Corporate finance Linkedin EN M&A | Mergers & Acquisitions The increasing importance of ESG factors in Football M&A Apr 4, 2024 Frederic Gross 0 Comment In recent years, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria have undoubtedly emerged as a vital component in the M&A landscape, especially in sectors traditionally not associated with sustainability, such as professional sports and, more specifically, football. The integration of ESG considerations into the valuation and operation of #football clubs is indicative of a broader shift in investor priorities, from a focus solely on immediate financial returns to one that encompasses long-term stability and ethical impact. In their article “Football M&A: The increasing importance of environmental, social and governance factors”, Deloitte highlights the increase of ESG as investment criteria. The company also notice their “outlook for sports investment in 2023” that “A new influx of capital will be invested in sports in 2023 as new stakeholders are attracted to the prestige and potential returns that the industry offers”. Read More
Corporate finance Linkedin EN M&A | Mergers & Acquisitions M&A findings illustrated by transactions in the football industry Apr 4, 2024 Frederic Gross 0 Comment The detailed examination of three pivotal M&A transactions in the football industry— Manchester City Football Club‘s acquisition by Abu Dhabi United Group, AC Milan‘s acquisition by Rossoneri Sport Investment Lux, and Red Bull‘s acquisition of RB Leipzig —provides a compelling narrative on the transformative power of strategic investment and financial restructuring in sports clubs. Read More