Sports Industry Guide for Capital Markets

Summary

This guide covers all related information that a securities practitioner needs when working with a company in the sports industry. The sports industry is a general term used to refer to the amateur, semi-professional, and professional markets in which individuals, teams, organizations (including schools), and governing bodies produce, promote, facilitate, and regulate competitions, events, activities, entertainment, and business focused on sports. This practice note provides an overview of the industry and covers applicable securities laws and regulations, securities offering process, disclosure and corporate governance obligations, stock exchange requirements, commercial and regulatory trends, and practical tips for counsel working in the sports industry.