how to buy a share of green bay packers stock

For a lifelong Chicago Bears fan I sure do end up getting a lot of cool Packers stuff

It started with the Packers Cheesehead that Borden sent me prior to the Super Bowl. It was nine pounds of cheese that took two weeks to fully “process.”

Today, I am going to show you what the Green Bay Packers stock share and certificate package look like. And what you get when you buy it

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Green Bay Packers Stock Share – How Many Times Have The Packers Sold Stock Offerings?

The Packers have had five prior stock sales in their history. They took place in 1923, 1935, 1950, 1997 and 2011. From the Packers site:

Green Bay Packers Stock Price 2021 – How Much Is Green Bay Packers Stock?

Shares are priced at $300 just in time for Christmas and can still be purchased online with credit cards, debit cards, or electronic bank transfers.

Some Things To Note About Purchasing Packers Stock

Stock in the Packers does not constitute an investment in “stock” in the common sense of the term.

Green Bay Packers stock price

The price per share for a sixth Packers stock offering hasn't been set yet. The Green Bay Press Gazette said that the 2011 price was $250 per share. The offering was popular and approved in all 50 states. Initially, 250,000 shares were offered with an additional 30,000 shares offered due to the offering’s popularity.

History of the Packers shareholders

The team calls itself “one of the more remarkable business stories in American history” because it has been funded by its fan base through stock sales in 1923, 1935, 1950, 1997, and 2011. The last stock sale of the Packers ended on February 29, 2012.

How do the Packers use stock sale proceeds?

According to NFL regulations, the money raised through a stock sale can only be used to fund stadium projects that will benefit the team's fans. This means that operating expenses aren't approved for stock sale funds or expansions of player facilities, according to Mark Murphy, the Packers President and CEO.

What is the Packers money raised for?

The Packers plan on using the money raised for improvements at Lambeau Field, the team’s home since 1957. NFL rules require money raised in a stock sale to be used for stadium projects and not operating expenses.

Can you use credit cards to buy shares?

Consumers can use credit cards, debit cards, electronic bank transfers, personal checks or cashier’s checks to make their purchases. Shares can be bought as gifts for others.

Does the NFL trade?

No NFL teams trade on exchanges, compared to MLB, NBA and NHL teams such as the Atlanta Braves, and the New York Knicks and New York Rangers, which are offered as Liberty Braves Group (NASDAQ: BATRA) and Madison Square Garden Sports Corp (NYSE: MSGS ), respectively.

Can you transfer a Packers stock certificate?

Shares can be transferred to family members. A Packers' stock certificate acts as the ultimate piece of fan memorabilia and as a donation to the team. Shareholders are also able to vote for the Packers’ Board of Directors.

Why do the Packers have stock?

The Packers stock program is something of an anomaly in professional sports. Because they don’t have a super wealthy owner or donor club backing them , the NFL lets them have these stock offerings in order to raise funds for the franchise. In this case, it’s $90 million dollars in estimated stock funding for reported Lambeau Field improvements.

How many shareholders does the Packers have?

There are currently 360,760 shareholders who own a total of 5,011,558 shares of the Wisconsin franchise.

When did the Packers go public?

The first time the Packers “went public” was in 1923, for $5 a share, just to keep the team afloat. Back then, however, buying five shares or more also came with a box seat for every home game.

Is the Green Bay Packers going public?

For the first time in 10 years, and the sixth time in franchise history, the Packers are, figuratively, going public. For $300 a share, the green and gold fan in your life can own Green Bay Packers stock.

Is a team's share worthless?

The shares are, financially, worthless. That is to say, the shares will hold virtually no value, are not transferrable or tradable, nor will they pay dividends or give owners any practical voting right on virtually any aspect of the team. The shares themselves are basically just pieces of paper.

Can you buy shares of a company as a gift?

Only individuals (including spouses as joint tenants) will be able to purchase shares; individuals can purchase shares as a gift for other individuals.

Is stock in the Packers a stock?

Stock in the Packers does not constitute an investment in " stock" in the common sense of the term .

Can you offer Packers stock?

Any offering of Packers stock will only be made through an offering document.

How many stock sales did the Packers have?

Fans have supported the team financially through five stock sales: 1923, 1935, 1950, 1997 and 2011.

How to contact packers shareholder services?

Shareholder Services can be reached via phone at 855-8GO-PACK (855-846-7225) or email at [email protected]. Information is also online at packersowner.com. MISC.

How to contact the Packers?

Shareholder Services can be reached via phone at 855-8GO-PACK (855-846-7225) or email at [email protected]. Information is also online at packersowner.com.

When is the last day to order 2020 Packers collectibles?

For more information, please visit the Lambeau Field Atrium on the day of the Shareholder meeting, or click here to order online: Shareholder Collectible . Last date to order is July 26, 2021 .

Do shareholders receive dividends on investment?

Shareholders do not receive any dividend on the investment.

Is Green Bay Packers a nonprofit?

Green Bay Packers Inc., has been a publicly owned, nonprofit corporation since Aug. 18, 1923, when original articles of incorporation were filed with Wisconsin's secretary of state. One of the more remarkable business stories in American history, the Green Bay Packers organization has been kept viable by its shareholders — its unselfish fans.

How much did the Packers float raise?

The new float will raise $90 million for the Packers, with plans to make further renovations to the stadium. In the 2011 float the funds were used to make improvements to Lambeau Field as well, presumably without raising ticket prices. Joke’s on you for believing that, because despite getting fans to pay for stadium improvements by calling them “owners” the team still took taxpayer money, and will keep taking it until 2031!

Is the Packers stock?

So, by the Packers own admission, the “stock” isn’t stock. The only way you can call it stock is if you ignore the common sense meaning of the term stock. Get it? Dig a little further in and they make it clear that you can’t sell, trade, or transfer your stock to anyone — except an immediate family member in the event of a death. So, once again, not a stock.

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