Fininvest Sells Monza to Beckett Layne Ventures
Deal News | Jul 02, 2025 | Finance Community IT - 3 Private Equity
Fininvest, the holding company of the Berlusconi family, has reached an agreement to sell 100% of Monza Football Club to Beckett Layne Ventures, a U.S. private equity firm. The transaction values the club at €45 million. The deal involves an initial 80% stake transfer by summer while the remaining 20% will be transferred by June 2026. Fininvest will retain a board presence until then. Fininvest, which invested €285 million in Monza since 2018, will receive €30 million, representing the club's enterprise value net of debts. Rumors had long circulated about Fininvest divesting from Monza. Adriano Galliani will remain with Monza as president. Beckett Layne Ventures, led by Brandon Berger, focuses on the sports, media, and entertainment sectors, with particular expertise in European football.
Sectors
- Private Equity
- Sports Management
- Media and Entertainment
Geography
- Italy – Monza Football Club is based in Italy, and the selling company Fininvest is Italian.
- United States – Beckett Layne Ventures, the acquiring entity, is based in the United States.
Industry
- Private Equity – The article involves the acquisition of a company (Monza Football Club) by a private equity firm (Beckett Layne Ventures).
- Sports Management – The deal revolves around the ownership of a football club, which falls under the sports industry.
- Media and Entertainment – Beckett Layne Ventures operates within this sector, focusing on sports and media investments.
Financials
- €45 million – The valuation of Monza Football Club.
- €30 million – Amount Fininvest will receive, representing enterprise value net of debts.
- €285 million – Total investment by Fininvest in Monza since 2018.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fininvest | Selling Company | Company | The holding company of the Berlusconi family, selling Monza Football Club. |
| Beckett Layne Ventures | Bidding Company | Company | A U.S. private equity firm acquiring Monza Football Club. |
| Monza Football Club | Target company | Company | The soccer club being sold to Beckett Layne Ventures. |
| Chiomenti | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided legal advice to Fininvest in the transaction. |
| Tonucci & Partners | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided legal advice to Beckett Layne Ventures in the transaction. |
| Adriano Galliani | President (continuing) | Person | CEO since 2018 and now president of Monza Football Club. |
| Brandon Berger | Leader | Person | Guides Beckett Layne Ventures, focusing on sports, media, and entertainment sectors. |
| Mauro Baldissoni | Advisor | Person | Advisor with experience in professional sports, assisting Beckett Layne Ventures. |