Deals
Buyout Giant CVC Eyes Soccer Deals From Germany to France
- Private equity firm offers financing to Bundesliga organizer
- CVC weighs buying stakes in France’s AS Monaco, Italian league
Players from FC Bayern Muenchen and Borussia Dortmund during a match.
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European buyout giant CVC Capital Partners is considering soccer investments in Germany, France and Italy, according to people familiar with the matter, as sports businesses feel increasing strain from the coronavirus pandemic.
CVC has offered financial support to German national soccer league DFL, whose matches feature teams like Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, according to the people. It has suggested buying a stake in a commercial arm of the sporting body or providing debt financing, the people said, asking not to be identified because the information is private.