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Manchester United (NYSE: MANU) reported first quarter fiscal 2025 results with total revenue of £143.1 million, down 8.9% year-over-year. Commercial revenue decreased 5.6% to £85.3 million, broadcasting revenue fell 20.4% to £31.3 million, and matchday revenue declined 3.3% to £26.5 million.

The company announced new sponsorship deals with Heineken and renewed partnerships with DHL, Hong Kong Jockey Club and Konami. Management reiterated full-year guidance of £650-670 million in revenue and £145-160 million in adjusted EBITDA. The quarter saw a net profit of £1.4 million compared to a £25.8 million loss in the prior year period.

Manchester United (NYSE: MANU) ha riportato i risultati del primo trimestre dell'esercizio fiscale 2025 con un fatturato totale di £143,1 milioni, in calo dell'8,9% rispetto all'anno precedente. I ricavi commerciali sono diminuiti del 5,6% a £85,3 milioni, i ricavi da trasmissione sono scesi del 20,4% a £31,3 milioni e i ricavi da giornata di partita sono calati del 3,3% a £26,5 milioni.

L'azienda ha annunciato nuovi accordi di sponsorizzazione con Heineken e ha rinnovato le partnership con DHL, Hong Kong Jockey Club e Konami. La direzione ha confermato la previsione per l'intero anno di un fatturato tra £650-670 milioni e un EBITDA rettificato tra £145-160 milioni. Nel trimestre ha registrato un utile netto di £1,4 milioni rispetto a una perdita di £25,8 milioni nello stesso periodo dell'anno precedente.

Manchester United (NYSE: MANU) reportó los resultados del primer trimestre del ejercicio fiscal 2025 con unos ingresos totales de £143,1 millones, una disminución del 8,9% en comparación con el año anterior. Los ingresos comerciales disminuyeron un 5,6% a £85,3 millones, los ingresos por transmisión cayeron un 20,4% a £31,3 millones y los ingresos por días de partido bajaron un 3,3% a £26,5 millones.

La compañía anunció nuevos acuerdos de patrocinio con Heineken y renovó asociaciones con DHL, Hong Kong Jockey Club y Konami. La dirección reiteró su guía de ingresos para todo el año de entre £650-670 millones y un EBITDA ajustado de entre £145-160 millones. En el trimestre, la compañía tuvo un beneficio neto de £1,4 millones, en comparación con una pérdida de £25,8 millones en el mismo período del año anterior.

맨체스터 유나이티드 (NYSE: MANU)는 2025 회계 연도 1분기 실적을 보고하며 총 수익이 £143.1백만으로 전년 대비 8.9% 감소했다고 밝혔습니다. 상업 매출은 5.6% 감소하여 £85.3백만, 방송 수익은 20.4% 감소하여 £31.3백만, 경기일 수익은 3.3% 감소하여 £26.5백만에 달했습니다.

회사는 하이네켄과의 새로운 후원 계약을 발표하고, DHL, 홍콩 경마 클럽, 코나미와의 파트너십을 갱신했습니다. 경영진은 전체 연도 수익에 대한 가이던스를 £650-670백만, 조정된 EBITDA에 대해 £145-160백만으로 반복했습니다. 이번 분기에는 전년 동기 £25.8백만 손실에 비해 £1.4백만의 순이익을 기록했습니다.

Manchester United (NYSE: MANU) a rapporté les résultats du premier trimestre de l'exercice fiscal 2025 avec des revenus totaux de 143,1 millions de livres, soit une baisse de 8,9 % par rapport à l'année précédente. Les revenus commerciaux ont diminué de 5,6 % pour atteindre 85,3 millions de livres, les revenus de diffusion ont chuté de 20,4 % à 31,3 millions de livres, et les revenus des jours de match ont reculé de 3,3 % à 26,5 millions de livres.

L'entreprise a annoncé de nouveaux accords de sponsoring avec Heineken et a renouvelé des partenariats avec DHL, le Hong Kong Jockey Club et Konami. La direction a réitéré ses prévisions pour l'année complète, visant des revenus entre 650 et 670 millions de livres et un EBITDA ajusté entre 145 et 160 millions de livres. Au cours du trimestre, un bénéfice net de 1,4 million de livres a été enregistré, comparé à une perte de 25,8 millions de livres pendant la même période de l'année précédente.

