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Tottenham Hotspur PLC
31 March 2011
Date: 31 March 2011
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR PLC
Interim Results for the Six Months Ended 31 December 2010
Summary
-- Revenue has increased 49% on the same period last year at
GBP79.8m largely as a result of the Club's participation in this
season's UEFA Champions League.
-- Retained profit for the period was GBP4.2m against a loss of
GBP6.1m for the same period in the previous year.
-- Total non-current assets continued to increase by over 6 per
cent, underlining the continued long term investment in the Club's
future.
-- Net assets increased by 19% to GBP84.8m in the six month
period, due largely to the conversion of the majority of
Convertible Redeemable Preference Shares to Ordinary Shares.
-- Operating expenses increased to GBP61.5m, up from GBP48.6m,
due in the main to the costs associated with a large squad
size.
Daniel Levy, Chairman of Tottenham Hotspur plc, said:
"Our first half figures reflect a strong performance, buoyed by
the contribution from our participation in the UEFA Champions
League. Our investment over the years in the First Team has
produced our recent successes. Our challenge going forward will be
to continue our success on the pitch, to create and produce greater
revenue streams and to invest prudently in capital growth projects,
alongside controlling our operating expenses."
Enquiries:
Daniel Levy, Chairman Tel: 020 8365 5322
Matthew Collecott, Finance Director www.tottenhamhotspur.com
Tottenham Hotspur plc (ticker: TTNM.L)
Sarah Jacobs/Tom Sheldon Tel: 020 7107 8000
Seymour Pierce Limited
John Bick Tel: 020 7193 7463
Gable Communications Limited
Chairman's Statement
Financial Results
I am pleased to announce the financial results for the six
months ended 31 December 2010. Revenue has seen an increase of 49%
from the same period of last year at GBP79.8m (2009: GBP53.5m).
Increased revenue and sensible financial management has resulted
in a profit from operations before football trading and
amortisation for the period of GBP18.3m (2009: GBP4.9m).
Participation in this season's UEFA Champions League contributed
significant increases in revenue across the commercial areas of the
Club. Notably, Cup competition income and gate receipts increased
from GBP1.9m (for a period during which the Club was not competing
in Europe) to GBP20.3m, despite an early exit from the Carling Cup.
Merchandise benefitted from UEFA Champions League participation and
saw a 22% increase.
Media and Broadcasting revenues stayed largely consistent with a
small rise from GBP18.6m to GBP21.1m which reflects the incremental
income from the current broadcasting deal.
Consistent with the prior period, Premier League gate receipts
rose marginally to GBP10.8m (2009: GBP10.6m) as we continue to sell
out stadium capacity at 36,240.
Sponsorship and Corporate Hospitality revenue has increased 27%
from GBP12.7m to GBP16.0m as a result of the innovative split of
the shirt sponsorship inventory and Champions League matchday
income.
Operating expenses before amortisation of intangible assets have
increased by 25% which reflects the size, strength and depth we
retained in our squad and which served us well as we competed at
the highest level in our first season in the Champions League.
Total non-current assets continued to increase, underlying the
on-going long term investment in the Club's future, in particular
the new Training Centre construction.
The current debt profile continues to reflect the significant
property holdings acquired as part of the Northumberland
Development Project. These loans are underpinned by specific
property assets and planning gains. The Board considers this level
of debt to be manageable and in line with capital growth plans.
Net assets increased, in the main due to the conversion of the
Convertible Redeemable Preference Shares into Ordinary Shares. This
also led to the release of a credit of GBP4.2m to Finance Income
which would have arisen over the three-year redemption period had
the shares not been converted early. The result was a 19% increase
in net assets to GBP84.8m and a retained profit for the period of
GBP4.2m from a loss of GBP6.1m in the same period in 2009.
On the pitch
We have hosted one of the largest squads in the Premier League
during this period. It is important to create a healthy balance in
any squad between competition for places and for players to play
consistently. Whilst this large squad eased our progress in the
Champions League, we shall continue to look to streamline our squad
where appropriate. There has, however, been less movement in the
transfer market than we have seen for many seasons and this has
resulted in a number of our first team players going out on
loan.
Extended contracts were agreed with First Team players Benoit
Assou-Ekotto, Luka Modric and Kyle Walker; Development Squad
players John Bostock, Nathan Byrne, Thomas Carroll, Steven Caulker,
Jake Livermore, Jake Nicholson, Dean Parrett and Danny Rose and
Academy players Ryan Fredericks and Harry Kane.
