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  1. 31-10-2023 02:30 PM #1
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    Potential takeover/new investor?

    Seen a few posts on Twitter over the past 24 hours hinting at a potential takeover/new investment in Hibs.

    Is this an actual rumour others have heard or nonsense?
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  2. 31-10-2023 02:36 PM #2
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    Can you link to the posts about it please? What do they say?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Unseen work View Post
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    Seen a few posts on Twitter over the past 24 hours hinting at a potential takeover/new investment in Hibs.

    Is this an actual rumour others have heard or nonsense?
    Minority investment not takeover.
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  4. 31-10-2023 02:42 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by SRHibs View Post
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    Can you link to the posts about it please? What do they say?
    I was just going to ask the same. The Gordon family has invested a lot in Hibs in the past 12-18 months, with new hospitality suites, hybrid pitches and transfer fees. That suggests planning for the medium/long term.
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    Quote Originally Posted by CapitalGreen View Post
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    Minority investment not takeover.
    So Gordon family willing to divest part of their shareholding? Would the new investor bring in new cash or would it just be a secondary transfer with no extra cash for Hibs?
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    Quote Originally Posted by GloryGlory View Post
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    So Gordon family willing to divest part of their shareholding? Would the new investor bring in new cash or would it just be a secondary transfer with no extra cash for Hibs?
    Cash injection and access to sponsorship opportunities through his global sports conglomerate.
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    Quote Originally Posted by CapitalGreen View Post
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    Cash injection and access to sponsorship opportunities through his global sports conglomerate.
    Who's global sports conglomerate?
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    Quote Originally Posted by GloryGlory View Post
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    I was just going to ask the same. The Gordon family has invested a lot in Hibs in the past 12-18 months, with new hospitality suites, hybrid pitches and transfer fees. That suggests planning for the medium/long term.
    Yes GG
    While searching for an addition to what was rumoured, i came across this thread created by Green Machine over on The Bounce.

    https://www.hibeesbounce.com/threads...sunday.139716/

    Kit and Ian were interviewed by the written press at Ron's 24hr football challenge event at EM during the close season.

    https://www.scotsman.com/sport/footb...uccess-4195980


    So possibly new investment from another source/partner of the Gordon's US interests/contacts

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    Quote Originally Posted by CapitalGreen View Post
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    Cash injection and access to sponsorship opportunities through his global sports conglomerate.
    Would it be new shares, thus diluting existing shareholders (such as HSL)? Or would the Gordons be selling part of their stake?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Edinburgh Green View Post
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    Who's global sports conglomerate?
    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill..._(businessman)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Edinburgh Green View Post
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    Who's global sports conglomerate?
    Bill Foley (Bournemouth, Lorient - in for Auckland, wants a South American team too)
    He's on record saying he's in talks with a Scottish club.
    Recent stories from Daily Mail saying SFA are considering relaxing dual ownership rules.
    For what it's worth, I've got a Dundee Utd supporting pal who reckons it's them...
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  12. 31-10-2023 03:10 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by CapitalGreen View Post
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    Cash injection and access to sponsorship opportunities through his global sports conglomerate.
    Via a new share issue? Or the Gordons sell some of their shares, plus new investor puts in money (and gets seat on the board)? Or a mixture of both?
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    https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas...=1000629097521

    The podcast where Bill Foley discusses investing in a Scottish team is in that podcast, towards the end.

    Really does sound like it’s us he was talking about.

    Edit:- minute 43 onwards is the relevant bit.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pagan Hibernia View Post
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    Would it be new shares, thus diluting existing shareholders (such as HSL)? Or would the Gordons be selling part of their stake?
    If you find out, do let us know!
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    Quote Originally Posted by CapitalGreen View Post
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    If it is the Black Night,Bill Foley,our stadium announcer/dj might have to look out this old classic and old Clerry Jungle anthem for pre match sounds

    Our next away kit could well be Deep Purple

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZXhZ6Wejqc
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    Quote Originally Posted by bingo70 View Post
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    https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas...=1000629097521

    The podcast where Bill Foley discusses investing in a Scottish team is in that podcast, towards the end.

    Really does sound like it’s us he was talking about.

    Edit:- minute 43 onwards is the relevant bit.
    Don't get carried away. You know how you felt the last time 😆
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    Quote Originally Posted by GloryGlory View Post
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    I was just going to ask the same. The Gordon family has invested a lot in Hibs in the past 12-18 months, with new hospitality suites, hybrid pitches and transfer fees. That suggests planning for the medium/long term.
    Any money by Bydand sports has “invested “ are loans , which they have taken securities over Easter Road and east mains. Previously under Petrie stewardship the accounts would have been out now and AGM getting held in November. Sadly current regime is slow in getting accounts, litterly up to the company law deadlines. Will be interested to see the position to year end 30 June 2023 . As a shareholder, and from speaking to other more significant stakeholders, perception is bydand sports don’t care for other shareholders
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  18. 31-10-2023 04:35 PM #18
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mick O'Rourke View Post
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    While searching for an addition to what was rumoured, i came across this thread created by Green Machine over on The Bounce.

    https://www.hibeesbounce.com/threads...sunday.139716/
    Thanks. I didn't even know the Bounce was back.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BobbyT1875 View Post
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    As a shareholder, and from speaking to other more significant stakeholders, perception is bydand sports don’t care for other shareholders
    I don't think Byland has EVER given a hoot for other shareholders.
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    Quote Originally Posted by grunt View Post
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    Thanks. I didn't even know the Bounce was back.
    The HibeesBounce has never been away 😀
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    Quote Originally Posted by Daniel 1875 View Post
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    If you find out, do let us know!
    Sadly as a proud HSL member we'll be the last to know I'm sure.

    4.5 years ago we were flying towards 20% (if I remember correctly) then with the stroke of a pen we were back to 15%, rug firmly whipped out from under us
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    Don't forget we played Bournemouth Pre Season !!

    We can stop dreaming, we're about to take it to the next level.

    Cannae wait..

    BRING IT ON ......
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    Quote Originally Posted by number9dream View Post
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    I've got a Dundee Utd supporting pal who reckons it's them...
    Not a chance, Hibs are the prime / only candidate in this scenario.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jack View Post
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    I don't think Byland has EVER given a hoot for other shareholders.
    My understanding is that Byland Sports LLC was created/formed by Ron for the sole purpose of buying the club.

    So are the Gordons not giving a "hoot" ?
    Has Chris Mueller bid for shares ?!
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    Reporting scotland are going with it. American billionaire
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jack View Post
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    I don't think Byland has EVER given a hoot for other shareholders.
    Why should they? It’s a small private company and they are supporting investment and taking risk over what is ultimately their own assets.

    It’s a sports team that happens to be a business to support the sporting activities. Minor shareholders are fans that bought shares just to be part of the club and stick a certificate on the wall, not to be part of the risks or potential returns of being a shareholder.

    I don’t get why some fans worry too much about the share capital of the club. In that respect I think HSL has made a huge mistake in positioning as being a vehicle to build up a shareholding. Totally pointless.
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    Looks like there is going to be something about this on the BBC Scotland News just now.
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