Chelsea finances

• Gross spend on signings (this year)£305m
• Amortisation charge (this year)£214m
• Squad book value (intangibles NBV)£1bn
• Book value of disposals (sold registrations)£68m

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

• Wages & salaries£313m
• Social security (employer NI)£44m
• Pension contributions£2.4m
• Key management pay (directors)£3.5m
• Highest paid director£2.1m

• Tax & social security owed at year-end£29m

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.

Persons with significant control (>25% as filed at CH): Blueco 22 Midco Limited

Registered office: Stamford Bridge, Fulham Road, London, SW6 1HS

Incorporated: 1990-09-03

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