The investment will be 4.2 billion euros, acquiring 86 percent of the shares.
The motorsport industry has undergone another momentous shift with the official announcement of Liberty Media’s acquisition of Dorna Sports, parent company of MotoGP, Moto2, Moto3, Superbike and MotoE. With an investment of about 4.2 billion euros, Liberty Media, already the owner of Formula 1 since 2016, expands its portfolio in the two- and four-wheel racing sector.
DETAILS OF THE ACQUISITION BY LIBERTY MEDIA
In a joint press release it was announced that Libery Media will take over approximately 86 percent of Dorna’s shares, with current management holding the remaining 14 percent. The total value of the deal is estimated at 4.2 billion euros, with an equity value of 3.5 billion euros net of existing MotoGP debt.
The deal is expected to be finalized by the end of 2024, and Carmelo Ezpeletarimarerà CEO, ensuring continuity in management, according to leaks. It has also been confirmed that Dorna’s headquarters will remain in Madrid. Liberty Media will thus become the new owner not only of MotoGP, but also of other major motorcycle competitions, including Moto2, Moto3, MotoE, the World Superbike Championship, and the Women’s Championship. This acquisition promises to bring significant changes and synergies to the global motorsport landscape.
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