NFL owners approved Arcto’s purchase of a restricted stock in the Falcons on Tuesday, the team announced.
The transaction was for 7.5 percent of the team. Arctos has also committed to an additional 2.5 percent stake at a later date, subject to a separate vote by NFL ownership.
It was previously reported that 10 percent of the team has one a value of 10.6 billion dollars.
Arctos, founded in 2019 and acquired by KKR in 2026, is the largest institutional investor in professional sports franchise shares globally and the only firm approved for multi-team ownership in all five major US leagues (NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, MLS).
“We are pleased to welcome the team at Arctos to our ownership group as a limited partner,” Arthur Blank, team owner and chairman, said in a statement. “Arctos has an impressive history and has earned tremendous respect across the sports landscape for their expertise and business acumen. Most importantly, they align with our core values and share our vision for continued investment in the organization and our surrounding community.
“The proceeds from this transaction provide additional resources for further strategic investments in my family’s areas of philanthropic focus as we continue our efforts to help create a brighter future for the people and communities we serve. I also express my gratitude to Byron Trott and the BDT & MSD Partners team for their time and expertise during this process.”
Blank owns 73 percent of the franchise. Other limited partners are Brian Barker, Rosalind Brewer, Ron Canakaris, Dominique Dawes, Warrick Dunn, Doug Hertz, Alan Kestenbaum, Edward Mendel, Will Packer, Derek Smith and Rashaun Williams.
