After denying reports it was selling its shares, Atalanta have now announced a partnership agreement with US investors, including the Boston Celtics co-owner, to sell 55% of the club’s shares.
There have been rumors in recent days that the Percassi family are ready to sell La Dea, after more than 10 years of managing the Bergamo club. However, it was none of that. Those who took Atalanta from Serie B into the Italian top flight have been announced as a ‘partnership’ between the Percassi family and a group of investors led by Stephen Pagliuca, managing partner and co-owner of the Boston Celtics NBA team. and co-chairman of Bain Capital, one of the world’s leading investment funds.
“The agreement provides for the entry of new investors with a total participation of 55% in the share capital of La Dea Srl (“La Dea”). The Percassi family will retain a 45% stake. The Dea is the sub-holding of the Percassi family, which holds around 86% of Atalanta’s share capital. The Percassi family will remain the main shareholder and the governance will reflect an equal partnership: Antonio and Luca Percassi will retain their respective roles as President and CEO of the Club, while Stephen Pagliuca will be appointed Co-President of the Club. “Notes a press release from Atalanta.