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Tony Bloom is expanding his footballing interests Tony Bloom is set to take up a 29% stake in Hearts after the club's majority shareholder group voted in favour of the Brighton & Hove Albion owner's £10m investment offer. The Foundation of Hearts say from a total of 6, 208 votes - which represented a 70% turnout - 6, 112 voted in favour and 96 voted against. Bloom needed approval of more than 50% for his offer to be accepted. "Clearly it is a huge majority in favour and this demonstrates - once again - the passion the foundation members have for the club and their determination to see it move forward and reap the benefits of the financial investment, " the group said in a statement. Brighton owner Bloom bids for 29% stake in Hearts Visit our Hearts page for all the latest news, analysis and fan views Get Hearts news notifications in the BBC Sport app "Tony Bloom's decision to invest in Hearts was very much founded on the many benefits he saw at Tynecastle through the club being in fan ownership, not least its financial security through the level of our pledging. " Bloom will be purchasing non-voting rights shares, which would not impact the 75. 1% voting rights held by the Foundation of Hearts but he will be entitled to one place on the board and is expected to appoint a representative rather than take up the position himself. Fo H had said Bloom believes Hearts can "disrupt Scottish football" and that he wants to be a part of a "glorious chapter" in the Edinburgh club's history. Hearts finished season 2024-25 seventh in the Scottish Premiership and have appointed Derek Mc Innes as their new manager. The club has a formal relationship with Bloom's company Jamestown Analytics for recruitment. Man, 53, arrested after car hits pedestrians at Liverpool FC parade, police say Man Utd close to signing Wolves' Cunha Alonso declares 'start of new era' at Real Madrid The biggest tunes and throwback sets from Radio 1's Big Weekend A con artist with multiple fake identities hides a dark past Simply the universe's favourite sitcom A powerful and emotional story starring Paul Mescal '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 Who were 'superb'? Who were an 'utter shambles'? Mc Nulty's season review Premier League predictions: How accurate were BBC Sport pundits? From yachts to pit stops: Monaco GP in pictures Salah has final say on day of 'special' Liverpool celebrations 'Big Four' reunite at Nadal's French Open farewell F1: Chequered Flag. Audio F1: Chequered Flag Football Daily. Audio Football Daily 'A new era dawns at Real Madrid' - the challenges facing Xabi Alonso Bordeaux mix beauty and beast to shatter brave Saints How Arsenal's comeback queens achieved the unthinkable Brook takes 'extraordinary' leaping catch. Video Brook takes 'extraordinary' leaping catch How Mc Tominay became a Napoli icon after Man Utd exit From winning i Pods to Grand Slams - Djokovic's 100 titles County reserve is England's 'special talent' - Bashir tweaks pay off Do promoted teams struggle in other European leagues? Slot on the season: Title, Trent, transfers - and no excuses Get to know maybe the coolest, calmest F1 driver in history 'He's got it! ' - Haliburton hits wild shot in comeback win. Video'He's got it! ' - Haliburton hits wild shot in comeback win Why Swiatek's reign as 'Queen of Clay' is under threat 75 years of F1 in pictures Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.