https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2022/05/30/ statement-from-board-of-directors-of-chelsea-football-club-limit Statement from the Board of Directors of Chelsea Football Club Limited 30 May 2022 [Note: this statement has been prepared by the Board as constituted immediately prior to the sale of the Club] [注：本声明由俱乐部出售前的董事会编写] https://i.imgur.com/BUv9sem.jpg Roman Abramovich has completed the sale of Chelsea Football Club and related companies to an investment group led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital. 罗曼˙阿布拉莫维奇已经将切尔西足球俱乐部及其相关公司出售给由托德˙伯利和清 湖资本领导的投资集团。 This sale process commenced on 2 March, when Mr. Abramovich announced his intention to sell the Club after 19 successful years of ownership. In selling the Club, Mr. Abramovich stipulated that the new owner must be a good steward of the Club, the net proceeds of the sale must be donated to charity, and that he would not seek the repayment of loans made to affiliates of the Club. 这一出售过程始於3月2日，当时阿布拉莫维奇先生宣布他打算将自己已成功地运营了 19年的俱乐部出售。在出售俱乐部时，阿布拉莫维奇先生规定，新的所有者必须妥善 经营俱乐部事务，出售的净收益必须捐赠给慈善机构，而且他不会要求俱乐部的附属 机构偿还贷款。 Following this announcement, the Board of Directors and senior staff at the Club immediately commenced work on the sale transaction. Raine, a global merchant bank chosen by the owner to run the sale process, has significant expertise and experience advising premium sports clubs on mergers and acquisitions and advised the owner and the Club in the process. 在这一决定宣布之後，俱乐部的董事会和高层立即开始了交易工作。老板选择了一家 全球商业银行 － 雷恩，负责出售交易的整个过程，雷恩银行在为顶级体育俱乐部提 供并购谘询服务方面拥有丰富的专业知识和经验，并在此过程中为老板和俱乐部提供 了专业的谘询服务。 == SANCTIONS 制裁 == On 10 March, Mr. Abramovich was sanctioned by the UK Government. Under sanctions, the Club operated within the confines and constraints of the restrictive General Licence granted by the UK Government, while doing its best to maintain the ordinary course of business. At all times throughout the process the Club's objective was to support our men's, women's and academy teams and allow them to operate with the absolute minimum level of inconvenience and distraction. 3月10日，阿布拉莫维奇先生受到了英国政府的制裁。在制裁期间，俱乐部仅被允许 在英国政府授权的限制性一般许可证的范围和约束下运作，同时尽力维持正常的业务 内容。在整个过程中，俱乐部的目标是支持和保障我们的男子队、女子队和青训队的 运作尽可能不受到干扰与不便。 These sanctions also presented unique and unforeseen challenges to the sale process, but the Board and Raine continued to work on the transaction in accordance with the owner's objectives. 这些制裁措施也给俱乐部出售的过程带来了特殊且未知的挑战，但董事会和雷恩银行 公司将继续依照老板的目标进行交易。 == PROCESS 过程 == The process was extremely thorough and completed on an accelerated timeline. Many described the proposed transaction as “unprecedented”, and it was. A transaction such as this would normally take nine months to a year to complete; we did it in less than three months. 这项交易的过程十分深彻且迅速。许多人称这项交易是“史无前例的”，而事实也正 是如此。在通常的情况下，这样规模的交易一般需要九个月到一年的时间来完成，而 我们仅在不到三个月的时间内就顺利完成了。 The Club received more than 250 enquiries from proposed purchasers, held detailed discussions with more than 100 individuals and entities, and entered into 32 confidentiality agreements, which allowed for due diligence with respect to confidential Club information. Ultimately, the Club received 12 credible bids, resulting in 4 and then 3 final bidders. The Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital consortium was chosen as the preferred bidder. 