July 18, 2024, Lisbon – Nobias European Studios SA, a Portuguese media investment firm, has acquired a significant ownership interest in Sintrense SAD, a historic Portuguese football club founded in 1911 and located in Sintra, a city renowned for its royal heritage and proximity to Lisbon. Nobias European Studios SA, in partnership with the family office of former Portuguese national team player Nani (Luís Carlos Almeida da Cunha) and several other co-investors, now holds 95% of Sintrense SAD, while the remaining 5% is retained by the club Sport União Sintrense.
Nobias European Studios SA, based in Lisbon, specializes in media-related investments across sports, news, and education. This acquisition marks a significant step in expanding their portfolio in the thriving Greater Lisbon metropolitan market. Nobias Media SA, the Luxembourg-based parent company of Nobias European Studios, along with Nani's family office and the city of Sintra, are key partners in this venture.
“Football is one of Portugal's strongest economic activities, particularly in the development of world-class talent. We are excited to invest in the Portuguese football industry, focusing on the high-growth Greater Lisbon market. This partnership with the visionary leadership of the city of Sintra also provides a platform for Nani to extend his extraordinary football career into the realm of football business ownership,” said Ricardo da Silva Oliveira, President of Nobias European Studios SA, who has also assumed the role of Chairman of Sintrense SAD.
Nani expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating, “This investment is a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of Sintrense. I look forward to bringing my experience and passion for football to this new role.”
“Nobias-led investment in Sintrense will have a transformative positive effect on our club, creating multiple new opportunities for our boys and girls enjoy and excel in a beautiful game of football and bringing economic growth to our region,” commented José Sequeira, President of Sintrense Club, a non-profit organization and a minority shareholder of Sintrense SAD.
IndexAtlas AG, a media investment and advisory firm, advised the Nobias-led investors’ syndicate on the acquisition of Sintrense SAD.
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