Manchester United (NYSE: MANU) hat die Ergebnisse des ersten Quartals des Geschäftsjahres 2025 veröffentlicht, mit einem Gesamtumsatz von £143,1 Millionen, was einem Rückgang von 8,9% im Jahresvergleich entspricht. Die Einnahmen aus dem Geschäft sank um 5,6% auf £85,3 Millionen, die Rundfunkerlöse fielen um 20,4% auf £31,3 Millionen, und die Einnahmen an Spieltagen reduzierten sich um 3,3% auf £26,5 Millionen.

Das Unternehmen gab neue Sponsoringverträge mit Heineken bekannt und erneuerte Partnerschaften mit DHL, dem Hong Kong Jockey Club und Konami. Das Management bekräftigte die Jahresprognose von £650-670 Millionen Umsatz und £145-160 Millionen bereinigtem EBITDA. Im Quartal wurde ein Nettogewinn von £1,4 Millionen im Vergleich zu einem Verlust von £25,8 Millionen im Vorjahreszeitraum verzeichnet.

Positive
  • New global sponsorship secured with Heineken until 2028
  • Net profit of £1.4 million vs £25.8 million loss year-over-year
  • Employee benefit expenses decreased 11.2% to £80.2 million
  • Profit from player sales increased 20.7% to £35.6 million
Negative
  • Total revenue declined 8.9% to £143.1 million
  • Commercial revenue decreased 5.6% to £85.3 million
  • Broadcasting revenue fell 20.4% due to UEFA Europa League participation
  • Operating loss of £6.9 million vs £1.9 million profit in prior year
  • Current borrowings increased to £232.3 million from £204.4 million year-over-year

Insights

Q1 FY2025 shows mixed results for Manchester United with notable headwinds. Total revenue decreased by 8.9% to £143.1 million, primarily impacted by reduced broadcasting revenue due to UEFA Europa League participation versus Champions League last year. Commercial revenue declined 5.6%, affected by fewer pre-season tour matches.

Key positives include resilient matchday revenues despite fewer fixtures and a significant improvement in net profit position to £1.4 million from a loss of £25.8 million last year, though this was largely due to favorable foreign exchange movements. The balance sheet shows stable debt levels with improved cash position of £149.6 million.

Management's reiterated guidance of £650-670 million revenue and £145-160 million adjusted EBITDA for FY2025 suggests confidence in meeting financial targets despite early challenges.

The transition from Champions League to Europa League participation represents a significant competitive and financial setback. The 20.4% drop in broadcasting revenue highlights the material impact of this competition downgrade. However, the club's commercial resilience is evident through new partnership deals with Heineken and renewals with key sponsors like DHL and Konami.

The ongoing cost reduction initiatives and infrastructure investments in Carrington Training Centre demonstrate a strategic focus on long-term sustainability. The appointment of Ruben Amorim as head coach signals a new direction for sporting operations, though the financial impact remains to be seen in upcoming quarters.

Key Points

  • Achieved Commercial revenues of £85.3 million with a reduced summer tour relative to last year
  • The men’s first team participated in the revised format of the UEFA Europa League, contributing to Broadcasting revenue for the quarter of £31.3 million
  • Matchday revenues remain resilient at £26.5 million, with 3 fewer fixtures relative to last year offset by strong Hospitality and Matchday VIP revenues
  • Club announced a new global sponsorship with Heineken until June 2028, with Tiger Beer as the Official Beer Partner of Manchester United and renewed global sponsorships with DHL, Hong Kong Jockey Club and Konami during the quarter
  • For Fiscal 2025, the company reiterates its prior guidance of total revenues of £650 million to £670 million and adjusted EBITDA of £145 million to £160 million

MANCHESTER, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Manchester United (NYSE: MANU; the “Company” and the “Group”) today announced financial results for the 2025 fiscal first quarter ended 30 September 2024.

