Dubai International to make bid for Liverpool FC

[AFII]

Wait till they want to buold the new stadium there, we'll all (almost!) be shafted then!!!!

We will probably play a couple of games there every season and more friendlies in Asia to market us and them IF they buy us.

[andyhanrahan]

persuasion tactics

perhaps some of the buisness men who played a role in getting Gerrard to stay at pool the first time round could step in and persuade those yank ****ers to **** off back across the atlantic.

[bazza76]

Sameer Al Ansari is the Executive Chairman and Chief Executive of Dubai International Capital LLC, the international investment arm of the conglomerate Dubai Holding, which he helped found in 2004.

Mr. Al Ansari was previously Group Chief Financial Officer for The Executive Office of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. There he was responsible for the management of various projects. He was involved in the establishment of Dubai Holding in 2004, which went on to found DUBAI INTERNATIONAL CAPITAL in October 2004.

Mr. Al Ansari qualified as a professional accountant in 1987 and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales. He holds an Honours degree in Accounting & Financial Management and a Diploma in Industrial Studies from Loughborough University, England. He started his career at the accountancy firm BDO in London. In 1987, he moved to Dubai with Ernst & Young. Prior to joining the Executive Office, he was Chief Financial Officer at Dubai Aluminium Company (DUBAL), where he played a key role in the turnaround of the Company.

Under Mr. Al Ansari, Dubai International Capital has developed a strategy that involves backing incumbent management and in investing in the businesses it acquires. This approach aims to give Dubai International Capital the best chance to deliver value in the long-term and make a good return on its investment.

Following this approach, Dubai International Capital has developed its portfolio of investments since 2004. At the end of 2006, it had approximately US$5.5 billion of assets under its management.

Over half of these investments are in companies headquartered in the UK. In 2005, Dubai International Capital bought The Tussauds Group, the largest operator of visitor attractions in Europe, for £800m.

It has also acquired Doncasters Group, a UK-based manufacturer of precision, engineered components and systems for £700 million and the Travelodge hotel group for £675 million. In Jan 2005, it acquired a 2% stake in DaimlerChrysler, the world’s second largest carmaker, for US$1 billion.

Mr. Al Ansari is a board member of companies including Dubai International Capital’s parent company Dubai Holding, Dubai Media Inc., Sama Dubai and the Dubai International Financial Centre. He also sits on the board of Dubai International Capital owned companies Tussauds, Doncasters, Travelodge, and Mauser AG. He is Chairman of Ishraq, a US$150 million investment company that has been formed to bring the Express by Holiday Inn brand of hotels to the region, and also is Chairman of Jordan Dubai Capital, in addition to being vice-chairman of Jordan Investment Trust.

Mr. Al Ansari’s achievements in the financial sector were recognised when he was awarded the Young Arab Leaders’ Award from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashed Al Maktoum in Dec 2005.

Mr. Al Ansari has three children. He has a range of interests including football, horse racing and golf and is a long-time supporter of Liverpool Football Club.

This is off the DIC website for Ansari's profile.

No new info but just found this bit intersesting.We all Know it's no secret but just reiterates his love for the club.I really can't see haw Parry and Moores couldn't see that this guy really would have the best interest of the club at heart instead of these con men.

You posted all of that, just to highlight he was a Liverpool supporter

[Jan-Erik]

We will probably play a couple of games there every season and more friendlies in Asia to market us and them IF they buy us.

IF they buy us, we'll continue to play all our home games at Anfield

[dww]

IF they buy us, we'll continue to play all our home games at Anfield

While I think AFII is wrong about the frequency there is talk that the Premier League are looking to get a couple of matches each season played abroad (I suppose like the NFL game which came to London).

[Fagan]

Hicks insists he has no intention of selling up at Liverpool
Last updated at 17:35pm on 20th January 2008

Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks today insisted he has no intention of accepting an offer for his stake in the club.

Reports over the weekend had suggested Dubai International Capital - the investment arm of the Dubai Government - was preparing to launch a £500million bid to buy the club.

BBC Sport reported yesterday an offer was in the process of being made to American co-owners Hicks and George Gillett.

And a report from a Merseyside-based media agency went so far today as to suggest the club had indeed been sold to DIC.

However Hicks this evening released a statement in which he described the latest report as "a complete fabrication and ... absolutely and categorically untrue".

Hicks added: "I have not received any offer to purchase the club from the DIC or anyone else, much less accepted any such offer. Nor do I have any intention of doing so.

"Whoever is behind this false report, the facts are that I and my family have always been, and remain, fully committed to co-owning the club; that no-one in my family has ever indicated any intention or desire to sell our stake in the club; and that we expect and intend to be co-owners of the club, and to actively and enthusiastically support the club's manager, players and fans for many years to come."

Hicks' statement was released to PA Sport through financial and corporate communications consultancy FD.

Reports had claimed yesterday that DIC were set to make an offer for the complete buy-out of the American duo.

The Dubai-based group were close to their own takeover of the Anfield club 12 months ago before the Reds' then chairman David Moores decided to go with the USA investors.

On Thursday a spokesman for Hicks insisted neither of the owners was considering selling their share and both remained fully committed to the club.


From the Daily Mail.

