Registrations
The playing registrations of certain footballers have been disposed of on a permanent or temporary basis, subsequent to 30 June 2025, for total proceeds, net of associated costs, of £55,410,000. The associated net book value was £31,667,000. Also subsequent to 30 June 2025, solidarity contributions, training compensation, sell-on fees and contingent consideration totalling £20,271,000, became receivable in respect of previous playing registration disposals.
Subsequent to 30 June 2025, the registrations of certain players and football management staff were acquired or extended for a total consideration, including associated costs, of £167,803,000. Payments are due within the next 4 years. Also, subsequent to 30 June 2025, sell-on fees and contingent consideration totalling £75,000 became payable in respect of previous playing registration acquisitions.
Revolving facilities drawdowns
On 7 July 2025, a drawdown under our revolving facility with Santander of £30.0 million was made. This took the total drawdown across all of our revolving facilities as of 7 July 2025 to £190.0 million from available facilities of £300.0 million.
On 30 July, a further drawdown under our revolving facilities of £30.0 million was made. This took the total drawdown across all of our facilities as of 30 July 2025 to £220.0 million, from available facilities of £350.0 million
On 11 August, a further drawdown under our revolving facilities of £20.0 million was made. This took the total drawdown across all of our revolving facilities as of 11 August 2025 to £240.0 million, from available facilities of £350.0 million.
On 11 September, a further drawdown under our revolving facilities of £25.0 million was made. This took the total drawdown on our revolving facilities as of 11 September 2025 to £265.0 million, from available facilities of £350.0 million.
Revolving facilities upsize and extension
On 10 July 2025, we amended our revolving facilities by consolidating all funds into a single syndicate, provided by our existing lenders, Bank of America, NatWest and Santander, alongside HSBC as a new entrant. The new facility expires on 31 December 2029, compared to 25 June 2027 under our previous facilities, with total available funds of £350.0 million, compared to £300.0 million under our previous facilities. There was no change to the Group’s total revolving facility drawdown as part of this transaction.
ITEM 9. THE OFFER AND LISTING
A. | OFFER AND LISTING DETAILS |
Our Class A ordinary shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “MANU.” Our Class B ordinary shares are not listed to trade on any securities market. As of 15 August 2025, we had 56,080,686 Class A ordinary shares listed.
See “Item 9. The Offer and Listing - A. Offer and Listing Details” above.
ITEM 10. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Not applicable.
B. | MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION |
A copy of our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association is attached as Exhibit 1.1 to this Annual Report. The information called for by this Item is set forth in Exhibit 2.2 to this Annual Report and is incorporated herein by reference.