Deals
Aston Villa Parent Sells Stake to Comcast-Backed Fund
- V Sports will continue to own and operate the British club
- Proceeds of investment will be used to fund future initiatives
After the deal is completed, V Sports will continue to own 100% of Villa and continue to operate the club.
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Aston Villa F.C.’s parent holding company agreed to sell a minority stake to the investment group Atairos, saying the added capital will allow the owner of the British football club to fund future investments.
Terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed. After the deal is completed, V Sports will continue to own 100% of Villa and continue to operate the club, according to a statement Friday.