Czech Billionaire & English Premier League (EPL) West Ham United Football Club Majority Shareholder Daniel Kretinsky (Age 50) with $12 Billion Fortune (via EP Group Subsidiary 1890 Holdings) Increased Stake in West Ham United Football Club to 43% (from 27%) Buying Stake from Joint-Chair Vanessa Gold to Become Largest Shareholder, Billionaire Co-Chairman David Sullivan Resigned after Alleged Misconduct (Sexual & Predatory Behaviour) Published by Media Companies BBC & Times Newspaper, West Ham United Football Club Reported Valuation at $920 Million to $1 Billion
15th June 2026 | Hong Kong
Czech billionaire & English Premier League (EPL) West Ham United Football Club majority shareholder Daniel Kretinsky with $12 billion fortune (via EP Group subsidiary 1890 Holdings) has increased his stake in West Ham United Football Club to 43% stake (from 27%), buying stake from Joint-Chair Vanessa Gold to become West Ham United Football Club largest shareholder. West Ham United Football Club billionaire co-Chairman David Sullivan resigned after alleged misconduct (Sexual & predatory behaviour) published by media companies BBC & Times Newspaper. West Ham United Football Club reported valuation at between $920 million to $1.2 billion. In 2026 January, Daniel Kretinsky EP Group & J&T Capital Partners (EP FR HoldCo) announced to buy France retail group Fnac Darty at $1.3 billion (€1.1 billion) valuation in all-cash deal at +19% premium to last closing price (23/1/26). Fnac Darty – Fnac Darty is a European leader in omnichannel retail, a leading player in the sale of consumer electronics, household appliances, cultural and leisure goods. Present in 14 countries, it has nearly 30,000 employees and a multi-format network of more than 1,500 stores, with strong positions on the web and a growing number of subscribers to its services. In 2024, the Group recorded sales of more than €10 billion on the new perimeter including the Italian leader Unieuro. With Beyond everyday, its strategic plan for 2030, Fnac Darty is continuing its expansion in Europe and deepening its model based on omnichannel, services and circularity. EP Group – EP Group is one of Europe’s largest privately owned industrial conglomerates, operating across all EU member states and the United Kingdom. With a strategic focus on Logistics, Food Wholesale & Retail, Media, and E-commerce, the Group provides the essential services that form the backbone of modern society. Built on a foundation of energy and infrastructure, EP Group maintains an investment-grade profile and a highly resilient portfolio. On a pro forma basis, the Group generates annual revenues of approximately €80 billion and EBITDA of €8 billion, delivering reliable and efficient solutions to millions of households across Europe. Daniel Křetínský is the majority shareholder, Chairman, and CEO of EP Group. He holds key leadership roles across the portfolio, notably as Chairman of EPH (a leading European energy utility) or International Distributions Services. Mr. Křetínský is also the majority shareholder of EP Equity Investment (EPEI), which holds significant stakes in major international retailers and postal services, including Casino Guichard-Perrachon, J Sainsbury and PostNL. In professional sports, he is the Chairman of AC Sparta Prague and a major shareholder in West Ham United F.C. J&T Capital Partners – Founded in 2021, J&T Capital Partners is a Czech-based holding company that consolidates and manages the joint investments of Patrik Tkáč (and J&T Group) with Daniel Křetínský. The firm focuses on the strategic development of shared ownership interests across selected international projects. J&T Capital Partner shareholders are J&T CAPITAL INVESTMENTS, which is the controlling shareholder of the holding company, and the J&T Alliance SICAV fund, through which qualified investors of the J&T ARCH INVESTMENTS fund can participate economically in the company.
“ Czech Billionaire & English Premier League (EPL) West Ham United Football Club Majority Shareholder Daniel Kretinsky (Age 50) with $12 Billion Fortune (via EP Group Subsidiary 1890 Holdings) Increased Stake in West Ham United Football Club to 43% (from 27%) Buying Stake from Joint-Chair Vanessa Gold to Become Largest Shareholder, Billionaire Co-Chairman David Sullivan Resigned after Alleged Misconduct (Sexual & Predatory Behaviour) Published by Media Companies BBC & Times Newspaper, West Ham United Football Club Reported Valuation at $920 Million to $1 Billion “
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Czech Billionaire & English Premier League (EPL) West Ham United Football Club Majority Shareholder Daniel Kretinsky with $10 Billion Fortune EP Group & J&T Capital Partners (EP FR HoldCo) to Buy France Retail Group Fnac Darty at $1.3 Billion (€1.1 Billion) Valuation in All-Cash Deal at +19% Premium to Last Closing Price (23/1/26)
26th January – Czech billionaire & English Premier League (EPL) West Ham United Football Club majority shareholder Daniel Kretinsky with $10 billion fortune EP Group & J&T Capital Partners (EP FR HoldCo) have announced to buy France retail group Fnac Darty at $1.3 billion (€1.1 billion) valuation in all-cash deal at +19% premium to last closing price (23/1/26). Fnac Darty – Fnac Darty is a European leader in omnichannel retail, a leading player in the sale of consumer electronics, household appliances, cultural and leisure goods. Present in 14 countries, it has nearly 30,000 employees and a multi-format network of more than 1,500 stores, with strong positions on the web and a growing number of subscribers to its services. In 2024, the Group recorded sales of more than €10 billion on the new perimeter including the Italian leader Unieuro. With Beyond everyday, its strategic plan for 2030, Fnac Darty is continuing its expansion in Europe and deepening its model based on omnichannel, services and circularity. EP Group – EP Group is one of Europe’s largest privately owned industrial conglomerates, operating across all EU member states and the United Kingdom. With a strategic focus on Logistics, Food Wholesale & Retail, Media, and E-commerce, the Group provides the essential services that form the backbone of modern society. Built on a foundation of energy and infrastructure, EP Group maintains an investment-grade profile and a highly resilient portfolio. On a pro forma basis, the Group generates annual revenues of approximately €80 billion and EBITDA of €8 billion, delivering reliable and efficient solutions to millions of households across Europe. Daniel Křetínský is the majority shareholder, Chairman, and CEO of EP Group. He holds key leadership roles across the portfolio, notably as Chairman of EPH (a leading European energy utility) or International Distributions Services. Mr. Křetínský is also the majority shareholder of EP Equity Investment (EPEI), which holds significant stakes in major international retailers and postal services, including Casino Guichard-Perrachon, J Sainsbury and PostNL. In professional sports, he is the Chairman of AC Sparta Prague and a major shareholder in West Ham United F.C. J&T Capital Partners – Founded in 2021, J&T Capital Partners is a Czech-based holding company that consolidates and manages the joint investments of Patrik Tkáč (and J&T Group) with Daniel Křetínský. The firm focuses on the strategic development of shared ownership interests across selected international projects. J&T Capital Partner shareholders are J&T CAPITAL INVESTMENTS, which is the controlling shareholder of the holding company, and the J&T Alliance SICAV fund, through which qualified investors of the J&T ARCH INVESTMENTS fund can participate economically in the company.
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