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Sports investor Arctos to focus on US deals after raising $4.1bn fund

Shareholder of Paris Saint-Germain targets predictable returns of home market where teams are not relegated and share profits

Arctos Sports Partners, having recently raised a substantial $4.1bn fund, is set to refocus its investment strategies primarily within the US, citing the stable and predictable nature of North American sports markets compared to the financial unpredictability of, for example, European football. The move comes as the firm eyes reliable returns in a market where teams enjoy equal league revenues regardless of their standings, unlike the European model that relies heavily on performance-based distributions.

This strategic pivot underscores a broader trend among private equity firms diversifying into sports, seeking durable assets amid economic fluctuations. With investments in major teams like the Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers, and interests in European clubs such as PSG and Aston Martin F1, Arctos is leveraging its profound market insights to optimize its portfolio. This decision mirrors a cautious yet opportunistic approach to sports investing, particularly at a time when the sector has witnessed record-breaking transactions.

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Strategic imperatives for private equity buyout managers in a changing financial landscape

Key considerations for wealthy elite athletes and top sports personalities investing in private equity

In a challenging economic landscape, private equity firms are pivoting towards operational efficiency to drive value creation. As asset valuations face pressures from high interest rates, the shift from financial engineering to robust operational strategies has become imperative. By focusing on rigorous operational diligence and fostering tight collaboration between operating groups and deal teams, firms can unlock significant value.

And yes, the world of private equity offers fascinating opportunities for wealth and impact, particularly for the sports elite ready to diversify their portfolios. With substantial capital and a platform to influence, athletes are uniquely positioned to make significant impacts in private equity investments, which promise not only financial returns but also opportunities for active involvement and alignment with personal values.

Key points to consider:

1. Expertise in Management: Choose firms known for operational excellence and value creation, not just financial engineering.

2. Long-Term Engagement: Prepare for longer lock-up periods, ensuring they align with post-career financial planning.

3. Risk and Return: Engage in thorough due diligence with advisors familiar with both PE intricacies and sports dynamics.

4. Value Beyond Capital: Leverage your profile for strategic introductions and promotional activities, enhancing your investment's value.

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Former Wimbledon champion announces retirement from tennis

In a tennis career akin to a comet, Garbiñe Muguruza built a style all her own.

"Tennis has given me a lot in this first part of my life. It has been a fantastic journey in which I have experienced unique situations. … The time has come to say goodbye. It's been a long and successful career, but I feel the time is right to retire. I didn’t miss the discipline and the difficulty of the life I had before. I have been realizing that what I most want to look forward to is my next chapter and not the tennis chapter. I feel I am ready to retire, to open this new chapter in my life. A new era, a new life,” Garbiñe said at a news conference in Madrid.

Garbiñe has frequently described the Williams sisters as “role models” for her career since she was growing up, not just in terms of the standards they set for women’s tennis, but for developing a style of play built on power and front-foot aggression that the Spaniard would make her own throughout her career. Writing in El País in 2022, upon Serena’s retirement, she said that Williams “created a “before and after” that forced us to be better”.

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Okay, what else…? David Beckham sues Mark Wahlberg over a failed fitness venture! Beckham's legal battle with Mark Wahlberg has taken center stage as the Becks alleges being misled in a deal with the fitness brand F45, causing a staggering loss of £8.5 million. Beckham claims that Wahlberg's investment group and the gym founders withheld crucial stock information until after prices plummeted.

The saga underscores – again – the importance of transparency and due diligence in celebrity endorsements and business partnerships. Without meaning to say that David and his team wouldn't have done this.

But of course, in the end it always comes down to the ball ending up in the bucket…

Have a great day!

Irg

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