BRIEF-Financier Lars Windhorst says Hertha Berlin deal marks long-term commitment

Hertha Berlin/Lars Windhorst * Agreement includes an initial equity investment of EUR 125 million and provides Tennor with a minority stake of 37.5 per cent in the Club.

* In addition, Tennor will have the option to increase its stake up to 49.9 per cent at a higher valuation * "We are making a long-term commitment to build on Hertha BSC’s success, both on and off the pitch to harness the unique culture and ethos that sits at the heart of this fantastic club. The stable revenue base and impressive management team convinced us to enter into this strategic partnership," said Tennor Holding B.V founder Lars Windhorst

* Tennor has links to Natixis' H20 arm (Reporting by Sudip Kar-Gupta)