Jim Ratcliffe

British engineer and businessman (born 1952)

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Sir James Arthur Ratcliffe is a British billionaire, chemical engineer, and businessman. Ratcliffe is the chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of the INEOS chemicals group, which he founded in 1998. The company is estimated to have had a turnover of $65 billion in 2021. He does not have a high public profile, and was once described by The Sunday Times as "publicity shy". In May 2018, Ratcliffe was the richest person in the UK, with a net worth of £21.05 billion. As of May 2023, the Sunday Times Rich List 2023 estimated his net worth at £29.688 billion, making him the second wealthiest figure in the UK. In September 2020, Ratcliffe officially changed his tax residence from Hampshire to Monaco, a move that it is estimated will save him £4 billion in tax. In February 2024, Ratcliffe became a minority shareholder in the English football club Manchester United and gained control over sporting operations.

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe arrives: A new era for Manchester United? Sir Jim Ratcliffe's investment in Manchester United was confirmed on February 16. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 06:08Published on February 29, 2024

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Passion and steel - what Ratcliffe showed in first interview New Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe did not duck difficult questions - but will be judged by fans on results, not words, writes BBC sports editor Dan Roan. BBC Sport - Published on February 22, 2024
It's not a simple fix at Man Utd - Ratcliffe Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe speaks to BBC sports editor Dan Roan after buying a 27.7% stake in Manchester United. BBC Sport - Published on February 21, 2024
Ratcliffe wants 'national stadium in north' New Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says his "preference" is to build a new stadium that can also "serve the north of England". BBC Sport - Published on February 21, 2024

Man Utd 'must walk to right solution not run to wrong one' Sir Jim Ratcliffe says Manchester United must "walk to the right solution not run to the wrong one" after completing a deal to purchase a 27.7% stake in the club. BBC Sport - Published on February 21, 2024
Manchester United's Sir Jim Ratcliffe says he plans to knock City 'off their perch' Sir Jim Ratcliffe has revealed plans to restore the greatness of Manchester United within three years and knock Manchester City "off their perch". Sky News - Published on February 21, 2024
Ratcliffe's Man Utd deal finally completed Sir Jim Ratcliffe completes a deal that gives him a 25% stake in Manchester United - worth over £1bn - with the Glazer family retaining a majority stake. BBC Sport - Published on February 20, 2024
Sir Jim Ratcliffe completes purchase of 25% of Manchester United Petrochemicals billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe has completed the purchase of a 25% stake in Manchester United through his INEOS conglomerate - enabling him to take control of football operations from the.. Sky News - Published on February 20, 2024