Management Commentary

Omar Berrada, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “The season is now well underway for both our men’s and women’s team, and we are keen to ensure both are as competitive as possible. We are delighted to have appointed Ruben Amorim as head coach of our men’s team and remain committed to returning Manchester United to the top of domestic and European football. Our cost and headcount reductions remain on track, and we are pleased to have seen further commercial traction, and welcome new partner Heineken, through their Tiger brand. Our renovation of the Carrington Training Centre is progressing well, while the Old Trafford Regeneration Task Force continues its work. Once it has delivered its recommendations, we will then take some time to digest them and evaluate all our options in the upcoming year.”

Outlook

For fiscal 2025, the Company reiterates its full year revenue guidance of £650 million to £670 million and adjusted EBITDA guidance of £145 million to £160 million. The club remains committed to, and in compliance with, both the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules and UEFA’s Financial Fair Play Regulations.

Phasing of Premier League games

Quarter 1

Quarter 2

Quarter 3

Quarter 4

Total

2024/25 season

6

13

10

9

38

2023/24 season

7

13

9

9

38

2022/23 season

6

10

10

12

38

Key Financials (unaudited)

£ million (except earnings/(loss) per share)

Three months ended

30 September

 

 

2024

2023

Change

Commercial revenue

85.3

90.4

(5.6%)

Broadcasting revenue

31.3

39.3

(20.4%)

Matchday revenue

26.5

27.4

(3.3%)

Total revenue

143.1

157.1

(8.9%)

Adjusted EBITDA(1)

23.7

23.3

1.7%

Operating (loss)/profit

(6.9)

1.9

(463.2%)

 

Profit/(loss) for the period (i.e. net profit/(loss)) (3)

1.4

(25.8)

105.4%

Basic earnings/(loss) per share (pence)

0.78

(15.79)

104.9%

Adjusted loss for the period (i.e. adjusted net loss)(1)

(0.3)

(8.6)

96.5%

Adjusted basic loss per share (pence)(1)

(0.21)

(5.27)

96.0%

 

Non-current borrowings in USD (contractual currency) (2)

$650.0

$650.0

0.0%

 

(1) Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted loss for the period and adjusted basic loss per share are non-IFRS measures. See “Non-IFRS Measures: Definitions and Use” on page 6 and the accompanying Supplemental Notes for the definitions and reconciliations for these non-IFRS measures and the reasons we believe these measures provide useful information to investors regarding the Group’s financial condition and results of operations.

(2) In addition to non-current borrowings, the Group maintains a revolving credit facility which varies based on seasonal flow of funds. The outstanding balance of the revolving credit facility as of 30 September 2024 was £230.0 million and total current borrowings including accrued interest payable was £232.3 million.

(3) Profit attributable primarily to foreign exchange gains on unhedged US dollar borrowings as a result of favourable movements in the USD/GBP exchange rates, from 1.2643 at 30 June 2024, to 1.3412 at 30 September 2024; the majority of this gain is expected to be reversed during the second quarter of Fiscal 2025.

Revenue Analysis

Commercial

Commercial revenue for the quarter was £85.3 million, a decrease of £5.1 million, or 5.6%, over the prior year quarter.

  • Sponsorship revenue was £51.8 million, a decrease of £4.4 million, or 7.8%, over the prior year quarter due to changes in sponsorship agreements and the men’s first team playing 3 fewer matches on their pre-season tour compared to the prior year quarter.
  • Retail, Merchandising, Apparel & Product Licensing revenue was £33.5 million, a decrease of £0.7 million, or 2.0%, over the prior year quarter.

Broadcasting

Broadcasting revenue for the quarter was £31.3 million, a decrease of £8.0 million, or 20.4%, over the prior year quarter, primarily due to our men’s first team participating in the UEFA Europa League compared to the UEFA Champions League in the prior year quarter.

Matchday

Matchday revenue for the quarter was £26.5 million, a decrease of £0.9 million, or 3.3%, over the prior year quarter.

Other Financial Information

Operating expenses

Total operating expenses for the quarter were £185.6 million, an increase of £0.9 million, or 0.5%, over the prior year quarter. This increase is explained by category below.

