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Who owns Heart of Midlothian FC?

Heart of Midlothian FC is owned by Foundation of Hearts (29% stake), since 2025, acquired from Primary share issue (Foundation of Hearts majority-owned club).

Owner
Foundation of Hearts
Stake
29%
Since
2025
Last covered deal
Tony Bloom · 2025

Based on transactions covered by our database, with sources on each deal page. Stake shown is post-transaction as recorded.

Current league: Scottish Premiership · Stadium: Tynecastle Park · Founded 1874

Ownership timeline
  1. 2005–2013

    Vladimir Romanov / UBIG (administration June 2013)

  2. 2014–2021

    Ann Budge (Bidco 1874 Ltd) majority, with Foundation of Hearts pledge funding

  3. 2021–2025

    Foundation of Hearts 75.5% voting/economic majority (Budge transferred shares Aug 2021); Bidco 17.4%; fan shareholders 7.1%

  4. 2025–present

    Foundation of Hearts 53.6% economic / 75.5% voting; Tony Bloom 29% non-voting; Bidco 12.4%; fan shareholders 5%

Timeline reflects ownership changes researched for this database; it may not capture every historical shareholder.

Transactions (1)
Financial snapshot

Nearest pre-acquisition year researched: 2023/24 (year ended 30 June 2024; Heart of Midlothian plc)

Revenue€23.7mFILED
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