AFC Bournemouth Performance
AFC Bournemouth revenues increased nearly GBP20 million or 14% in fiscal year 2024. The team sits in sixth place in the Premier League, its highest ranking ever, with the longest unbeaten streak in club history.
New Investments and Partnerships
Cannae made several new private investments, including a 20% equity interest in JANA Partners with significant upside potential, and acquired a majority stake in Watkins Company, which ended 2024 with sales up in the mid-single digits and EBITDA in the high single digits.
Capital Returns to Shareholders
Cannae returned significant capital to shareholders through a Dutch auction repurchasing 9.7 million shares worth approximately $222 million and initiated a quarterly dividend returning an additional $23 million in 2024.
Corporate Developments
The internalization of the external manager and the return of Bill Foley as CEO, with key management now compensated primarily with Cannae shares, aims to align management with shareholder interests.