I do not see how they could ........ SISU dont have much financial risk directly in this, they are only agents. Might have some unhappy clients but that depends how the rest of their investments are doing that are dealt with by SISU
The only casualty is likely to be CCFC............ even then I suspect SISU have something up their sleeve....... what that is i do not know
so no Don I dont think ACL could break SISU or would even ever look to do that
OSB is right - ACL cannot break sisu, so those who dream of seeing sisu take a direct hit can wake up now. Half a year ago both ACL and the club could end up dead, but since the council took over the mortgage ACL is secured at least short term, but still depends on having the club bringing business to everyone at the Ricoh. Today the only possible casulty is the club. Please remember this!
What can sisu have up their sleeve?
Well, I said this long ago:
Maybe sisu have written off the debts to their clients and issued shares as compensation. As those shares will have no real value sisu could have gotten a part of the equity for free - maybe even all of it???
Recently sisu have been referred to as 'the owner' and that could suggest sisu now hold shares and no longer is merely an agent for other investors.
On the bright side that would mean sisu have a personal interest in settling the rent and continue their work to make the club financial sustainable.
It would also mean that the latest move from ACL freezing the bank accounts has only little effect (beside being slightly annoying) as sisu can decide to use own money to pay the bills and wages. They won't have to ask clients or bring in new investors to get access to more cash.
On the dark side that would mean sisu no longer fight for their reputation among their client base. It would also mean that liquidating the club is solely their decision.
The latest club statement calls for a mediator. That's another thing I have been saying long ago. So of course I think this is a smart move. If ACL refuses to let in a mediator, they will be seen as those who blocks a fair settlement.
One last thing - stop thinking everyone involved is either stupid or naive. Neither ACL nor sisu are. Everyone involved knows their own business and most of the other parts.