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Investment bank Seymour Pierce has effectively taken control of Birmingham and could put it up for sale after club owner Carson Yeung failed to pay a £2.2m fee to the bank.

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Yeung lodges Birmingham takeover bid

Hong Kong businessman Carson Yeung has formally lodged his takeover bid for Birmingham after sending out official offer documents to shareholders.

Tue, 15 Sep, 2009

Yeung to make offer for Birmingham

Grandtop International Holdings have confirmed they are to make an offer for Birmingham as Carson Yeung’s proposed £81.5m (€94m) takeover gathers pace.

Fri, 21 Aug, 2009

Yeung takes step towards Birmingham takeover bid

Birmingham today revealed Carson Yeung’s investment company has paid a £3m (€3.48m) deposit with a view to making an offer for the Premier League club.

Thu, 20 Aug, 2009

Blues confirm Yeung approach

Birmingham have confirmed an approach from the Carson Yeung-backed Grandtop International Holdings Limited to increase their investment in the club.

Wed, 12 Aug, 2009

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