Farhad Moshiri increases stake in Everton to 94 per cent... as he writes to disgruntled fans
3 years, 1 month ago

Farhad Moshiri increases stake in Everton to 94 per cent... as he writes to disgruntled fans

Daily Mail  

Farhad Moshiri has increased his controlling stake in Everton to 94 per cent by pumping in £100million of capital – as he wrote to fans to address their mounting frustrations. He has turned loans into shares to improve the club's balance sheet and it helps Everton, who suffered a staggering loss of £139.9m for the financial year 2019-20, continue to steer their way out of the pandemic towards a future where they will move to a new stadium at Bramley Moore Dock. Farhad Moshiri has increased his controlling stake in Everton to 94 per cent by pumping in £100m Everton are steer their way out of the pandemic towards a future where they will move to a new stadium at Bramley Moore Dock It is the present that is of most concern to Evertonians, though, and Moshiri – who is looking for his sixth manager in six years – is aware of the discontent that reached a nadir last weekend when Rafa Benitez was sacked following a 2-1 defeat at Norwich. Addressing the issue, Moshiri continued saying: 'The money that has been spent since 2016, not just on the playing squad but also on key projects including our new stadium, demonstrates my commitment to Everton.

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Premier League 2024-25: What is Everton’s 350 million pound stadium financing deal?
2 weeks ago

Premier League 2024-25: What is Everton’s 350 million pound stadium financing deal?

The Hindu  

Everton has agreed a long-term financing deal for the Premier League club’s new stadium on Liverpool’s waterfront, securing a long-term, 350 million pounds funding deal to refinance the borrowing already in place on the venue. Everton’s new owners The Friedkin Group said the funding was agreed with a “consortium of blue-chip institutional lenders” and will see the refinancing of debt …

New funds and new hope: Finally, Farhad Moshiri has made the best choice for Everton
5 months, 3 weeks ago

New funds and new hope: Finally, Farhad Moshiri has made the best choice for Everton

The Independent  

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Everton takeover confirmed as Friedkin Group reaches agreement with owner Farhad Moshiri
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Everton takeover confirmed as Friedkin Group reaches agreement with owner Farhad Moshiri

The Independent  

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Everton 'tell Man United they WON'T sell Jarrad Branthwaite this summer unless their transfer valuation is met' despite Friedkin Group takeover collapsing
8 months ago

Everton 'tell Man United they WON'T sell Jarrad Branthwaite this summer unless their transfer valuation is met' despite Friedkin Group takeover collapsing

Daily Mail  

Everton have told Manchester United that they don't intend to sell Jarrad Branthwaite this summer unless their transfer valuation is met. Despite Everton's proposed takeover by the Friedkin Group collapsing, the Toffees are not willing to sell Branthwaite for a reduced fee. Everton have told Manchester United that they don't intend to sell Jarrad Branthwaite Erik ten Hag's United have …

Everton takeover FINALLY nears its end as troubled Toffees confirm Roma investor Dan Friedkin has been granted exclusivity to purchase Farhad Moshiri's majority shares
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Everton takeover FINALLY nears its end as troubled Toffees confirm Roma investor Dan Friedkin has been granted exclusivity to purchase Farhad Moshiri's majority shares

Daily Mail  

Everton's drawn-out takeover saga is finally edging towards an end after the club confirmed they have granted exclusivity to a group led by AS Roma’s £4.9billion-worth owner Dan Friedkin. Now the world’s 495th richest man – according to Forbes – will press forward with his attempts to buy current owner Farhad Moshiri’s 94.1 per cent majority shareholding in the financially-troubled …

Texas-based Friedkin Group enters exclusive talks for majority stake of Premier League Everton
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Texas-based Friedkin Group enters exclusive talks for majority stake of Premier League Everton

Associated Press  

The Texas-based Friedkin Group is in exclusive discussions to buy a majority stake in Everton, the Premier League club said Friday. “The club can confirm today that a period of exclusivity has been granted to The Friedkin Group to progress discussions to acquire a majority shareholding in Everton,” it said in a statement. The Friedkin Group’s other companies include Gulf …

Everton provide takeover update after agreement with Friedkin family
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Everton provide takeover update after agreement with Friedkin family

