LaLiga Santander: Quantum Pacific to acquire 15% stake in Atlético Madrid via a €50m investment

The holding company Quantum Pacific Group will become a minority shareholder by taking a 15% stake in Club Atlético de Madrid (LaLiga Santander), via an investment of €50m in the context of a capital increase, announced the club on 16/11/2017. This operation values the club at €333.3m.

Quantum Pacific Group is an international group of companies controlled by Idan Ofer (Israeli businessman) with interests in various industries worldwide (transportation, energy, natural resources, medical technology, and automotive sector). "The operation will be implemented through a capital increase and because Quantum Pacific Group is investing via a new share issue, all of the money will go to the club for its development, which will ultimately benefit all current shareholders," stated Atlético de Madrid.

"Quantum Pacific Group’s entrance in the share capital will allow the club to reinforce its own funds in a significant way. At the same time, it will also help in the expansion of the Atlético de Madrid brand, which will bring beneficial consequences to the club in the coming years, as well as…