During the summer we signed Rafael van der Vaart, William
Gallas, Stipe Pletikosa (on loan), Sandro (from our Partner Club
Internacionale) and re-signed Simon Dawkins.
Dorian Dervite and Adel Taarabt were sold and Anton Blackwood
was released. We wish them well for the future.
Pre-season the Club trained and played against our Partner Club,
San Jose Earthquakes in California USA. The match, televised by
ESPN, attracted their single largest viewing figure with a record
one million viewers. The team then went on to participate in the
Barclays Football Challenge in New York.
We made our debut in the UEFA Champions League against BSC Young
Boys and were successful in our Group Stage matches which included
a memorable hat-trick by Gareth Bale against Inter Milan and an
equally thrilling second leg at the Lane. Our win against Werder
Bremen secured our qualification for the last 16.
Outside of this period strong performances home and away against
AC Milan saw us progress to the Quarter Finals - a remarkable
achievement in our first UEFA Champions League appearance.
Off the pitch
The Club has made solid progress with its investment in the
future growth of the Club's facilities - the new Training Centre at
Enfield is halfway through construction and on target to be opened
in the summer of 2012. Construction work began on the main building
of the new Training Centre in September 2010 and its progress can
be tracked on the Future Plans section of the Club website.
Our position with regard to the viability of the Northumberland
Development Project remains unchanged from the year end. The Club
continued to consider all options for the development of a new
stadium with increased capacity. Planning permission, subject to
the completion of a S106, was granted during this period for the
Northumberland Development Project. The Club participated in the
bid process for tenancy of the Olympic Stadium site post the
Olympics. The Club was not successful in being selected as the
preferred bidder for the Olympic Stadium and is now reviewing the
process along with working constructively with Haringey Council and
the Mayor of London to see if it is possible to enhance the
feasibility of the current planning permission.
We welcome the recent announcement that a Mayoral Development
Corporation is proposed for Haringey. This is a positive first step
towards attracting investment into an area which is one of the most
deprived in London.
An increased capacity stadium is a vital element of the growth
of the Club. Our waiting list for season tickets is currently at
35,500, almost the capacity of our current stadium. Whilst a larger
stadium will result in greater revenue generation, it is arguably
more important that we seek to accommodate the next generation of
supporters and thereby ensure the future long-term growth and
success of our Club.
The Tottenham Hotspur Foundation continues to go from strength
to strength and during this period we became the first ever
football club community scheme to run a University degree when our
Applied Sport and Community Development degree was validated in
July 2010.
Our Football Club Board was joined by Darren Eales in June 2010
as our Director of Football Administration and in December by our
new Director with responsibility for commercial operations, Charlie
Wijeratna. Additionally we welcomed Kevan Watts as a Non-Executive
Director alongside Sir Keith Mills to our plc Board.
Summary and Outlook
Once again I am delighted to be able to report on a start to a
season which saw us competing well and at the highest level.
We have all seen the many benefits that competing in the UEFA
Champions League brings us, in what has been a truly memorable and
enjoyable season to date.
The statistics will show how fiercely competitive the Premier
League now is. We shall look back and be disappointed with our form
against clubs in the bottom quarter of the table if we fail to
qualify for the UEFA Champions League at the end of this season. It
has been in these fixtures where we have taken fewer points than
any other team in the Premier League and this is the anomaly in
what has otherwise been one of our greatest ever seasons.
In our first season in Europe's elite competition, we now find
ourselves in the Quarter Finals playing Real Madrid, with a squad
which has produced entertaining football and won the Club new fans
around the world.
Next season sees the beginning of monitoring for the
introduction of the Financial Fair Play Regulations. If applied as
they are intended, these will have a profound impact in respect of
overall wage bills and spending on transfers. Increased income
generation through club activities will be paramount to the future
success of the Club. Historically and currently we comply with
these regulations.
We also await the outcome of the EU Ruling on the future of
media rights sold by the Premier League. The Premier League has
indicated that it will seek to protect the value of UK rights which
account for some 60% of the global value, but it is only prudent
that we remain mindful of the potential impact any ruling could
have on the ability of the Premier League to monetise these rights
internationally.