The Independent  

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Everton takeover by US private equity firm falls through
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Everton takeover by US private equity firm falls through

The Hindu  

Everton’s takeover agreement with prospective owner 777 Partners has expired, the Premier League club said on Saturday, after the U.S. private equity firm failed to complete the acquisition of Farhad Moshiri’s majority stake by the Friday deadline. “The agreement between 777 Partners and Blue Heaven Holdings Limited for the sale and purchase of the majority shareholding in the club expired …

Everton faces uncertain future after proposed sale to investment firm 777 Partners falls through
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Everton faces uncertain future after proposed sale to investment firm 777 Partners falls through

Associated Press  

LONDON — Storied Premier League club Everton faces an uncertain future after a proposed takeover by American investment firm 777 Partners collapsed on Saturday. The Miami-based private investment firm reached a deal in September to buy out Everton’s majority shareholder, Farhad Moshiri, who has a 94.1% stake. “The agreement between 777 Partners and Blue Heaven Holdings Limited for the sale …

Jordan Pickford 'tops Everton's list for a huge summer fire sale' - with FIVE stars lined up for the exit door - as Farhad Moshiri 'faces choice between selling first-team players or putting club into
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Jordan Pickford 'tops Everton's list for a huge summer fire sale' - with FIVE stars lined up for the exit door - as Farhad Moshiri 'faces choice between selling first-team players or putting club into

Daily Mail  

Jordan Pickford reportedly heads up a list of five stars Everton could be forced to sell this summer in order to avoid going into administration. Jordan Pickford is one of five players that Everton could reportedly have to sell in the summer Farhad Moshiri is in a race against time to complete a deal to sell his 94.1 per cent …

How Everton could yet prove an attractive buy despite nearly £1bn of debt
10 months, 1 week ago

How Everton could yet prove an attractive buy despite nearly £1bn of debt

The Telegraph  

With outstanding debt and other loans now soaring beyond £1 billion, the sale of Everton comes with a health warning for potential buyers. As Telegraph Sport crunches the eye-watering bills involved, experts maintain the eventual new owner, after short-term pain, may yet net a “fantastic deal for themselves”: ‌What is Everton worth? Although the last available accounts calculated official debt …

Jamie Carragher claims he 'FEARS' for Everton amid takeover confusion with the Premier League still yet to greenlight potential owners 777 who are 'propping up the club'
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Jamie Carragher claims he 'FEARS' for Everton amid takeover confusion with the Premier League still yet to greenlight potential owners 777 who are 'propping up the club'

Daily Mail  

777Partners yet to approved by the Premier League for takeover of the club Jamie Carragher has urged Everton to sort out the ownership situation with fears over the future of the Merseyside club. Jamie Carragher is worried for the future of Everton and thinks the ownership issue needs to be resolved quickly It's been a season of drama and off …

Everton 'are granted an extension to the deadline for a £158m loan to be repaid'... as prospective owners 777 Partners 'look to raise funds' to acquire 94.1 per cent stake in the Toffees
11 months ago

Everton 'are granted an extension to the deadline for a £158m loan to be repaid'... as prospective owners 777 Partners 'look to raise funds' to acquire 94.1 per cent stake in the Toffees

Daily Mail  

Everton have been granted an extension on the deadline to repay a £158million loan ahead of their proposed takeover. Last month, Farhad Moshiri - who will sell his 94.1 per cent shareholding in the club - urged Toffees fans to 'bear with us' as the deal entered the 'home straight'. Last month, Everton's prospective owners were told by the Premier …

Everton's takeover is 'thrown into doubt as prospective owners 777 Partners request an extension' to complete the deal... as American firm 'look to raise funds' to acquire 94.1 per cent stake in the T
11 months, 1 week ago

Everton's takeover is 'thrown into doubt as prospective owners 777 Partners request an extension' to complete the deal... as American firm 'look to raise funds' to acquire 94.1 per cent stake in the T

Daily Mail  

However, it's been thrown into doubt as they requested an extension for the deal Everton's potential takeover has been thrown into doubt after 777 Partners requested an extension to complete the deal, according to reports. Last month, Farhad Moshiri - who will sell his 94.1 per cent shareholding in the club - urged Toffees fans to 'bear with us' as …

New Everton takeover concern as 777 Partners scrambles to fund purchase
11 months, 1 week ago

