Daniel Kretinsky to become biggest West Ham shareholder in blow to Amanda Staveley Daniel Kretinsky is to become the biggest shareholder at West Ham in a blow to Amanda Staveley The Guardian - UK · Sep 3
Boardroom struggle deepens gloom as West Ham prepare for life on the outside The power battle over Vanessa Gold’s shares and the David Sullivan Panorama allegations are overshadowing the start of the season in the Championship The Guardian - UK · Aug 7
Gold family agree to sell West Ham stake to consortium led by Amanda Staveley A consortium led by former Newcastle co-owner Amanda Staveley have agreed to buy the Gold family’s 25% stake in the club The Independent UK · Aug 1
Amanda Staveley-led consortium ‘set to buy significant West Ham stake’ Amanda Staveley was previously a director at Newcastle between 2021 and 2024 The Independent UK · Jul 31
West Ham handed major promotion boost as Daniel Kretinsky 'vision' made clear Hammers show their ambition with major statement ahead of Premier League return bid Evening Standard · Jul 17
Jarrod Bowen confirms West Ham future after Premier League relegation Hammers captain Bowen has confirmed he is staying at the club and has pledged to help take them back to the Premier League The Independent UK · Jul 17
West Ham considering Newcastle former head of recruitment for director of football role Steve Nickson is widely revered for his work at Newcastle, having been behind the signings of Bruno Guimaraes and Alexander Isak Evening Standard · Jun 17
Mateus Fernandes transfer stance revealed as Manchester United 'prepare opening bid' for Arsenal target West Ham midfielder is attracting plenty of interest after an impressive season Evening Standard · Jun 14
Kretinsky set to become West Ham‘s biggest shareholder and addresses Sullivan allegations Daniel Kretinsky, the owner of Royal Mail, is set to overtake David Sullivan as West Ham’s largest shareholder after agreeing to buy an additional stake in the club from the Gold family The Guardian - UK · Jun 13
West Ham: Daniel Kretinsky becomes majority shareholder as joint-statement issued for additional financing The Czech billionaire will now own, approximately, a 43% stake in the Hammers Evening Standard · Jun 13
EU probes deal that would give Chinese retailer a stake in France's Fnac Darty The European Union has opened an investigation into Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com’s proposed €2.2 billion takeover of German electronics retailer Ceconomy, which is the second-largest shareholder of French group Fnac Darty. Regulators suspect the bid may involve Chinese subsidies. Radio France Internationale · May 28
Who is Daniel Kretinsky? West Ham's Czech billionaire to increase stake in club Dubbed the ‘Czech Sphinx’, Daniel Kretinsky is enjoying growing influence at the Hammers Evening Standard · May 27
West Ham board split on Nuno’s future, with Kretinsky said to be backing manager West Ham’s board are split on Nuno Espírito Santo’s future, which is expected to be clarified this week in the aftermath of relegation to the Championship The Guardian - UK · May 26
Brady’s stadium own goal means her West Ham exit will not be mourned by fans Karren Brady, who is stepping down as vice-chair at West Ham after 16 years, leaves a questionable legacy The Guardian - UK · Apr 21
Evening Standard · Sep 30, 2025 Thousands of Collect+ shops to rebrand to Royal Mail after owner buys stake International Distribution Services announced it had acquired a 49% stake in Collect+ with a £43.9 million investment.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2025 Mutiny is in the air but little prospect of West Ham having their own Levy moment Before Saturday’s derby, fans are wondering if it would be so bad to have a chair capable of delivering the occasional season of Champions League football
Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2025 Royal Mail owner set to return to profit in first figures since £3.6bn takeover Daniel Kretinsky’s EP Group completed its takeover of Royal Mail owner International Distribution Services in June.
The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025 Major changes to Royal Mail delivery times take effect today Regulators say the changes are needed to help the postal service ‘survive’
Evening Standard · Jun 27, 2025 Czech billionaire Kretinsky named chairman of Royal Mail after takeover Daniel Kretinsky’s EP Group closed its £3.6bn takeover of Royal Mail’s owner earlier this month.
Evening Standard · Jun 2, 2025 New Royal Mail owner appoints former minister Greg Hands as adviser Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky’s business EP Group, which bought the Royal Mail’s parent firm, appointed Mr Hands on Monday.
The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025 Royal Mail owner’s £3.6bn takeover approved by shareholders Investors holding 80% of the group’s share capital had approved the takeover by Wednesday afternoon, making the offer ‘unconditional’, EP announced.
Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025 Royal Mail £3.6bn takeover delayed amid political woes in Romania EP Group still needs to gain approval from officials in Romania and now expects to complete the takeover in the second quarter.
Evening Standard · Jan 15, 2025 Royal Mail sees parcel boost over Christmas as £3.6bn takeover nears completion International Distribution Services said Royal Mail’s revenues lifted 2.4% in the three months to the end of December.
Evening Standard · Dec 26, 2024 Royal Mail takeover and Carlsberg’s swoop on Britvic in year of mega deals UK equities have been firmly in the crosshair of foreign suitors and private equity buyout specialists throughout 2024.
Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2024 Royal Mail sale to Czech billionaire gets national security clearance The deal has been cleared on national security grounds, taking the Royal Mail a step closer to falling into foreign ownership.