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James Watt could plough £10m towards BrewDog buyout
Reports suggest that James Watt is preparing a £10 million comeback bid to regain control of BrewDog, as the struggling craft beer giant faces a potential sale. 

Backed by private equity, the proposed deal would acquire the company’s brands, bars, and brewing operations, preserving the business as a whole rather than breaking it up. The move follows five consecutive years of pre-tax losses, including a £37 million deficit in 2024, with restructuring advisers AlixPartners overseeing the sales process. 

Crucially, the plan may allow some of BrewDog’s 220,000 crowdfunded retail investors to roll over their shares. If successful, the founder-led bid could reshape the company’s future, raising questions about valuation, governance, and whether returning leadership can stabilise a once high-flying brand.

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