Jacksonville, FL - EverBank Financial Corp, one of the nation's largest privately-held bank holding companies—and the National Football League's Jacksonville Jaguars today announced a major multifaceted strategic partnership that includes the naming rights to the Jaguars' stadium, which will now be known as EverBank Field.
The exclusive five-year agreement includes EverBank's designation as the official bank of the Jaguars, promotions within Jaguars' game telecasts and a variety of other media rights to the Jaguars and EverBank Field marks, prominent signage in the stadium and elsewhere in Jacksonville, business presence at Jaguars' home games – including EverBank ATMs at the venue for use by fans – and various community outreach initiatives. Financial terms of the partnership were not disclosed.
The Jaguars also announced today that its stadium address is being changed to One EverBank Field Drive, and further recognized EverBank for its contributions during the more than 50 years Jacksonville has served as the company's headquarters.
"The introduction of EverBank Field and the Jaguars' EverBank partnership marks a great milestone for the Jaguars and the team's many fans and adds tremendously to the positive momentum we're seeing," said Wayne Weaver, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Jacksonville Jaguars. "EverBank is a leading national financial services provider that also cares deeply about Jacksonville and its community. We can't ask for a better partner."
Said Robert Clements, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, EverBank, "We believe this partnership represents a unique opportunity for EverBank because it leverages both our strong local presence as well as our nationwide business profile. It allows us to build significant brand awareness and business relationships through the Jaguars' and the NFL's national fan base. We are grateful that we are part of a relationship that has significant benefits for EverBank, Jacksonville, the Jaguars and NFL fans."
Said John Peyton, Mayor, Jacksonville, "EverBank has a stellar record and having them tied to this stadium is going to be a nice tribute to not only their commitment to this community but a commitment to their success in business."
EverBank Financial Corp is a privately-held bank holding company headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, with approximately $11.2 billion in assets, $9.0 billion in deposits, more than 2,200 employees, and over 700,000 customers nationwide. EverBank provides banking, investing and lending products nationwide directly to consumers and through a variety of businesses. EverBank has a 4-star rating from BauerFinancial. Banks rated 4 stars or more are considered "safe, financially sound and operating well above their regulatory capital requirements." In addition, EverBank has received numerous awards including Forbes and Online Banking Report's "Best of the Web," Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine's "Best Checking Account" as well as other servicing, banking, and technology honors.
The Jacksonville Jaguars joined the National Football League on Nov. 30, 1993. They began play in 1995 and became the most successful expansion franchise in NFL history by earning playoff berths in four of their first five seasons. The Jaguars rank 10th during their 15 seasons among the 32 NFL teams with a regular season record of 125-115.
Located on the shores of the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, EverBank Field is the 67,246-seat home stadium of the National Football League's Jacksonville Jaguars. In 2005, the stadium served as the host site of Super Bowl XXXIX.
EVERBANK FIELD SIGNAGE September 1 - EverBank Financial Corp - one of the nation's largest privately-held bank holding companies - and the National Football League's Jacksonville Jaguars today unveiled a new signage system for EverBank FieldSM anchored by the new EverBank Field logo.
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