ESPN reported that the Los Angeles Lakers are set to be sold for a record $12.5bn to venture capitalist Josh Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger, less than 10 months after Mark Walter took control of the team from the Buss family.
Josh Kushner and Bob Iger are purchasing the Los Angeles Lakers for over $12.5bn in a record-breaking deal, according to ESPN reports citing sources familiar with the agreement.
Josh Kushner and former Disney chief executive Bob Iger are set to buy a controlling interest in the Los Angeles Lakers for a record $12.5bn, less than a year after Mark Walter acquired a majority stake.
Gli imprenditori Joshua Kushner e Bob Iger hanno presentato un'offerta record di circa 12,5 miliardi di dollari per acquistare i Los Angeles Lakers da Mark Walter, secondo quanto riportato da Espn.
Less than a year after purchasing a controlling stake, Mark Walter has sold his majority equity in the Los Angeles Lakers to Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger in a deal valuing the NBA franchise at $12.5 billion.
Carvana has received a warrant to potentially invest in Slate Auto, an EV startup backed by Jeff Bezos. The deal, revealed in Delaware filings, could see Carvana acquire shares in Slate Auto around 2025, as both companies explore new business avenues.
Jeff Bezos-backed Slate Auto has secured $650 million in Series C funding, bringing its total raised to $1.4 billion. The EV startup plans to begin production of affordable pickup trucks by late 2026, with final pricing expected in June.
