Hoffmann Family of Companies
Hoffmann Family of Companies is a Florida-based family-run private equity firm headquartered in Naples, Florida[1] that owns various companies. Established in 2015, it is led by billionaire David Hoffmann.[2]
David Hoffmann stated an aim to establish the second-largest group of newspapers in the U.S.[3] The firm owns 19 publications,[4] including a stake in Lee Enterprises,[5][6] publications in California through its Hoffmann Media Group subsidiary, the Town Crier on Mackinac Island, Florida Weekly, and the Napa Valley Register in California, as well as a large stake in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.[2]
According to its website it owns 120 brands and employs 16,000 people across 30 countries. Holdings include wineries, golf courses, sports businesses, wood products companies, transportation businesses and newspapers.[7]
It bought the Old Corkscrew Golf Club in Lee County, Florida in 2022 and is redeveloping it.[8][9][10]
In December 2025, it was announced that the family is buying the Pittsburgh Penguins NHL hockey team from Fenway Sports Group.[11]
Companies
- Arnold Transit Company (now part of Hoffman Marine) serving Mackinac Island in Michigan
- Star Line Ferry serving Mackinac Island
- The St. Ignace News covering St. Ignace, Michigan and Mackinac County, Michigan
- Washington Missourian[12] in Washington, Missouri
- Oberweis Dairy[13]
- Elmer Chocolate of Louisiana.[14]
- Ave Maria Sun, newspaper in Fort Myers, Florida
- Florida Weekly newspaper in Naples, Florida
- Babcock Ranch Telegraph in Babcock Ranch, Florida
- Florida Healthcare News
- Hertz Arena
- JED Transportation in Hazelwood, MO
- Corporate Transportation in Hazelwood, MO
- Mid American Coaches in Washington, MO
- LEO Events in Memphis, TN
- Florida Everblades
- Pittsburgh Penguins[15]
See also
References
- ↑ Layden, Laura. "What does the Hoffmann family of Naples own near and far? Here's a look as they expand". Naples Daily News.
- 1 2 "Hoffmann promises more Missouri newspaper purchases, but locals are leery | St. Louis Magazine". May 7, 2025.
- ↑ "Billionaires Buying Bulletins and other Newspaper Consolidation". November 20, 2024.
- ↑ "Naples' Hoffmann takes step to buy national newspaper chain". 24 March 2025.
- ↑ "Meet the Florida Billionaire Who Wants to be a Newspaper Baron". The New York Times. 21 October 2024.
- ↑ "Florida investor aims to be America's largest newspaper publisher". 18 April 2025.
- ↑ Berkowitz, Rachel (May 27, 2025). "Hoffmann Family of Companies Featured in WSJ Pro: PE".
- ↑ "Hoffmann Family to develop Estero golf course on site it bought for $14.5M". Business Observer. August 8, 2025.
- ↑ "The Old Corkscrew Golf Club will be Redeveloped".
- ↑ "Hoffmanns select Kyle Phillips to design new Estero golf club".
- ↑ Dixon, Ed (December 18, 2025). "FSG agrees 'US$1.7bn' sale of Pittsburgh Penguins to Hoffmann family". sportspro.com. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
NHL franchise set to change hands for second time in five years.
- ↑ "Hoffmann Family buys St. Louis-area newspaper". ksdk.com. June 9, 2025.
- ↑ "He bought Oberweis Dairy, Mackinac Island ferries and now an $85 million Florida mansion". Crain's Chicago Business. May 9, 2025.
- ↑ "Elmer Chocolate partners with Florida company, promises more jobs and same sweet traditions". WBRZ.
- ↑ https://www.floridaweekly.com/articles/fort-myers-arts-and-entertainment-news/fort-myers/bonita-springs/hoffmann-acquires-pittsburgh-penguins/
https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/business/article_af0dc51c-19cb-11ee-9988-c7521228c930.html