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FB Roundup: Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Barry Hearn, Louis Bacon

May 10, 2023

In this week’s FB Roundup, Sir Jim Ratcliffe proposes a new £5 billion Manchester United buyout bid; Barry and Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Sport sale falls down; and hedge fund billionaire Louis Bacon wins $203 million in a defamation case.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe proposes £5 billion Manchester United buyout bid
After nearly having his dreams of owning Manchester United football club dashed after current owners the Glazer family said the team was not for sale, British petrochemicals billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe is proposing a full buyout of the Premiership team after three years if he succeeds with his revised £5 billion bid.

FB Roundup: Grupo Bal, JAB Holding, Crown Resorts

May 17, 2021

Mexican billionaire Alberto Bailleres transfers empire to son, Peter Harf succeeded by young deal-maker at Reimann family’s JAB Holding, James Packer’s Crown Resorts leans towards Star merger and away from Blackstone takeover.

Mexican billionaire Alberto Bailleres transfers empire to son

Alberto Bailleres, the fourth wealthiest person in Mexico, has made way for his son as the principal of his business conglomerate Grupo Bal after more than five decades.

Businessman Bailleres (pictured), 89, stepped down as president from the group and its diversified companies with immediate effect during a board meeting in late April. He and his family are worth $9.6 billion, according to Forbes.

Benetton family seeks complete control

February 1, 2012

The family behind Benetton Group is considering making an offer to buy the shares it doesn’t already own, in a bid to take the Italian fashion retailer private.

Through its holding company Edizione, the Benetton family said it is considering buying the 33% of the company's shares that are listed on the Milan Stock Exchange.

Edizione controls 67% of the family business, which is famous for its coloured knitwear and owns brands such as Sisley and Playlife.