The Athletic
United StatesEntry
2017
Hold
5yr
Exit
2022
Who owns The Athletic?
The Athletic is an American TMT company, now owned by The New York Times, which acquired it in 2022 from Bertelsmann Investments.
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Exit Type
Trade Sale
Buyer
The New York Times
Exit Year
2022
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Questions
Who owns The Athletic?
The Athletic is now owned by The New York Times, which acquired it in 2022 from Bertelsmann Investments.
When did The New York Times acquire The Athletic?
The New York Times acquired The Athletic in 2022, buying from Bertelsmann Investments.
Who did The Athletic sell to?
Bertelsmann Investments sold The Athletic to The New York Times in 2022 (Trade Sale).
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