Federation vote for Bloom's investment in Hearts
The club's majority shareholder group voted in favour of his £10m investment offer.
Bloom required approval from more than 50 per cent of Foundation of Hearts (FOH) members.
In fact, out of 6,208 votes, that's 70 per cent of the total voting membership, only 96 voted against and 6,112 for.
The FOH, in a statement, said: 'Clearly, it is a huge majority in favour and this demonstrates the passion the foundation members have for the club and their determination to see it move forward.
'Tony Bloom's decision to invest in Hearts was very much founded on the many benefits he saw at Tynecastle.'
Bloom will purchase non-voting rights shares and will be entitled to a place on the board. The businessman has previously said that he believes Hearts can 'disrupt Scottish football' and that he wants to be part of a 'glorious chapter' in the club's history.
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