Katharina Liebherr Explained

Katharina Liebherr is a Swiss businesswoman who is the minority owner of Southampton.

Career

In 2010, Liebherr became the owner of English Premier League side Southampton following the death of her father Markus Liebherr.[1] [2] [3]

On 14 August 2017, Liebherr sold an 80% stake to Chinese businessman Gao Jisheng for around £210 million.[4] She retained her 20% stake within the club. Following the sale of the club to Sport Republic in January 2022, Liebherr retained her minority shareholding.[5] However, her shares have been diluted following several rounds of investment by Sport Republic.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Müller . Patrik . 26 January 2014 . Wer ist Katharina Liebherr? . 7 November 2023 . aargauerzeitung.ch.
  2. Web site: Gibson . Owen . Oltermann . Philip . 16 January 2014 . Is Katharina Liebherr, Southampton's owner, in it for the long term? . 7 November 2023 . The Guardian.
  3. Web site: Kerins . Dan . 11 August 2010 . Southampton FC owner Markus Liebherr has died . 7 November 2023 . Southern Daily Echo.
  4. Web site: Fisher . Ben . 14 August 2017 . Southampton sell 80% stake to Chinese businessman Gao Jisheng . 7 November 2023 . The Guardian.
  5. Web site: 4 January 2022 . Sport Republic acquires ownership of club . 7 November 2023 . Southampton FC.
  6. Web site: Wyatt . Mark . 13 October 2023 . Katharina Liebherr gives rare interview on Southampton, Sport Republic and Ralph Hasenhuttl . 9 November 2023 . Hampshire Live.

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