Our first half figures reflect a strong performance, buoyed by
the contribution from our participation in the UEFA Champions
League. Our investment over the years in the First Team has
produced our recent successes. Our challenge going forward will be
to continue our success on the pitch, to create and produce greater
revenue streams and to invest prudently in capital growth projects,
alongside controlling our operating expenses.
I was delighted that the Club topped the Premier League's Club
Charter table in a recent review by the Football Supporters
Federation. We constantly seek to deliver not only excellent
standards of customer service, but also to be accessible and
responsive to our fans and this was a welcome recognition of our
efforts.
As always I am keen to acknowledge and thank all our
stakeholders, Harry, the coaches, staff and fans, all of whom
contribute to the overall success and strength of the Club.
D P Levy
31 March 2011
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Income Statement
For the six months ended 31 December 2010
Six months Six Year
ended 31 months ended ended 30
December 31 December June
2010 2009 2010
Note GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Revenue 2 79,757 53,513 119,814
Operating expenses (61,499) (48,628) (97,140)
Profit from operations before
football trading and
amortisation 18,258 4,885 22,674
Amortisation, impairments and
other net football trading
income and expenditure (20,185) (20,006) (39,466)
Profit on disposal of
intangible assets 3 4,584 9,350 15,250
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Profit/(loss) from operations 2,657 (5,771) (1,542)
Finance income 4 4,455 816 1,358
Finance costs 4 (2,876) (3,341) (6,355)
Profit/(loss) on ordinary
activities before taxation 4,236 (8,296) (6,539)
Tax - 2,175 (108)
----------- -------------- ----------
Profit/(loss) for the period 4,236 (6,121) (6,647)
Earnings/(loss) per share -
basic 5 3.3p (5.4p) (5.6p)
Earnings/(loss) per share -
diluted 5 0.1p (5.4p) (5.6p)
The results above all derive from continuing operations.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in
Equity
For the six months ended 31 December 2010
Profit
Share Share Equity Capital and
capital premium component Revaluation redemption loss
account account of CRPS reserve reserve account Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
----------- -------- -------- ---------- ------------ ----------- -------- --------
Balance as
at 1 July
2010 6,177 25,217 3,774 - 595 34,738 70,501
Profit for
the
period - - - - - 4,236 4,236
CRPS
converted
during
the
period 4,393 9,311 (3,671) - - - 10,033
At 31
December
2010 10,570 34,528 103 - 595 38,974 84,770
----------- -------- -------- ---------- ------------ ----------- -------- --------
For the six months ended 31 December 2009
Profit
Share Share Equity Capital and
capital premium component Revaluation redemption loss
account account of CRPS reserve reserve account Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
-------------- -------- -------- ---------- ------------ ----------- -------- --------
Balance as at
1 July 2009 4,640 11,638 3,805 2,240 595 39,145 62,063
Loss for the
period - - - - - (6,121) (6,121)
Amortisation
of the
revaluation
reserve - - - (24) - 24 -
CRPS
converted
during the
period 37 79 (31) - - - 85
Ordinary
share issue 1,500 13,500 - - - - 15,000
Write back of
unclaimed
dividends - - - - - 12 12
-------------- -------- -------- ---------- ------------ ----------- -------- --------
At 31
December
2009 6,177 25,217 3,774 2,216 595 33,060 71,039
-------------- -------- -------- ---------- ------------ ----------- -------- --------
For the year ended 30 June 2010
Profit
Share Share Equity Capital and
capital premium component Revaluation redemption loss
account account of CRPS reserve reserve account Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
------------- -------- -------- ---------- ------------ ----------- -------- --------
Balance as
at 1 July
2009 4,640 11,638 3,805 2,240 595 39,145 62,063
Loss for the
period - - - - - (6,647) (6,647)
Transfer of
the
revaluation
reserve - - - (2,240) - 2,240 -
CRPS
converted
during the
period 37 79 (31) - - - 85
Ordinary
share
issue 1,500 13,500 - - - - 15,000
------------- -------- -------- ---------- ------------ ----------- -------- --------
At 30 June
2010 6,177 25,217 3,774 - 595 34,738 70,501
------------- -------- -------- ---------- ------------ ----------- -------- --------
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
as at 31 December 2010
31 December 31 December 30 June
2010 2009 2010
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 138,917 113,768 123,552
Intangible assets 116,329 126,630 115,660
------------ ------------ ----------
255,246 240,398 239,212
