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Bill Foley Exits Hibernian Stake Amid Vision Disputes

11/13/2025

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Bill Foley sold his 25% stake in Hibernian Football Club back to the Gordon family, the club's majority shareholder, after acknowledging the partnership was ineffective.
Foley invested £6 million in February 2024.
Foley will recoup his initial investment through the sale.
Hibs chairman Ian Gordon cited "philosophical differences" about the club's vision as the key reason.
Dan Barnett joined the board after two directors from Foley's Black Knight Group stepped down.

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Bill Foley sold his 25% stake in Hibernian Football Club back to the Gordon family, the club's majority shareholder, after acknowledging the partnership was ineffective.
Foley invested £6 million in February 2024.
Foley will recoup his initial investment through the sale.
Hibs chairman Ian Gordon cited "philosophical differences" about the club's vision as the key reason.
Dan Barnett joined the board after two directors from Foley's Black Knight Group stepped down.