A consortium led by Amanda Staveley has agreed to acquire a 25.1% stake in West Ham from Vanessa Gold's family trust. This follows a failed deal with Daniel Kretinsky and is subject to a pre-emption process for existing shareholders.
Daniel Kretinsky is set to become West Ham's largest shareholder, increasing his stake to 43% by buying shares from the Gold family. This comes as co-owner David Sullivan faces allegations of abuse of power, with the Independent Football Regulator potentially forcing him to divest his shares. Kretinsky aims to inject capital to help the club return to the Premier League.
Daniel Kretinsky and Vanessa Gold have expressed concern over allegations against West Ham shareholder David Sullivan, stating the board was unaware until recently. Kretinsky's stake will increase, making him the largest shareholder, while Sullivan denies the claims.
Daniel Kretinsky, investisseur clé dans plusieurs entreprises françaises, critique les politiques hostiles au capital et aux entrepreneurs en France, soulignant les menaces pour l'attractivité du pays.
À travers sa société EP group, l’homme d’affaires est déjà l’actionnaire majoritaire de Fnac Darty mais ne détient que 28,5% de son capital.
À travers sa société EP group, l’homme d’affaires est déjà l’actionnaire majoritaire de Fnac Darty mais ne détient que 28,5% de son capital.
West Ham fans celebrating Karren Brady's departure as vice-chair after 16 years say the "No More BS" campaign is not finished until David Sullivan also exits. Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky is increasing his stake by buying Gold family shares, matching Sullivan's holding and creating an equal boardroom partnership. The club recorded a record £104.2m loss and is fighting to avoid relegation with five games remaining, one place above the bottom three.
Karren Brady has stepped down as West Ham United’s vice-chair after 16 years, with Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky poised to match David Sullivan’s shareholding by acquiring part of the Gold family’s 25.1% stake. Both Sullivan and Kretinsky will own more than 40% of the club, with Kretinsky becoming joint-chair. The restructure comes as West Ham, 17th in the Premier League with five games remaining, face fan protests over mismanagement and posted a £104.2m loss last year.
