Sports & Fitness

XOX Bhd completes takeover of Perak FC

Acquisition in line with focus on sports marketing, management, says mobile virtual network operator

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 26 Aug 2022 11:47PM

XOX Bhd completes takeover of Perak FC
Last May, XOX Pro Sport signed an agreement with Impact Media & Communication Sdn Bhd to acquire 100% equity holdings in Perak FC at RM1. – Bernama pic, August 26, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR – Mobile virtual network operator XOX Bhd (XOX) has fully acquired Premier League team Perak FC through its subsidiary XOX Pro Sport Sdn Bhd.

According to XOX, its mission is to continue to be actively involved in sports to rebuild the heritage of Perak FC and regain the team’s stability and success.

“This takeover is in line with the strategy of XOX Pro Sport to focus fully on sports marketing and management,” XOX said in a statement today.

The board of directors and executive of XOX have entrusted the management responsibility for Perak FC’s daily operations to a team led by chief executive officer Bobie Farid Shamuddin.

“XOX hopes that this announcement will give all fans a sense of stability and security with the knowledge that the club is now in safe hands,” it added.

Last May, XOX Pro Sport signed an agreement with Impact Media & Communication Sdn Bhd to acquire 100% equity holdings in Perak FC at RM1. – Bernama, August 26, 2022

Related News

Sports & Fitness / 3y

Not playing to true level behind Perak FC’s defeat: coach

Sports & Fitness / 3y

JDT maul Perak FC as Sabah edge KL City

Sports & Fitness / 3y

Last resort: Teong Kim to take Perak FC to court over contract dispute

Sports & Fitness / 3y

What about my 16 months’ outstanding wages, Teong Kim asks Perak FC

Sports & Fitness / 3y

Perak FC’s head coach apologises, says he could not hear reporter’s question

Sports & Fitness / 3y

KL City secure second season win defeating Perak 1-0

Spotlight

Business

Ringgit gains as oil prices plunge on hopes of Iran conflict de-escalation

Events

UKM to establish academic research platform named after Dr Wan Azizah

Malaysia

Deepavali preparations destroyed as flash floods inundate Sungai Buloh homes

Malaysia

Melaka polls: Calm campaign puts focus on what parties can offer voters

Malaysia

Anwar challenges Hadi over ‘Dajjal’ label

Malaysia

Shuhaily remains AKPS chief pending official transfer order, says lawyer

Malaysia

Najib's former wife Tengku Puteri Zainah passes away

Malaysia

Matrade exposes scam involving fake procurement orders, advance payment demands

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Malaysia

“Don’t panic,” Govt assures stable essential goods supply amid geopolitical tensions, monsoon threat