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Edinburgh Reporter
26-05-2025
- Business
- Edinburgh Reporter
Federation vote for Bloom's investment in Hearts
Brighton and Hove Albion's owner, Tony Bloom, remains on course to take a 29 per cent stake in Heart of Midlothian FC. 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. ACTION: Hearts v St Johnstone by Ian Jacobs Like this: Like Related
The National
26-05-2025
- Business
- The National
Tony Bloom's Hearts investment voted through by FOH
For the past nine days, Foundation of Hearts members have been voting on whether or not to approve a £9.86million investment from the Brighton owner, for which he would a 29 per cent shareholding - a new class of non-voting shares. The deadline for the circa 8,000 members to cast their vote was 5pm today and the Tynecastle club have now confirmed the results. A landslide vote of 98.5 per cent sees the FOH pass the proposal for Bloom investing in the club and becoming a minority shareholder. Read more: I've never asked for a cuddle: New Kilmarnock manager Stuart Kettlewell on fan flak Spurs loanee argues Aberdeen won Scottish Cup because they wanted it more than Celtic Before it can be officially sealed it has to be ratified by the Scottish FA, whom it is believed the English entrepreneur has already held talks with. The club would also have to hold an EGM to officially rubberstamp the deal. FOH's shareholding would be diluted to 53.6 per cent but they would still hold 75.5 per cent in voting shares. Just 50 per cent of the vote was required to pass the proposal and so it went through with a landslide. Of 6208, 6112 were in favour and 96 were against. Bloom would get one seat on the board and it's understood he would place one of his associates in there rather than taking it himself. A statement from Foundation of Hearts chairman Gerry Mallon reads: "I would like to thank everyone who took part in the consultation process. Clearly it is a huge majority in favour and this demonstrates - once again - the passion the Foundation members have for the club and their determination to see it move forward and reap the benefits of the financial investment. "We have a wonderful opportunity now, I believe, to begin to tackle the challenge of becoming a disruptor of the long-standing status quo in Scottish football. It will take time, and it will require the continued – and indeed increased – financial commitment of Foundation members, current and new, to achieve this goal, but we have never been better placed to reach that position. "Tony Bloom's decision to invest in Hearts was very much founded on the many benefits he saw at Tynecastle through the club being in fan ownership, not least its financial security through the level of our pledging. What a testament to you, the supporters, and what a moment to be able to build on this, increase our membership, and drive forward together. "The consultation process was also a great demonstration of the power of fan ownership. Not for Hearts fans the scenario of waking up to find that a deal has been reached behind closed doors with some rich person to take over their club. Foundation members were able, as their right, to scrutinise the offering and make a decision, yes or no. That is the level of influence and power that we the fans now have here, thanks to you."
The Herald Scotland
26-05-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Tony Bloom's Hearts investment voted through by FOH
The deadline for the circa 8,000 members to cast their vote was 5pm today and the Tynecastle club have now confirmed the results. A landslide vote of 98.5 per cent sees the FOH pass the proposal for Bloom investing in the club and becoming a minority shareholder. Read more: I've never asked for a cuddle: New Kilmarnock manager Stuart Kettlewell on fan flak Spurs loanee argues Aberdeen won Scottish Cup because they wanted it more than Celtic Before it can be officially sealed it has to be ratified by the Scottish FA, whom it is believed the English entrepreneur has already held talks with. The club would also have to hold an EGM to officially rubberstamp the deal. FOH's shareholding would be diluted to 53.6 per cent but they would still hold 75.5 per cent in voting shares. Just 50 per cent of the vote was required to pass the proposal and so it went through with a landslide. Of 6208, 6112 were in favour and 96 were against. Bloom would get one seat on the board and it's understood he would place one of his associates in there rather than taking it himself. A statement from Foundation of Hearts chairman Gerry Mallon reads: "I would like to thank everyone who took part in the consultation process. Clearly it is a huge majority in favour and this demonstrates - once again - the passion the Foundation members have for the club and their determination to see it move forward and reap the benefits of the financial investment. "We have a wonderful opportunity now, I believe, to begin to tackle the challenge of becoming a disruptor of the long-standing status quo in Scottish football. It will take time, and it will require the continued – and indeed increased – financial commitment of Foundation members, current and new, to achieve this goal, but we have never been better placed to reach that position. "Tony Bloom's decision to invest in Hearts was very much founded on the many benefits he saw at Tynecastle through the club being in fan ownership, not least its financial security through the level of our pledging. What a testament to you, the supporters, and what a moment to be able to build on this, increase our membership, and drive forward together. "The consultation process was also a great demonstration of the power of fan ownership. Not for Hearts fans the scenario of waking up to find that a deal has been reached behind closed doors with some rich person to take over their club. Foundation members were able, as their right, to scrutinise the offering and make a decision, yes or no. That is the level of influence and power that we the fans now have here, thanks to you."
