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Billionaire retail magnate Mike Ashley is to step down as a director of Frasers Group<\/a><\/span> next month, but has agreed to lend \u00a3100 million to the business.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Frasers Group said Ashley, who founded the Sports Direct<\/span><\/a> business 40 years ago, will leave the board after the group\u2019s annual shareholder meeting on 19 October, although he will continue to act as an adviser to the board and senior management.<\/p>\n

The former Newcastle United owner had already handed over the reins to new chief executive Michael Murray in May<\/a><\/span>, when he stepped back into an executive director role.<\/p>\n

Murray, the founder\u2019s son-in-law, was promoted to the position after leading Frasers\u2019 \u201celevation strategy\u201d as the firm has sought to grow its premium division. Ashley has remained closely involved in the firm\u2019s management and is still the group\u2019s controlling shareholder with a stake of nearly 70%.<\/p>\n

He said he remained \u201c100% committed\u201d to backing the group and will stump up \u00a3100 million in financing to show his \u201ccontinuing strong support\u201d, with the cash lent on the same commercial terms as its existing borrowing facilities.<\/p>\n

In a statement, Mike Ashley said: \u201cIt is clear that the group has the right leadership and strategy in place and I feel very confident passing the baton to Michael and his team. Although I am stepping down from the board, I remain 100% committed to supporting Frasers and Michael\u2019s plans and ambitions, and I look forward to helping the team as and when they require me.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy commitment and support as a Frasers\u2019 shareholder is as strong as ever.\u201d<\/p>\n

Frasers Group CEO Michael Murray added: \u201cMike has built an incredible business over the past 40 years and, on behalf of the board and the group, I want to thank him for all he has done. With our new strategy and leadership team, we are driving this business forward at pace and we are all excited for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n

Last week, Frasers Group announced it will rejoin the FTSE 100<\/a><\/span>, following its exit from the index six years ago.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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