Structured equity refers to a form of funding that typically sits between equity and debt in a company’s capital stack and comes with regular payments. A spokesperson for Ares declined to comment. Ares, one of the largest providers of private credit, was reported in 2020 to be backing Miami-based soccer investor Kapital Football Group in its pursuit of buying an English Premier League club. Kapital was reported a year later to have abandoned efforts to acquire Southampton. Ares was also reported to have backed two of the failed bids for Chelsea last year, before that club’s 4.25 billion pound ($5.1 billion) sale to a consortium led by Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly and backed by Clearlake Capital.
Ares recently raised $3.7 billion for a dedicated sports fund with a mandate to invest in leagues and teams. It was unclear whether Ares has been looking to finance bids for Manchester United through that fund, which has already invested in Spain’s Atletico de Madrid soccer club and Inter Miami CF, or another vehicle. The investment manager was among the financial backers for American entrepreneur John Textor’s acquisition of France’s Olympique Lyonnais in December. Last Friday, Manchester United received indicative offers from bidders including chemicals firm INEOS, led by long-time fan Jim Ratcliffe, and Qatari Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani. Jassim intends to fund his bid without debt, he said. INEOS wants to fund an offer without external financing, but could consider bringing in a minority equity partner, one source said. INEOS did not respond to requests for comment.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday Islamic countries should form an alliance against what…
A rare snake species known as the blunt-nosed viper and other reptiles, especially the geico…
As Pakistan prepares to celebrate the birthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on September…
PCB Director High-Performance, Tournament Director Champions One Day Cup Nadeem Khan has said that the…
The Health experts addressing a symposium on Saturday stressed lifestyle changes to prevent diabetes which…
Pakistan's combined contingent is all set to participate in the 5th World Nomad Games, scheduled…
Leave a Comment