A new holding company
Brentford FC and Bees United (BU), Brentford FC’s official supporters’ trust, have announced changes to the club’s ownership structure. Matthew Benham approached BU as part of his long-term planning to ensure protection for his family’s ownership of the club and these changes are designed to modernise the club governance framework while safeguarding the rights and oversight of BU. This ensures that Brentford FC is well-positioned for sustainable growth and future investment opportunities.
What is changing?
As part of this process, the Special Share, currently held by BU will be replaced by a Protective Rights Deed. This will be a legally binding deed confirming the rights that BU have, via the Special Share, in relation to the ability to veto any proposed sale of the club’s stadium and, uniquely amongst Premier League clubs, to appoint a fan to the club Board.
In short, Bees United’s rights remain legally intact, but secured and protected through a different means.
How does this restructure benefit the club’s long-term future and potential investment opportunities?
The new structure provides flexibility for future growth and investment, while ensuring BU’s rights and governance role remain. A modernised ownership structure also makes Brentford FC more attractive to potential investors, if needed in the future.
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“Bees United was initially created to save the club and then, when Matthew acquired the club, BU became the custodian of rights to protect the stadium and to represent the fans’ voice on the board.”
“We recognise everything Matthew has done for the club and, having determined that Bees United’s rights remain intact and that the right safeguards remain in place for the club and the fans, we were happy to support his request.”
“We believe that this restructure brings strategic benefits to the club, creating opportunities for the future while maintaining the values and protections that matter to our supporters.”
Stuart Hatcher
Bees UnIted Chair
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