Damian Mills, founder and CEO of Mills Automotive Group buys 16 car dealerships and makes an offer to buy Saints

SmashMouth · 02-19-2024, 09:43 PM

The Louisiana native's ambitions apparently extend far beyond his auto empire. Last month, amid the ongoing dealership transactions, Mills asked to meet with senior Benson Group executives and put forward a proposition to buy the Saints, according to two sources familiar with the meeting.

Representatives of Benson met with Mills but declined to discuss a sale of team.

more here

stickman · 02-20-2024, 06:28 AM

Would be shocked if that happened. And would Gayle keep the Pelicans?

AsylumGuido · 02-20-2024, 08:06 AM

Originally Posted by stickman

Would be shocked if that happened. And would Gayle keep the Pelicans?

She has already made it clear that she will not sell the Saints until her passing and then it is to be sold to a local concern with all proceeds going to NOLA area charities since she has no heirs. That's likely why her "people" refused to even discuss the subject.

Ms. Gayle appears to be in fine health so I suspect she be owning our team for many, many years to come.

Rugby Saint II · 02-29-2024, 03:13 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

She has already made it clear that she will not sell the Saints until her passing and then it is to be sold to a local concern with all proceeds going to NOLA area charities since she has no heirs. That's likely why her "people" refused to even discuss the subject.

Ms. Gayle appears to be in fine health so I suspect she be owning our team for many, many years to come.

Some folks are going to have a hard time with that.

AsylumGuido · 02-29-2024, 03:20 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

Some folks are going to have a hard time with that.

Yeah, I just don't get hoping Gayle dies sooner than later just so some thing or other might change. I'm sorry, but those priorities are warped. Don't you agree, Rugs?

MatthewT · 02-29-2024, 03:27 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Yeah, I just don't get hoping Gayle dies sooner than later just so some thing or other might change. I'm sorry, but those priorities are warped. Don't you agree, Rugs?

Who in the hell wants Gayle to die? I don't recall anyone in this forum ever saying that.

AsylumGuido · 02-20-2024, 07:56 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

The Louisiana native's ambitions apparently extend far beyond his auto empire. Last month, amid the ongoing dealership transactions, Mills asked to meet with senior Benson Group executives and put forward a proposition to buy the Saints, according to two sources familiar with the meeting.

Representatives of Benson met with Mills but declined to discuss a sale of team.

more here

These were the only mentions of the Saints in the entire article. Sounds like his group asked about the Saints and he was kindly told to pound sand. The other 99.99% of the article just covered the auto dealerships.

There is no mention of any offer having been made at all for the Saints. Just permission to broach the subject which was denied.

TheOak · 03-01-2024, 07:14 AM

Gayle said there is no way she sells the teams before she closes her eyes.

Once you enter the world of business and politics, statements like that are only as good as the last offer.

Just in case no one noticed, the NFL presently has 0 Black principle or majority owners and the fellow wanting to buy would just change that which is a huge reason for the league to use its influence to help get a deal done.

‘Old rich white woman blocks first black NFL owner from becoming reality and achieving his dream’ does not make pretty headlines for anyone.

A lot of it depends on how liquid Mr. Mills is. Buying 16 car dealerships can leave you asset rich but also either heavily leveraged or cash poor.

AsylumGuido · 03-01-2024, 08:29 AM

Don't you worry sinner guy, you are amongst "the few, the proud, the ignored". You are elite. Of course, I still have to see your stupid **** whenever you are "replied" on. But, it's no surprise that it only happens rarely.

Sinner · 03-01-2024, 09:07 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Don't you worry sinner guy, you are amongst "the few, the proud, the ignored". You are elite. Of course, I still have to see your stupid **** whenever you are "replied" on. But, it's no surprise that it only happens rarely.

I’m so in your head, there’s barely any room for the Xanax and Morphine.

02-19-2024, 09:43 PM	#1
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,479 Blog Entries: 29	Damian Mills, founder and CEO of Mills Automotive Group buys 16 car dealerships and makes an offer to buy Saints The Louisiana native's ambitions apparently extend far beyond his auto empire. Last month, amid the ongoing dealership transactions, Mills asked to meet with senior Benson Group executives and put forward a proposition to buy the Saints, according to two sources familiar with the meeting. Representatives of Benson met with Mills but declined to discuss a sale of team. more here

02-20-2024, 06:28 AM	#2
stickman 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 1,754	Re: Damian Mills, founder and CEO of Mills Automotive Group buys 16 car dealerships and makes an offer to buy Saints Would be shocked if that happened. And would Gayle keep the Pelicans?

