Will Gazprom buy AZ Alkmaar?

Settled as Not before the end of November 09

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Background:

Background: Dutch newpaper De Telegraaf reports that Russian energy company Gazprom is interested in buying the Dutch football team AZ. Apparently Gazprom is looking to pick up AZ shares and is also interested in buying the stadium in Alkmaar.

League champions in 2008/09, AZ have been without a sponsor since the recent collapse of the DSB Bank. Gazprom previously played an important role at the Russian club Zenit St Petersburg and is currently shirt sponsor of German football club Schalke 04. The German team receives 25 million euros a season.

DSB's Dirk Scheringa invested 100 million euros in AZ, but it's not known how much the Russian energy giant can expect to pay for the team.

http://www.rnw.nl/english/article/gazprom-looking-buy-dutch-soccer-team

Settlement details:As reported by a major mainstream news source.

Forecast history %

Not before the end of November 09

100%

Yes, before end of November 09

Settled as Not before the end of November 09 on Mon 7th Dec 2009 8:24am PST

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Suspend date: Mon 30th Nov 2009 11:59pm PST
Settlement date: Mon 7th Dec 2009 8:24am PST
Prediction cut-off: Predictions on this question after Mon 30th Nov 2009 11:59pm PST have been voided because they were made after the question could be settled

Initial likelihoods: Not before the end of November 09: 50%, Yes, before end of November 09: 50%

Action history:

Created Sat 31st Oct 2009 2:44pm PST by

kruijs [Power User]

Suspended Mon 30th Nov 2009 11:59pm PST : Suspend date reached

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