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Stephen Ross Sells 2.1% of Dolphins for $12.5B to Chilean Billionaire
- Stephen Ross sold 2.1% of the Miami Dolphins and its affiliated businesses for $12.5 billion.
- The buyer is Chilean billionaire Jean Eric Salata.
- This transaction follows a previous sale of 1% of the team to Xiaomi co-founder Lei Jun in March.
- The sale sets a record for the valuation of a minority, non-controlling share in an NFL franchise.
- The deal underscores the increasing value of equity in NFL franchises, even without control.