Report: Everton FC purchasers face lawsuit over asset transfers.
The reinsurance holding corporation has been accused of dodging debt repayments.
Following considerable scrutiny over its bid to acquire Everton FC, reinsurance holding company 777 Partners is
now embroiled in a lawsuit filed in New York.
In a court dispute, Obra Capital has filed a lawsuit against the investment business, accusing it of attempting to
protect assets from creditors by transferring two “cash-rich” entities to co-founder Steve Pasko without
compensation. The subsidiaries under consideration are Sutton Specialty Insurance Co. and Sutton National
Insurance Co.
The legal action follows 777 Partners’ September deal to purchase 94.1% of Everton FC, which has raised concerns
about the Miami-based firm’s financial viability.
Obra Capital is attempting to halt the transfer of the two insurance businesses, claiming that doing so would protect
the interests of all 777 Partners’ creditors. The complaint is one of several legal obstacles faced by 777, including
various lawsuits over unpaid bills and previous legal actions taken by Obra against the investment firm and the
insurance, all of which are still outstanding.
Questions over 777’s ability to finance such acquisitions have prompted greater scrutiny from Premier League
officials, according to Bloomberg in December, citing persons close with the situation.
777 Re, the conglomerate’s reinsurance business, had its ratings reduced due to its financial stability and risk
management methods.
Aside from Everton, 777 Partners owns majority holdings in other international sports clubs, including Hertha
Berlin, Genoa Cricket and Football Club, Standard Liege, Red Star FC, and Vasco da Gama.
Obra Capital’s complaint raises questions about 777’s recent investments in sports clubs around Europe and Latin
America, implying that these activities have placed doubt on the source of its funds and the overall health of its
business operations.
The lawsuit adds, “Until recently, 777 maintained a relatively low profile, keeping its questionable business practices
and penchant for stiffing creditors out of the public eye.” Then, in late 2021, 777 began purchasing several sports
franchises throughout Europe and Latin America. 777’s extravagant buying spree prompted concerns about its
financial source and the viability of its commercial activities.”
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