San Francisco 49ers weigh sales sales at 9 billion US dollar rating

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The San Francisco 49ers explore the sale of a share of 10% with an evaluation of more than 9 billion US dollars, according to the people familiar with the matter, who may be one of the most expensive sports teams in the world.

It is unclear whether the 49s decide to search for a private equity company to buy the share, or other investors such as a wealthy person or family, said the people who asked not to be identified than the information is private.

Consultations take and there is no certainty that they will lead to a transaction. A representative of the 49er rejected a statement.

After approval of private equity groups, the NFL has to invest in Franchise companies in Franchise company last year. The league encouraged teams who are interested in selling the assignment, which strengthens the ratings. The proceeds from the sales sale can help teams to build or renovate stadiums and at the same time provide liquidity for their owners.

Jeffrey Lurie, owner of Philadelphia Eagles, explored the sale to private -equity before deciding on High -Low value investors. These transactions estimated the club at 8.3 billion US dollars. Stephen Ross’ Miami Dolphins achieved an evaluation of $ 8.1 billion after they sold ARES Management and Joe Tsai, the co-founder of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., and the owner of Brooklyn Nets, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. became.

The Buffalo Bills sold the missions to Arctos and a number of other limited partners. The evaluation for the club was not announced. The New York Giants recently commissioned Moelis & Co. to sell a minority stake in the team.

The other two private equity groups of the NFL are approved by the six -road partner and a group that consisted of Ludis, Dynasty Equity, Blackstone, Carlyle and CVC Capital Partners

The 49s are owned by Jed York, who has been working as a Chief Executive Officer of the team for over a decade and became the main owner in March 2024 after the purchase of shares. At the time, York said Espn that his family owned around 97% of the club.

Edward J. Debartolo originally bought the team in 1977 for $ 13 million and gave the team to his son. The team was passed on to his sister Denise Debartolo York in 2000, who is a mother of York. According to Bloomberg Millionaires Index, Denise Debartolo York has an estimated net value of around 6.3 billion US dollars.

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