Lombardi Ave » Canada http://lombardiave.com A Green Bay Packers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more. Fri, 24 May 2013 12:14:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 BrieHeads? Irish Cheddar? Will Packers Play a Game in Europe in 2012? http://lombardiave.com/2012/04/01/brieheads-irish-cheddar-will-packers-play-a-game-in-europe-in-2012/ http://lombardiave.com/2012/04/01/brieheads-irish-cheddar-will-packers-play-a-game-in-europe-in-2012/#comments Sun, 01 Apr 2012 17:09:44 +0000 Jonathan Schweitzer http://lombardiave.com/?p=8936 br />Back in 2011, Packers President Mark Murphy hinted about the possibility of the Packers scheduling a game in Europe, most likely London. That didn’t happen last season and according to recent comments from Packers brass, it is unlikely to occur this season. But you can bet that Murphy, who drove the most recent Packers [...]

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20120401-120714.jpgBack in 2011, Packers President Mark Murphy hinted about the possibility of the Packers scheduling a game in Europe, most likely London. That didn’t happen last season and according to recent comments from Packers brass, it is unlikely to occur this season. But you can bet that Murphy, who drove the most recent Packers stock sale, wants to expand Green Bay’s marketing base as much as he can.

The Packers President has been careful, however, to emphasize that any game played outside of Lambeau must be a road game, and not a home game. Surely the Packers masses would go berserk if they were denied a home game.
According the Packers Stock Sale, the most Packer fans outside of the U.S. are in Canada. Canadians purchased 2,000 shares. Perhaps Murphy would consider moving the next Packers at Bills games to Toronto, but the Pack and Bills don’t meet again for at least a couple more years. Stock sales were not allowed for residents of Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia.

London has been the preferred choice for NFL teams who play in Europe.
However using the Packer Bar finder on the Packers Everywhere website (http://www.packerseverywhere.com) the only Packer bar in the three major European Capitols of London, Berlin and Paris is in Paris.
I really expected to find one in Dublin or in Berlin. Guess I’ll have to persuade a bar owner in Berlin to register as one on my next trip there.

Where in Europe do you think the Packers should play?

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Packers stock is now being offered to Canadian citizens

The Green Bay Packers announced today that the franchise is now offering stock options to Canadian citizens, so if you are a Packers fan living north of the border, now is the time to buy.

Approximately 17,000 shares are still available, so the Packers brass thought it a great idea to extend the offer to those fans in Canada.

“Since launching our sale in the United States, we’ve received a lot of interest from our fans in Canada,” Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy said. “After receiving approval from the NFL, we have now clarified the regulatory requirements in Canada and are excited to offer ownership to our fans there.”
According to the press release sent out this morning:
All proceeds from the offering will go toward the expansion of Lambeau Field, a $143 million project that includes approximately 6,700 seats, new video boards and two new gates, and will be complete for the 2013 season. A traditional loan also will finance the project, and the team may also obtain funding from the NFL and the stadium district’s user fee program.
The following is the complete press release issued this morning by the Packers PR department. If you live north of the border take a close look at it.
PACKERS STOCK NOW AVAILABLE IN CANADA
Offering Will Close Feb. 29; Approximately 17,000 Shares Remain Available
Green Bay Packers fans in Canada now have the opportunity to purchase shares in the iconic franchise, the organization announced Monday. Approximately 17,000 shares remained available for purchase as of Feb. 14.
The team has clarified Canadian regulatory requirements and is now able to proceed with sales in Canada. The offering will continue until Feb. 29, 2012, unless prior to that date the Packers sell the maximum number of shares that they are offering.
“Since launching our sale in the United States, we’ve received a lot of interest from our fans in Canada,” said Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy. “After receiving approval from the NFL, we have now clarified the regulatory requirements in Canada and are excited to offer ownership to our fans there.”
The cost of a share in Canada is US$250, with a US$35 handling charge per transaction.
The remaining shares also continue to be available for purchases by U.S. residents with no change in terms applicable to those purchasers.
All proceeds from the offering will go toward the expansion of Lambeau Field, a $143 million project that includes approximately 6,700 seats, new video boards and two new gates, and will be complete for the 2013 season. A traditional loan also will finance the project, and the team may also obtain funding from the NFL and the stadium district’s user fee program.
The Canadian offering document and purchasing information are available online at www.packersowner.com. Fans interested in purchasing shares are required to go online to view the document and make a purchase. Credit cards (Visa, MasterCard and American Express) can be used online. Due to the limited timeframe, purchases will only be allowed online.
Following is a list of offering details:
·         The price per share is US$250. In Canada, the handling charge is US$35 (no matter how many shares are purchased).
·         The offering is limited to persons in the United States, as well as Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada.
·         Shares can be purchased online with credit cards.
·         Only individuals (including spouses as joint tenants) are able to purchase shares; individuals can purchase shares as a gift for other individuals (including minors).
·         No one may buy more than 200 shares.

·         The offering will continue until Feb. 29, 2012, unless prior to that date the Packers sell the maximum number of shares that they are offering.

Interested fans should note:
·         Stock in the Packers does not constitute an investment in “stock” in the common sense of the term.
·         The Packers have no obligation to repay the amount a buyer pays to purchase Packers stock.
·         Anyone considering the purchase of Packers stock should not purchase the stock to make a profit or to receive a dividend or tax deduction or any other economic benefits.
·         The offering of Packers stock in Canada is made only through the Canadian offering document.
·         Purchasers of Packers stock will not receive the protection of Canadian or other securities laws with respect to any offering or sale of Packers stock.

·         The Packers bylaws and NFL rules severely restrict transfers of Packers stock.

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