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Dumbarton's stadium lies in the shadow of Dumbarton Castle Canadian electronics businessman Mario Lapointe has completed his purchase of Dumbarton. Dumbarton were relegated from Scottish League 1 last season after finishing bottom of the table following a 15-point deduction for going into administration. Earlier this month, administrator Quantuma said the club - formed in 1872 - would be dissolved and replaced with Dumbarton Football Club 1872 Ltd, a new company wholly owned by Lapointe. An agreement had been reached with the Scottish Professional Football League to allow Lapointe to take control and play in League 2 next season - and it was hoped to have the approval of the Scottish FA by Tuesday's SPFL annual meeting. Who has your Scottish League 2 club brought in & let go? - summer 2025 Now Quantuma managing director Ian Wright has revealed the sale of the club is complete. "So many people have helped to get to this conclusion, but most importantly has been the support of the fans, " he said. "We wish Mario and everyone involved with the club every success for the season ahead and for the longer-term future of the Sons. " Lapointe, co-owner and technical director of electronics contract manufacturer SMT-ASSY in Pointe-Claire, Quebec, had stepped in to save the club after ill health forced the collapse of a deal with Oxford-based businessman Gareth Phillips. The new owner will visit Dumbarton next week for the first time since agreeing the takeover and supporters and sponsors will have three opportunities to attend 'Meet Mario' events on Wednesday, 25 June. Dumbarton went into administration in November, when Quantuma said insolvency was the result of non-receipt of "significant" funds owed from the sale of land in 2021. Rain ends second session with England needing further 102 to win Eastbourne: Raducanu faces Li in first round 'Ball bounces like a rabbit' - Luis Enrique on pitches Heartbreaking, heartwarming cult classic with Rob Brydon The doctor who rebuilt the faces of World War One soldiers The all-star cast of The Celebrity Traitors revealed Decoding politics with Marina Hyde and Armando Iannucci 'Aberdeen savour the most perfect game ever played' How Mc Tominay became a Napoli icon after Man Utd exit Scotland men's internationals to be shown live on BBC Commonwealth Games: Why is it so special to be part of Team Scotland? From titles to tinpottery - rank Scotland's top 10 clubs 'Like talking to Andy Murray' - impressionist quizzes tennis stars. Video'Like talking to Andy Murray' - impressionist quizzes tennis stars In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week Who is the most iconic British & Irish Lion of all time? Which drivers are in danger of losing their seat for 2026? How Draper became a genuine Wimbledon contender Fleetwood's stumble gives US Bradley-sized Ryder Cup headache Which young players could light up Euro 2025? How Earps gives 'big sister' energy to Toone & Russo. Video How Earps gives 'big sister' energy to Toone & Russo The Stevenage tennis player who is Taiwan's No 1 What do you remember about the 2013 Lions tour? Why Alcaraz is 'red-hot favourite' for third Wimbledon title Have the Club World Cup's innovations been good or bad? Alcaraz hits 'ridiculous' volley winner. Video Alcaraz hits 'ridiculous' volley winner 'The tumult in the Ingebrigtsen fairytale was never far from the surface' Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.