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,492	Re: Damian Mills, founder and CEO of Mills Automotive Group buys 16 car dealerships and makes an offer to buy Saints Originally Posted by stickman Would be shocked if that happened. And would Gayle keep the Pelicans? She has already made it clear that she will not sell the Saints until her passing and then it is to be sold to a local concern with all proceeds going to NOLA area charities since she has no heirs. That's likely why her "people" refused to even discuss the subject. Ms. Gayle appears to be in fine health so I suspect she be owning our team for many, many years to come.

02-29-2024, 03:13 PM	#4
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,119	Re: Damian Mills, founder and CEO of Mills Automotive Group buys 16 car dealerships and makes an offer to buy Saints Originally Posted by AsylumGuido She has already made it clear that she will not sell the Saints until her passing and then it is to be sold to a local concern with all proceeds going to NOLA area charities since she has no heirs. That's likely why her "people" refused to even discuss the subject. Ms. Gayle appears to be in fine health so I suspect she be owning our team for many, many years to come. Some folks are going to have a hard time with that. AsylumGuido likes this.

02-29-2024, 03:20 PM	#5
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,492	Re: Damian Mills, founder and CEO of Mills Automotive Group buys 16 car dealerships and makes an offer to buy Saints Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II Some folks are going to have a hard time with that. Yeah, I just don't get hoping Gayle dies sooner than later just so some thing or other might change. I'm sorry, but those priorities are warped. Don't you agree, Rugs? Rugby Saint II likes this.

02-29-2024, 03:27 PM	#6
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	Re: Damian Mills, founder and CEO of Mills Automotive Group buys 16 car dealerships and makes an offer to buy Saints Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Yeah, I just don't get hoping Gayle dies sooner than later just so some thing or other might change. I'm sorry, but those priorities are warped. Don't you agree, Rugs? Who in the hell wants Gayle to die? I don't recall anyone in this forum ever saying that. iceshack149 likes this.

02-20-2024, 07:56 AM	#7
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,492	Re: Damian Mills, founder and CEO of Mills Automotive Group buys 16 car dealerships and makes an offer to buy Saints Originally Posted by SmashMouth The Louisiana native's ambitions apparently extend far beyond his auto empire. Last month, amid the ongoing dealership transactions, Mills asked to meet with senior Benson Group executives and put forward a proposition to buy the Saints, according to two sources familiar with the meeting. Representatives of Benson met with Mills but declined to discuss a sale of team. more here These were the only mentions of the Saints in the entire article. Sounds like his group asked about the Saints and he was kindly told to pound sand. The other 99.99% of the article just covered the auto dealerships. There is no mention of any offer having been made at all for the Saints. Just permission to broach the subject which was denied. SmashMouth likes this.

03-01-2024, 07:14 AM	#8
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,039	Re: Damian Mills, founder and CEO of Mills Automotive Group buys 16 car dealerships and makes an offer to buy Saints Gayle said there is no way she sells the teams before she closes her eyes. Once you enter the world of business and politics, statements like that are only as good as the last offer. Just in case no one noticed, the NFL presently has 0 Black principle or majority owners and the fellow wanting to buy would just change that which is a huge reason for the league to use its influence to help get a deal done. ‘Old rich white woman blocks first black NFL owner from becoming reality and achieving his dream’ does not make pretty headlines for anyone. A lot of it depends on how liquid Mr. Mills is. Buying 16 car dealerships can leave you asset rich but also either heavily leveraged or cash poor. MatthewT, SmashMouth and K Major like this.
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03-01-2024, 08:29 AM	#9
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,492	Re: Damian Mills, founder and CEO of Mills Automotive Group buys 16 car dealerships and makes an offer to buy Saints Don't you worry sinner guy, you are amongst "the few, the proud, the ignored". You are elite. Of course, I still have to see your stupid **** whenever you are "replied" on. But, it's no surprise that it only happens rarely.

03-01-2024, 09:07 PM	#10
Sinner 1000 Posts + Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 4,048	Re: Damian Mills, founder and CEO of Mills Automotive Group buys 16 car dealerships and makes an offer to buy Saints Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Don't you worry sinner guy, you are amongst "the few, the proud, the ignored". You are elite. Of course, I still have to see your stupid **** whenever you are "replied" on. But, it's no surprise that it only happens rarely. I’m so in your head, there’s barely any room for the Xanax and Morphine.
Sinner 1000 Posts + Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 4,048