Tether инициировала переговоры о покупке контрольного пакета акций «Ювентуса» на сумму 1 миллиард евро English: Tether Initiates Talks to Acquire Controlling Stake in Juventus for €1 Billion

Tether has made a formal offer to acquire a controlling stake in the Italian football club Juventus from its owner, Exor.

This holding company controls 65.4% of the club’s equity. Tether’s proposal suggests that the transaction will be fully settled in cash.

If an agreement is reached, the issuer of USDT intends to buy back all remaining shares.

Tether currently holds a 10% stake in Juventus, and the company’s interest in the club is attributed to «deep admiration and respect.»

“Juventus is a symbol of Italian excellence with a truly global presence, built over generations through hard work, ambition, and unwavering fan loyalty. These values reflect how we build Tether: with patience, independence, and a focus on long-term sustainability,” stated the company.

If the acquisition occurs, Tether is prepared to invest €1 billion into supporting and developing the club. The firm emphasized its strong financial position, reporting a net profit exceeding $10 billion in the first nine months of 2025.

The board of directors at Exor «unanimously rejected» Tether’s proposal. According to a press release, the company has no intention of selling any of its shares.

As part of its goal to raise $20 billion, Tether is exploring ways to ensure liquidity for investors. Options being considered include share buybacks and digitalization on the blockchain, according to Bloomberg.

The agency noted that discussions on these steps began after Tether prohibited one of its existing shareholders from selling their stake at a significant discount. This was related to a $1 billion amount, implying a valuation of Tether at $280 billion.

The stablecoin issuer anticipates that raising $20 billion by selling 3% of its shares would increase its market capitalization to $500 billion, placing Tether among the most valuable private companies globally, alongside OpenAI and SpaceX.

Reports suggest that potential participants in this funding round include the Japanese holding SoftBank and Ark Investment led by Cathie Wood. Tether does not plan to allow current investors to sell their stakes during the fundraising process.

“It would be unwise and even reckless for any investor to attempt to circumvent the established process conducted by leading global investment banks, or to engage with parties not authorized by Tether’s management,” commented a representative of the firm.

Tokenization of shares could enhance their liquidity by simplifying transfer, fragmentation, and borrowing.

Notably, Bitwise has predicted that Tether could surpass the valuation of Saudi Aramco and become the most profitable company in history.