where to buy green bay packer stock

Can I buy stock in Green Bay Packers?

Stock offering participants shouldn't expect any profit, dividend or tax deduction from their Green Bay shares. The Packers don't have an obligation to repay its investors either. Green Bay and the NFL “severely restrict” stock transfers as well.

Is Green Bay Packers stock publicly traded?

The Packers have been a publicly owned, non-profit corporation since August 18, 1923. The corporation currently has approximately 361,300 stockholders, who collectively own 5,011,558 shares of stock following the fifth stock sale in 2011. There have been six stock sales, in 1923, 1935, 1950, 1997, 2011, and 2021.

How much is a share of Green Bay Packers?

As of today and for the low price of $250 per share, you can officially purchase part ownership in the Green Bay Packers. Just so you're prepared, there will be a handling fee. (Someone has to pay for the certificate their going to send you.)

Can you buy shares of NFL teams?

You can own part of an NFL team—for just $300. The Green Bay Packers will hold a stock sale Tuesday, offering shares of “ownership” in the NFL franchise for the first time in nearly 10 years. Funds raised will be used for stadium improvements.

What does owning Packers stock get you?

Shareholders receive nothing more than voting rights, an invitation to the corporation's annual meeting, and an opportunity to purchase exclusive shareholder-only merchandise, such as a T-shirt that says you're a Green Bay Packers owner.

How can I own part of the Green Bay Packers?

Only individuals (including spouses as joint tenants) are able to purchase shares; individuals can purchase shares as a gift for other individuals. The Packers are offering 300,000 shares. No one may buy more than 200 shares (counting any shares that the person purchased in the 1997-1998 and 2011-2012 offerings).

Can you buy stocks in sports teams?

Several major companies have stakes in professional sports teams, or the companies have an affiliation with the owner. Unfortunately, buying shares in these companies won't get you box seats, free tickets, or other perks, but it may add an extra element of excitement when you tune in to watch its teams play.

Who owns the most Green Bay Packers stock?

According to the Packers website, the team is owned by a total of 361,300 people (that represent approximately 5,009,400 shares). No single shareholder can own more than roughly 4 percent of the available shares.

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 will the funds go toward at Lambeau Field?

The funds will go toward construction projects at Lambeau Field, new video boards and concourse upgrades.

Is the Packers public stock?

The Packers’ public ownership is unique in the NFL. The organization cautions that owning stock in the Packers isn’t like stocks traded on open markets. “Anyone considering the purchase of Packers stock should not purchase the stock to make a profit or to receive a dividend or tax deduction or any other economic benefits,” and there’s no protection from securities laws, the team says.

What powers do I have after I buy Green Bay Packers shares?

Imagine a world where fans of Green Bay’s division rivals used the stock sale for a corporate raid and directed team GM Brian Gutekunst to jettison LB De’Vondre Campbell for a seventh-round pick.

Can I own Packers stock and still bet on the team in Iowa?

PlayIA checked when shares first went on sale. The word from Iowa Racing And Gaming Commission (IRGC) administrator Brian Ohorilko is yes. Go ahead and make your Green Bay futures bets. This is where your lack of power as a ceremonial “owner” has some benefit. In order to be barred from Iowa bets, Ohorilko said:

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 .

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 many years has the Packers stock been sold?

This is the sixth stock sale in the Packers' 102-year history.

What is the number to packersstock?

Credit and debit cards and electronic bank transfers can be used for online purchases. For those without internet access, a toll-free number — 833-696-7225 — is available to request documents by mail for transactions to then be completed by mail.

How many shares did the Packers sell in 2011?

The Packers are offering 300,000 shares in the team at $300 a share plus a handling fee until Feb. 25, or until they run out of shares. During the 2011 sale, the team offered 250,000 shares at $250 each and added another 30,000 after about three weeks. It also extended the sales period. In the end, the Packers sold 269,000 shares and raised $67.4 million.

How much did the Packers renovate Lambeau Field?

The Packers' $295 million renovation of Lambeau Field in 2003 was supported by a $24 million stock sale and a half-cent sales tax in Brown County. The tax ended in 2015.

How much money does the Packers have in 2020?

The team reported $507 million in revenue for the pre-pandemic year that ended in March 2020 and said it had a corporate reserve fund of $491 million.

Where do international buyers send mail?

It is worth noting, for potential international buyers, that the sales process requires an address in an approved country, which right now is the United States. Any mailings would go to that address or any other designated address in the U.S. Emails, of course, could go anywhere.

Do the Packers have a deep pocket owner?

Murphy said purchases are voluntary and fans realize it is a way to support the organization and improve the fan experience. The Packers do not have a deep-pockets owner and are at the league average on ticket prices, so the stock sale is another way to raise money to invest in Lambeau Field, he said.

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