Ratcliffe Man Utd deal approved by FA & Premier League Sir Jim Ratcliffe's deal to buy a 25% stake in Manchester United is approved by the Football Association and Premier League. BBC Sport - Published on February 14, 2024
Skills, spies and nutmegs - 2 Good 2 Bad Watch 2 Good 2 Bad from Match of the Day 2, featuring Andre Onana's painful nutmeg and David Pleat wondering what Jim Ratcliffe and Sir Alex Ferguson are talking about. BBC Sport - Published on January 14, 2024
'An audition for the club' - Man Utd need 'shock' from Ratcliffe Sir Jim Ratcliffe got a first look at his £1.25bn investment as Manchester United drew 2-2 with Tottenham on Sunday. But what issues need to be addressed at Old Trafford? BBC Sport - Published on January 14, 2024	Tottenham fight back to earn draw at Man Utd Tottenham twice come from behind to earn a point at Old Trafford and deny Manchester United a win in front of new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe. BBC Sport - Published on January 14, 2024
Man Utd my most exciting deal - Ratcliffe "I have done a few exciting things, but this caps it all," says Sir Jim Ratcliffe about his proposed 25% purchase of Manchester United. BBC Sport - Published on January 14, 2024	Ratcliffe to attend first Man Utd game since deal agreed Sir Jim Ratcliffe is set to watch Manchester United in person for the first time since his proposed purchase was confirmed when they play Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. BBC Sport - Published on January 9, 2024
Ten Hag had 'very positive' talks with Ratcliffe Erik ten Hag says he has held "very positive" meetings with Manchester United's new investors Ineos. BBC Sport - Published on January 4, 2024	Will Ratcliffe investment mean busy January at Man Utd? BBC Sport reporter Simon Stone tells Football Focus how Sir Jim Ratcliffe buying into Manchester United will change the club and what it might mean for their January transfer window. BBC Sport - Published on December 30, 2023
Sir Jim Ratcliffe asks Manchester United fans for 'time and patience' Sir Jim Ratcliffe has contacted fans directly for the first time since agreeing to buy a 25% stake in Manchester United, calling for "time and patience". Sky News - Published on December 26, 2023	Man Utd success will take time and patience - Ratcliffe Sir Jim Ratcliffe says it will take "time and patience" to "bring sporting success" back to Manchester United. BBC Sport - Published on December 26, 2023
Ratcliffe 'understands sport' and is 'switched on' - Ainslie Speaking to BBC's sport editor Dan Roan, Ineos Team UK principal Ben Ainslie says Sir Jim Ratcliffe is a "a great backer" who "understands sport". BBC Sport - Published on December 24, 2023	What will be on Ratcliffe's agenda at Man Utd? What happens in the January transfer window? What about Old Trafford improvements? What about Erik ten Hag's future? Assessing the key issues for Sir Jim Ratcliffe at Man Utd. BBC Sport - Published on December 24, 2023
Jim Ratcliffe: Who is the man buying Man Utd stake? One of the UK's richest men, Sir Jim has built a multi-billion pound business by snapping up unloved assets. BBC Sport - Published on December 24, 2023	Ratcliffe agrees deal to buy 25% Man Utd stake British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe agrees a deal to buy a 25% stake in Manchester United from the Glazer family. BBC Sport - Published on December 24, 2023
Manchester United confirm sale of 25% stake to British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe Manchester United has confirmed the sale of a 25% stake to the British billionaire petrochemicals tycoon Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Sky News - Published on December 24, 2023	Manchester United and Ratcliffe to confirm stake sale next week Manchester United Football Club and Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the petrochemicals billionaire, aim to announce within days a £1.25bn deal that will see him take a 25% stake in the Red Devils. Sky News - Published on December 4, 2023
Ratcliffe poised for $33-a-share stake in Manchester United Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazer family are on the brink of finalising a $33-a-share deal that will see the petrochemicals tycoon acquiring a 25% stake in Manchester United Football Club. Sky News - Published on November 17, 2023	Bees confident of new Toney deal - Friday's gossip Brentford are confident Ivan Toney will sign new deal, Sir Jim Ratcliffe expected to take guidance from Sir Alex Ferguson, Crystal Palace and Fulham keen on Timo Werner, plus more. BBC Sport - Published on November 16, 2023
Manchester United CEO Arnold to leave as Ratcliffe deal nears The chief executive of Manchester United Football Club is to leave after just two years in the job as its owners finalise the sale of a minority stake to the petrochemicals billionaire Sir Jim.. Sky News - Published on November 15, 2023	Ratcliffe close to Man Utd minority stake agreement Sir Jim Ratcliffe's deal to become a minority shareholder in Manchester United is expected to be agreed during this month's international break, possibly as early as next week. BBC Sport - Published on November 10, 2023
Wolff would consider joining Ratcliffe Man Utd bid Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff says he has spoken to Sir Jim Ratcliffe about joining his bid to buy a shareholding in Manchester United. BBC Sport - Published on November 3, 2023	Man Utd deal: Ratcliffe to unveil $300m investment alongside 25% stake Sir Jim Ratcliffe is to commit $300m (£245m) from his multibillion pound fortune to Manchester United Football Club’s ageing infrastructure as part of a deal to acquire a 25% stake that will be.. Sky News - Published on November 3, 2023
British billionaire to buy 25 per cent of Manchester United for £1.3bn British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe will buy a 25 per cent stake of Manchester United football club. Sky News - Published on October 15, 2023	Ratcliffe mulls buying Manchester United minority stake Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the petrochemicals billionaire, is contemplating buying a minority stake in Manchester United Football Club rather than seeking full control, in an effort to end a nearly ten.. Sky News - Published on October 2, 2023
Sir Jim Ratcliffe warns of North Sea energy 'death' due to UK windfall tax The owner of the largest pipeline system in the North Sea has warned the future of domestic production is in doubt due to the severity of UK windfall taxes. Sky News - Published on May 16, 2023	Ratcliffe's £5bn Manchester United bid has Glazer buyout clause The billionaire petrochemicals tycoon Sir Jim Ratcliffe is proposing a full buyout of Manchester United Football Club after three years if he succeeds with a £5bn offer to take control of the Old.. Sky News - Published on May 6, 2023
Ratcliffe offer values Man Utd higher than Qatar bid Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos Group may have taken a significant step towards taking control of Manchester United after it emerged their bid put a higher value on the club than Sheikh Jassim's. BBC Sport - Published on April 29, 2023	Final bids submitted for Manchester United Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani and Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos Group submit final bids for Manchester United. BBC Sport - Published on April 28, 2023
British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe submits revised bid for Manchester United British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe - and his chemicals firm INEOS - has submitted a revised bid for Manchester United, Sky News has been told. Sky News - Published on March 23, 2023	Ratcliffe & Sheikh Jassim to submit new Man Utd bids Ineos owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim will submit improved bids to buy Manchester United before Wednesday's 21:00 GMT deadline. BBC Sport - Published on March 22, 2023
Explainer: State of play in Man Utd takeover Prospective Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe visits Old Trafford as part of the process of the club's potential sale. BBC Sport - Published on March 17, 2023	Ratcliffe due at Old Trafford for sale presentation Prospective owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is set to be at Old Trafford on Friday to attend a presentation on the Manchester United sale process. BBC Sport - Published on March 15, 2023
Ratcliffe and Ineos confirm Man Utd bid British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his petrochemicals firm Ineos have officially bid to buy Manchester United. BBC Sport - Published on February 18, 2023	Ratcliffe enters formal process to buy Man Utd British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe's firm Ineos officially enters the race to buy Manchester United. BBC Sport - Published on January 17, 2023
Man Utd owners warned they have 'run out of road' and should sell up Former Manchester United director Michael Knighton is putting his own ambitions to buy the struggling club on hold to back Sir Jim Ratcliffe to become the new owner. Sky News - Published on August 18, 2022	Sir Jim's determination should on no account be underestimated One view of Sir Jim Ratcliffe in the business world is that he is an opportunist, an astute trader who likes to buy assets from distressed sellers at low-ball prices. Sky News - Published on August 18, 2022
Sir Jim Ratcliffe: Billionaire wants to buy Manchester United British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to buy Manchester United if the Glazer family put the club up for sale. BBC Sport - Published on August 17, 2022