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Football club investor Eagle files for US IPO, Bloomberg News reports

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Posted on June 14, 2025

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(Reuters) -Eagle Football Holdings, one of the most active investors in global football clubs, has confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering, Bloomberg News reported on Friday. Reuters

Eagle Football Holdings Seeks U.S. IPO Amid Growing Investments

(Reuters) -Eagle Football Holdings, one of the most active investors in global football clubs, has confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.

Reuters could not immediately confirm the report.

The France-based company submitted a draft registration statement to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the report added, citing a company statement.

The firm has been working with UBS Group AG on the potential IPO, the report said.

Eagle Football, run by U.S. businessman John Textor, holds stakes in multiple football clubs including Olympique Lyonnais, Crystal Palace and Brazil's Botafogo.

The SEC and Eagle Football did not immediately respond to request for comment outside regular business hours.

(Reporting by Ananya Palyekar in Bengaluru; Editing by Leslie Adler)

Key Takeaways

  • Eagle Football Holdings has filed for a US IPO.
  • The company is a major investor in global football clubs.
  • John Textor leads Eagle Football Holdings.
  • The IPO filing was made with the US SEC.
  • Eagle Football works with UBS Group AG on the IPO.

Frequently Asked Questions

What company has filed for a U.S. IPO?
Eagle Football Holdings has confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering.
Who is the CEO of Eagle Football?
Eagle Football is run by U.S. businessman John Textor.
Which financial institution is advising Eagle Football on the IPO?
Eagle Football has been working with UBS Group AG on the potential IPO.
What clubs does Eagle Football hold stakes in?
Eagle Football holds stakes in multiple clubs, including Olympique Lyonnais, Crystal Palace, and Botafogo.
Did the SEC or Eagle Football comment on the IPO filing?
The SEC and Eagle Football did not immediately respond to requests for comment outside regular business hours.

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