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None of the above would necessarily put off any perspective buyer from proceeding....Levy owns just under 30% of the ENIC share which is circa 86% therefore even if they were able to get him to sell up there is still 14% in the hands of minority holders.The way I see it is Levy is the 2nd highest shareholder of Tottenham, I think the Lewis family are putting pressure on him to sale his shares so they can sell the club and get full profit, in fact it wouldn't surprise me if they already have an offer which is valued higher than what it is now should they sell 100% of their shares - the kids want nothing to do with the club and want their money.
For what ? That while an audit is being done they can only spend £17.57 on players ?
They’ve clearly had a huge falling out & the Lewis family are pissed off with levy for whatever reason so I presume self funding an audit will clarify whatever it is , not that we’ll find out
From Bloomberg
Tottenham Family Owners Order Accounting Review After Levy Exit
The majority owner of Tottenham Hotspur is conducting an accounting review into former Chairman Daniel Levy’s long tenure as part-owner and custodian, according to people familiar with the matter.
The review by the Lewis Family Trust is understood to cover all commercial aspects of the Premier League football club’s operation, including how sponsorship agreements were structured, one person said. They spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss private information.
The decision signals a further deterioration in the relationship between Levy and the ownership group. Levy was instrumental in engineering Tottenham’s financial turnaroundduring his almost 25 years at the top of the club before being controversially removed by the Lewis Family Trust in September.
Levy turned Spurs into one of the most valuable clubs in Europe. However, the club had consistently failed to win major trophies and Levy turned down numerous investment and takeover offers. That led to a fallout with the ownership group, according to people familiar with the matter.
While there is no indication of any wrongdoing, the review is looking into whether player and commercial contracts and payments were fairly valued, one of the people said. It’s being led by the executive management supported by legal counsel from Dickson Minto, according to another person. It follows a review earlier this year from US management consultancy firm Gibb River, before Levy’s exit.
Representatives for the Lewis Family, Dickson Minto, Levy and Tottenham Hotspur all declined to comment.
Asserting Control
Such reviews might be normal practice after a change of ownership. But in the case of Tottenham, it was the existing owner asserting control — the Lewis Family Trust via its holding group ENIC Sports Inc.
Up until Levy’s exit, the Lewis family remained largely on the periphery. Levy was the Premier League’s longest-serving chairman and one of its most successful owners. Under his stewardship, Spurs built a state-of-the art stadium in London and became one of the sport’s coveted assets.
However, Levy consistently stymied any attempt to sell Tottenham, during a time when sports valuations were booming. Bloomberg previously reported that investors including US billionaires and private equity funds all began discussions to buy a stake in the club, with the end goal being full control.
But talks consistently broke down over Levy’s high valuation and because he wanted to remain either as a significant investor or in charge of sporting decisions via a lucrative contract, Bloomberg previously reported.
Poor Performance
Spurs struggled last season. The club finished 17th in the Premier League, narrowly escaping relegation and prompting calls for Levy to step down. Victory in the Europa League — a first trophy in 17 years — did little to change the overall mood. Tottenham play Slavia Praha in the Champions League on Tuesday evening
None of the above would necessarily put off any perspective buyer from proceeding....Levy owns just under 30% of the ENIC share which is circa 86% therefore even if they were able to get him to sell up there is still 14% in the hands of minority holders.
In any case the ENIC 56% represents the controlling interest and that is all a buyer will be concerned about. The bigger stumbling blocks are the covenants associated within the stadium debt repayments fixed at circa 2.79% which are not set to mature until 2051 and can be renegotiated if there is a change of ownership.
You were rabidly Levy / ENIC IN! for years.Not the Lewis family - the kids. They probably want to use some kind of transfer debt to justify not spending or something.
They sound completely in over their heads, and it wouldn't surprise me if they went Venkys on us
You were rabidly Levy / ENIC IN! for years.
Now Levy’s had his ass kicked out the door, you've gone all John Thomas regarding ENIC.....Venky's, lol
Shows we were right all along....For you and a few others, it was all about Daniel. Daniel first, Spurs a distant second.
The very definition of a fucking cult
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You were rabidly Levy / ENIC IN! for years.
Now Levy’s had his ass kicked out the door, you've gone all John Thomas regarding ENIC.....Venky's, lol
Shows we were right all along....For you and a few others, it was all about Daniel. Daniel first, Spurs a distant second.
The very definition of a fucking cult
AmenFor you and a few others, it was all about Daniel. Daniel first, Spurs a distant second.
Levy was the mastermind of the kingdom, now that his expertise is no longer with us what makes you think the Lewis children have any clue what they're doing and therefore have any interest in running the club?

Don't worry - they've hired a Banker as Chairman and an Aviation expert to replace the most experienced football director in the league.
That was enough to stop the protests
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They've even managed to convince the delusionists that they're gonna make an assault on the Premier League with their £100m investment, the protestors seem to be delighted with that level of ambition![]()
None of the above would necessarily put off any perspective buyer from proceeding....Levy owns just under 30% of the ENIC share which is circa 86% therefore even if they were able to get him to sell up there is still 14% in the hands of minority holders.
In any case the ENIC 56% represents the controlling interest and that is all a buyer will be concerned about. The bigger stumbling blocks are the covenants associated within the stadium debt repayments fixed at circa 2.79% which are not set to mature until 2051 and can be renegotiated if there is a change of ownership.
You got that from an article that says “there is no indication of wrongdoing”?But the audit is suggesting underhanded dealings . It’s the 2nd one of the year too
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If you mean the Lewis family forcing Levy to sell to them I can only ever see that happening if it was their intention to keep the Club and prevent the bald one teaming up with a rival bidder in the future.Yeah but my point isn't about the buyer, it's about what ENIC want - 30% of Levy's potential share which will be added to the 56% makes more sense for them.
With that interest rate its unlikely any buyer will want to negotiate any covenants for fear the bond (its not a bank loan so covenants will be in bond contract wording) will be redeemed ..... and interest on any replacement finance will be WAY more than 2.79%
Don't worry - they've hired a Banker as Chairman and an Aviation expert to replace the most experienced football director in the league.
That was enough to stop the protests
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This is some proper deluded stuff.Levy was the mastermind of the kingdom, now that his expertise is no longer with us what makes you think the Lewis children have any clue what they're doing and therefore have any interest in running the club?