Southampton finances

• Gross spend on signings (this year)£91m
• Amortisation charge (this year)£53m
• Squad book value (intangibles NBV)£117m
• Book value of disposals (sold registrations)£16m

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

• Wages & salaries£99m
• Social security (employer NI)£14m
• Pension contributions£611k
• Key management pay (directors)£2.4m
• Highest paid director£1.1m

• Tax & social security owed at year-end£5.4m

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.

• Group / owner loans£151m
• Outstanding charges (loans secured against assets)3

Persons with significant control (>25% as filed at CH): St Mary's Football Group Limited

Registered office: St Mary's Stadium, Britannia Road, Southampton, SO14 5FP

Incorporated: 1897-07-12

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