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San Francisco Chronicle
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
A perk of playing with 49ers' Trent Williams? Rides in his Gulfstream jet
Trent Williams owns a Gulfstream IV jet. Did you know that? His teammates do. Even the new guys. The San Francisco 49ers ' All-Pro left tackle with career earnings of more than $200 million said Thursday that rookie defensive tackle Mykel Williams recently asked Williams if he could use his plane for a trip to Cabo San Lucas. Is that a typical request from teammates? 'Yeah, they ask a lot,' Williams said, smiling. 'It's probably one of the most frequently asked questions.' Williams, 37, said on the 'I Am Athlete' podcast in 2022 that he bought his jet for 'a little more than $3 million.' Williams employs a pilot and his plane features the logo of his SBG company (for Silverback Gorilla, his nickname), which produces a line of apparel. Williams also owns multiple Ferraris. Trent… admin needs the plane too 😂 — San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) July 24, 2025 'He's larger than life,' tight end George Kittle said last year. 'He has a silverback gorilla tatted on his back and it's on his private jet. It's Trent Williams.' Williams is an 11-time Pro Bowl selection who has become a businessman during his 16-season career. He's had successful real-estate ventures in Texas and his off-field education has included mastering parts of the tax code. Williams received a credit of more than $1 million after buying his jet due to the Section 179 Deduction, which provides businesses with significant deductions for purchases of heavy machinery that weighs more than 6,000 pounds. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Trent Williams (@trentwilliams71) Williams has typically traveled to training camp in his Gulfstream, giving rookie offensive lineman Jason Poe a ride in 2022. As far as another rookie, Mykel Williams, wanting to borrow his bird? Williams and Williams ended up making the trip to Mexico together. 'Mykel told me he was going to Cabo (and) he had asked to use my plane,' Williams said. 'And I was like, 'I'm actually going to be out there at the same time.' So he came over to the house and we kicked it a few times.'
Extra.ie
12-07-2025
- Business
- Extra.ie
Lobov stung with legal costs after changing claim against McGregor
Former MMA fighter Artem Lobov, who is suing Conor McGregor for a €6million share of his whiskey brand, must pay the lion's share of legal costs after changing his claim, the High Court has ruled. Artem Lobov, 38, a retired fighter known as 'The Russian Hammer', claims he was the original creator and co-founder of the whiskey that became McGregor's Proper No. Twelve. He said he came up with the idea while studying for his Master's degree at DCU, and his sparring partner Mr McGregor had agreed he would be entitled to a 5% share of the proceeds. He said the offer was made at the Straight Blast Gym (SBG) in Dublin. But at the pre-trial stage, Mr Lobov changed the date on which he said the deal had been agreed with Mr McGregor, resulting in the trial being adjourned with just days to go. Artem Lobov taunts opponent Andre Fili. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) Yesterday, Judge Nessa Cahill said Mr Lobov's initial statement of claim had read 'in September 2017 at the SBG gym' Mr McGregor 'made a specific offer to the plaintiff of 5% of the proceeds of the whiskey deal'. She said Mr Lobov asserted it was confirmed by a handshake witnessed by three people. Mr McGregor denied the claim, the judge said, saying there was never any agreement. The trial was set down for May this year. Five days before it was due to start, Mr Lobov's solicitors wrote to Mr McGregor: 'On reviewing the documentation… the plaintiff's evidence now shall be that the agreement… was concluded in October 2017 in SBG Gym.' Judge Cahill said that, in a sworn statement, Mr Lobov had apologised for his error. She said: 'He recalled he was, in fact, in Iceland for 10 days after the defendant's fight against Floyd Mayweather on August 26, 2017.' The court heard messages Mr Lobov had accessed confirmed to him that the meeting with Mr McGregor was in the week beginning October 9, 2017, and not in September. Artem Lobov of Russia celebrates with then teammate and UFC champion Conor McGregor after his featherweight bout against Teruto Ishihara during the UFC Fight Night at the SSE Arena. Pic: Getty Images Judge Cahill said Mr McGregor had been prejudiced in his defence by the change of date. She noted Mr Lobov was going through belongings when he found an old phone and was able to access messages on it. She ruled: 'I am of the view that the just order in the circumstances of this matter is an order that the plaintiff bear liability for 75% of the costs incurred by the defendant from March 18, 2025, in preparing this matter for trial, up to and including the costs of the first day of trial. This is to cover the costs of work done by the legal team during that period.' She said her order did not cover costs incurred before March 18, but would include 75% of the fees associated with the first day of the hearing and the costs of delivering an amended defence. Judge Cahill granted a stay on the order until the conclusion of the full case. The trial is expected to go ahead in the autumn.
Business Wire
22-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
D.A. Davidson Advises Stack's Bowers Galleries in its Sale to A-Mark Precious Metals
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--D.A. Davidson & Co. announced today that it served as the exclusive sell-side financial advisor to Spectrum Group International, Inc. ('SGI'), the parent of Stack's Bowers Galleries ('SBG', or the 'Company') in its sale to A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMRK) ('A-Mark'). Stack's Bowers Galleries is a heritage brand founded in 1933 in New York and known as America's oldest rare coin auctioneer and dealership. The Company's Auction Services unit conducts in-person, internet and specialized auctions of consigned and owned items and has sold a wide range of the most important rarities and numismatic collections over its distinguished history. SBG's Dealership unit maintains a sizeable inventory of rare coins and paper money that it sells as both a wholesaler to other retailers and as a DTC retailer. 'I'm incredibly excited about SBG joining forces with A-Mark, which will allow us to offer enhanced services to our clients and accelerate our growth,' said Brian Kendrella, President of SBG. 'D.A. Davidson played a pivotal role in supporting SBG through this sale process and is the culmination of the long-term partnership between SBG and D.A. Davidson.' Dan Friedman, Managing Director at D.A. Davidson, said, 'We are thrilled to announce this transformative transaction and are appreciative of the opportunity to work with Brian and the SBG team. We can't wait to see what they're able to accomplish as part of the broader A-Mark family.' D.A. Davidson's Consumer Group has built a strong reputation working with numerous brands that serve the collector and hobbyist. Our team has a reputation for its depth of industry knowledge, breadth of capabilities, and tenacity of its senior professionals. Offering sector-specific expertise through a full-service platform, the team provides M&A, strategic advisory, and equity capital markets capabilities across several subsectors, including active & outdoor; infant & juvenile; consumer products & services; ecommerce & marketplaces; and food & beverage. Together with its European strategic partner, MCF Corporate Finance, D.A. Davidson originates and executes transatlantic M&A transactions under the brand of D.A. Davidson MCF International. About D.A. Davidson Companies D.A. Davidson Companies is an employee-owned financial services firm offering a range of financial services and advice to individuals, corporations, institutions, and municipalities nationwide. Founded in 1935 with corporate headquarters in Great Falls, Montana, and regional headquarters in Denver, Los Angeles, New York, Omaha and Seattle, the company has approximately 1,600 employees and offices in 30 states. Subsidiaries include: D.A. Davidson & Co., a full-service investment firm providing wealth management, investment banking, equity and fixed income capital markets services, and advice; Davidson Investment Advisors, a professional asset management firm; and D.A. Davidson Trust Company, a trust and wealth management company. For more information, visit
