It's also intended to make the club debt free moving forward. We are pleased to announce that Czech investment group 1890s holdings a.s has completed the acquisition of 27% shares of WH Holding Ltd.- West Ham United November 10, 2021ĩ0min learned that the delay in announcing the investment stemmed from needing government approval, owing to the club's renting of the London Stadium from E20 - a company set up by the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) to manage the stadium following the conclusion of the 2012 Olympic Games.īut those formalities have now been taken care of, and the investment will see the club release more shares, diluting the current shareholders, and will allow the money coming in to benefit the club as well as the existing shareholders. I feel privileged to now have the opportunity to help everyone here build on the proud traditions of this great club.” “Having been to the London Stadium recently to watch David Moyes’ team, I know it is an incredible time to become part of the West Ham United family. “The development and growth of the Club in recent years has been clear for everyone to see and I am delighted to be part of what I believe is a very exciting future ahead.
"I greatly appreciate and respect the exceptional history and tradition of West Ham United as well as its loyal and passionate supporter base and also the highly inspiring role it plays in many social programmes and initiatives. News of the imminent investment into West Ham first broke at the end of October, with 90min subsequently confirming that a deal had been agreed with Kretinsky - who also owns a 40% share in Sparta Prague and is their president.ġ890's investment - which will see the group take close to a 30% share - values West Ham at around £600m, and is the first step of what is likely to be a full takeover of the club in the future - one that will end the decade-long 'GSB' era.Ĭommenting on the deal, Kretinsky said in a statement released by the club: “I am delighted this detailed process has now been successfully concluded. The Hammers have stated that Kretinsky and his colleague Pavel Horsky will become members of the Board of Directors of WH Holding Ltd, subject to any late complications. West Ham have confirmed a 27% investment from Czech group 1890s holdings into WH Holding Ltd, fronted by billionaire businessman Daniel Kretinsky.
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