Brera Holdings PLC Receives FIGC Approval for its Acquisition of a stake in S.S. Juve Stabia S.r.l., “The Second Team of Naples”
Brera Holdings (Nasdaq: BREA) has received official approval from the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) for its acquisition of a stake in S.S. Juve Stabia, a professional football club competing in Italy's Serie B. The FIGC's Commission confirmed that Brera Holdings meets the required standards of financial soundness and reputational integrity.
The company has already completed three closings, acquiring a 38.46% stake in Juve Stabia's corporate capital, following an agreement executed on December 31, 2024, to acquire a controlling interest. This acquisition is part of Brera Holdings' multi-club ownership (MCO) strategy aimed at expanding its global portfolio of football clubs.
The transaction represents a significant step in Brera Holdings' mission to develop an interconnected network of football clubs, with Juve Stabia, known as 'The Second Team of Naples,' being a strategic addition to their platform.
Brera Holdings (Nasdaq: BREA) ha ricevuto l'approvazione ufficiale dalla Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio (FIGC) per l'acquisizione di una quota in S.S. Juve Stabia, un club calcistico professionistico che compete nella Serie B italiana. La Commissione della FIGC ha confermato che Brera Holdings soddisfa gli standard richiesti di solidità finanziaria e integrità reputazionale.
L'azienda ha già completato tre chiusure, acquisendo una quota del 38,46% del capitale sociale di Juve Stabia, a seguito di un accordo firmato il 31 dicembre 2024 per acquisire un interesse di controllo. Questa acquisizione fa parte della strategia di possesso multi-club (MCO) di Brera Holdings, mirata ad espandere il proprio portafoglio globale di club calcistici.
La transazione rappresenta un passo significativo nella missione di Brera Holdings di sviluppare una rete interconnessa di club calcistici, con Juve Stabia, conosciuta come 'La Seconda Squadra di Napoli', che è un'aggiunta strategica alla loro piattaforma.
Brera Holdings (Nasdaq: BREA) ha recibido la aprobación oficial de la Federación Italiana de Fútbol (FIGC) para la adquisición de una participación en S.S. Juve Stabia, un club de fútbol profesional que compite en la Serie B de Italia. La Comisión de la FIGC confirmó que Brera Holdings cumple con los estándares requeridos de solidez financiera e integridad reputacional.
La empresa ya ha completado tres cierres, adquiriendo una participación del 38,46% en el capital social de Juve Stabia, tras un acuerdo firmado el 31 de diciembre de 2024 para adquirir un interés de control. Esta adquisición es parte de la estrategia de propiedad de múltiples clubes (MCO) de Brera Holdings, destinada a expandir su cartera global de clubes de fútbol.
La transacción representa un paso significativo en la misión de Brera Holdings de desarrollar una red interconectada de clubes de fútbol, siendo Juve Stabia, conocida como 'El Segundo Equipo de Nápoles', una adición estratégica a su plataforma.
Brera Holdings (Nasdaq: BREA)는 이탈리아 축구 연맹 (FIGC)으로부터 이탈리아 세리에 B에서 경쟁하는 프로 축구 클럽 S.S. Juve Stabia의 지분 인수에 대한 공식 승인을 받았습니다. FIGC 위원회는 Brera Holdings가 요구되는 재정 건전성과 평판 무결성 기준을 충족한다고 확인했습니다.
회사는 이미 세 차례의 마감을 완료하고, 2024년 12월 31일에 지배 지분을 인수하기 위한 계약을 체결한 후 Juve Stabia의 회사 자본에서 38.46%의 지분을 인수했습니다. 이번 인수는 Brera Holdings의 다중 클럽 소유(MCO) 전략의 일환으로, 글로벌 축구 클럽 포트폴리오를 확장하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
이번 거래는 Brera Holdings의 축구 클럽 간의 상호 연결된 네트워크를 개발하려는 사명에서 중요한 단계로, '나폴리의 두 번째 팀'으로 알려진 Juve Stabia는 그들의 플랫폼에 전략적으로 추가되는 클럽입니다.
