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The strongest French club of the past year successfully entered the stock exchange - fans and investors were very actively involved in the initial public offering of the club's shares.
The very active interest raised the initial price of "OL Groupe" shares more than six times and now it reaches 24 euros. At this price, the club, including sports facilities, stadium and players, is valued at 312 million euros, but this amount could still increase.
"Lyon" became the first football club to take advantage of amendments to French laws allowing sports clubs to list on the stock exchange.
The champions of the last five seasons, "Lyon", are currently leading "Ligue 1" by eleven points, but their form has recently deteriorated - the French southern club has failed to win a game since December 17.
Furthermore, on Thursday, in a list published by one of the world's leading audit and consulting firms, "Deloitte", "Lyon" was named the eleventh richest club in the world.
It is believed that through the public offering of shares, "Lyon" will receive 89 million euros in revenue, and these funds will be used to finance the construction of a new stadium.