Current assets
Inventories 1,748 1,297 1,066
Trade and other receivables 29,038 37,065 35,909
Current tax receivable - - 697
Cash and cash equivalents 8,222 6,163 11,285
------------ ------------ ----------
39,008 44,525 48,957
------------ ------------ ----------
Total assets 294,254 284,923 288,169
------------ ------------ ----------
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables (86,651) (88,992) (86,776)
Current tax liabilities (260) (479) -
Interest bearing loans and borrowings (34,757) (19,044) (24,117)
Provisions (1,045) (435) (1,595)
------------ ------------ ----------
(122,713) (108,950) (112,488)
Non-current liabilities
Interest bearing overdrafts and
loans (52,988) (67,171) (65,761)
Trade and other payables (13,237) (19,254) (18,833)
Deferred grant income (2,086) (2,168) (2,127)
Deferred tax liabilities (18,460) (16,341) (18,459)
------------ ------------ ----------
(86,771) (104,934) (105,180)
------------ ------------ ----------
Total liabilities (209,484) (213,884) (217,668)
------------ ------------ ----------
Net assets 84,770 71,039 70,501
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Equity
Share capital 10,570 6,177 6,177
Share premium 34,528 25,217 25,217
Equity component of CRPS 103 3,774 3,774
Revaluation reserve - 2,216 -
Capital redemption reserve 595 595 595
Retained earnings 38,974 33,060 34,738
------------ ------------ ----------
Total equity 84,770 71,039 70,501
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
For the six months ended 31 December 2010
Six Six
months months Year ended
ended 31 ended 31 30
December December June
2010 2009 2010
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Cash flow from operating activities
Profit/(loss) from operations 2,657 (5,771) (1,542)
Adjustments for:
Amortisation and impairment of
intangible assets 20,254 20,006 39,990
Profit on disposal of intangible
assets (4,584) (9,350) (15,250)
Profit on disposal of property,
plant and equipment (4) - -
Depreciation of property, plant
and equipment 1,349 1,402 2,423
Capital grants release 43 45 88
Foreign exchange loss 1,653 1,692 (755)
Increase in trade and other receivables (1,348) (5,443) (4,865)
(Increase)/decrease in inventories (682) (124) 107
Increase/(decrease) in trade and
other payables 11,595 (5,054) (344)
---------- ---------- -----------
Cash flow from operations 30,933 (2,597) 19,852
Interest paid (2,663) (2,692) (3,071)
Interest received 8 23 83
Income tax refund 957 1,942 602
---------- ---------- -----------
Net cash flow from operating activities 29,235 (3,324) 17,466
---------- ---------- -----------
Cash flows from investing activities
Acquisitions of property, plant
and equipment, net of proceeds (17,063) (11,831) (22,984)
Proceeds from sale of property,
plant and equipment 4 - -
Acquisitions of intangible assets (40,713) (47,261) (61,992)
Proceeds from sale of intangible
assets 13,333 27,721 34,499
---------- ---------- -----------
Net cash flow from investing activities (44,439) (31,371) (50,477)
---------- ---------- -----------
Cash flows from financing activities
Dividends paid - 18 -
Ordinary share issue - 15,000 15,000
Proceeds from borrowings 15,000 8,750 13,750
Repayments of borrowings (2,859) (2,532) (4,076)
---------- ---------- -----------
Net cash flow from financing activities 12,141 21,236 24,674
Net decrease in cash and cash
equivalents (3,063) (13,459) (8,337)
Cash and cash equivalents at start
of period 11,285 19,622 19,622
---------- ---------- -----------
Cash and cash equivalents at end
of period 8,222 6,163 11,285
---------- ---------- -----------
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements
For the six months ended 31 December 2010
1. Basis of preparation
The Group's next annual consolidated financial statements, for
the year ending 30 June 2011, will be prepared in accordance with
International Financial Reporting Standards adopted for use in the
EU ("IFRSs"). These condensed consolidated interim financial
statements have been prepared on the basis of the recognition and
measurement requirements of IFRSs that are effective (or available
for early adoption) in those annual consolidated financial
statements. These requirements are still subject to change and to
additional interpretation.
The financial information presented in this interim statement
does not constitute full financial information within the meaning
of Section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. The financial information
for the year ended 30 June 2010 has been extracted from the
statutory accounts for the year then ended which has been filed
with the Registrar of Companies. The audit report on these accounts
was unqualified and did not contain any statements under s498(2) or
(3) of the Companies Act 2006.
