Posted on December 8, 2021 at 10:10 am by TM Candidate for the takeover of ASSE, Olivier Markarian was however rejected for the first time a few days ago. A failure on which the main interested party returned. After spending many months looking for a buyer, Roland Romeyer and Bernard Caïazzo would come closer to their goal. The sale of the ASSE now seems closer than ever, although the identity of the future Saint Etienne boss has yet to be determined. If a Russian project seems to come off, there are other candidates in the running. This is particularly the case of Olivier Markarian, investor from Saint-Etienne and determined to take over the ASSE . A project that is not, however, simple evidenced by the recent decision of the KMPG cabinet to revoke its first offer. “I am not a prince or a billionaire …” This Wednesday, during an interview with L'Equipe, Olivier Markarian returned to his first failure concerning the takeover of ASSE . Failed by KMPG , he then explained: “Do you think that if we were not credible, he would have given us access to the data room? If KPMG did it, it is because the origin and the amount of our funds are not open to dispute. First tier banks have given us letters of guarantee on all amounts requested. Not a single one was attacked. I am not a prince or a billionaire. I am therefore less sexy in the eyes of the general public. But I do deserve a little consideration. What was the amount of the offer? It is suitable for documents found in the data room. Only an entry into exclusive negotiations would allow a full second audit and then send a firm offer. It is out of the question to sign a blank check ”. Skip back to main navigation