The Firm represented Silver Lake in connection with its strategic investment in Oak View Group (“OVG”). The investment will support OVG’s growth strategy, including its arena development projects and other strategic initiatives. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
OVG is an entertainment and sports facilities company that was founded in 2015. OVG's business divisions include OVG Business Development, OVG Global Partnerships, OVG Media and Conferences, OVG Facilities, Prevent Advisors and the Arena and Stadium Alliance, a select group of top U.S. venues.
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