Employee benefit expenses

Employee benefit expenses for the quarter were £80.2 million, a decrease of £10.1 million, or 11.2%, over the prior year quarter, primarily due to changes in the make-up of the first team playing squad.

Other operating expenses

Other operating expenses for the quarter were £39.2 million, a decrease of £4.3 million, or 9.9%, over the prior year quarter. This is primarily due to reduced costs associated with the men’s first team’s pre-season tour in the current year quarter.

Depreciation and amortization

Depreciation for the quarter was £4.3 million, an increase of £0.2 million, or 4.9%, over the prior year quarter. Amortization for the quarter was £53.3 million, an increase of £6.5 million, or 13.9%, over the prior year quarter, due to investment in the first team playing squad and transactions made in the Summer transfer window. The unamortized balance of registrations at 30 September 2024 was £559.3 million, compared to £539.9 million at 30 September 2023.

Exceptional items

Exceptional items for the quarter were a cost of £8.6 million. This comprises costs incurred in relation to the restructuring of the Group’s operations, including the redundancy scheme implemented in the first quarter of financial year 2025. Exceptional items in the prior year quarter were £nil.

Profit on disposal of intangible assets

Profit on disposal of intangible assets for the quarter, namely player sales was £35.6 million, an increase of £6.1 million, or 20.7%, from £29.5 million in the prior year quarter.

Net finance income/(costs)

Net finance income for the quarter was £8.6 million, compared to net finance costs of £34.7 million in the prior year quarter. This is primarily due to a favorable swing in foreign exchange rates resulting in unrealized foreign exchange gains on unhedged USD borrowings.

Income tax

The income tax expense for the quarter was £0.3 million, compared to an income tax credit of £7.0 million in the prior year quarter.

Cash flows

Overall cash and cash equivalents (including the effects of exchange rate movements) increased by £76.0 million in the quarter to 30 September 2024 compared to the cash position at 30 June 2024.

Net cash inflow from operating activities for the quarter was £13.3 million, compared to net cash inflow of £21.5 million in the prior year quarter.

Net capital expenditure on property, plant and equipment for the quarter was £10.3 million, an increase of £1.2 million over the prior year quarter, primarily due to expenditure relating to the redevelopment of our Carrington Training Centre.

Net capital expenditure on intangible assets for the quarter was £120.2 million, an increase of £13.7 million over the prior year quarter, due to increased investment in the first team playing squad.

Net cash inflow from financing activities for the quarter was £199.9 million, compared to a net cash inflow of £99.8m in the prior year quarter. This is due to a drawdown of £200.0 million on our revolving facilities in the current year quarter compared to a drawdown of £100.0 million in the prior year quarter.

Balance sheet

Our USD non-current borrowings as of 30 September 2024 were $650 million, which was unchanged from 30 September 2023. As a result of the year-on-year change in the USD/GBP exchange rate from 1.2208 at 30 September 2023 to 1.3412 at 30 September 2024, our non-current borrowings when converted to GBP were £481.7 million, compared to £528.8 million at the prior year quarter.

In addition to non-current borrowings, the Group maintains a revolving credit facility which varies based on seasonal flow of funds. Current borrowings at 30 September 2024 were £232.3 million compared to £204.4 million at 30 September 2023.

As of 30 September 2024, cash and cash equivalents were £149.6 million compared to £80.8 million at the prior year quarter.

About Manchester United

Manchester United is one of the most popular and successful sports teams in the world, playing one of the most popular spectator sports on Earth. Through our 147-year football heritage we have won 69 trophies, enabling us to develop what we believe is one of the world’s leading sports and entertainment brands with a global community of 1.1 billion fans and followers. Our large, passionate and highly engaged fan base provides Manchester United with a worldwide platform to generate significant revenue from multiple sources, including sponsorship, merchandising, product licensing, broadcasting and matchday initiatives which in turn, directly fund our ability to continuously reinvest in the club.

