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Businesswoman Ann Budge purchased the club from administration in 2014 via her company, BidCo, with a pre-arranged five-year plan to eventually transfer ownership to the fans once her initial investment was repaid.

Formed by supporters to save the club from liquidation, the Foundation began a "pledge" system where fans contributed monthly to a central fund. Heart of Midlothian Football Club | The largest...

On Heart and Soul Day, Budge signed over her 75.1% shareholding to the Foundation, making the fans the majority owners. Heart of Midlothian: By the fans, for the fans for the fans