Private Equity Firm CVC Capital Explores Options for Sporting Portfolio, Including Six Nations Rugby Championship and Women's Tennis

CVC Capital is reviewing options for its sporting portfolio, including stakes in the Six Nations Championship, Spanish and French football, and women's tennis. The collection of assets, valued at over £10bn, is being prepared for refinancing and potential minority stake sales, with Gulf sovereign wealth funds and other private equity firms considered as potential investors. The moves aim to capitalize on the global growth of sport and follow CVC's successful investment in Formula 1.