在这个过程中，俱乐部共收到了250多份购买问询，并与100多位个人和实体进行了详 细讨论，签订了32份保密协议，以便对俱乐部内的机密讯息进行尽职调查。最终，俱 乐部收到了12份有效投标，首先产生了四组，然後是三组最终投标人。最後，托德˙ 伯利先生和清湖资本财团成为首选投标人。 == PREFERRED BIDDER 首选投标人 == The group led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital rose above the other groups through the strength of the partnership between the group's component parts, which includes Mark Walter, co-founder and CEO of Guggenheim Capital; and Hansjorg Wyss, founder of the Wyss Foundation; Todd and Mark's participation in the ownership of several sports franchises with sustained winning traditions, including the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Los Angeles Sparks; a belief by the Board that this group could help the Club resolve certain current challenges and could assist in creating new opportunities, and help the Club reach its long-term strategic objectives. We believe the Board and the Boehly/Clearlake group have a shared vision for the future of Chelsea Football Club. 托德˙伯利先生和清湖资本领导的集团之所以能在众多投标人中脱颖而出，主要是由 於该集团各成员之间合作关系的力量，其中包括古根海姆资本的联合创始人兼首席执 行长马克˙沃尔特和魏斯基金会的创始人汉斯约格˙魏斯。托德和马克也拥有几家顶 级体育公司的所有权，包括洛杉矶道奇队、洛杉矶湖人队和洛杉矶火花队；董事会相 信，这个集团可以帮助俱乐部解决当前面临的一些挑战，并创造出崭新的机会，以帮 助俱乐部实现其长期发展的战略目标。我们相信董事会和伯利先生和清湖资本集团对 切尔西足球俱乐部的未来有一个共同美好愿景。 == STRUCTURE OF TRANSACTION 交易架构 == In choosing the right stewards for the Club through this transaction, we agreed with the new owners that their group would make certain binding financial commitments, including investments in the Academy and women's team, the redevelopment of Stamford Bridge and the Chelsea Foundation. 在通过这次交易为俱乐部选择合适的所有者时，我们与新的所有者达成一致，他们的 集团将做出一些具有约束力的财务承诺，包括对青训队和女子队的投资、对斯坦福桥 球场的重建以及对切尔西基金会的支持。 We also agreed several further conditions to ensure that the new owners continue to provide equity funding for future capital and operating expenditures, and that the Club will not be laden with inappropriate financial indebtedness. 我们还进一步达成了一些条件，以确保新所有者继续为俱乐部未来的资本和运营支出 提供股权资金，并确保俱乐部不会背负不适当的财政债务。 == STAKEHOLDERS AND APPROVALS 利益相关者与审批过程 == Throughout this process, we have worked very closely with the UK Government, in particular the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), and HM Treasury, as well as with the Premier League, The FA and UEFA. In order to complete the transaction, we needed consents and approvals from all, and in particular from the UK Government. 在整个交易过程中，我们与英国政府，特别是数位、文化、媒体和体育部（DCMS）、 英国财政部，还有英超联赛、英足总和欧足联进行了密切合作。为了完成这项交易， 我们需要得到所有人的同意和批准，尤其是英国政府。 We have been able to obtain all necessary consents, as well as further licences required in Portugal, Canada and Jersey due to the structure of the previous ownership 我们已经获得所有必要的同意，以及由於此前的所有权结构牵涉到的葡萄牙、加拿大 和泽西岛方面的进一步许可。 == THANK YOU 感谢 == We would like to thank all of the bidders for their engagement, effort and participation in this process. 我们要感谢所有竞标者在这个过程中的参与、付出和努力。 