the pool of potential buyers for minority stakes would likely increase valuations across the league, a fact not lost on many owners.” It’s why PE is such an attractive move. We’ll see how it develops through further league meetings. #PrivateEquity #NFL #Ownership #Sports
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Latest for PE Hub, after The Carlyle Group and Seattle Sounders FC acquired the Seattle Reign FC for $58 million from the OL Groupe, there's been a few institutional investors interested in the growing National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). A main reason is the rising valuations of franchises in the league. Read more (subscription req'd) about how the NWSL has grown in viewership on television and live attendance, and why we could be seeing more PE firms want to get involved at the ownership level. Thanks to Sean Clemens for the insight. #sports #womenssports #privateequity
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Pro sports, and really all sports leagues on down, are evolving rapidly in a variety of ways. Keep an eye on college athletics as the NCAA rules keep getting dismantled and NIL continues to expand. As for this article, here’s the crux of the matter… It provides existing ownership groups with fresh liquidity to take long-term capital gains off the table and reset the team’s cap structure. They can either pocket the money or use it to fund growth, and the league itself also stands to benefit, mainly because fresh capital will help facilitate new stadiums and the continued growth of league-wide franchise valuations. So keep an eye on this space — the average NFL team is now worth nearly $6 billion, and private equity investment will only send that number even higher. ———————————————-
The NFL will soon allow private equity firms to buy minority stakes in its teams. This policy has already been implemented by the NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, and NWSL, and it will 1) provide existing owners (both majority and minority) with liquidity and 2) help facilitate the continued growth of franchise valuations. Private equity firms will love these deals because it allows them to lock up billions of dollars in capital over a long time horizon. Most firms won’t be able to charge the standard 2 and 20 — a 2% management fee and a 20% share of profits — but even at a reduced fee schedule, they still get to print money and use the lack of liquidity to their advantage. Investors don’t mind the fees and lack of liquidity because private equity firms will give them access to an exclusive club. Sports teams have a long track record of price appreciation with little correlation to the broader stock market. Multi-billion-dollar media contracts have built-in escalators that allow teams to accurately forecast revenue growth, and the introduction of sports betting and the continued development of mixed-use real estate projects act as a call option on outsized capital appreciation. However, the biggest winners will be NFL teams and ownership groups. Franchise valuations across every sports league, but especially in the NFL, have become so ridiculously expensive that owners can't find liquidity. People want to invest in sports teams, of course. However, the problem is that few people want to write a check for hundreds of millions of dollars only to realize they get nothing outside of season tickets and a few parking passes. This is precisely why the private equity model is so important. It provides existing ownership groups with fresh liquidity to take long-term capital gains off the table and reset the team’s cap structure. They can either pocket the money or use it to fund growth, and the league itself also stands to benefit, mainly because fresh capital will help facilitate new stadiums and the continued growth of league-wide franchise valuations. So keep an eye on this space — the average NFL team is now worth nearly $6 billion, and private equity investment will only send that number even higher. P.S. Follow me (Joe Pompliano) for more sports business content! #sports #linkedinsports #sportsbiz
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The NFL is next. This week it was reported that private equity investors may soon be allowed to buy as much as 30% of NFL franchises. The team owners will present their findings in Nashville over three days starting May 20, during the second of four annual league meetings. I believe this is inevitable for a few reasons among others: 1) Valuations are growing. As teams get more expensive to purchase, there are few individuals or families who can purchase these assets. This results in outside funding to come into the picture. 2) Innovation and leadership expertise. Many private equity firms pride themselves on their operational expertise. These funds can bring a new perspective or methods to help increase engagement, fandom, and retention. 3) The league is expanding globally. There is a lot of institutional capital coming from different countries. As the league looks to grow its footprint, it might be beneficial to allow global investors to deploy capital in these franchises to help with that expansion and reach new demographics. Whether this is overall net positive or net negative for the league is TBD, but regardless it is coming. S/O to Randall Williams #privateequity #sportsmoney #sportsbusiness https://lnkd.in/duv2DtUJ
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Private equity firms are very important for the future of sports teams. They provide much needed liquidity for the ownership group. #sports #sportsbiz #privateequity #liquidity #ownership #ownershipgroup