New Everton takeover concern as 777 Partners scrambles to fund purchase

The Telegraph  

Everton face waiting until the season ends before any takeover of the club by 777 Partners, which is scrambling to raise hundreds of millions of pounds to fund the purchase. Telegraph Sport has been told that the United States private investment firm, which had aimed to complete its £500 million buyout of Farhad Moshiri by the end of this week, …

Everton takeover nears completion after Farhad Moshiri update
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Everton takeover nears completion after Farhad Moshiri update

The Independent  

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Everton's plight has stirred their fans into action but with 777's takeover no foregone conclusion, the long-term future is worrying
1 year, 4 months ago

Everton's plight has stirred their fans into action but with 777's takeover no foregone conclusion, the long-term future is worrying

Daily Mail  

Outside the stadium that stands as a beacon of hope, three generations of Evertonians are braving the squall blowing in off the River Mersey. ‘Whilst we understand the need for rules to be followed and standards to be upheld, this only punishes the fans, players and management team,’ a joint statement issued by fans’ groups over the weekend said. Everton …

Liverpool owner FSG announces minority investment by New York equity firm
1 year, 5 months ago

Liverpool owner FSG announces minority investment by New York equity firm

Associated Press  

LIVERPOOL, England — New York-based investment firm Dynasty Equity has bought a minority stake in Liverpool, the Premier League club said Thursday. “We have always said that if there is an investment partner that is right for Liverpool then we would pursue the opportunity to help ensure the club’s long-term financial resiliency and future growth.” Liverpool said the the investment …

Everton's potential owners 777 Partners have agreed a £500MILLION deal to buy the club from Farhad Moshiri... but questions remain whether they can really afford to take on the Toffees
1 year, 6 months ago

Everton's potential owners 777 Partners have agreed a £500MILLION deal to buy the club from Farhad Moshiri... but questions remain whether they can really afford to take on the Toffees

Daily Mail  

Everton's prospective owners are facing serious questions about the source of their funding after 777 Partners agreed a deal worth more than £500million to buy the club from Farhad Moshiri. 777 co-founder Josh Wander is on the verge of adding another team to the company's multi-club model with the purchase of Everton Farhad Moshiri has been a majority stakeholder at …

Everton agree takeover deal with American investment firm 777 Partners
1 year, 6 months ago

Everton agree takeover deal with American investment firm 777 Partners

The Independent  

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English soccer club Everton to be bought by American investment firm 777 Partners
1 year, 6 months ago

English soccer club Everton to be bought by American investment firm 777 Partners

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — American investors just can’t seem to get enough of the Premier League. Everton will be the latest storied English soccer team to come under U.S. ownership after Miami-based private investment firm 777 Partners reached a deal to buy out majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri. “We are truly humbled by the opportunity to become part of the Everton family …

Everton, 777 Partners and a ‘takeover’ that poses more questions than it provides answers
1 year, 6 months ago

Everton, 777 Partners and a ‘takeover’ that poses more questions than it provides answers

New York Times  

Everton have announced that the club’s majority shareholder, Farhad Moshiri, has signed an agreement with Miami-based 777 Partners over the purchase of the Premier League club. The agreement, if approved, would see 777 Partners acquire Moshiri’s full stake in Everton, which accounts for 94.1 per cent of the club’s shares. “The nature of ownership and financing of top football clubs …

Farhad Moshiri reaches agreement with 777 Partners to sell majority stake in Everton
1 year, 6 months ago

Farhad Moshiri reaches agreement with 777 Partners to sell majority stake in Everton

New York Times  

Everton’s majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri has signed an agreement with Miami-based 777 Partners over the purchase of the Premier League club. The agreement, if approved, means 777 Partners will acquire Moshiri’s full stake in Everton, which accounts for 94.1 per cent of the club’s shares. GO DEEPER Everton, Farhad Moshiri, 777 Partners and a 'takeover' that poses more questions than …

Everton report financial loss for fifth successive year
1 year, 11 months ago

Everton report financial loss for fifth successive year

The Independent  

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Farhad Moshiri at Everton seven years on: Can owner turn club’s fortunes around?
2 years ago

Farhad Moshiri at Everton seven years on: Can owner turn club’s fortunes around?

