Deal Parameters
Los Angeles Angels
Recent MLB Sale Presets
$340M
Franchise reported operating turnover & media rights
8.5 / 10
DMA rank, regional sports network (RSN) coverage
12.0%
Percent of enterprise valuation absorbed via club liability
Handshake Deal Dynamic
A direct principal-to-principal transaction removes auction bidding wars (usually shaving 4-8% off maximum valuation) while granting immediate exclusivity and non-public regulatory approval paths.
Estimated Valuation
$2.85B
Enterprise Value
Revenue Multiple
8.38x
EV / Trailing Revenue
Market Classification
Tier 1 Major Media Market
SoCal / Los Angeles DMA
Deal Complexity
Low (Bypassed Traditional Auction)
2-Man Handshake Agreement
Historical MLB Franchise Sales (2000–Present)
Sale Price vs Revenue Multiple
● Historical Closed Deals | ★ Simulated / Current Selected Benchmark
Data points scaled by Market Population Index
Evidence & Governance Breakdown
Britt Ghiroli Audit
| Dimension | Source-Grounded Reporting | Analytical Valuation Implication | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seller & Method | Arte Moreno direct handshake negotiation; only 2 men involved | Eliminated competitive banker leakages & auction premium | Sourced Fact |
| Market Tier | Orange County / Los Angeles Southern California territory | High premium baseline multiple (>8.0x EV/Rev) | Derived Model |
| Valuation Target | Reported benchmark surrounding $2.8B to $2.9B | Model calibrated at $2.85B (8.38x on $340M top-line) | Calibrated Result |