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Henry wrote that NESV is not looking to take money out of Liverpool in the short term – pointing to investment in the Red Sox as evidence – but to increase the club's value by building it up. "This is the wrong business to get into for profit," he argued. "Some day [hopefully a long time from now] these clubs and businesses will probably be worth more than we paid for them, but only if we do the right things day-to-day for the long term."
He explained that among Premier League clubs, he most approves of the financial methods at Arsenal. They borrowed to build the Emirates Stadium, and despite instability among the major shareholders, none has taken a dividend and the club's substantial profits are available for investment in the club. "I admire Arsenal very much," Henry said, "and part of that is that they are profitable. To me, the word profitable means sustainable – able to sustain a business that has a high degree of excellence. Again I would refer to Arsenal."
He explained that among Premier League clubs, he most approves of the financial methods at Arsenal. They borrowed to build the Emirates Stadium, and despite instability among the major shareholders, none has taken a dividend and the club's substantial profits are available for investment in the club. "I admire Arsenal very much," Henry said, "and part of that is that they are profitable. To me, the word profitable means sustainable – able to sustain a business that has a high degree of excellence. Again I would refer to Arsenal."

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