Southampton in profit for first time since 2009

Saints announce after tax profits of £33.4m for year ending June 2014

Southampton have announced after tax profits of £33.4m for the year ending 30 June 2014, their first full-year profit since the club went into administration in 2009.

St Mary’s Football Group Limited audited annual results showed a £33.4m profit on ordinary activities compared to a £7.1million loss in 2013.

Total revenue increased to £106m from £71.8m in 2013 while group wages, including players, increased from £41.4m in 2013 to £55.2m in 2014.

Southampton’s chief executive officer, Gareth Rogers, said: “There are lots of positives to take from these financial results. Recording the first profit and positive net asset position for the first time since administration in 2009 is very pleasing. It shows the health of the club and the group is strong and the foundations are there to be built on.”

Southampton’s debt now stands at approximately £50m, of which approximately £19m is owed to Vibrac, £15m shareholder’s loan and a further £15m secured on the shareholder’s estate.

A big factor in the increase in revenue was due to the increase of television money, with payments increasing from £46.9m in 2012-13 to £79.4m in 2013-14, while commercial income has increased from £6.7m in 2012-13 to £8.3m in 2013-14.

Rogers added: “Our focus remains on developing significant commercial growth which will support our vision to create a sustainable business model.

“We have a strong business plan in place and we’re already seeing the green shoots of that plan. We believe it is possible to be a well-managed, well-structured football club that is successful both on and off the pitch.”



Guardian