Brentford FC Limited ("BFC")
Created in 1998 this company is the main trading subsidiary. It holds the beneficial ownership of Griffin Park and the Football League's membership share.
The principal ordinary shareholders (200,000 issued) as at 31st March 2010 are:
|
Bees United |
120,662 |
60.3% |
|
Matthew Benham |
71,800 |
35.9% |
|
Brentford Supporters Association |
1,040 |
0.5% |
|
Dan Tana |
1,010 |
0.5% |
|
Ron Blindell |
550 |
0.3% |
|
Others (215 shareholders) |
4,938 |
2.5% |
In addition there are two special ordinary shares issued as follows:
Martin Lange special share - this gives Martin Lange the right to block any sale of Griffin Park under certain circumstances. This share converts into an ordinary share (and therefore loses this right) upon the earlier of his death, bankruptcy or 31st May 2014.
Bees United Special Share - this share gives BU the right to veto the sale of Griffin Park or any successor stadium unless the proposed sale will enable a bona fide move to a new stadium that meets all reasonable requirements for the football club. A copy of these requirements is outlined in the articles of BFC. The rights only apply once the Martin Lange special share has converted into an ordinary share.
The Directors of BFC are:
- Alan Bird
- Greg Dyke (Chairman)
- Phil Whall
- Donald Kerr
- David Heath
- John Herting
- David Merritt
- Eddie Rogers
- Mark Chapman
