The stablecoin issuer reportedly capitalized on its initial investments in February and April to weigh in on who should comprise the Italian football club’s board.
Stablecoin issuer Tether will reportedly pitch its own list of board candidates and “governance changes” for Juventus, a football club based in Italy in which the company has a 10.7% stake.
According to a Monday Reuters report, Tether’s suggestions for the football club’s board will come ahead of a Nov. 7 shareholder meeting, and it will also contribute about $129 million as part of a capital increase in Juventus. The stablecoin issuer initially invested in Juventus in February, increasing its stake to more than 10% in April as part of a “commitment to innovation and long-term collaboration,” according to CEO Paolo Ardoino.
The football club’s board has been no stranger to controversy in past years. Every member resigned in November 2022 amid allegations of financial fraud involving players’ salaries. Former Juventus board Chair Andrea Agnelli and two other Juventus executives accepted plea deals with Italian authorities in September to serve suspended sentences.
