April 1 (Reuters) - Formula One's U.S.-based owner
Liberty Media has announced a takeover of MotoGP's parent
company Dorna, MotoGP said in a statement on Monday.
"Liberty Media will acquire approximately 86% of Dorna, with
Dorna management retaining approximately 14% of their equity...
the transaction reflects an enterprise value for Dorna/MotoGP of
€4.2 billion ($4.53 billion) and an equity value of €3.5
billion," MotoGP added.
($1 = 0.9270 euros)
(Reporting by Chiranjit Ojha in Bengaluru, editing by Ed
Osmond)
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