Manchester United PLC (MANU) Financier

Manchester United Plc engages in the operation of professional sports teams. The company is headquartered in Manchester, Greater Manchester and currently employs 932 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2012-08-10. The company generates revenue from multiple sources, including Commercial, Broadcasting and Matchday. Within the Commercial sector, it monetizes its global brand via two revenue streams: sponsorship and retail, merchandising, apparel, and product licensing. The company benefits from the distribution of live football content directly from the revenue it receives and indirectly through increased global exposure to its commercial partners. Its broadcasting revenue is derived from the television rights relating to the Premier League, UEFA club competitions and other competitions. In addition, its wholly owned global television channel, MUTV, delivers Manchester United programming to territories around the world. Matchday operates Old Trafford, a football club stadium with over 74,197 seats, inclusive of accessible platforms accommodating 556 disabled supporters.