Tokyo Football Club Co., Ltd.,at today'sboard of directors meeting,resolvedto havethe shares to be issued in a third-party allotment capital increasesubscribed by MIXI, Inc.We hereby announce this decision.
This matter will be formally decided after approval at the J.League board meeting on November 25, 2021, and the extraordinary general meeting of shareholders on December 10, 2021, with the share issuance scheduled for February 1, 2022.After the third-party allotment capital increase, MIXI, Inc. will own 24,000 shares (51.3% voting rights).
MIXI, Inc. hassupported FC Tokyo as a club sponsor and shareholder since 2018.Since 2019, as a marketing partner, they have also supported providing spaces where FC Tokyo fans and supporters can enjoy together with friends.
FC Tokyo finished 2nd in the J1 League in the 2019 season, with an average attendance exceeding 31,000; however,the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continuing from the 2020 season has been significant, resulting in a substantial decrease in revenue, especially from ticket sales, creating a severe situation.
In this context, combining the strength of the existing major shareholders, we have decided to have MIXI, Inc. subscribe to the third-party capital increase to further develop and grow the club into one befitting the capital city, Tokyo.
We will work as one club aiming to be a "strong and beloved team" worthy of the capital city, Tokyo. We appreciate your continued and even greater support and cheers than before.
[Overview of MIXI, Inc.]
Company name: MIXI, Inc. https://mixi.co.jp/
Representative: President and CEO Hiroki Kimura
Location: 36F Shibuya Scramble Square, 2-24-12 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Established: June 3, 1999
2021.11.22[Club Announcement]