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Glenn buys share of the Warriors

2 Mar, 2012 02:02 AM3 minutes to read
Owen Glenn. Photo / Richard Robinson

Owen Glenn. Photo / Richard Robinson

Herald online

Millionaire philanthropist Owen Glenn has purchased a 50 percent stake in the Warriors rugby league team, it was announced today.

Glenn becomes co-owner of the team with Eric Watson. In announcing they will be equal partners in a joint venture that will include 100 per cent ownership of the Warriors, Watson and Glenn also made a commitment to invest a multi-million dollar sum in rugby league.

The 73-year-old has reportedly purchased former co-owner Mark Hotchin's share of the club.

Hotchin was one of the directors of Hanover Finance. About 16,000 investors lost more than $500 million following the collapse of the companies and the sale of Hanover's assets to Allied Farmers.

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In January Glenn sold OTS Logistics Group to Man Capital, a London-based private equity group, for "a little less" than $500 million.

In 2002, he gave $7.5 million to the University of Auckland Business School and has also supported the Millennium sporting institute and Hockey New Zealand.

Last year's grand finalists open the new NRL season against the Manly Sea Eagles at Eden Park on Sunday.

"Like Eric, I see the NRL as the best sporting product there is in this part of the world and I'm thrilled to now be part of it," Glenn said.

"As New Zealanders we are known for achieving above our station and the Vodafone Warriors are no exception having made the finals in four of the past six years. I've been incredibly impressed with the management of the club in recent years and I'm extremely positive about its future.

"Both Eric and I have very similar thinking when it comes to how important a role sport plays in the lives of young people.

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"Not only does it ensure young people are kept busy but it is a catalyst for encouraging confidence, determination, focus and healthy bodies and minds, while fostering team work - all of which are vital elements needed to contribute to society. This has been a motivating and driving factor in my investment in the Vodafone Warriors.

"I don't profess to be an expert when it comes to the game of league, and I will certainly be leaving that side of things to Brian (McClennan), but I'm a strong advocate for the benefits sport plays in young people's lives."

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Watson, who bought a 75 percent stake in club in 2000, said his new joint venture partner would bring not only his business acumen to their venture but also a similar passion for the club, for the NRL and for the wider benefits rugby league can bring to people's lives.

"When Newcastle and St George Illawarra kicked off the NRL season last night, it proved yet again why the NRL competition is by far the best sporting product throughout Australasia," said Watson.

"The Vodafone Warriors are the biggest single sporting franchise in the country but we don't want to stop here. We want the Vodafone Warriors to become the most successful club in the NRL."

- NZ Herald Online staff

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