
Clessidra et al. looking to buy AS Roma
Italian private equity firm Clessidra has placed a bid to acquire part of the AS Roma football club, according to media reports.
Clessidra would be joined on the offer by Unicredit and pharmaceuticals company Angelini. Together, the three buyers could take up to 67% of the football club. This stake is currently owned by AS Roma's largest shareholder, the Sensi family. The Sensis have held their stake through the oil business Italpetroli since 1993.
Founded in 1927, AS Roma is currently worth around €150m. Various analysts valued the club at €300m before the downturn.
Rothschild has been appointed to advise on the sale; formal talks should commence on August 23.
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