Bayern Munich has a new investor. According to the German press, the Viessman group has become the 4th minority shareholder of the club by acquiring 6.7% of the shares, following a capital opening. The operation is expected to bring in €250 million in equity.
A Bavarian company specializing in energy and energy transition, Viessmann Generations Group stands alongside Adidas, Allianz and Audi, the other shareholders. Its CEO, Max Viessmann, who was already a member of Bayern’s advisory board, will join the supervisory board, increasing from nine to ten members. In accordance with its statutes, Bayern Munich retains the vast majority of shares in the company, up to 70%.
