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Thursday briefing: US investor Christopher Sarofim joins Everton’s ownership group

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US investor Christopher Sarofim has joined Everton’s ownership group, Roundhouse Capital, the Premier League club have announced.

The 62-year-old will serve as a Board Observer at the Merseyside club, which was acquired by the Friedkin Group (TFG) last December in a takeover deal that was reportedly worth more than £400 million.

Sarofim, who has more than 40 years of experience in investment and fund management, is also a minority shareholder in NFL franchise the Houston Texans.

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