Suzuyo, a major Japanese logistics company, acquired an 80% stake in Randers FC, a Danish top-flight club. Dejima Football supported the transaction as financial adviser, with the stated aim of increasing the flow of capital between Japan and Europe.
Suzuyo, a major Japanese logistics company, announced on 28 August that it had acquired an 80% stake in Randers FC of Denmark's top division. Dejima Football supported the transaction as financial adviser, from the series of due diligence procedures through to the execution of the agreement.
Under the concept of “Japanese capital abroad, European capital in Japan,” Dejima Football aims to increase the flow of capital. The acquisition of Randers FC was reportedly pursued as the firm's first transaction under this policy. It explained that, through relationships from a previous position, it had contacted the owners and arranged the introduction to Suzuyo.
Randers FC is described as a mid-table Danish club that has maintained sound management, with five consecutive years of profitability and substantial net assets, amid an expansion in recent years of the number of places available in European cup competitions. The improvement in the Denmark national team's performance in European competitions was also cited as a contributing factor.
Mr Jensen, who embodies the profile of the club's owner, places importance on development as part of the local community and was introduced as taking a long-term view of developing a successor to the current president and sporting director. The stadium has a capacity of 10,000, with training pitches nearby, providing an environment developed in cooperation with the local community.