SPORTFIVE - Ownership and Business Overview

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SPORTFIVE Ownership

Who owns SPORTFIVE?

SPORTFIVE is owned by H.I.G. Private Equity. It was acquired on February 20, 2020.

Is SPORTFIVE PE-backed?

Yes. SPORTFIVE is owned by private equity investor H.I.G. Private Equity.

Was SPORTFIVE formerly PE-backed?

Yes. SPORTFIVE was formerly owned by 2 private investors.

SPORTFIVE Business Overview

Where is SPORTFIVE headquartered?

SPORTFIVE is headquartered in Cheshire, France.

How many employees does SPORTFIVE have?

SPORTFIVE has 1,600 employees.

What sector is SPORTFIVE in?

SPORTFIVE is a marketing company.

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SPORTFIVE

SPORTFIVE UK Ltd

2nd Floor, 40 Water Lane,
Cheshire, SK9 5AP
France,
www.sportfive.com

SPORTFIVE is a globally active sports marketing business focusing on the buying & selling of sponsorship and media rights as well as brand consulting, event management and athlete management. Its success is built on long-standing relationships on a global scale paired with decades of experience and an innovative spirit to bring together brands, rightsholders, media platforms, and sports fans. SPORTFIVE is a trusted partner for business with the world’s leading clubs, leagues, and federations in established sports markets such as soccer, handball, and Olympics as well as in growth markets such as eSports. The agency currently employs 1,200 full-time employees across 15 countries.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (0.0/yr) # - - - - - - 0
Sell (0.0/yr) # 1 - - - - - 1
  1

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
Lagardère Sports - Endurance Division 2016-01-21 - Divestiture
, France
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M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Media - - 1 (100%) -
Total - - 1 -

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
France - - 1 -
Total - - 1 -

M&A Connections

Deals
Divested to
Strategic(s)
100%
1 (100%)

Company Summary

SECTOR

Marketing

Employees

1,600

Former Name

Lagardère Sports and Entertainment

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