Massimo Moratti
and Erick Thohir: "Together for the future of Inter"
Milan, 15
October 2013 – Today F.C. Internazionale Milano S.p.A. (“Inter”) and its
majority shareholder Internazionale Holding S.r.l., wholly controlled by
Massimo Moratti, have signed a binding agreement whereby International Sports
Capital (“ISC”), a company indirectly owned by Erick Thohir, Rosan Roeslani and
Handy Soetedjo, three prominent Indonesian businessmen, will become the
controlling shareholder of Inter with a 70% stake by means of a dedicated
capital increase.
Founded in 1908,
Inter is globally renowned as one of the most winning football teams in the
world with tens of trophies won including 18 Italian Leagues, 2 European Cups,
1 UEFA Champions League, 2 Intercontinental Cups and 1 FIFA Club World Cup.
Based in Milan, Inter is the only Italian team never to have been relegated
throughout its 105-year-long history. Inter enjoys a global brand stemming from
20 million supporters in Europe and an estimated 160 million supporters
worldwide.
After presiding
over a successful history for the Club, the Moratti Family has now taken action
to ensure the brightest future for Inter: from Angelo's Great Inter (winning 3
Italian Serie A titles, 2 European Cups and 2 Intercontinental Cups in the
period 1963-1966), to Massimo’s record Treble in 2010 (winning in the same year
the Italian Serie A, the UEFA Champions League and the Italian Cup, on top of
the FIFA Club World Cup) and four more Italian championships in a row. The
Moratti Family has paved the way for and now implemented the decision to give
Inter a global footprint.
Erick Thohir,
Rosan Roeslani, Handy Soetedjo and the Moratti Family will work together to
ensure a winning future and make the Club even more competitive in Italy,
Europe and the rest of the world, in line with the philosophy of the Club since
its inception in 1908 when its founders decided to call themselves
"brothers of the world."
“I think Inter
history is going to be enriched by a new season thanks to our new international
partners who, I am sure, will contribute to a continued string of successes.
The new partners’ enthusiasm and pragmatism are certainly a guarantee for the
future” said Massimo Moratti. “I wish that Erick, Rosan and Handy add new
victories to our beloved colours with the trust and friendship of our fantastic
supporters. My family and I will continue to live this marvellous story
together with Erick, Rosan and Handy granting our unchanged devotion and
fondness that bond us to the Club and to the Inter supporters”.
“Today is a
truly special day in my life. I am honored that Mr. Moratti has entrusted me
with the responsibility to lead Inter into the next chapter, and I am excited
to have him continue in the future as my partner. The job done by the Moratti
Family, from Angelo’s Great Inter to Massimo’s Treble record, has made Inter
one of the most respected clubs in the world, for their prowess on the pitch as
well their involvement in the community” said Erick Thohir. “I am an
entrepreneur, but first of all I am a supporter and a sports lover. I cannot
wait to put our passion and international experience at the service of this
fantastic Club and its supporters.”
Erick Thohir,
leader of the investing group, is an entrepreneur based in Jakarta, Indonesia
and founder and chairman of Mahaka Group. His main areas of interest are media
and entertainment, including television, radio, digital, out-of-home and
newspapers. Erick is a co-owner of D.C. United, a Major League Soccer club in
the United States, and also served as Vice President of the Indonesian Olympic
Committee and as Indonesia’s Chief of Mission for the 2012 Olympic Games.
Rosan Roeslani
is a prominent Indonesian businessman and investor focusing in strategic
sectors including banking and finance, infrastructure, real estate and tourism.
He serves as Vice Chairman, Banking and Finance, of the Indonesian Chamber of
Commerce. Mr. Roeslani also owns a stake in D.C. United alongside Mr. Thohir.
Handy Soetedjo
is an Indonesian entrepreneur whose areas of investment are in coal, oil and
gas, real estate and a variety of media companies. Mr. Soetedjo is the business
partner of Mr. Thohir in Mahaka Group, and was also involved in the purchase of
the Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA in 2011.
About
Inter
Founded in 1908,
Inter is globally renowned as one of the most winning football teams in the
world with tens of trophies won including 18 Italian Leagues, 2 European Cups,
1 UEFA Champions League, 2 Intercontinental Cups and 1 FIFA Club World Cup.
Based in Milan, Inter is the only Italian team never to have been relegated
throughout its 105-year-long history. Inter enjoys a global brand stemming from
20 million supporters in Europe and an estimated 160 million supporters
worldwide.
About
Inter Campus
Since 1997, Inter
Campus has implemented a flexible and long-term social and cooperation
programme in 25 foreign countries, assisted by 200 local instructors. The aim
of the programme is to use the game of football as an educational tool to
restore the right to play to 10,000 needy children. Inter Campus is official
partner of the United Nations, after its representatives were received by the
President of the General Assembly, Vuc Jeremic, on November 29, 2012.Sumber : www.inter.it
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