Cautionary Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on such statements because they are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties relating to the Company’s operations and business environment, all of which are difficult to predict and many are beyond the Company’s control. These statements often include words such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “seek,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “continue,” “contemplate,” “possible” or similar expressions. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on our current expectations and estimates of future events and trends, which affect or may affect our businesses and operations. You should understand that these statements are not guarantees of performance or results. They involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Although the Company believes that these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, you should be aware that many factors could affect its actual financial results or results of operations and could cause actual results to differ materially from those in these forward-looking statements. These factors are more fully discussed in the “Risk Factors” section and elsewhere in the Company’s Registration Statement on Form F-1, as amended (File No. 333-182535) and the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F (File No. 001-35627) as supplemented by the risk factors contained in the Company’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Non-IFRS Measures: Definitions and Use

1. Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as profit/(loss) for the period before depreciation, amortization, profit on disposal of intangible assets, net finance income/costs, exceptional items and tax.

Adjusted EBITDA is useful as a measure of comparative operating performance from period to period and among companies as it is reflective of changes in pricing decisions, cost controls and other factors that affect operating performance, and it removes the effect of our asset base (primarily depreciation and amortization), material volatile items (primarily profit on disposal of intangible assets and exceptional items), capital structure (primarily finance income/costs), and items outside the control of our management (primarily taxes). Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider it in isolation, or as a substitute for an analysis of our results as reported under IFRS as issued by the IASB. A reconciliation of profit/(loss) for the period to adjusted EBITDA is presented in supplemental note 2.

2. Adjusted loss for the period (i.e. adjusted net loss)

Adjusted loss for the period is calculated, where appropriate, by adjusting for foreign exchange losses/gains on unhedged US dollar denominated borrowings (including foreign exchange gains/losses immediately reclassified from the hedging reserve following change in contract currency denomination of future revenues), and fair value movements on embedded foreign exchange derivatives, subtracting/adding the actual tax credit/expense for the period, and adding the adjusted tax credit for the period (based on an normalized tax rate of 25%; 2023: 21%). The normalized tax rate of 25% is the current UK corporation tax rate (2023: US federal corporate income tax rate of 21%).

In assessing the comparative performance of the business, in order to get a clearer view of the underlying financial performance of the business, it is useful to strip out the distorting effects of the items referred to above and then to apply a ‘normalized’ tax rate (for both the current and prior periods) of the UK corporation tax rate of 25% (2023: US federal corporate income tax rate of 21% ) applicable during the financial year. A reconciliation of profit/(loss) for the period to adjusted loss/profit for the period is presented in supplemental note 3.

3. Adjusted basic and diluted loss per share

Adjusted basic and diluted loss per share are calculated by dividing the adjusted loss for the period by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the period. Adjusted diluted loss per share is calculated by adjusting the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the period to assume conversion of all dilutive potential ordinary shares. There is one category of dilutive potential ordinary shares: share awards pursuant to the 2012 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Equity Plan”). Share awards pursuant to the Equity Plan are assumed to have been converted into ordinary shares at the beginning of the financial year. Adjusted basic and diluted loss per share are presented in supplemental note 3.

Key Performance Indicators

 

Three months ended

30 September

 

2024

2023

 

 

 

Revenue

 

 

Commercial % of total revenue

59.6%

57.5%

Broadcasting % of total revenue

21.9%

25.0%

Matchday % of total revenue

18.5%

17.5%

 

 

 

 

 

2024/25

Season

 

2023/24

Season

Home Matches Played

 

 

PL

3

4

UEFA competitions

1

-

Domestic Cups

1

1

Away Matches Played

 

 

PL

3

3

UEFA competitions

-

1

Domestic Cups

-

-

 

 

 

Other

 

 

Employee benefit expenses % of revenue

56.0%

57.5%

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS

(unaudited; in £ thousands, except per share and shares outstanding data)

 

 

Three months ended

30 September

 

2024

 

2023

 

Revenue from contracts with customers

143,065

 

157,096

 

Operating expenses

(185,585

)

(184,762

)

Profit on disposal of intangible assets

35,552

 

29,481

 

Operating (loss)/profit

(6,968

)

1,815

 

Finance costs

(19,776

)

(34,968

)

Finance income

28,372

 

349

 

Net finance income/(costs)

8,596

 

(34,619

)

Profit/(loss) before income tax

1,628

 

