Latest Takeover Rumour. The Moores / Noell one

[Ihaters]

I can honestly say that I have always thought Kenright was a chancer and that his lack of disposable
millions would hurt the club. And this is a feeling I'm getting with these two American buyers.

They do not have the dosh to make this a vanity or entertainment purchase. They will be seeking a financial
return on their investment and this changes everything. It will be their club and they will do everything to maximize
profits.

I truly hope that Kenright does one right thing (signing DM and RM apart) and somehow nails tough terms on the prospective buyers.

I suspect most investors will want to make a massive profit, otherwise it will be a very bad investment and not worth the risk.

 

[blulouie]

I


Lot of fans ticked the Yes box for the Kirby ground move on the back of a few fancy batman lights and suntan telling us all that the ground was going to fall down.

Look how that turned out....a leap into the unknown with our owners and the Americans should be put under the biggest microscope by the FANS !

And the alternative is ?

 

[The Esk]

Even without equity funding, surprised you didn't tell me the negative cash flow is a bit of a red herring - if you assume that the extra money is about 30mil per season, about 25 mil has to be either accumulated, expensed excluding player wages or used for capital/infrastructure.

Hahaha juggling too many balls this morning, get you next time.

 

[allen]

I suspect most investors will want to make a massive profit, otherwise it will be a very bad investment and not worth the risk.

The hope, for us, would be that the profit will come regardless.

Stay competitive, keep our status as a top-half team and ride the TV money wave. I'm pretty sure that's going to be their aim. If they can get us a new ground and improve the commercial side of our business (the latter must surely be a given), then we may even see some tangible improvement.

That's the hope, anyway.

 

[The Esk]

I would be extremely surprised if the shareholdings of Mr Abercromby and Lord Grantchester were not also included in this sale.

At around £8,500 a share you can include my shares as well lol

 

[SerenityNigh]

In terms on new owners coming in and what might be the order of their priorities, I'd guess the following would be the best use of time, resources and capital:

(i)Agree transfer and wage budgets with Roberto Martinez for the summer and season 2016/17.
(ii) clear existing debt
(iii) Improve the executive management team with the focus being on revenue generation through sponsorship, commercial contracts and retail activities. Provide the necessary working capital to fund these programmes.
(iv) Agree a solution to the stadium issue, ie redevelopment or new stadium. Fund and execute solution.

Not a single mention of the monorail...

 

[hibbo'sclass]

Hahaha juggling too many balls this morning, get you next time.

Ooh er vicar!

 

[hibbo'sclass]

Not a single mention of the monorail...

From memory @pats van has got this organised

 

[SerenityNigh]

This thread is read by the club

*straightens tie and re tucks shirt

 

[Pittsburgh Footy]

I suspect most investors will want to make a massive profit, otherwise it will be a very bad investment and not worth the risk.

Yeah, but there are guys like Mark Cuban that could come in and treat Everton more like an expensive toy rather than a purely business venture. We want funny money in here - Mark Cuban spares no expense. If a Yank were to come in, we'd prefer it be someone like that

 

[SerenityNigh]

Rich people are rich because they never risk their own money....unless it dodges tax of course

Not at all. If you look at the Forbes 400 list, almost all from the prior list would remain on the next list each issuance if they simply invested in low risk index funds. But the extreme wealthy get so by some level of risk taking, and very few are consistently on the list. They usually lose their money the same way they earned it.

-via Burton Malkiel

 

[D410]

And the alternative is ?

1. Allow the details of the preferred bidder to be shared with all minority shareholders and fan base before the deal is signed.
2. Examine all the potential bidder options on the table and report back to the minority shareholders/fanbase the risks and rewards of there blueprints plans.

It,s very clear that since the exclusivity period has ended the club has no intention of sharing the blueprints of the preferred bidder until the deal is locked up. What we have seen is the club putting out controlled press releases via the echo to let everyone know we have forgotten you but "we know what,s best for you". Tell that to the Swansea FC , it,s fans forum and shareholders who walked away from these current bidders, at least they understood transparency and that football is a community not a financial VEHICLE.

It stinks to high heaven !

 

[Foot Long Hot Dog]

1. Allow the details of the preferred bidder to be shared with all minority shareholders and fan base before the deal is signed.
2. Examine all the potential bidder options on the table and report back to the minority shareholders/fanbase the risks and rewards of there blueprints plans.

It,s very clear that since the exclusivity period has ended the club has no intention of sharing the blueprints of the preferred bidder until the deal is locked up. What we have seen is the club putting out controlled press releases via the echo to let everyone know we have forgotten you but "we know what,s best for you". Tell that to the Swansea FC , it,s fans forum and shareholders who walked away from these current bidders, at least they understood transparency and that football is a community not a financial VEHICLE.

It stinks to high heaven !

Yeah mate, how does that work like? A show of hands vote in the Oak? Behave.

 

[bullensboy]

1. Allow the details of the preferred bidder to be shared with all minority shareholders and fan base before the deal is signed.
2. Examine all the potential bidder options on the table and report back to the minority shareholders/fanbase the risks and rewards of there blueprints plans.

It,s very clear that since the exclusivity period has ended the club has no intention of sharing the blueprints of the preferred bidder until the deal is locked up. What we have seen is the club putting out controlled press releases via the echo to let everyone know we have forgotten you but "we know what,s best for you". Tell that to the Swansea FC , it,s fans forum and shareholders who walked away from these current bidders, at least they understood transparency and that football is a community not a financial VEHICLE.

It stinks to high heaven !

A very thought provoking post

 

[hibbo'sclass]

It's a business deal, there is no need to interact with minority shareholders and fans. Simple as that.