All sounds slightly questionable TBH - from these links, in both the Newhaven Water Park and Eastbourne Borough FC bids KEH appear to have promised a lot but then pulled out, while the company registration link for KEH Hotels has a notice on it saying 'Active - Proposal to Strike off as of 8 Apr 2013'.....?
The more I think about the less likely it seems that KEH will come in for Charlton.
Other than Varney there is no link, just another middle eastern investment co.
I don't doubt that PDV will try and influence any decisions our way but from the Eastbourne link it seems they want a Club in its own town/region they can develop, possibly alongside hotel and leisure developments as that is their main operation.
Add to that the theory that while PDV might be willing to do business TJ isn't the sort to let bygones be bygones and make a deal with a man he is suing.
It will be very frustrating if they pick up a club in a seaside town with a large catchment area that they can develop over time while we sit and wonder what might have been.
Southend seem a possible choice. Have planning permission for a new build stadium but no money but they do have a CEO who knows Varney : - )
This would make sense considering business interests and the fact that apart from southend FC / new ground etc etc there is also a readymade site on seafront with planning for a 5*+ luxury hotel and Casino where Im sure a deal could be done with local council in return for mucho dosho investment into local area, jobs creation etc
All sounds slightly questionable TBH - from these links, in both the Newhaven Water Park and Eastbourne Borough FC bids KEH appear to have promised a lot but then pulled out, while the company registration link for KEH Hotels has a notice on it saying 'Active - Proposal to Strike off as of 8 Apr 2013'.....?
Note the similarity in dates - all happening in April 2013. Maybe they're shifting their targets for investment in the UK, shelving various earlier schemes to refocus their resources on something more substantial.
All sounds slightly questionable TBH - from these links, in both the Newhaven Water Park and Eastbourne Borough FC bids KEH appear to have promised a lot but then pulled out, while the company registration link for KEH Hotels has a notice on it saying 'Active - Proposal to Strike off as of 8 Apr 2013'.....?
Note the similarity in dates - all happening in April 2013. Maybe they're shifting their targets for investment in the UK, shelving various earlier schemes to refocus their resources on something more substantial.
Instead of a £350m water-park they're giving it to Powelly as his transfer budget.
All sounds slightly questionable TBH - from these links, in both the Newhaven Water Park and Eastbourne Borough FC bids KEH appear to have promised a lot but then pulled out, while the company registration link for KEH Hotels has a notice on it saying 'Active - Proposal to Strike off as of 8 Apr 2013'.....?
Note the similarity in dates - all happening in April 2013. Maybe they're shifting their targets for investment in the UK, shelving various earlier schemes to refocus their resources on something more substantial.
Instead of a £350m water-park they're giving it to Powelly as his transfer budget.
Should be enough to buy Ronaldo's Adam's apple. They could build a hotel on it. (...If he comes back to the UK, of course.)
Seriously, who knows how much money they had up front for the water park?
First time I've commented on any takeover thread....I guess its clear to many that TJ wants out, maybe now or maybe after next season, who knows, if its next season he will need to sell a club on the up and hence have to invest in 3 or 4 additions to the squad this summer....but if he could sell now (we had a goodish season), not have to make any investment in the team during the summer and have a clause that will reap a certain % of the profits if we make the promised land of the PL then he can walk away now, with the promise of a ROI in two or so seasons time. So now to the press release to the SLP, why? Its a regional paper, Varney is ex CEO of CAFC has strong links to the club and is a supporter. PV and TJ fell out, BUT PV can bring new buyers to the club and work a deal with TJ/MS and Cash (if he's still about) that will allow the club to move on invest in new players and push for the PL. Varney is installed as CEO again, KEH sports provide the investment, a target for CP is given to reach the PL and TJ/MS and Cash get a ROI delayed for 2 years or so with no further investment needed from them. The release to the SLP is to apply, potentially, some external pressure and set a few 'hares' running. TJ and co. can walk away now, negotiate a deal that will see a ROI for them in the future and know that it wont cost them another penny. Fanciful maybe......but in my opinion it has some benefit for all concerned............and CAFC, the club, is the winner! How do I know the above could work?.........the company I currently work for has just gone through exactly the same scenario only 3 weeks ago.....only difference is the industry and the players (MBO) and believe me as part of the project group that steered this through I know how it works.
Perhaps Varney was sleeping around with the KEH guys behind TJ's back and accepted in advance a role with them in taking over the reigns at CAFC..... hence the ugly legal actions?
Re the £350 million water park, although KEH seems to have been behind the proposal, there was in fact a consortium involved:
"Roundtable Entertainments is a consortium of different companies, including specialist operators of water and theme parks, financial companies and Kuwaiti European Holding Co, that have come together for this specific project."
FFS Red Rob here we were having a level headed debate about a possible takeover of our beloved club and you bring pictures of scantily clad babes into it...
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where Im sure a deal could be done with local council in return for mucho dosho investment into local area, jobs creation etc
Seriously, who knows how much money they had up front for the water park?
Stunning arse
How do I know the above could work?.........the company I currently work for has just gone through exactly the same scenario only 3 weeks ago.....only difference is the industry and the players (MBO) and believe me as part of the project group that steered this through I know how it works.
Does anyone actually know for certain who owns what?
Hope that helps.
MBO - Management BuyOut
Does anyone actually know for certain who owns what?
No...
As for a takeover, what will be will be. Be nice though.
: - )
I reckon you would be back on eating meat mate 8)
Is MBO management buy out?
Mate I don't think i have seen a better arse ever
"Roundtable Entertainments is a consortium of different companies, including specialist operators of water and theme parks, financial companies and Kuwaiti European Holding Co, that have come together for this specific project."
Full source dated Oct 2012: brightonbusiness.co.uk/htm/ni20121027.122529.htm
If you want to read their glossy brochure website: roundtableentertainments.com/index.html
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Well done BTW