The condensed set of financial statements has been prepared
using accounting policies consistent with International Financial
Reporting Standards (IFRSs). The same accounting policies,
presentation and methods of computation are followed in the
condensed set of financial statements as applied in the Group's
latest annual audited financial statements, except for IFRS 8 which
is effective in the current period. While the financial figures
included in this half-yearly report have been computed in
accordance with IFRSs applicable to interim periods, this
half-yearly report does not contain sufficient information to
constitute an interim financial report as that term is defined in
IAS 34.
The Board of Directors continually monitor the Group's exposure
to a range of risks and uncertainties, including the success of the
First Team, the development of the new stadium and the current
economic downturn. The Directors believe that these risks and
uncertainties are mitigated by, inter alia, the robust nature of
our business with long-term fixed revenues from the key business
areas, notably the FAPL TV deal.
The Board of Directors have undertaken a recent thorough review
of the Company's budgets and forecasts and have produced detailed
and realistic cash flow projections. These cash flow projections,
which when considered in conjunction with the Group's forecast cash
and available banking facilities (some of which fall due for
renewal later this year), demonstrate that the Group will have
sufficient working capital for the foreseeable future.
Consequently, the Directors believe that the Company has adequate
resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable
future and the financial statements have been prepared on the going
concern basis.
Accounting policies
The following accounting policies have been identified by the
Board as being the most significant to the financial
statements.
Revenue
Revenue represents income receivable from football and related
commercial activities, exclusive of VAT.
Gate receipts and other matchday revenue is recognised as the
games are played. Prize money in respect of cup competitions is
recognised when earned.
Sponsorship and similar commercial income is recognised over the
duration of the respective contracts. The fixed element of
broadcasting revenues is recognised over the duration of the
football season whilst facility fees received for live coverage or
highlights are taken when earned. Merit awards are accounted for
only when known at the end of the football season.
Player costs and transactions
The costs associated with the acquisition of player and key
football management staff registrations are capitalised as
intangible fixed assets. Any intangible assets acquired on deferred
terms are recorded at the fair value at the date of acquisition.
The fair value represents the net present value of the costs of
acquiring players and key football management staff registrations.
These costs are fully amortised on a straight line basis over their
useful economic lives, in equal annual instalments over the period
of the respective contracts. Where a contract life is renegotiated
the unamortised costs, together with the new costs relating to the
contract extension, are amortised over the term of the new
contract. Under the conditions of certain transfer agreements,
further fees will be payable to the vendors in the event of the
players concerned making a certain number of First Team appearances
or on the occurrence of certain other specified future events.
Liabilities in respect of these additional transfers are accounted
for, as provisions, when it becomes probable that the number of
appearances will be achieved or the specified future events will
occur.
The Group will perform an impairment review on the intangible
assets if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the
carrying amount of the player may not be recoverable. The Group
compares the carrying amount of the asset with its recoverable
amount.
Profits or losses on the disposal of these registrations
represent the fair value of the consideration receivable, net of
any transaction costs, less the unamortised cost of the original
registration.
Remuneration of players is charged in accordance with the terms
of the applicable contractual agreements and any discretionary
bonus when there is a legal or contractual obligation.
Signing on fees are charged evenly, as part of operating
expenses, to the income statement over the period of the player's
contract. These fees are paid over the period of the player's
contract. Loyalty fees are accrued, as part of operating expenses,
to the income statement for the period to which they relate.
Finance costs
Finance costs of borrowings are recognised in the income
statement using the effective interest method. The effective
interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future
cash flows through the expected life of the borrowing.
In accordance with IAS39 'Financial Instruments: recognition and
measurement', any non-current assets acquired on deferred terms are
recorded at the discounted present value at the date of
acquisition. The associated payable is then increased to the
settlement value over the period of deferral, with this value being
charged as a notional finance cost through the income
statement.
Similarly any intangible asset disposed of on deferred terms
will be initially recorded at the discounted present value of
future receipts and the receivable is then increased to the
settlement value over the period of deferral with this value being
charged as notional finance income through the income
statement.
In respect of intangible asset acquisitions, the differing rate
at which the finance cost and amortisation are recognised in the
income statement produces a deferred tax credit. In respect of
intangible asset disposals the finance income recognised produces a
deferred tax asset. The adjustments are stated net of deferred
tax.
