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Thomson, Weston families’ bid for Hudson’s Bay charter uncontested: source

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TORONTO – No competing bids for Hudson’s Bay’s royal charter have emerged, paving the way for the Thomson and Weston families to purchase the artifact, a source says.

The Canadian Press is not naming the source familiar with the auction process because they were not authorized to speak publicly.

Holding companies belonging to the two families were set to jointly offer $18 million as a starting bid in an auction scheduled for Wednesday.

The 1670 royal charter signed by King Charles II establishing Hudson's Bay, is shown on display at the Manitoba Museum where it was loaned to be displayed alongside its permanent collection of Hudson's Bay artifacts, in this 2020 handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout -  Manitoba Museum  (Mandatory Credit)
The 1670 royal charter signed by King Charles II establishing Hudson's Bay, is shown on display at the Manitoba Museum where it was loaned to be displayed alongside its permanent collection of Hudson's Bay artifacts, in this 2020 handout photo.