We would also like to thank our men and women footballers, the staff of both teams, everyone in our Academy, and in particular Thomas Tuchel and Emma Hayes for their patience and support during this process. And, of course, thank you to all our partners, staff and fans during this difficult phase for the Club. 我们还要感谢我们的男女足球员、两支球队的工作人员、我们青训学院的每个人，特 别是图赫尔和海耶斯在这个过程中的耐心和支持。当然，也要感谢我们所有的合作夥 伴、员工和球迷在俱乐部的这个困难阶段。 We additionally wish to state our appreciation for the efforts of the Fans' Forum, Chelsea Supporters Trust, Chelsea Supporters Group, Chelsea Supporters Club and Chelsea Pitch Owners for engaging with bidders and conveying their views and expectations of any new owner. 此外，我们还要对球迷论坛、切尔西支持者信托基金、切尔西支持者小组、切尔西球 迷俱乐部和切尔西球场拥有者们的努力表示感谢，他们与竞标者接触并传达了他们的 观点以及对新所有者的期望。 And finally, we would like to thank for their help, assistance, and support those persons with whom we have worked with at: 最後，我们要感谢那些与我们合作过的人的帮助、协助和支持。 DCMS HM Treasury UEFA The FA The Premier League The Raine Group Northridge Law Simmons & Simmons Ernst & Young Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman And, OF COURSE, Roman Abramovich for 19 amazing, unforgettable years. 当然，还有罗曼˙阿布拉莫维奇，感谢这19年无与伦比、令人难忘的经历。 The Board of Directors of Chelsea Football Club. 切尔西足球俱乐部董事会 https://www.chelseafc.com/zh/news/2022/05/30/ statement-from-board-of-directors-of-chelsea-football-club-limit --------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2022/05/30/ consortium-led-by-todd-boehly-and-clearlake-capital-completes-ac Consortium led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital completes acquisition of Chelsea Football Club 30 May 2022 New joint control owners are committed to growth and building on the tradition of unparalleled football excellence. 俱乐部新的联合所有者致力於发展和建立无与伦比的足球传统。 https://i.imgur.com/En0dk1h.png The consortium led by Todd Boehly, chairman and CEO of Eldridge, and Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”), today announced completion of the ownership transfer of Chelsea Football Club (“Chelsea FC” or “the Club”). The consortium also includes Hansjorg Wyss, founder of the Wyss Foundation, and Mark Walter, co-founder and CEO of Guggenheim Capital. Walter and Boehly are owners of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Los Angeles Sparks. The transaction has received all necessary approvals from The Government of the United Kingdom, The Premier League, and other authorities. 由埃尔德里奇董事长兼首席执行官托德˙伯利和清湖资本（连同其关联公司，以下简 称“清湖”）领导的财团今天宣布完成了切尔西足球俱乐部（以下简称“切尔西”或 “俱乐部”）的所有权转让。该财团还包括魏斯基金会的创始人汉斯约格˙魏斯和古 根海姆资本的联合创始人兼首席执行长马克˙沃尔特。沃尔特和伯利是洛杉矶道奇、 洛杉矶湖人和洛杉矶火花的所有者。该交易已获得英国政府、英超联盟和其他机构的 所有必要批准。 Under the terms of the agreement, Boehly and Clearlake will share joint control and equal governance of the Club. Boehly will serve as Chairman of the holding company. 根据协议条款，伯利和清湖将共同控制和平等管理俱乐部。伯利将担任控股公司的主 席。 Boehly and Clearlake are committed to investing in key areas that will extend and enhance Chelsea's competitiveness, including the redevelopment of Stamford Bridge, further investment in the Academy, the Women's Team, and Kingsmeadow stadium. The owners will also continue the important work of the Chelsea Foundation. 