No WIN yet in Nine Perth sell-off

As Nine tries to purchase its Nine affiliate from Sunraysia’s Eva Presser there are problems ahead.

The bad blood between Presser and WIN Corporation’s Bruce Gordon (left), who made an earlier and higher bid on the shares, is leading to a courtcase.

Gordon is already part-owner of Nine Perth but Presser had not let him sit on the board. Eva Presser is part of the Sunraysia empire, which is best known for its cranberry juice. Yep, cranberry juice.

Nine needs to buy Nine Perth because its lowly figures drag down stronger performances on the east coast, allowing Seven to win the ratings game.

There is speculation Nine will also make a move on Nine Adelaide.

The Gordon family also owns smaller cable outlet SelecTV and has interests in TEN and PBL.

Full info in the business pages of the SMH.