Property, plant and equipment
Freehold land is not depreciated. Leasehold property is
amortised over the term of the lease. Other fixed assets are
depreciated on a straight-line basis at annual rates appropriate to
their estimated useful lives as follows:
Freehold properties 2%
Motor vehicles 20%
General plant and equipment 10% - 33%
The Group capitalise costs in relation to an asset when economic
benefit from the asset is considered probable. Assets under the
course of construction are carried at cost and include professional
fees. Depreciation commences when the assets are ready for their
intended use.
Land and buildings that are currently held for the
Northumberland Development Project are included within Assets Under
Construction. In the event that the proposed Northumberland
Development does not proceed, some of the GBP23.7m (30 June 2010:
GBP14.8m) of professional fees capitalised would need to be written
off.
Preference shares
Convertible Redeemable Preference Shares ("CRPS") are regarded
as compound instruments, consisting of a liability component and an
equity component. At the date of issue, the fair value of the
liability component is estimated using the prevailing market
interest rate for similar non-convertible debt. The difference
between the proceeds of issue of the CRPS and the fair value
assigned to the liability component, representing the embedded
option to convert the liability into equity of the Group, is
included in equity.
Issue costs were apportioned between the liability and equity
components of the CRPS based on their relative carrying amounts at
the date of issue. The portion relating to the equity component is
charged directly against equity.
The finance expense on the liability component is calculated by
applying the prevailing market interest rate for similar
non-convertible debt to the liability component of the instrument.
The difference between this amount and the interest paid is added
to the carrying amount of the liability component.
These statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 31
March 2011, and are not audited.
These results were announced to the Stock Exchange on 31 March
2011 and are being posted to all shareholders. Copies will be
available to personal callers at the registered office,
Bill Nicholson Way, 748 High Road, Tottenham, London N17
0AP.
2. Revenue analysis
Revenue, which is all derived from the Group's principal
activity, is analysed as follows:
Six months Six months Year
ended 31 ended 31 ended 30
December December June
2010 2009 2010
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Revenue comprises:
Premier League - Gate receipts 10,789 10,594 20,123
Cup competitions - Gate
receipts and prize money 20,347 1,911 6,726
Media and broadcasting 21,054 18,575 51,519
Sponsorship and corporate
hospitality 16,039 12,673 25,763
Merchandising 6,682 5,487 7,793
Other 4,846 4,273 7,890
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79,757 53,513 119,814
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3. Profit on disposal of intangible assets
Six months Six months Year
ended ended ended
31 December 31 December 30 June
2010 2009 2010
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Proceeds 4,584 21,450 26,122
Net book value of disposals - (12,100) (10,872)
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4,584 9,350 15,250
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4. Finance income and costs
Six months Six months Year
ended ended ended
31 December 31 December 30 June
2010 2009 2010
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Interest income 4 18 83
Notional interest income on
deferred receipts for sales
of players' registrations
Interest credit on CRPS 290 798 1,275
liability* 4,161 - -
------------- ------------- ---------
4,455 816 1,358
============= ============= =========
Six months Six months Year
ended ended ended
31 December 31 December 30 June
2010 2009 2010
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Interest expense (1,493) (1,343) (2,779)
Notional interest expense on
deferred payments for
players' registrations
Amortisation of debt issue (1,246) (1,820) (3,257)
costs Interest charge on (40) (42) (83)
CRPS liability (97) (136) (236)
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(2,876) (3,341) (6,355)
============= ============= =========
* Interest credit due to early conversion of 56,247 CRPS in
December 2010.
5. Earnings/(loss) per share
Earnings/(loss) per share has been calculated using the weighted
average number of shares in issue in each period.
Six months Six months
ended ended Year ended
31 December 31 December 30 June
2010 2009 2010
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Earnings/(loss) for the
purpose of basic earnings
per share being net
profit attributable to
equity holders of the
company Net interest
(credit)/charge in 4,236 (6,121) (6,647)
respect of CRPS (4,064) 479 236
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Diluted earnings/(loss) 172 (5,642) (6,411)
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Number Number Number
Weighted average number
of ordinary shares for
the purposes of basic
earnings per share 126,885,002 112,372,372 117,911,574
Weighted average number
of CRPS for the purposes
of basic earnings per
share 86,975,547 90,319,526 90,317,964
------------- ------------- ------------
213,860,549 202,691,898 208,229,538
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Basic earnings/(loss) per
share 3.3p (5.4p) (5.6p)
Diluted earnings/(loss)
per share 0.1p (5.4p) (5.6p)
There are no ordinary share options outstanding at period end
(31 December 2009: nil). On 24 December 2010, 56,427 CRPS were
converted to ordinary shares, leaving 1,575 CRPS still in issue as
at period end (31 December 2009: 57,822).
