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Xiaomi Co-Founder Lin Bin to Buy 1% of Dolphins Holding Company at Record $12B-Plus Valuation

League owners must still approve the sale following finance committee sign-off.

Overview

  • The reported agreement values the Dolphins’ holding company at more than $12 billion, with some outlets citing a $12.5 billion mark.
  • The stake covers the entity that owns the Miami Dolphins, Hard Rock Stadium, the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix and a portion of the Miami Open.
  • The price sets a new public high for an NFL minority-ownership transaction, topping last year’s New York Giants benchmark.
  • Controlling owner Stephen Ross has previously sold minority interests, including 10% to Ares Management and 3% to Joe Tsai and Oliver Weisberg at an $8.1 billion valuation in 2024.
  • Lin Bin is the co-founder and vice chairman of Xiaomi with a Forbes-estimated net worth of $10.4 billion, and representatives for the parties did not provide comment.