Northampton Saints is owned by a Public Limited Company (PLC) with the majority shareholding held by the local businessman Keith Barwell and the Barwell family. The club has retained a single majority shareholder since 1996. In addition to the Barwell family, there are a small number of significant investors who collectively own a minority shareholding in the PLC, and a small percentage of shares are held by hundreds of club members[2].
The Barwell family has played a major role in the club’s development since the early years of professionalism, providing significant investment that established their position as majority shareholders. The family remains actively involved; for example, Ella Bevan, Keith Barwell’s daughter, is currently a director representing the family’s interests[2].
The club’s legal and financial structure, as a PLC, allows for the distribution of shares more widely. However, the Barwell family continues to maintain the controlling stake, supported by several long-term investors and members[4].
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