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Hong Kong Golf & Tennis Club takeover delayed amid member opposition

The planned takeover of the Hong Kong Golf & Tennis Academy's Central club by Carlyle & Co has been delayed by two months. This postponement follows opposition from some HKGTA members who believe the merger is unfair due to significant differences in membership fees. Members had paid up to HK$2.68 million, while Carlyle & Co's fees are as low as HK$50,000. AI

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Hong Kong Golf & Tennis Club takeover delayed amid member opposition

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Denise Tsang ·

    Takeover of Hong Kong Golf & Tennis Academy’s Central club postponed by 2 months

    The takeover of an exclusive Hong Kong sports club’s top venue in Central has been postponed following opposition from some members, the South China Morning Post learned. A source said that following a meeting involving members of the Hong Kong Golf & Tennis Academy (HKGTA), the …