Bezos Consortium Bought Nearly 40 Percent of Liverpool: Report
The consortium led by Amit Bhatia includes Bezos and Eduardo Saverin and has an option to pursue a controlling stake within 12 months.
- On Friday, Fenway Sports Group announced the sale of a 38% stake in Liverpool to 1892 Holdings, a consortium led by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia.
- The investment values Liverpool between $5 billion and $6 billion, bringing together Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin as key consortium members.
- Bhatia becomes vice-chairman while Bryan Baum and Elaine Saverin join the board. Bezos stated, "Involvement will not alter Liverpool's transfer budget or policy."
- 1892 Holdings holds an option to buy a controlling stake in Liverpool within 12 months, though sources stressed this offers flexibility rather than a formal commitment.
- FSG retains full operational control of the club as Liverpool opened its Premier League campaign at Newcastle on Sunday.
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Is the 'Bezos Era' Dawning at Liverpool? Acquisition of 38% Stake, Control Possible Within 12 Months
1892 Holdings, which includes Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has acquired a 38% stake in Liverpool. The consortium has an option to secure management control within 12 months, and the enterprise value is estimated at up to 11 trillion won. This deal is expected to expand Liverpool's board of directors.
The 1892 Holdings Consortium has acquired approximately 38% of the shares of the English Liverpool football club, has declared for The Athletic a source that knows the business. The consortium, of which is part and billionaire American Jeff Bezos, is led by Amit Bhatia, former co-owner of the Queens Park Rangers club. The British businessman of Indian origin will become ...
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