November 06, 2023

Larry Tanenbaum sells 20% stake in Kilmer Sports Inc. to OMERS Pension Plan

Goodmans LLP acted for Larry Tanenbaum, Chair of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd., in connection with the sale of a 20% stake in his company, Kilmer Sports Inc., to OMERS Pension Plan for US$400 million representing an indirect 5% interest in MLSE.

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