Reports: 49ers exploring selling 10 percent stake of franchise

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49ers exploring minority stake sale amid growing PE NFL interest

The San Francisco 49ers are reportedly considering selling up to a 10% stake in the franchise, with private equity firms expected to be among the parties interested in a deal that could value the business in excess of $9bn, according to multiple media reports. The potential sale comes after the NFL approved a landmark policy in August 2023, allowing private equity firms to acquire up to 10% of teams. The policy shift has fuelled rising franchise…

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Reports: 49ers exploring selling 10 percent stake of franchise

The San Francisco 49ers are the latest NFL team to explore selling up to 10 percent of the franchise, according to multiple media reports on Wednesday. The 49ers are valued

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49ers Exploring 10% Sale, Discuss Stake in Rangers FC

The San Francisco 49ers could be the next team to strike gold from private equity’s rush into the NFL. The team is exploring selling a roughly 10% stake, according to someone with direct knowledge of the details. The 49ers are valued at $6.86 billion in Sportico’s most recent rankings, good for fifth in the NFL. […]

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according to people familiar with the matter, which could make it one of the most expensive sports teams in the world