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MOVIE STAR RYAN REYNOLDS WELCOMES NEW MINORITY SHAREHOLDERS AT HIS FOOTBALL CLUB!

MOVIE STAR RYAN REYNOLDS WELCOMES NEW MINORITY SHAREHOLDERS AT HIS FOOTBALL CLUB!



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EFL League One outfit Wrexham AFC which is owned by movie stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney confirmed the Allyn family as the new minority shareholders of the club.


A statement released on Wrexham yesterday is as follows:


"Wrexham AFC are pleased to announce the Allyn family of Skaneateles, New York as new minority investors in the Club. For over 100 years, the Allyn Family owned Welch Allyn, Inc., a world renowned-medical device company based in Skaneateles, New York (NY)."


"Since selling Welch Allyn in 2015, the Allyns have focused on purpose-driven investments in private and public markets through their Family Office. Notably, The Allyn Family Foundation is helping to transform Syracuse, NY through projects like the Salt City Market."


"The investment, which was made through Red Dragon Ventures LLC, will help fuel the Club’s lofty ambitions, as well as those of the broader Wrexham community."


"Red Dragon Ventures is a joint venture formed between the Allyn family and Wrexham AFC co-owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds focused on driving growth and success in and around Wrexham." 


In a joint statement, Wrexham AFC Co-chairmen Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds commented, “Wrexham has earned the world’s attention and we are focused on bringing on board world-class partners to help with the next phase of our growth. We have been fortunate to get to know the Allyn family and we are blown away by their intelligence, kindness and commitment. They are exactly the type of partners we will need for this amazing endeavor.”


Eric Allyn, Manager and Chief Investment Officer of the Allyn’s Family Office, said, “For more than a century, our family has focused on building great companies, while also uplifting wonderful communities.  Our decades-long efforts in the Syracuse region are similar to what Rob and Ryan have started in Wrexham.  We view Red Dragon Ventures as a vehicle to invest in a world-class football club, and, importantly, in the welcoming community of Wrexham.”


Michael Williamson, Wrexham AFC Chief Executive Officer, added, “The investment by the Allyn family into Wrexham AFC is great news for both the Club and the local community in Wrexham. It will allow us to continue the development of the Club while supporting the local community, which is something we truly believe in at this Club.”


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