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Buying and Selling Sports Teams and Entertainment Businesses

06 October 2017

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Partner Kevin Schulz will speak on a panel, “Buying and Selling Sports Teams and Entertainment Businesses,” at the ABA Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries on Friday, October 6 in Las Vegas.

Record-setting prices continue to make headlines as the value of sports franchises and entertainment businesses dramatically increase. But what makes them attractive investments? How can common pitfalls and roadblocks be avoided? Industry experts and insiders will discuss best practices to implement when buying and selling as well as recent noteworthy acquisitions.

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Kevin R. Schulz

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Sports & Entertainment

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Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

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Kevin R. Schulz

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