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Racanati Family Buys Federman Shares to Gain Control of Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball

Translated & summarized from Mako by baba

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Hebrew · 7 newsrooms covering

The Racanati family has purchased the Federman family's 29% stake in Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball for $50 million, gaining majority control and ending management deadlock.

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  • Racanati family buys Federman's 29% stake in Maccabi Tel Aviv for $50 million.
  • The purchase was made by exercising a right of first refusal without negotiations.
  • Shared ownership caused management disputes and delayed decisions at the club.
  • The move ends operational paralysis and consolidates control under Racanati family.
  • Majority ownership now allows Racanati family to streamline club decisions.
Racanati Family Buys Federman Shares to Gain Control of Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball
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The Racanati family has announced the purchase of the Federman family's 29% stake in Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball club for $50 million, increasing their ownership to 58%. This move was executed by exercising a right of first refusal, with no negotiations involved, as confirmed by Racanati family member Shay Racanati who directly informed Danny Federman of the purchase.

Behind the scenes, the club had been struggling with significant management disagreements and decision-making delays due to the shared ownership structure. These conflicts affected player acquisitions and routine management, effectively freezing many club operations. The Racanati family decided to end this stalemate by consolidating control through acquiring the Federman shares, which had previously been partially sold to Erik Stillman.

With the majority stake now in the hands of the Racanati family, the club expects smoother decision-making and operational processes moving forward. This decisive step marks a new chapter for Maccabi Tel Aviv, aiming to resolve the internal difficulties that have hampered the club in recent times.

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