AFC Bournemouth finances

• Gross spend on signings (this year)£104m
• Amortisation charge (this year)£69m
• Squad book value (intangibles NBV)£222m
• Book value of disposals (sold registrations)£33m

In football accounting, "intangible assets" = player registrations. Amortisation is the contract cost spread over the years remaining.

• Wages & salaries£139m
• Social security (employer NI)£18m
• Pension contributions£558k
• Key management pay (directors)£3.4m
• Highest paid director£1.0m

• Tax & social security owed at year-end£23m

Unusually large HMRC balances at year-end can signal cash pressure. Most clubs file PAYE monthly, so a multi-million sum sitting unpaid is a flag.

• Bank borrowings & overdrafts£49m
• Outstanding charges (loans secured against assets)3

Persons with significant control (>25% as filed at CH): Black Knight Football Club Uk Limited

Registered office: Vitality Stadium Dean Court, Kings Park, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 7AF

Incorporated: 2008-06-27

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