Business of Sports
Minority Stake in San Francisco Giants Targets Team at $4 Billion Valuation
- Sale is related to estate planning, a person familiar said
- Move comes as Oakland A’s, Texas Rangers deals are discussed
San Francisco Giants celebrate during a game against the Texas Rangers in San Francisco on August 13.
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A small stake in the San Francisco Giants is for sale at a price that could value the team at about $4 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.
The Major League Baseball team is owned by around 30 partners, including former catcher Buster Posey and investor Arctos Sports Partners. Charles B. Johnson, 91, a former chief executive officer of Franklin Templeton Investments, holds the largest stake at about a quarter.