Friday, January 21, 2011

BWI: Ahsan Ali Syed completes acquisition of Real Racing Club de Santander

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: WGA
Friday, January 21, 2011 08:11 PM IST (02:41 PM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, People, Sports; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Sports
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Ahsan Ali Syed completes acquisition of Real Racing Club de Santander


Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Friday, January 21, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- The office of Mr. Ahsan Ali Syed, Founder and President of Western Gulf Advisory Asset and Wealth Management (WGA), announced that the acquisition of Real Racing Club de Santander S.A.D. has been finalised today.

The transaction has been officially approved by both the Regional Government of Cantabria and the Consejo Superior de Deportes (Sports Institution at national level) after an intense due diligence process that analysed and approved Syed's strong financial and intellectual capabilities to take the Club forward.

"I am excited and proud to be the new owner of Real Racing Club de Santander. I look forward to an active and long term commitment to this great club and will invest all my knowledge and financial strength to elevate the club to the highest level of success in Spain and Europe." Syed stated.

He continued: "I would also like to thank the regional and national authorities, Credit Suisse, as well as the individuals and of course the fans who have not only given me a warm welcome but have supported me during the process."

The acquisition of Real Racing Club de Santander is part of Syed's long term investment strategy in the sporting industry which will be managed by his Amsterdam based company WGA Sports Holding B.V..

www.westerngulfadvisory.com
http://www.realracingclub.es/




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