Bezos consortium bought almost 40% of Liverpool
A consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos bought close to 40% of Liverpool from Fenway Sports Group (FSG). It was initially reported that 1892 Holdings had bought about a third of the club, but – as first reported by The Athletic – it is actually about 38%. There is also an option for the consortium to buy a controlling […]
A consortium led by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has acquired nearly 40% of Liverpool Football Club from Fenway Sports Group (FSG). Initial reports suggested 1892 Holdings had purchased about one-third of the club, but The Athletic's reporting clarified the figure to be 38%. The consortium, named 1892 Holdings, also includes Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin. The deal is a "strategic minority investment" and does not yet represent a formal commitment to purchase a controlling stake.
FSG confirmed the transfer of ownership to 1892 Holdings in a statement on Friday. Amit Bhatia, the British-Indian businessman who founded the consortium, will become Liverpool's vice-chairman and join an expanded board after obtaining regulatory approval. Bhatia, son-in-law of Indian billionaire Lakshmi Mittal, previously served as a director and co-owner of Queens Park Rangers for 18 years before relinquishing his stake.
The consortium's acquisition is valued between £5bn and £6bn. The deal has not been finalized, pending regulatory approval.
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