(32,804

)

Income tax (expense)/credit

(299

)

7,047

 

Profit/(loss) for the period

1,329

 

(25,757

)

 

 

 

Basic and diluted earnings/(loss) per share:

 

 

Basic and diluted earnings/(loss) per share (pence) (1) (2)

0.78

 

(15.79

)

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used as the denominator in calculating basic and diluted earnings/(loss) per share (thousands) (1) (2)

169,318

 

163,159

 

 

(1) For the three months ended 30 September 2023, potential ordinary shares are anti-dilutive, as their inclusion in the diluted loss per share calculation would reduce the loss per share, and hence have been excluded.

(2) For the three months ended 30 September 2024, potential ordinary shares are dilutive as their inclusion reduces the earnings per share, however this dilution does not have an impact upon rounding the earnings per share to two decimal places.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

(unaudited; in £ thousands)

 

 

As of

 

30 September

2024

30 June

2024

30 September

2023

ASSETS

 

 

 

Non-current assets

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment

265,432

256,118

256,961

Right-of-use assets

7,912

8,195

8,417

Investment properties

19,643

19,713

19,923

Intangible assets

987,674

837,564

966,766

Deferred tax asset

16,848

17,607

6,244

Trade receivables

59,512

27,930

45,014

Derivative financial instruments

101

380

190

 

1,357,122

1,167,507

1,303,515

Current assets

 

 

 

Inventories

12,441

3,543

5,046

Prepayments

36,555

18,759

36,418

Contract assets – accrued revenue

45,759

39,778

47,343

Trade receivables

39,355

36,999

28,920

Other receivables

2,162

2,735

11,677

Derivative financial instruments

11

1,917

6,646

Cash and cash equivalents

149,558

73,549

80,829

 

285,841

177,280

216,879

Total assets

1,642,963

1,344,787

1,520,394

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (continued)

(unaudited; in £ thousands)

 

 

As of

 

30 September

2024

 

30 June

2024

 

30 September

2023

 

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

 

 

 

Equity

 

 

 

Share capital

55

 

55

 

53

 

Share premium

227,361

 

227,361

 

68,822

 

Treasury shares

(21,305

)

(21,305

)

(21,305

)

Merger reserve

249,030

 

249,030

 

249,030

 

Hedging reserve

583

 

(1,000

)

(2,947

)

Retained deficit

(307,545

)

(309,251

)

(221,669

)

 

148,179

 

144,890

 

71,984

 

Non-current liabilities

 

 

 

Deferred tax liabilities

-

 

-

 

-

 

Contract liabilities - deferred revenue

7,269

 

5,347

 

7,816

 

Trade and other payables

210,555

 

175,894

 

203,853

 

Borrowings

481,714

 

511,047

 

528,787

 

Lease liabilities

8,227

 

7,707

 

7,766

 

Derivative financial instruments

3,192

 

4,911

 

850

 

Provisions

-

 

-

 

95

 

 

710,957

 

704,906

 

749,167

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

Contract liabilities - deferred revenue

224,842

 

198,628

 

214,666

 

Trade and other payables

309,542

 

249,030

 

267,728

 

Income tax liabilities

914

 

427

 

684

 

Borrowings

232,317

 

35,574

 

204,380

 

Lease liabilities

446

 

934

 

971

 

Derivative financial instruments

7,890

 

2,603

 

499

 

Provisions

7,876

 

7,795

 

10,315

 

 

783,827

 

494,991

 

699,243

 

Total equity and liabilities

1,642,963

 

1,344,787

 

1,520,394

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited; in £ thousands)

 

Three months ended

30 September

 

2024

 

2023

 

Cash flow from operating activities

 

 

Cash generated from operations (see supplemental note 4)

23,208

 

25,871

 

Interest paid

(11,370

)

(10,574

)

Interest received

1,060

 

349

 

Tax refunded

419

 

5,817

 

Net cash inflow from operating activities

13,317

 

21,463

 

Cash flow from investing activities

 

 

Payments for property, plant and equipment

(10,299

)

(9,029

)

Payments for intangible assets

(153,740

)

(132,213

)