The NFL will soon allow private equity firms to buy minority stakes in its teams. This policy has already been implemented by the NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, and NWSL, and it will 1) provide existing owners (both majority and minority) with liquidity and 2) help facilitate the continued growth of franchise valuations. Private equity firms will love these deals because it allows them to lock up billions of dollars in capital over a long time horizon. Most firms won’t be able to charge the standard 2 and 20 — a 2% management fee and a 20% share of profits — but even at a reduced fee schedule, they still get to print money and use the lack of liquidity to their advantage. Investors don’t mind the fees and lack of liquidity because private equity firms will give them access to an exclusive club. Sports teams have a long track record of price appreciation with little correlation to the broader stock market. Multi-billion-dollar media contracts have built-in escalators that allow teams to accurately forecast revenue growth, and the introduction of sports betting and the continued development of mixed-use real estate projects act as a call option on outsized capital appreciation. However, the biggest winners will be NFL teams and ownership groups. Franchise valuations across every sports league, but especially in the NFL, have become so ridiculously expensive that owners can't find liquidity. People want to invest in sports teams, of course. However, the problem is that few people want to write a check for hundreds of millions of dollars only to realize they get nothing outside of season tickets and a few parking passes. This is precisely why the private equity model is so important. It provides existing ownership groups with fresh liquidity to take long-term capital gains off the table and reset the team’s cap structure. They can either pocket the money or use it to fund growth, and the league itself also stands to benefit, mainly because fresh capital will help facilitate new stadiums and the continued growth of league-wide franchise valuations. So keep an eye on this space — the average NFL team is now worth nearly $6 billion, and private equity investment will only send that number even higher. P.S. Follow me (Joe Pompliano) for more sports business content! #sports #linkedinsports #sportsbiz
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The NFL will soon allow private equity firms to buy minority stakes in its teams. This policy has already been implemented by the NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, and NWSL, and it will 1) provide existing owners (both majority and minority) with liquidity and 2) help facilitate the continued growth of franchise valuations. Private equity firms will love these deals because it allows them to lock up billions of dollars in capital over a long time horizon. Most firms won’t be able to charge the standard 2 and 20 — a 2% management fee and a 20% share of profits — but even at a reduced fee schedule, they still get to print money and use the lack of liquidity to their advantage. Investors don’t mind the fees and lack of liquidity because private equity firms will give them access to an exclusive club. Sports teams have a long track record of price appreciation with little correlation to the broader stock market. Multi-billion-dollar media contracts have built-in escalators that allow teams to accurately forecast revenue growth, and the introduction of sports betting and the continued development of mixed-use real estate projects act as a call option on outsized capital appreciation. However, the biggest winners will be NFL teams and ownership groups. Franchise valuations across every sports league, but especially in the NFL, have become so ridiculously expensive that owners can't find liquidity. People want to invest in sports teams, of course. However, the problem is that few people want to write a check for hundreds of millions of dollars only to realize they get nothing outside of season tickets and a few parking passes. This is precisely why the private equity model is so important. It provides existing ownership groups with fresh liquidity to take long-term capital gains off the table and reset the team’s cap structure. They can either pocket the money or use it to fund growth, and the league itself also stands to benefit, mainly because fresh capital will help facilitate new stadiums and the continued growth of league-wide franchise valuations. So keep an eye on this space — the average NFL team is now worth nearly $6 billion, and private equity investment will only send that number even higher. P.S. Follow me (Joe Pompliano) for more sports business content! #sports #linkedinsports #sportsbiz
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PRIVATE EQUITY IN THE NFL ??? A special committee of NFL owners has been investigating potential changes to team ownership rules to address a shrinking pool of potential buyers amid soaring team valuations. One significant possibility is allowing institutional wealth, such as private equity, to invest in NFL franchises, which is currently prohibited. This could provide liquidity for team owners to pursue projects like stadium renovations and attract more potential minority owners. Discussions and potential votes on these changes are expected at upcoming league meetings. The move would mark a shift from the traditional family-run ownership model, reflecting the increasing financial demands and valuations of NFL teams What are your thoughts on this??? Like, Share, & Comment below! #NFL #PRIVATEEQUITY #PE #SPORTS #FOOTBALL #SELBYJENNINGS Jamie Remp Mary Tran Cameron Cooper, MSM Stephen Money Jaden Damesek Logan Shipley
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The Washington Commanders set an all-time high record sale for a sports team at $6B in 2023 📈. Alpine F1 was recently valued at $900M 🏎️. The Denver Broncos joined the high-stakes club with a $4.65B acquisition by the Walton-Penner Group in 2022, while the Phoenix Suns and the WNBA’s Mercury were sold to billionaire Matt Ishbia for $4.65B. These transactions underscore a major industry shift. With only a limited number of teams available and a globally expanding fan base, owning a sports franchise has emerged as a rare and sought-after investment, merging entertainment with significant investment potential. The intersection of highly engaged audiences and digital growth avenues is transforming sports franchises into hotbeds for innovation and market expansion 🚀. This evolving landscape heralds a new era where passion meets profit, heralding exciting prospects for investors and fans alike. #SportsBusiness #InvestmentTrends #GlobalSports #SportsInnovation #RecordBreaking #TeamOwnership #SportsEconomy
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10moAs an avid NBA fan, the average attendance per game is less than 20k. Mark Cuban has always been a shrewd businessman and this is huge win for him.