The Friedkin Group (Everton FC)

The Friedkin Group is a privately held consortium of automotive, hospitality, entertainment, and sports businesses headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company was founded by the late Thomas H. Friedkin and is now led by his son, Dan Friedkin, who serves as Chairman. The group's primary business is Gulf States Toyota, the world's largest independent Toyota distributor, which distributes vehicles across five U.S. states.

Beyond automotive distribution, TFG's portfolio includes Auberge Resorts Collection (luxury hospitality), Imperative Entertainment (film production), and sports investments. TFG acquired AS Roma in August 2020 and has since invested in the Italian club's squad and infrastructure. The acquisition of Everton expanded TFG's football portfolio to two major European clubs.

Farhad Moshiri, a British-Iranian businessman who made his fortune through metals, mining, and technology investments alongside Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov, acquired his initial 49.9% stake in Everton in February 2016. Moshiri had previously held a stake in Arsenal through his partnership with Usmanov before selling those shares and turning his attention to Everton.

Under Moshiri's ownership, Everton spent over 500 million GBP on player transfers but failed to achieve consistent on-pitch success. The club cycled through multiple managers including Ronald Koeman, Sam Allardyce, Marco Silva, Carlo Ancelotti, Rafael Benitez, Frank Lampard, and Sean Dyche. In November 2023 and April 2024, the Premier League imposed points deductions on Everton for breaching Profitability and Sustainability Rules, contributing to a difficult 2023-24 season.

In January 2022, Moshiri increased his shareholding to 94.1%. By 2023, he began exploring a sale of the club, initially agreeing a deal with 777 Partners in September 2023. That deal collapsed in May 2024 due to 777 Partners' financial difficulties. On September 23, 2024, The Friedkin Group reached an agreement to acquire Moshiri's stake. The Premier League approved the takeover, and the deal was completed on December 19, 2024.

One of the most significant developments during Moshiri's ownership was the approval and construction of a new 52,888-seat stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock on Liverpool's waterfront. The stadium is scheduled to open for the 2025-26 season, replacing the club's historic home at Goodison Park, which has been Everton's ground since 1892.