Proceeds from sale of intangible assets

33,568

 

25,669

 

Net cash outflow from investing activities

(130,471

)

(115,573

)

Cash flow from financing activities

 

 

Proceeds from borrowings

200,000

 

100,000

 

Principal elements of lease payments

(128

)

(200

)

Net cash inflow from financing activities

199,872

 

99,800

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

(6,709

)

(880

)

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

76,009

 

4,810

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

73,549

 

76,019

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

149,558

 

80,829

 

SUPPLEMENTAL NOTES

1 General information

Manchester United plc (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries (together the “Group”) is a men’s and women’s professional football club together with related and ancillary activities. The Company incorporated under the Companies Law (as amended) of the Cayman Islands.

2 Reconciliation of profit/(loss) for the period to adjusted EBITDA

 

Three months ended

30 September

 

2024

£’000

 

2023

£’000

 

Profit/(loss) for the period

1,329

 

(25,757

)

Adjustments:

 

 

Income tax expense/(credit)

299

 

(7,047

)

Net finance (income)/costs

(8,596

)

34,619

 

Profit on disposal of intangible assets

(35,552

)

(29,481

)

Amortization

53,270

 

46,845

 

Depreciation

4,256

 

4,102

 

Exceptional items

8,638

 

-

 

Adjusted EBITDA

23,644

 

23,281

 

3 Reconciliation of profit/(loss) for the period to adjusted loss for the period and adjusted basic and diluted loss per share

 

Three months ended

30 September

 

 

2024

£’000

 

2023

£’000

 

Profit/(loss) for the period

1,329

 

(25,757

)

Exceptional items

8,638

 

-

 

Foreign exchange (gains)/losses on unhedged US dollar denominated borrowings

(16,684

)

13,753

 

Fair value movement on embedded foreign exchange derivatives

5,952

 

8,163

 

Income tax expense/(credit)

299

 

(7,047

)

Adjusted loss before income tax

(466

)

(10,888

)

Adjusted income tax credit (using a normalized tax rate of 25% (2023: 21%))

117

 

2,286

 

Adjusted loss for the period (i.e. adjusted net loss)

(349

)

(8,602

)

 

 

 

Adjusted basic and diluted loss per share:

 

 

Adjusted basic and diluted loss per share (pence)(1)

(0.21

)

(5.27

)

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used as the denominator in calculating basic and diluted loss per share (thousands) (1)

169,318

 

163,159

 

 

(1) For the three months ended 30 September 2024 and the three months ended 30 September 2023 potential ordinary shares are anti-dilutive, as their inclusion in the diluted loss per share calculation would reduce the loss per share, and hence have been excluded.

4 Cash generated from operations

 

Three months ended

30 September

 

2024

£’000

 

2023

£’000

 

Profit/(loss) for the period

1,329

 

(25,757

)

Income tax expense/(credit)

299

 

(7,047

)

Profit/(loss) before income tax

1,628

 

(32,804

)

Adjustments for:

 

 

Depreciation

4,256

 

4,102

 

Amortization

53,270

 

46,845

 

Profit on disposal of intangible assets

(35,552

)

(29,481

)

Net finance (income)/costs

(8,596

)

34,619

 

Non-cash employee benefit expense - equity-settled share-based payments

376

 

740

 

Foreign exchange gains on operating activities

(714

)

(142

)

Reclassified from hedging reserve

2,759

 

(252

)

Changes in working capital:

 

 

Inventories

(8,898

)

(1,881

)

Prepayments

(18,098

)

(20,119

)

Contract assets – accrued revenue

(5,981

)

(4,011

)

Trade receivables

(14,230

)

(5,245

)

Other receivables

573

 

(1,749

)

Contract liabilities – deferred revenue

28,136

 

46,199

 

Trade and other payables

24,306

 

(8,237

)

Provisions

(27

)

(2,713

)

Cash generated from operations

23,208

 

25,871

 

 

Investors:

Corinna Freedman

Head of Investor Relations

Corinna.Freedman@manutd.co.uk

Media:

Toby Craig

Chief Communications Officer

Toby.Craig@manutd.co.uk

Source: Manchester United

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