[Jan-Erik]

While I think AFII is wrong about the frequency there is talk that the Premier League are looking to get a couple of matches each season played abroad (I suppose like the NFL game which came to London).

He's saying that it will probably happen if DIC buys us. If this is to happen, it wont be because DIC is our owner.

[Red_Al_77]

As I said before he isn't going to sell for tipping money. His ego and potential future profits won't allow it. If DIC want the club then they are gonna have to spend silly money. At present there is no evidence that they intend to.

[dww]

He's saying that it will probably happen if DIC buys us. If this is to happen, it wont be because DIC is our owner.

No but they might influence the venue or push harder for it to happen and for us to be one of the teams involved in it's inception. I also suspect we will be off for mid-season friendlies (like I believe United are soon in the UAE - probably a United XI not a full team but the point still stands).

[bazza76]

Damn what a bummer...

We will just have to turn up the heat on them, starting at tomorows game.

[Leyton388]

Hicks insists he has no intention of selling up at Liverpool
Last updated at 17:35pm on 20th January 2008

Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks today insisted he has no intention of accepting an offer for his stake in the club.

Reports over the weekend had suggested Dubai International Capital - the investment arm of the Dubai Government - was preparing to launch a £500million bid to buy the club.

BBC Sport reported yesterday an offer was in the process of being made to American co-owners Hicks and George Gillett.

And a report from a Merseyside-based media agency went so far today as to suggest the club had indeed been sold to DIC.

However Hicks this evening released a statement in which he described the latest report as "a complete fabrication and ... absolutely and categorically untrue".

Hicks added: "I have not received any offer to purchase the club from the DIC or anyone else, much less accepted any such offer. Nor do I have any intention of doing so.

"Whoever is behind this false report, the facts are that I and my family have always been, and remain, fully committed to co-owning the club; that no-one in my family has ever indicated any intention or desire to sell our stake in the club; and that we expect and intend to be co-owners of the club, and to actively and enthusiastically support the club's manager, players and fans for many years to come."

Hicks' statement was released to PA Sport through financial and corporate communications consultancy FD.

Reports had claimed yesterday that DIC were set to make an offer for the complete buy-out of the American duo.

The Dubai-based group were close to their own takeover of the Anfield club 12 months ago before the Reds' then chairman David Moores decided to go with the USA investors.

On Thursday a spokesman for Hicks insisted neither of the owners was considering selling their share and both remained fully committed to the club.


From the Daily Mail.

Dont pay any attention to his press release. Too meny people are are getting good information from alot of sources for it not to be true. They guys a snake and would try to convince you the sky was not blue if there was a few bucks in it for him.

LETS FACE IT THE GUYS ABOUT AS WELCOME AS A FART IN AN ASTRONAUT SUIT and i think he knows this

[Flake]

New statement from Hicks, Alan green doesn't believe it.lol

The point of the statement seems to be to deny what was said on 5live this morning about a member of his family stating they we're sick and tired of the club and can't wait to get rid of it.

At least that's my reading of it. Bargaining position re-alignment if you ask me...

[qoute]

Reports over the weekend had suggested Dubai International Capital - the investment arm of the Dubai Government - was preparing to launch a £500million bid to buy the club.

Reports on Saturday suggested an offer was in the process of being made to American co-owners Hicks and George Gillett.

And a report from a Merseyside-based media agency went so far on Sunday as to suggest the club had indeed been sold to DIC.

However Hicks on Sunday evening released a statement in which he described the latest report as "a complete fabrication and ... absolutely and categorically untrue".

Hicks added: "I have not received any offer to purchase the club from the DIC or anyone else, much less accepted any such offer. Nor do I have any intention of doing so.

"Whoever is behind this false report, the facts are that I and my family have always been, and remain, fully committed to co-owning the club; that no-one in my family has ever indicated any intention or desire to sell our stake in the club; and that we expect and intend to be co-owners of the club, and to actively and enthusiastically support the club's manager, players and fans for many years to come."

Hicks' statement was released through financial and corporate communications consultancy FD.

Reports had claimed that DIC were set to make an offer for the complete buy-out of the American duo.

The Dubai-based group were close to their own takeover of the Anfield club 12 months ago before the Reds' then chairman David Moores decided to go with the USA investors.

On Thursday a spokesman for Hicks insisted neither of the owners was considering selling their share and both remained fully committed to the club. [/quote]

http://www.teamtalk.com/football/sto...066126,00.html

[Tinkerbitch]

It's not on the offal and I can't find it on PA sports website. I'd convinced myself that if we didn't get an official announcement today that it meant Bill and Ben were up for the buyout.

[Red_Al_77]

The only way Hicks will see sense is in his pocket. I doubt he gives two ****s what the fans think especially if the ground is filled to capacity each match and people carry on buying merchandise around the world. Either he is offered big money to walk or Liverpool does not become the cash cow he was hoping for in the future. I suspect he'll still be in place come the end of the season.

[desertscouser]

Flake's bang on with his assessment of the reason why Hicks has just come out with that statement. It's in response to the 5 live report this morning.

Hicks is a liar, that's what he's good at...lying. He's talking ****e again. The fat Texan ******* won't be watching the match tomorrow night so whatever protests have been prepared it neds to be visual as well as vocal because it MUST fill every back page the following day.