Brera Holdings (Nasdaq: BREA) a reçu l'approbation officielle de la Fédération Italienne de Football (FIGC) pour l'acquisition d'une participation dans S.S. Juve Stabia, un club de football professionnel évoluant en Serie B en Italie. La Commission de la FIGC a confirmé que Brera Holdings répond aux normes requises de solidité financière et d'intégrité réputationnelle.
L'entreprise a déjà finalisé trois clôtures, acquérant une participation de 38,46% dans le capital social de Juve Stabia, suite à un accord signé le 31 décembre 2024 pour acquérir un intérêt de contrôle. Cette acquisition fait partie de la stratégie de propriété multi-clubs (MCO) de Brera Holdings, visant à élargir son portefeuille mondial de clubs de football.
La transaction représente une étape significative dans la mission de Brera Holdings de développer un réseau interconnecté de clubs de football, Juve Stabia, connue sous le nom de 'La Deuxième Équipe de Naples', étant un ajout stratégique à leur plateforme.
Brera Holdings (Nasdaq: BREA) hat die offizielle Genehmigung des Italienischen Fußballverbands (FIGC) für den Erwerb einer Beteiligung an S.S. Juve Stabia, einem professionellen Fußballverein, der in der Serie B Italiens spielt, erhalten. Die Kommission der FIGC bestätigte, dass Brera Holdings die erforderlichen Standards für finanzielle Solidität und reputative Integrität erfüllt.
Das Unternehmen hat bereits drei Abschlüsse abgeschlossen und eine 38,46%ige Beteiligung am Gesellschaftskapital von Juve Stabia erworben, nach einer Vereinbarung, die am 31. Dezember 2024 zur Übernahme einer Kontrollbeteiligung unterzeichnet wurde. Diese Akquisition ist Teil der Multi-Club-Eigentumsstrategie (MCO) von Brera Holdings, die darauf abzielt, das globale Portfolio von Fußballvereinen zu erweitern.
Die Transaktion stellt einen bedeutenden Schritt in der Mission von Brera Holdings dar, ein miteinander verbundenes Netzwerk von Fußballvereinen zu entwickeln, wobei Juve Stabia, bekannt als 'Das Zweite Team von Neapel', eine strategische Ergänzung zu ihrer Plattform darstellt.
- FIGC regulatory approval obtained for the acquisition
- 38.46% stake already acquired through three successful closings
- Strategic expansion into Serie B football market
- Progress toward gaining controlling interest in an established professional club
- Controlling stake not yet achieved
- Additional capital likely needed to complete majority stake acquisition
Insights
Brera Holdings has achieved a significant regulatory milestone with FIGC approval for its stake acquisition in Juve Stabia, a Serie B Italian football club. This regulatory clearance removes a crucial hurdle in Brera's multi-club ownership (MCO) strategy implementation, validating both their financial position and business approach.
The acquisition has already progressed substantially, with Brera securing 38.46% ownership through three staged closings. The company appears to be executing a methodical approach toward majority control, having signed an agreement for controlling interest on December 31, 2024. This phased acquisition structure demonstrates disciplined M&A execution, allowing proper integration planning.
For Brera's business model, this represents tangible progress in building their football club portfolio. Serie B represents Italy's second-tier professional league, offering a reasonable balance between acquisition cost and potential sporting/commercial value. Juve Stabia, known as "The Second Team of Naples," likely brings established regional fan support and community connections.
This acquisition advances Brera's broader strategy of creating synergies across multiple football properties. Their MCO model potentially enables operational efficiencies in talent development, commercial rights monetization, and cross-club resource allocation that single-club owners cannot achieve.
