by Ten Bobsworth »
03 Jan 2024 10:42
Ten Bobsworth Fezza Royals and Racers Confirmation statement issued today on RFC.
Variation in share issue possibly ?
Rehne now having just under 11.5 million more shares than the same point last year, I assume this relates to the money “generated” in June and April (?) to cover the debts (unpaid loans and wages)?
Reading Asia still hold the same amount as before (I assume this is the remaining Thai owner rather than Dai?)
In round figures, Renhe Sports Management own 98% of Reading FC with Reading Asia owning the other 2%.
Reading Asia seem to have a few unresolved issues of their own but ignoring minor detail, Reading's funding has been provided by Great Shine International Ltd (via Renhe). Great Shine is registered in Hong Kong and reported to be owned by Yongge Dai. It was owed £220m by Renhe at 30 June 2022, Renhe's last reported balance sheet date.
Great Shine have thrown a fortune at Reading. It hasn't worked out and they plainly need to stop the rot. Its not that dissimilar to what happened to Bolton in 2016 except that the owner in Bolton's case was a lifelong fan who continued to lend financial support to the club (via Ken Anderson) until he (Eddie Davies) died in September 2018 two or three days after he had rescued the club for the umpteenth time.
It was only a temporary reprieve though. Bolton went into administration in 2019 but have since recovered via Football Ventures.