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Leon Cooperman latest – Man United stake, net worth, Sir Jim Ratcliffe sale stance
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Billionaire investor Leon Cooperman has increased his ownership stake at Manchester United
Leon Cooperman invested in Manchester United back in 2023(Image: Heidi Gutman/CNBC/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)
Here, the Manchester Evening News examines Leon Cooperman’s reported net worth and links to Manchester United….
- Net worth status: As of early 2026, Leon Cooperman’s net worth stands at approximately $3.6billion. The majority of his fortune derives from his career as a renowned Wall Street investor and the personal capital invested in his firm, Omega Advisors.
- Initial stake purchase: In late 2023, Cooperman first became a Manchester United investor by acquiring just under one million shares. At that time, this initial minority stake was worth roughly $16.8million (£13.5million).
- Increased ownership: SEC filings from February this year show that Cooperman has substantially expanded his holding to 2,922,076 Class A Ordinary Shares. This transaction elevated his beneficial ownership to approximately 5.2% of the club’s Class A shares.
- Investment vehicle: These shares are owned directly by Omega Capital Partners, L. P, a Cooperman family investment limited partnership, reports the Mirror. He retains sole voting and dispositive authority over these holdings, although they represent a minority share of the club’s total equity.
- Passive investment stance: The billionaire has registered his ownership via a Schedule 13G, a disclosure form designated for passive investors. This certification explicitly confirms that the shares were not purchased with the intention of changing or influencing control of the club.
- Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s involvement: Cooperman’s share acquisition coincided with Sir Jim Ratcliffe finalising his own agreement for a 25% stake in the club. The market has frequently viewed Cooperman’s ongoing investment as an indication of faith in the restructuring spearheaded by Ratcliffe’s INEOS group.
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