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Cannae commits up to €523M credit facility to fund John Textor's acquisition of Olympique Lyonnais
Cannae Holdings, Inc.
- Cannae provided a €523M credit facility commitment to John Textor for his acquisition of Olympique Lyonnais equity through Eagle Football.
- Cannae and William Foley intend to invest in Eagle Football, a planned multi-club soccer operator, under a non-binding letter of intent.
- Eagle Football plans to acquire a majority equity interest in Olympique Lyonnais and holds stakes in Crystal Palace, Botafogo, and RWD Molenbeek.
- Credit facility carries 8% annual interest, matures one year from closing; Cannae expects to syndicate a substantial portion to third parties.
- Transactions are non-binding, subject to definitive documentation, and no guarantee of consummation or funding.