New York Times  

The summer sale of Richarlison to Tottenham Hotspur felt like a symbolic moment for Farhad Moshiri’s Everton project. In his recent interview with Everton’s fan advisory board, Moshiri admitted he had been “impatient and so affected and responsive with fans’ feelings” that “maybe I have removed some managers too early”. “We should implement changes on a more informed basis.” Sam …

Moshiri says Everton not for sale but close to securing stadium investment
2 years, 1 month ago

Moshiri says Everton not for sale but close to securing stadium investment

The Hindu  

Everton owner Farhad Moshiri has said the Premier League club is not for sale, but he is close to securing investment to help with building a new stadium. Moshiri told the club’s Fan Advisory Board that he is looking for help financing the construction of Everton’s new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock in a video posted on the club website on …

Everton, Farhad Moshiri, the latest investment talks and what happens next
2 years, 1 month ago

Everton, Farhad Moshiri, the latest investment talks and what happens next

New York Times  

There is rarely a dull day when it comes to Everton lately but even in that context, Tuesday was exceptional. A story in The Guardian claimed Farhad Moshiri is willing to sell Everton for £500million and has instructed Deloitte’s sports business arm to handle the process. Everton fans protest against the board at the game against Southampton “The club is …

Everton’s latest mess of their own making has them headed for the Championship
2 years, 1 month ago

Everton’s latest mess of their own making has them headed for the Championship

The Independent  

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IAN HERBERT: A lame-duck manager and a below-par squad... Everton fans are right to protest
2 years, 2 months ago

IAN HERBERT: A lame-duck manager and a below-par squad... Everton fans are right to protest

Daily Mail  

It’s been eight months, give or take, since Everton’s fans did what they always do in the club’s moments of greatest jeopardy. So there was an unfortunate irony when Frank Lampard said of the protests which preceded and followed defeat to the Premier League’s bottom club Southampton a few days ago: ‘The off-field noise is there.’ By the time those …

Everton owner Farhad Moshiri publicly backs Frank Lampard as fans turn on board
2 years, 2 months ago

Everton owner Farhad Moshiri publicly backs Frank Lampard as fans turn on board

The Independent  

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Everton Owner Farhad Moshiri Apologises to Fans after Relegation Escape
2 years, 9 months ago

Everton Owner Farhad Moshiri Apologises to Fans after Relegation Escape

News 18  

Everton owner Farhad Moshiri has apologised to fans after the Premier League club only narrowly avoided relegation in the penultimate game of the season. But that uplifting end to the season for Frank Lampard’s team could not obscure the problems that almost sent Everton crashing into the second tier for the first time since 1954. The season started with the …

DOMINIC KING: Rafa Benitez carries the can but this is Everton owner Farhad Moshiri's mess
3 years, 2 months ago

DOMINIC KING: Rafa Benitez carries the can but this is Everton owner Farhad Moshiri's mess

Daily Mail  

Facts is a word that will be forever be associated with Rafa Benitez and the facts of this miserable situation show why this sorry chapter has closed. Everton owner Farhad Moshiri has invested huge sums in Everton but is seeing no reward Everton's demise accelerated under Benitez but the experienced boss isn't fully to blame Season at a glance Live …

Everton owner Farhad Moshiri insists Rafa Benitez will NOT be sacked
3 years, 3 months ago

Everton owner Farhad Moshiri insists Rafa Benitez will NOT be sacked

Daily Mail  

Farhad Moshiri has pledged to give Rafa Benitez time to transform Everton’s fortunes and steer them away from the crisis that threatens to engulf Goodison Park. Everton owner Farhad Moshiri insists Rafa Benitez will not be sacked despite their poor form Moshiri, who will attend Monday's now pivotal visit of Arsenal, says Benitez is going nowhere Moshiri was absent for …

Mentality more critical than price tag in bid to beef up Everton: Benitez
3 years, 4 months ago

Mentality more critical than price tag in bid to beef up Everton: Benitez

The Hindu  

Everton does not have enough money to sign top quality reinforcements in January and will have to depend on bargain buys with the right mentality to be a fit at the Merseyside club, manager Rafa Benitez has said. The club managed to offload high-earning Colombian midfielder James Rodriguez but, without enough to spend, Benitez said loan options could be a …

