2009
AST statement on Stan Kroenke owning 29.6% of Arsenal
Posted Tuesday 03rd November 2009
The Arsenal Supporters’ Trust today issued the following statement in response to Stan Kroenke purchasing a further 427 shares at 8,500 each taking his ownership in Arsenal to 29.6%. “When Stan Kroenke first invested in Arsenal the AST sought a dialogue with him and visited Denver to inspect some of his other sporting operations. We […]
Read MoreA report on Arsenal’s AGM
Posted Thursday 22nd October 2009
Arsenal Holdings PLC AGM held their annual general meeting on 22 October 2009. 402 people were in attendance including Arsenals largest shareholder, Stan Kroenke, who lived up to his Silent Stan nickname by declining all requests to discuss his intentions for the club and his shareholding. While disappointing for supporters and shareholders, this is understandable from a legal […]
Read MoreAST statement on Arsenal’s Financial Results
Posted Monday 28th September 2009
Arsenal today published the financial results for Arsenal Holdings plc for the financial year end 31 May 2009. They also provided further commentary on the situation at the club since that date. This includes the news that considerable progress has been made with the Highbury Square development with 455 units now having been sold. The loan on […]
Read MoreDo Arsenal need a rights issue?
Posted Sunday 12th July 2009
AST Members may be aware from press and other sources that the Arsenal Board has received a proposal from Red & White Holdings (R&W) for a rights issue to raise money for the club through the issue of new shares The Arsenal Board considered the proposal at their regular monthly meeting on Thursday 2 July, and have […]
Read MoreAST statement on Arsene Wenger
Posted Wednesday 20th May 2009
Arsene Wenger is one of the greatest managers Arsenal has ever had. In the last few years he has performed arguably his best work by continuing to deliver Champions League football within the financial constraints created by the move to the Emirates stadium. Arsene must stay but if there is a need for change it is […]
Read MoreAST meets Ivan Gazidis
Posted Monday 11th May 2009
The AST today held its annual end of season meeting with Ivan Gazidis. It was Ivan’s first public meeting with supporters since taking up office as Arsenal’s new Chief Executive in January 2009. One hundered of our members were in attendance for an informative and engaging presentation from Ivan which was widely welcomed by all present. For those who […]
Read MoreAST statement on takeover panel inquiry into Arsenal
Posted Sunday 03rd May 2009
The AST today issued the following statement in response to news stories that the takeover panel has begun an investigation into Arsenal: “The AST regrets that a shareholder has chosen to involve the takeover panel. Their complaint is about protecting shareholder value. We represent Arsenal supporters who owns shares as custodians of the club. Our primary interest as shareholders […]
Read MoreAST statement on Stan Kroenke purchasing more shares
Posted Friday 01st May 2009
The AST were the first shareholders at Arsenal to welcome Kroenkes initial investment. We have since established a good dialogue with him and this will continue. Our position is that stability and plurality in ownership is to the benefit of Arsenal. New Chief Executive Ivan Gazidis has made a good impression and says he values […]
Read MoreAST statement on sale of shares by Danny Fiszman to Stan Kroenke
Posted Monday 30th March 2009
The Arsenal Supporters Trust today commented on the announcement that Danny Fiszman has sold 5,000 shares to Stan Kroenke at a price of 8,500 per share. “The AST has met with Stan Kroenke and visited his operations in Colorado. We were supportive of him joining the Board and welcome the sporting and commercial expertise he […]
Read MoreAST statement on Red and White reaching 25%
Posted Monday 16th February 2009
Following the announcement that Red and White now hold 25% of the equity in Arsenal holdings plc, the AST issued the following statement: “This announcement (of 25%) is merely a confirmation of their stated policy. We welcome Red and White reiterating that they will not make a hostile bid for the club, something the Trust is […]
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