The FIGC approval for Brera Holdings' stake in Juve Stabia represents meaningful advancement of their capital deployment strategy. While financial terms weren't disclosed, the structured approach with three separate closings to reach 38.46% ownership suggests a prudent, milestone-based acquisition strategy that limits downside risk while pursuing majority control.
This transaction demonstrates Brera's execution capability in a regulated industry where acquisitions require significant regulatory scrutiny. The FIGC certification of "financial soundness" provides third-party validation of Brera's balance sheet strength, potentially enhancing their credibility for future acquisitions or capital raises.
For a company with $8.27 million market capitalization, securing participation in a Serie B club represents a material asset addition. Serie B clubs typically generate revenue through broadcast rights, matchday income, sponsorships, and player development/transfers. This diversification into football club ownership creates multiple potential revenue streams beyond traditional sports business models.
The multi-club ownership approach Brera is pursuing could create operational synergies in player development, shared commercial opportunities, and management expertise. If executed effectively, this model enables smaller clubs to benefit from resources typically available only to larger organizations, potentially enhancing asset value across the portfolio.
FIGC, the governing body of Italian football, has completed its review and approved Brera Holdings' acquisition of a stake in S.S. Juve Stabia S.r.l.
Dublin, Ireland and Milan, Italy, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brera Holdings PLC (“Brera Holdings” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BREA), an Ireland-based international holding company focused on expanding its global portfolio of men’s and women’s football clubs through a multi-club ownership (“MCO”) strategy, today announced that the Italian Football Federation (“FIGC”) has officially completed its review and approved the Company’s acquisition of a stake in S.S. Juve Stabia S.r.l. (“Juve Stabia”), a professional football club currently competing in Italy’s Serie B.
Following a comprehensive regulatory process conducted by the FIGC’s Commissione Acquisizioni Partecipazioni Societarie (the “Commission”), the Commission confirmed that Brera Holdings satisfies the standards of financial soundness and reputational integrity required by FIGC’s regulations. This positive outcome, which aligns with the governance, compliance, and disclosure standards required of a Nasdaq-listed public company, has now been submitted to the relevant federal bodies for final administrative formalities.
“We are delighted to receive formal approval from FIGC for our acquisition of a stake in Juve Stabia,” said Daniel McClory, Executive Chairman of Brera Holdings. “This marks a significant step forward in our mission to complete acquisition of a majority stake in the Juve Stabia, and develop a world-class, interconnected network of football clubs. Juve Stabia’s proud heritage and deep roots in its community make it a natural and exciting addition to our growing global platform.”
On December 31, 2024 Brera Holdings executed an agreement to acquire a controlling interest in Juve Stabia. Since then, the Company has completed three closings through which it acquired a participation equal to
ABOUT BRERA HOLDINGS PLC
Brera Holdings PLC(Nasdaq: BREA) is dedicated to expanding its social impact football business by developing a global portfolio of emerging football and sports clubs. Building on the legacy of Brera FC, which it acquired in 2022, the Company aims to create opportunities for tournament prizes, sponsorships, and professional consulting services. Brera FC, recognized as "The Third Team of Milan," has been crafting an alternative football legacy since its founding in 2000. The club also organizes the FENIX Trophy, a nonprofessional pan-European tournament acknowledged by UEFA. This tournament, which has been referred to as "the Champions League for Amateurs" by BBC Sport, has garnered significant media coverage, including from ESPN.
In its efforts to broaden its reach, Brera expanded into Africa in March 2023 by establishing Brera Tchumene FC in Mozambique, which quickly rose to the First Division after winning its post-season tournament. In April 2023, the Company acquired a
On December 31, 2024, Brera executed an agreement to acquire majority stake of the corporate capital of Juve Stabia srl, the company which manages the Italian Serie B football club Juve Stabia, also known as “The Second Team of Naples”. The acquisition will be conducted in a multi-step process and marks a significant expansion of the Company’s MCO model. As of February 12, 2025, Brera holds a
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