Transfer News: Crystal Palace reject Everton's £70m approach for Wilfried Zaha
5 years, 7 months ago

Transfer News: Crystal Palace reject Everton's £70m approach for Wilfried Zaha

Daily Mail  

Crystal Palace have underlined their determination to hold onto Wilfried Zaha by turning down another improved cash-plus-players offer for the Eagles star. Everton's approach of £70m, striker Cenk Tosun on loan and James McCarthy is the latest big money proposal that has failed to tempt Palace to do business. Everton have had a fresh £70m cash plus two players approach …

Transfer News: Everton deny offering '£55m plus Cenk Tosun and James McCarthy' for Wilfried Zaha
5 years, 7 months ago

Transfer News: Everton deny offering '£55m plus Cenk Tosun and James McCarthy' for Wilfried Zaha

Daily Mail  

Everton have denied making an improved bid for Wilfried Zaha worth £55million and includes Cenk Tosun and James McCarthy. Everton have denied making an improved bid for Wilfried Zaha worth £55million plus players They are were reported to have offered Cenk Tosun and James McCarthy in a follow-up bid Sportsmail revealed on Sunday that the Toffees saw their opening bid …

Farhad Moshiri has spent £378m to take Everton from 11th to ninth
6 years ago

Farhad Moshiri has spent £378m to take Everton from 11th to ninth

Daily Mail  

When Farhad Moshiri spent almost £200million of his fortune to become Everton's majority shareholder, he spoke about helping to 'deliver success in the future'. Portuguese manager Marco Silva took over from Sam Allardyce last summer THE PLAN When Moshiri bought 49.9 per cent of the club three years ago, he did so with one eye fixed firmly on the future. …

Everton boss Marco Silva feels 'secure' after vote of confidence from owner Farhad Moshiri
6 years, 1 month ago

Everton boss Marco Silva feels 'secure' after vote of confidence from owner Farhad Moshiri

Daily Mail  

Marco Silva says Farhad Moshiri has given him reassurances in person that his position is not in peril and he is the man to lead Everton forward. Marco Silva insists he feels 'secure' in his job after being backed by the club's hierarchy Everton majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri gave Silva a vote of confidence in person His message was that …

How an Everton campaign crammed with promise is coming off the rails
6 years, 1 month ago

How an Everton campaign crammed with promise is coming off the rails

Daily Mail  

Marco Silva is a manager under pressure at Goodison Park, and needs to salvage Everton's season. Marco Silva finds himself under pressure as he seeks to salvage Everton's season Crisis of confidence The seed for a run that has seen Everton win just two of their last 10 Premier Leagues was planted by Divock Origi's winning goal for Liverpool in …

Wayne Rooney reveals Everton owner Farhad Moshiri didn't want him
6 years, 6 months ago

Wayne Rooney reveals Everton owner Farhad Moshiri didn't want him

Daily Mail  

Wayne Rooney has revealed how his dream of helping boyhood club Everton win their first trophy for more than 20 years came to an end when it gradually became evident that owner Farhad Moshiri did not want to keep him on Merseyside. ‘It wasn’t easy to leave Man United,’ Rooney says, ‘but I wasn’t playing and that was difficult and …

Premier League: Everton manager Ronald Koeman backed by majority shareholder despite dismal start
7 years, 5 months ago

Premier League: Everton manager Ronald Koeman backed by majority shareholder despite dismal start

Firstpost  

Everton manager Ronald Koeman still has the “total support” of majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri despite the club’s dismal start to the season. London: Everton manager Ronald Koeman still has the “total support” of majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri despite the club’s dismal start to the season. Moshiri thinks the supporters deserve better but believes a tough run of fixtures and injury …

Everton's new owner Farhad Moshiri set for spending spree to keep club's best players
9 years ago

Everton's new owner Farhad Moshiri set for spending spree to keep club's best players

Daily Mail  

Farhad Moshiri will bankroll a spending spree in an attempt to show Everton can match the ambitions of the club’s best young talent. Sportsmail revealed on Saturday that a £200million deal had been struck to sell Everton and it was later confirmed that Moshiri, an Iranian billionaire, had become the club’s majority shareholder after he had acquired a 49.9 per …

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