Leader Live
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Weinstein's office kept list of female ‘friends of Harvey', ex-aide tells trial
'A 'friend of Harvey' was a woman that he'd meet at events or parties or festivals or – somewhere,' said Elizabeth Perz. She worked for his production company from 2011 to 2015, initially as one of his executive assistants. The then-married Weinstein asked his assistants to invite these women to events, Ms Perz said. It was such common practice that Weinstein's subordinates had a shorthand: 'Might as well add a FOH column,' Ms Perz advised colleagues by email as they discussed the attendee list for some 2013 awards season events. Jurors were shown a roster of well over a dozen names, which Ms Perz said was kept in the office at Weinstein's now-defunct production company. The names were broken down by geography, such as 'LA Friends' or 'Cannes/Etc/all invites.' One 'LA Friends' entry was Jessica Mann, one of the three women whose allegations are at the heart of the retrial. Weinstein has pleaded not guilty. The once-powerful studio boss, who became a prime target of the #MeToo movement's campaign against sexual misconduct, maintains that he has never had sexual encounters that were not consensual. During the last five years, he was convicted of various sex crimes in both New York and California. But he is on trial again because an appeals court found that his New York trial was tainted by prejudicial evidence and overturned that conviction. He is charged with raping Ms Mann in 2013 and forcing oral sex on two other women, separately, in 2006. Ms Mann, who was a hairstylist and aspiring actor when she met Weinstein in the early 2010s, is expected to give evidence in the coming days or week. The other accusers, Miriam Haley and Kaja Sokola, have already given evidence. At Weinstein's 2020 trial, Ms Mann painted a complex and emotional picture of a years-long relationship that began consensually but became 'degrading' and volatile and eventually exploded into rape. Still, she kept seeing him and sending warm messages because she wanted him to believe she 'wasn't a threat', she said. Weinstein's lawyers at the time argued that Ms Mann willingly had a sexual liaison with him to serve her acting ambitions. At one point during his defence's questioning in 2020, she began sobbing so forcefully that court ended early that day. At the retrial on Thursday, jurors saw messages that Ms Perz had sent to Ms Mann about some Oscars-related parties in 2013. 'Harvey would like to extend an invitation to you' and a friend, Ms Perz wrote. The Associated Press generally does not identify people who alleged they have been sexually assaulted unless they agree to be identified, which Ms Sokola, Ms Haley and Ms Mann have done.
North Wales Chronicle
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Weinstein's office kept list of female ‘friends of Harvey', ex-aide tells trial
'A 'friend of Harvey' was a woman that he'd meet at events or parties or festivals or – somewhere,' said Elizabeth Perz. She worked for his production company from 2011 to 2015, initially as one of his executive assistants. The then-married Weinstein asked his assistants to invite these women to events, Ms Perz said. It was such common practice that Weinstein's subordinates had a shorthand: 'Might as well add a FOH column,' Ms Perz advised colleagues by email as they discussed the attendee list for some 2013 awards season events. Jurors were shown a roster of well over a dozen names, which Ms Perz said was kept in the office at Weinstein's now-defunct production company. The names were broken down by geography, such as 'LA Friends' or 'Cannes/Etc/all invites.' One 'LA Friends' entry was Jessica Mann, one of the three women whose allegations are at the heart of the retrial. Weinstein has pleaded not guilty. The once-powerful studio boss, who became a prime target of the #MeToo movement's campaign against sexual misconduct, maintains that he has never had sexual encounters that were not consensual. During the last five years, he was convicted of various sex crimes in both New York and California. But he is on trial again because an appeals court found that his New York trial was tainted by prejudicial evidence and overturned that conviction. He is charged with raping Ms Mann in 2013 and forcing oral sex on two other women, separately, in 2006. Ms Mann, who was a hairstylist and aspiring actor when she met Weinstein in the early 2010s, is expected to give evidence in the coming days or week. The other accusers, Miriam Haley and Kaja Sokola, have already given evidence. At Weinstein's 2020 trial, Ms Mann painted a complex and emotional picture of a years-long relationship that began consensually but became 'degrading' and volatile and eventually exploded into rape. Still, she kept seeing him and sending warm messages because she wanted him to believe she 'wasn't a threat', she said. Weinstein's lawyers at the time argued that Ms Mann willingly had a sexual liaison with him to serve her acting ambitions. At one point during his defence's questioning in 2020, she began sobbing so forcefully that court ended early that day. At the retrial on Thursday, jurors saw messages that Ms Perz had sent to Ms Mann about some Oscars-related parties in 2013. 'Harvey would like to extend an invitation to you' and a friend, Ms Perz wrote. The Associated Press generally does not identify people who alleged they have been sexually assaulted unless they agree to be identified, which Ms Sokola, Ms Haley and Ms Mann have done.
