Mark Walter's TWG Global defends Dodgers financing and Lakers sale
Key Points:
- TWG Global, the holding company of Dodgers owner Mark Walter, denied allegations of financial impropriety related to the purchase and operation of the Dodgers and confirmed the team is not for sale.
- Investigations by insurance regulators and federal authorities are ongoing into transactions involving insurance companies under Walter’s control, but TWG stated no policyholders have been harmed and no irregularities were found in past investigations.
- Despite the Dodgers carrying over a billion dollars in deferred contracts, TWG emphasized the team’s strong revenue and ability to meet player contract obligations, dismissing concerns about financial instability.
- TWG highlighted that recent offers for Walter’s sports assets, including the Lakers sale, were at significant premiums, rejecting claims that assets are being sold at "fire sale" prices to support insurance operations.
- The company affirmed its cooperation with regulatory bodies, including the Delaware Department of Insurance, U.S. Department of Justice, and SEC, and maintained confidence in the integrity of its business practices.