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Recanati Family Gains Control of Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball in Major Ownership Shakeup

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Recanati Family Gains Control of Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball in Major Ownership Shakeup
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First reported by Walla · 12 hours ago

What happened

The Recanati family acquired a controlling 58% stake in Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball by buying out the Federman family's 29% shares, following the entry of sponsor CEO Erik Shtilman. This move ended longstanding ownership disputes and revealed the club's valuation at $172.5 million. The Recanati family plans major investments to strengthen the team and simplify decision-making.

  • 01Recanati family buys Federman's 29% stake, gaining 58% control of Maccabi Tel Aviv.
  • 02Entry of Erik Shtilman triggered buyout option activating ownership change.
  • 03Maccabi Tel Aviv valued at $172.5 million based on recent share purchase.
  • 04Ownership now split: Recanati 58%, Deitsch 17.5%, Mizrahi 14.5%, Ashkenazi 10%.
  • 05Years of shareholder disagreements influenced the ownership consolidation.
  • 06Recanati family aims to invest heavily to boost club's financial and sporting status.

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Full coverage · 8 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

N12Center · Hebrew26 minutes ago
Recanati Family Gains Control of Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball in Major Ownership Shakeup
MakoCenter · Hebrew26 minutes ago
Recanati Family Takes Control of Maccabi Tel Aviv in Major Ownership Shakeup
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew9 hours ago
Recanati Family Takes Majority Ownership of Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Club
N12Center · Hebrew11 hours ago
Rekanati Family Buys Federman Shares to Gain Control of Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball
MakoCenter · Hebrew11 hours ago
Racanati Family Buys Federman Shares to Gain Control of Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball
N12Center · Hebrew11 hours ago
Recanati Family Takes Full Control of Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Club
MakoCenter · Hebrew11 hours ago
Recanati Family Takes Full Ownership of Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Club
N12Center · Hebrew11 hours ago
Recanati Family Buys 29% Stake in Maccabi Tel Aviv, Revealing Club's $172.5 Million Valuation
MakoCenter · Hebrew11 hours ago
Recanati Family Buys 29% Stake in Maccabi Tel Aviv, Revealing Club's $172.5 Million Valuation
MakoCenter · Hebrew11 hours ago
Recanati Family Buys Federman Shares to Control 58% of Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Club
N12Center · Hebrew11 hours ago
Recanati Family Buys Federman Shares to Control 58% of Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Club
WallaCenter · Hebrew11 hours ago
Recanati Family Gains Majority Stake in Maccabi Tel Aviv, Sea Madr Deal Unaffected
GlobesUnrated · Hebrew12 hours ago
Recanati Family Acquires Federman Shares in Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball for $50 Million
Now 14Right · Hebrew12 hours ago
Racnati Family Acquires Federman Shares to Gain Control of Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Club
MakoCenter · Hebrew12 hours ago
Racnati Family Acquires Federman Shares in Maccabi Tel Aviv for $50 Million
N12Center · Hebrew12 hours ago
Recanati Family Acquires Federman Shares in Maccabi Tel Aviv for $50 Million
YnetCenter · Hebrew12 hours ago
Racnati Family Buys Federman's Stake in Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball for $50 Million
CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew12 hours ago
Recanati Family Acquires Federman Shares in Maccabi Tel Aviv for $50 Million
WallaCenter · Hebrew12 hours ago
Racnati Family Acquires Federman Shares to Gain Majority Control of Maccabi Tel Aviv

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