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Archer nas now sold Supercars

Started by stevo qld, June 21, 2021, 08:36:26 AM

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Troy01505

Rumoured that Skaife and co leading the race to own with support from most teams.

Another rumour has the big dog coming back to rebuild his baby.

skaifeman

Down to two: ARG and TLA
https://www.speedcafe.com/2021/08/08/supercars-sale-shortlist-narrows-further/

Seems Adderton and co were knocked back as they wanted the full 100% - buying out the teams.
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stevo qld

The last couple of posts are based on rumours, as yet not verified by the sellers or even the potential purchasing groups.

The last two are doing due diligence.

One group, allegedly knocked out, may not need to do due diligence as they are already very familiar with the Supercars operation.

Archer are still in the "Show us the money !" situation.



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skaifeman

"Ford's Bathurst winning bonus didn't even cover the cost of the after-party" - Allan Moffat, 1977

stevo qld

Two more rumours, neither quoting alleged bidders or sellers.

Also multiple consortium versions in different media reports.
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LG

Quote from: stevo qld on August 10, 2021, 03:25:54 PM
Two more rumours, neither quoting alleged bidders or sellers.

Also multiple consortium versions in different media reports.

That's all we'll get as all dealings with prospective buyers and their bids are in confidence...

stevo qld

Quote from: LG on August 10, 2021, 06:01:44 PM
Quote from: stevo qld on August 10, 2021, 03:25:54 PM
Two more rumours, neither quoting alleged bidders or sellers.

Also multiple consortium versions in different media reports.

That's all we'll get as all dealings with prospective buyers and their bids are in confidence...

precisely!
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CP

Quote from: skaifeman on August 10, 2021, 02:40:10 PM
News Corp join with Adderton and co?
https://www.speedcafe.com/2021/08/10/news-corp-could-join-race-for-supercars-ownership/

Hmmm. If they did buy it, would they use their creative accounting methods?

That caused quite a Storm.

LG

#38
It's starting to look like the interested parties both want to buy the whole shebang and relieve the teams of their 35% as well.


https://www.speedcafe.com/2021/08/29/supercars-teams-set-to-relinquish-category-ownership/

CP

Quote from: LG on August 29, 2021, 09:00:49 AM
It's starting to look like the interested parties both want to buy the whole shebang and relieve the teams of their 35% as well.


https://www.speedcafe.com/2021/08/29/supercars-teams-set-to-relinquish-category-ownership/

There may be good reason for that. Its likely the changeover to the newer, cheaper cars isn't cheaper at all.

I think we've seen this episode before, as that's why it was sold off in the first place.

madbugger

Quote from: LG on August 29, 2021, 09:00:49 AM
It's starting to look like the interested parties both want to buy the whole shebang and relieve the teams of their 35% as well.


https://www.speedcafe.com/2021/08/29/supercars-teams-set-to-relinquish-category-ownership/

I wonder what that will do to entry lists? Does it mean that the closed shop scenario is gone and that any one with an inspec car can turn up and try to qualify?

Hope so
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stevo qld

Quote from: CP on August 29, 2021, 09:12:09 AM
Quote from: LG on August 29, 2021, 09:00:49 AM
It's starting to look like the interested parties both want to buy the whole shebang and relieve the teams of their 35% as well.


https://www.speedcafe.com/2021/08/29/supercars-teams-set-to-relinquish-category-ownership/

There may be good reason for that. Its likely the changeover to the newer, cheaper cars isn't cheaper at all.

I think we've seen this episode before, as that's why it was sold off in the first place.

Dearie me! :o  :-[

All this time, I was thinking that the previous owners sold it to make a substantial profit when they found a cash cow in Archer.

Even the team owners made money, plus retained a share in the business.

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Joe5619

I don't get the whole "we need to buy the teams out to gain complete control" talk. If you buy 65% of any business you have complete control to do whatever you want, the 35% can't do jack!

AlbertM

Quote from: Joe5619 on August 29, 2021, 10:34:20 AM
I don't get the whole "we need to buy the teams out to gain complete control" talk. If you buy 65% of any business you have complete control to do whatever you want, the 35% can't do jack!
The impression I get, The teams are the actual show. They must be consulted and if they don't like anything they have a leg to stand on.
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stevo qld

Just to get it into perspective, a little nostalgia.

Archer supposedly paid $300 million for 60%.

They will be lucky, on present indications to get even $100 million.

The second report (Reuters) suggests that they paid 60% of $317 million. That's closer to $190 million still looking at a big loss on sale.

QuoteTHE V8 Supercars has officially sold to a Sydney-based investment firm for more than $300 million.

Archer Capital now owns 60 per cent of the V8 Supercars through its Australian Motor Racing Partners (AMRP) subsidiary, marking a significant ownership reshuffle for the Gold Coast-based motorsports brand.
https://www.businessnewsaustralia.com/articles/sydney-company-buys-v8-supercars.html

QuoteMELBOURNE, May 17 (Reuters) - Australian private equity firm Archer Capital has agreed to acquire a majority stake in V8 Supercars Australia that values the total business at more than A$300 million ($317 million), the motorsport race group said.

The terms of the deal, expected to close in late May, were confidential.

Archer will back Australian Motor Racing Partners to take a 60 percent stake in V8 Supercars. Racing teams and management will hold the remaining 40 percent equity interest.
https://www.reuters.com/article/archer-idUSS9E7G304C20110517


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