Individual News
23rd of December 2007
After talks with the Bison Fan Club I have agreed to sell a part of the team to a consortium set up by the Fan Club. This is a short outline of how it will work and what is involved.
The reason for this being discussed with the Fan Club and not offered by me directly to the fans is strictly legal. I can not offer shares in a company that is registered as an Ltd. It would have to be a Plc for that to happen. However, since we have an established business relation with the fan club it is perfectly alright for them to set up a consortium of buyers to take a stake in the team.
WHAT'S ON OFFER?
I have agreed to change the amount of shares in the company to 200. A maximum of 98 of these will be sold to consortium of fans and local business via the fan club.
The price for each share will be £500 and my and the fan clubs aim is that 30 of the shares will be sold quickly and some more in the next coming 6 weeks.
Each share will have a face value of £1, meaning that the liability for the share owner is maximum £1. Each owner/partner will be registered with company house or if they wish to do so, use a nominee service if they do not wish there names registered with companies' house.
An actual paper share will be handed over to the owner, and all records of owners will be kept up to date by the company secretary.
A share owner can at any time sell, give away or in any other form change owner ship of the share they own.
The shares are owned for perpetuity. So you buy a share today, you part own the team not only today but in the future as well.
WHY BECOME AN OWNER?
I if anyone can tell you of the true pleasure of owning an Elite Ice Hockey team! You get all the pride that comes with it and you will be listed as an official owner not only on Companies House, but also on the team's website.
We will hold special "owner meetings" once a month to keep all the owners up to date on what is happening and out future plans.
On the first meeting held I would like the owners to select 3 persons to join the management team. The 3 persons would have to be people who has some extra time to spare and can join in my "Think Tank". They will be in the management to look after and protect the interest of the owners. Today the work of the "Think Tank" would be to help solve "immediate problems" and in the long term it would be to help with the long term planning to make sure we are getting the best deals in the best way for the team.
WHY AM I DOING THIS?
Simple, we need the money to keep the team on the ice and at the current or better level! Cost has spiral, we have made some larger payouts and we had some injuries we need to cover. We also need to invest in equipment in bulk to reduce the costs. Several other things we need to get done to make our marketing plan work have to be paid. This will result in better income for the team and it will give us a better financial base to stand on. Secure and stronger for next season!
I also believe that building a base of private and corporate owners of the team will make it easier to get sponsorship and advertising money in for the team; we are building a natural base of contacts (owners) to help us and support us!
HOW DO I DO THIS?
Simple! Fill out the form,[./pdf/stakeinthebison.pdf], and chose how you would like to pay for it and give it to the Fan Club or Ryan Aldridge direct and we will process it. You will receive your share and be listed as an owner with in 10 working days!
I'm sure you will all have many questions, and the best way to get the answer is to just ask me. Ask me in person at the rink (or when ever you see me) or just give me a call, my number is 07974 969295.
Thanks for taking interest!
Tomas Enerston
PS. If you feel that this is too much money to spend, we still have lots of equipment sponsors needed and there are several other ways to help your team forward!
The reason for this being discussed with the Fan Club and not offered by me directly to the fans is strictly legal. I can not offer shares in a company that is registered as an Ltd. It would have to be a Plc for that to happen. However, since we have an established business relation with the fan club it is perfectly alright for them to set up a consortium of buyers to take a stake in the team.
WHAT'S ON OFFER?
I have agreed to change the amount of shares in the company to 200. A maximum of 98 of these will be sold to consortium of fans and local business via the fan club.
The price for each share will be £500 and my and the fan clubs aim is that 30 of the shares will be sold quickly and some more in the next coming 6 weeks.
Each share will have a face value of £1, meaning that the liability for the share owner is maximum £1. Each owner/partner will be registered with company house or if they wish to do so, use a nominee service if they do not wish there names registered with companies' house.
An actual paper share will be handed over to the owner, and all records of owners will be kept up to date by the company secretary.
A share owner can at any time sell, give away or in any other form change owner ship of the share they own.
The shares are owned for perpetuity. So you buy a share today, you part own the team not only today but in the future as well.
WHY BECOME AN OWNER?
I if anyone can tell you of the true pleasure of owning an Elite Ice Hockey team! You get all the pride that comes with it and you will be listed as an official owner not only on Companies House, but also on the team's website.
We will hold special "owner meetings" once a month to keep all the owners up to date on what is happening and out future plans.
On the first meeting held I would like the owners to select 3 persons to join the management team. The 3 persons would have to be people who has some extra time to spare and can join in my "Think Tank". They will be in the management to look after and protect the interest of the owners. Today the work of the "Think Tank" would be to help solve "immediate problems" and in the long term it would be to help with the long term planning to make sure we are getting the best deals in the best way for the team.
WHY AM I DOING THIS?
Simple, we need the money to keep the team on the ice and at the current or better level! Cost has spiral, we have made some larger payouts and we had some injuries we need to cover. We also need to invest in equipment in bulk to reduce the costs. Several other things we need to get done to make our marketing plan work have to be paid. This will result in better income for the team and it will give us a better financial base to stand on. Secure and stronger for next season!
I also believe that building a base of private and corporate owners of the team will make it easier to get sponsorship and advertising money in for the team; we are building a natural base of contacts (owners) to help us and support us!
HOW DO I DO THIS?
Simple! Fill out the form,[./pdf/stakeinthebison.pdf], and chose how you would like to pay for it and give it to the Fan Club or Ryan Aldridge direct and we will process it. You will receive your share and be listed as an owner with in 10 working days!
I'm sure you will all have many questions, and the best way to get the answer is to just ask me. Ask me in person at the rink (or when ever you see me) or just give me a call, my number is 07974 969295.
Thanks for taking interest!
Tomas Enerston
PS. If you feel that this is too much money to spend, we still have lots of equipment sponsors needed and there are several other ways to help your team forward!