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Birmingham Post
Birmingham Post
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PA writers & Andrew Arthur

AFC Bournemouth takeover by US group including Hollywood star complete

A consortium led by US businessman Bill Foley that features Hollywood actor Michael B. Jordan has completed a takeover of Premier League club AFC Bournemouth, in a deal reportedly worth £120m.

Black Knight Football Club, of which Mr Foley is the managing general partner, has purchased a controlling share in The Cherries after previous owner, Russian-born British petrochemicals trader Maxim Demin, opted to sell his 100% stake after an 11-year association with the Dorset club.

Bournemouth confirmed the agreement, which has been ratified by the Premier League, also includes a number of limited partners, including a 50.1% interest for Cannae Holdings Inc and other investors. Many of these are backers of Las Vegas-based NHL ice hockey team the Golden Knights, which Mr Foley also owns.

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