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[quote author=rebel23 link=topic=41235.msg1148599#msg1148599 date=1280999530]
[quote author=Judge Jules link=topic=41235.msg1148587#msg1148587 date=1280999036]
[quote author=spider-neil link=topic=41235.msg1148581#msg1148581 date=1280998809]
so everytime the CIC need to raise money they have to liquidated stock?
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No. "The Times" today says they have more than £330 billion to spend on overseas acquisitions.
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they have far more than that really. China also has 2 trillion of foreign reserves they can call on
The question is, instead of buying up the worlds resources, why would they want to buy a football club? doesn't make much sense
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Prestige.
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having one of the world's most recognisable footballing brands in your portfolio is a coup, they can then set about making it 'THE' most recognisable brands.
[quote author=rebel23 link=topic=41235.msg1148599#msg1148599 date=1280999530]
[quote author=Judge Jules link=topic=41235.msg1148587#msg1148587 date=1280999036]
[quote author=spider-neil link=topic=41235.msg1148581#msg1148581 date=1280998809]
so everytime the CIC need to raise money they have to liquidated stock?
[/quote]
No. "The Times" today says they have more than £330 billion to spend on overseas acquisitions.
[/quote]
they have far more than that really. China also has 2 trillion of foreign reserves they can call on
The question is, instead of buying up the worlds resources, why would they want to buy a football club? doesn't make much sense
[/quote]
Prestige.
[/quote]
having one of the world's most recognisable footballing brands in your portfolio is a coup, they can then set about making it 'THE' most recognisable brands.