FC Bayern Munich sells 5% stake in AG to Viessmann for €250 million

FC Bayern Munich has sold a 5% stake in its professional football business, FC Bayern München AG, to the family-owned company Viessmann. The transaction is valued at €250 million.

According to club president Herbert Hainer, the sale aims to secure the club’s international competitiveness and long-term independence. Hainer noted that the club was in a strong position to execute the deal without financial necessity. Max Viessmann will join the club’s supervisory board as part of the agreement.

Following this transaction, the ownership structure of FC Bayern München AG consists of the member association, FC Bayern München e. V., which holds a 75% majority stake, and minority shareholders including adidas AG, Audi AG, Allianz SE, and Viessmann, each holding approximately 8.33% (noting the recent shift in distribution). The club intends to use the proceeds to support cash flow and various strategic projects.