United States Miami-Based Private Equity Firm 777 Partners Buys 94.1% of English Premier League Football Club Everton for $681 Million from Majority Shareholder Farhad Moshiri
16th September 2023 | Hong Kong
United States Miami-based private equity firm 777 Partners has announced to buy 94.1% of English Premier League football club Everton for $681 million (GBP 550 million) from majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri. Announcement: “777 Partners has signed an agreement with Farhad Moshiri to acquire his full stake in Everton Football Club, which accounts for 94.1 per cent of the Club’s shares. 777 Partners has established a global multi-club platform providing access to strategic markets in the world’s most popular sport. 777 Football Group is bringing together some of the most historic football clubs in the world within a structure that creates significant synergies through access to world-class data and analytics, player development and global commercial opportunities. The 777 Football Group currently comprises Genoa C.F.C. in Italy, Vasco da Gama in Brazil, Hertha BSC in Germany, Standard de Liege in Belgium, Red Star FC in France, Sevilla FC in Spain, and Melbourne Victory FC in Australia.” More info below:
” United States Miami-Based Private Equity Firm 777 Partners Buys 94.1% of English Premier League Football Club Everton for $681 Million from Majority Shareholder Farhad Moshiri “
United States Miami-Based Private Equity Firm 777 Partners Buys 94.1% of English Premier League Football Club Everton for $681 Million from Majority Shareholder Farhad Moshiri
Mr Moshiri, a shareholder since 2016 and majority shareholder since 2018: “The nature of ownership and financing of top football clubs has changed immeasurably since I first invested in Everton over seven years ago. The days of an owner/benefactor are seemingly out of reach for most, and the biggest clubs are now typically owned by well-resourced PE firms, specialist sports investors or state-backed companies and funds. I have been open about the need to bring in new investment and complete the financing for our iconic new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock, on the banks of the Mersey, which I have predominantly financed to date. I have spoken to a number of parties and considered some strong potential opportunities. However, it is through my lengthy discussions with 777 that I believe they are the best partners to take our great Club forward, with all the benefits of their multi-club investment model.
As a result of this agreement, we have an experienced and well-connected investor in football clubs who will help maximise the commercial opportunities, and we have secured the complete financing for our new stadium, which will be the critical element in the future success of Everton. Today is an important next step in the successful development of Everton and I look forward to closely following as our Club goes from strength to strength. Of course, none of this could have been achieved without the hard work of everyone at the Club. From our team at the training ground, our commercial and support teams through to matchday employees, I extend my sincerest gratitude. And to our fans, the last few years have been challenging but you have supported the Club through it all and consistently been our twelfth man. You are the best fans and deserve success.”
Josh Wander, Founder & Managing Partner of 777 Partners: “We are truly humbled by the opportunity to become part of the Everton family as custodians of the Club, and consider it a privilege to be able to build on its proud heritage and values. Our primary objective is to work with fans and stakeholders to develop the sporting and commercial infrastructure for the men’s and women’s teams that will deliver results for future generations of Everton supporters. As part of this, we are committed to partnering with the local community over the long-term, working on important projects such as the development of Bramley-Moore Dock as a world class stadium venue, allowing thousands more Evertonians to attend our home matches and contribute to the economic and cultural regeneration of Merseyside.”
Closing of the transaction is expected to occur in the fourth quarter of 2023 and remains subject to regulatory approval, including from the Premier League, the Football Association, and the Financial Conduct Authority. Out of respect for this process, 777 Partners will not be providing any further comment during this period of regulatory review. Mr Moshiri will also be seeking support from the Club’s minority shareholders and will be writing to them in the coming days.
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