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This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 21 January 2025. British entrepreneur (born 1964) Mike Ashley Ashley in 2023 Born Michael James Wallace Ashley (1964-09-09) 9 September 1964 (age 60) Walsall, Staffordshire, England Occupation Businessman Years active 1980–present Title CEO of Sports Direct (1982–2018) Newcastle United owner (2007 ...
Established in 1982 by Mike Ashley, the company is the United Kingdom's largest sports-goods retailer. [8] The company's business model is one that operates under low margins. [9] Mike Ashley has continued to hold a majority stake in the business, and his holding has been 61.7 percent since October 2013. [10]
St James' Park, namesake of the company. 23 May. On 23 May 2007 English businessman Mike Ashley bought Sir John Hall's stake in Newcastle United F.C of 41.6% for £55,342,223, valuing the club at £132,810,710.35, he then launched a formal takeover bid at 100p per share. [1]
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The company a. LONDON — Frasers Group, the U.K retail group behind Sports Direct, Flannels and House of Fraser, has confirmed media speculation that British retail tycoon Mike Ashley plans to ...
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The company entered into administration on 29 December 2008, [3] [4] and 15 stores were closed. The remaining 43 stores were bought in a pre-packaged deal by Dundonald Holdings Ltd, also owned by Sir Tom Hunter. [5] In July 2011, Tom Hunter sold 80% of USC to Mike Ashley's Sports Direct chain.
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