Evan Frazier, CFA, CAIA
Senior Research Analyst
The 2024 National Football League regular season is at its midpoint, meaning employees in Marquette’s Chicago office are enduring another challenging season from the hometown Bears. While the growth of rookie Caleb Williams is not a viable topic for a Marquette newsletter, recent developments off the football field are worth exploring in greater detail. To that point, NFL owners recently approved a measure that will allow private equity firms to purchase small stakes in teams, marking a notable shift in the league’s ownership rules. This newsletter highlights the motivations, details, and implications of this recent change.
Read > Football is in Full Swing…and Private Equity Wants a Piece!
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