They are an insurance company who seem to be made up of many different insurance and pension companies. Made a profit of 421million CHF during 2009. Which is about £272million. 'The companies of the Group Baloise support various sporting events and sports teams and are very active in the cultural tradition of life'.
So I would suggest that if there was any interest it would be from one company within this group(Similarly to K&K Shonan is part of the Maruka Corporation). Meaning the figure of £272million a year is probably not worth even looking at.
Their 'investments in associates' shows money going to two companies, one called 'Roland' based in Germany which is a legal services company and another holding company based in Dussledorf. During 2009 they spent no money on the acquisition of new companies and only about £1m in 2008. They have a list of subsidiaries as long as my arm based in many different countries (although only one close by, Baloise Finance(jersey) based in St. Helier).
They don't seem to have anything sports related in their portfolio and I would find it slightly odd if an insurance company were looking to branch out into football club ownership. Maybe we are getting a new mortgage from them or something?
