Bernhard Burgener requests the sale of David Degen shares.

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One more move is the ownership dispute at FC Basel between Bernhard Burgener and David Degen. Burgener’s plan is supported and supported by the Board of Directors. But, there is no agreement.

Monday morning saw the meeting of FC Basel Holding AG’s board of directors. Bernhard Burgener Burgener and Degen were joined by Karl Odermatt (and Peter von Buren) on the four-member committee which approved the plan of the previous owner. Bernhard Burgener According to a document released by the holding company Degen requested Degen to sell his stake to Basel Dream & Vision AG.

The Board of Directors relies upon a contractually agreed law to permit Burgener to sell its shares to shareholders who are minority shareholders under the same time and in the same manner. This so-called drag-along option is believed to be superior to Degen’s pre-sales right.

Burgener is now part of his team in the battle over owners. Degen would like to exercise his right of first refusal for 16.4 million Francs. Burgener is prevented from selling his 80 percent stake by the ex-player through a super-provisional order. The British asset manager Centricus will also be able to have an interest in the company. Burgener would continue to receive majority of the votes.

Bernhard Burgener Bernhard Burgener According FC Basel Holding AG’s announcement, Burgener and Degen seek an out of court settlement „in the best interest of FCB.“ Bernhard Burgener