伯利和清湖致力於在关键领域进行投资，以扩大和增强切尔西的竞争力，包括斯坦福 桥的重建，对青训学院、女子队和国王草地球场的进一步投资。所有者们还将继续开 展切尔西基金会的重要工作。 “We are honoured to become the new custodians of Chelsea Football Club,” said Boehly. “We're all in – 100% -- every minute of every match. Our vision as owners is clear: we want to make the fans proud. Along with our commitment to developing the youth squad and acquiring the best talent, our plan of action is to invest in the Club for the long-term and build on Chelsea's remarkable history of success. I personally want to thank ministers and officials in the British government, and the Premier League, for all their work in making this happen.” “我们很荣幸成为切尔西足球俱乐部的新监护人”伯利说，“我们每场比赛的每一分 钟都会100%地投入。身为所有者，我们的愿景很明确：我们希望让球迷感到自豪。随 着我们对发展年轻阵容和获得最佳人才的承诺，我们的行动计划是对俱乐部进行长期 投资，并在切尔西卓越的成功历史上继续发展。我个人要感谢英国政府的部长和官员 们，以及英超联赛，感谢他们为实现这一目标所做的一切工作。” Behdad Eghbali and Jose E. Feliciano, Clearlake co-founders and managing partners, said, “We are excited to commit the resources to continue Chelsea's leading role in English and global football, and as an engine for football talent development. We also want to thank the authorities for all their work throughout the process. As pioneers in sports and media investing, we are thrilled to partner with Todd and the rest of the consortium to meaningfully grow the Club as a global platform. Together, we will expand the Club's investment across infrastructure, technology, and sports science to support the incredible Chelsea football and commercial teams – all with the goal of leveraging this growth to fuel even more on-pitch success.” 清湖的联合创始人和管理合夥人贝达德˙埃格巴里和何塞˙E˙费利西亚诺说：“我 们很高兴能够进行投资，继续发挥切尔西在英格兰和全球足球中的领导作用，并继续 作为足球人才发展的引擎。我们也要感谢当局在整个过程中的所有工作。身为体育和 媒体投资的先驱者，我们很高兴能与托德和其他财团合作，将俱乐部作为一个全球平 台进行有意义的发展。我们将共同扩大俱乐部在基础设施、技术和体育科学方面的投 资，以支持令人难以置信的切尔西足球和商业团队 － 所有这些都是为了通过各方面 的增强来推动球场上的更大成功。” The new ownership group wishes to recognise the dedication and professionalism of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, HM Treasury, and the Premier League in conducting their reviews of this historic and complex transaction. 新的所有者团队十分认可数位、文化、媒体和体育部、英国财政部和英超联盟在审查 这一历史性的复杂交易时的奉献和专业精神。 Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, Moelis & Company LLC, and Robey Warshaw LLP served as financial advisors to the new ownership group. Latham & Watkins LLP, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, and Sidley Austin LLP served as legal counsel. 德意志银行、高盛、莫里斯律师事务所和罗贝˙华肖律师事务所担任新所有权集团的 财务顾问。莱瑟姆˙沃特金斯律师事务所、保罗、维斯、里夫金德、沃顿和加里森和 西德利˙奥斯汀律师担任法律顾问。 The Raine Group served as exclusive financial advisor to Fordstam Limited and Chelsea FC. Northridge Law LLP, Simmons & Simmons LP, and Pillsbury, Winthrop, Shaw, Pittman LP served as legal counsel. 雷恩集团担任福特斯塔姆有限公司和切尔西足球俱乐部的独家财务顾问。诺斯瑞奇律 师事务所、西蒙斯律师事务所和皮尔斯伯里、温斯洛普、尚恩、普盈律师事务所担任 法律顾问。 https://www.chelseafc.com/zh/news/2022/05/30/ consortium-led-by-todd-boehly-and-clearlake-capital-completes-ac -- ╔══╗╔╗╔╗╔══╗╔╗ ╔══╗╔══╗╔══╗ ║╔═╝║╚╝║║╔═╝║║ ║╔═╝║╔═╝║╔╗║ ║║ ║╔╗║║╔═╝║║ ╚═╗║║╔═╝║╚╝║ ║╚═╗║║║║║╚═╗║╚═╗╔═╝║║╚═╗║╔╗║ ╚══╝╚╝╚╝╚══╝╚══╝╚══╝╚══╝╚╝╚╝ --

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