Bain Capital (Mitt Romney was a founder) did the following.
2005, Mar – Proposes a $3.5 billion buyout of all 30 teams in the National Hockey League during the league's lockout. The offer was rejected. In June 2005, the company made a revised bid of $4.3 billion for the 30 teams and allow the current owners to maintain a stake in the league. This bid was also rejected.
2005, Mar – Proposes a $3.5 billion buyout of all 30 teams in the National Hockey League during the league's lockout. The offer was rejected. In June 2005, the company made a revised bid of $4.3 billion for the 30 teams and allow the current owners to maintain a stake in the league. This bid was also rejected.