211,400,399 ordinary shares are in issue at period end (31
December 2009: 123,542,585). On conversion of the CRPS in issue as
at 31 December 2010, the fully diluted share capital at period end
would be 213,860,549 shares (31 December 2009: 213,862,111
shares).
6. Contingent liabilities and assets
Under the terms of certain contracts for the purchase of
players' registrations future payments may be due to third parties,
dependent on the success of the team and/or individual players. At
the balance sheet date the maximum contingent liability which has
not been provided for was GBP25,981,000 (June 2010:
GBP26,188,000).
Under the terms of certain contracts for the sale of players'
registrations future receipts may be receivable from third parties,
dependent on the success of the team and/or individual players. At
the balance sheet date the maximum contingent asset was
GBP14,423,000 (June 2010: GBP11,311,000), none of which has been
recognised.
The Group are currently in discussions with HM Revenue and
Customs ("HMRC") relating to a number of tax matters. These
primarily relate to (a) HMRC's investigation into image right
payments made by football clubs generally; (b) HMRC's enquiries
across the football industry as to whether VAT is recoverable on
agents' fees on the basis that some agents may not have acted
exclusively for the Club; and (c) HMRC's enquiries into the current
football creditor rules.
The Group is satisfied that it has acted and accounted properly
for these matters, and that once settled, no unprovided liabilities
significant to the financial statements will result.
INDEPENDENT REVIEW REPORT TO TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR PLC
We have been engaged by the company to review the condensed set
of financial statements in the half-yearly financial report for the
six months ended 31 December 2010 which comprises the unaudited
condensed consolidated income statement, the unaudited condensed
consolidated balance sheet, the unaudited condensed consolidated
statement of changes in equity, the unaudited condensed
consolidated statement of cash flows and related notes 1 to 6. We
have read the other information contained in the half-yearly
financial report and considered whether it contains any apparent
misstatements or material inconsistencies with the information in
the condensed set of financial statements.
This report is made solely to the company in accordance with
International Standard on Review Engagements (UK and Ireland) 2410
"Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the
Independent Auditor of the Entity" issued by the Auditing Practices
Board. Our work has been undertaken so that we might state to the
company those matters we are required to state to them in an
independent review report and for no other purpose. To the fullest
extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility
to anyone other than the company, for our review work, for this
report, or for the conclusions we have formed.
Directors' responsibilities
The half-yearly financial report is the responsibility of, and
has been approved by, the directors. The directors are responsible
for preparing the half-yearly financial report in accordance with
the AIM Rules of the London Stock Exchange.
As disclosed in note 1, the annual financial statements of the
group are prepared in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the
European Union. The condensed set of financial statements included
in this half-yearly financial report have been prepared in
accordance with the accounting policies the group intends to use in
preparing its next annual financial statements.
Our responsibility
Our responsibility is to express to the Company a conclusion on
the condensed set of financial statements in the half-yearly
financial report based on our review.
Scope of Review
We conducted our review in accordance with International
Standard on Review Engagements (UK and Ireland) 2410 "Review of
Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor
of the Entity" issued by the Auditing Practices Board for use in
the United Kingdom. A review of interim financial information
consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for
financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other
review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an
audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on
Auditing (UK and Ireland) and consequently does not enable us to
obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant
matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do
not express an audit opinion.
Conclusion
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that
causes us to believe that the condensed set of financial statements
in the half-yearly financial report for the six months ended 31
December 2010 is not prepared, in all material respects, in
accordance with the AIM Rules of the London Stock Exchange.
Deloitte LLP
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditor
London, United Kingdom
31 March 2011
Directors, Officers and Advisers
Executive Chairman
D P Levy
Executive Director
M J Collecott
Non-Executive Directors
Sir K E Mills
K V Watts
Company Secretary
M J Collecott
Registered office
Bill Nicholson Way
748 High Road
Tottenham
London N17 OAP
Registered number
1706358
Auditor
Deloitte LLP
2 New Street Square
London
EC4A 3BZ
Bankers
HSBC Bank plc
70 Pall Mall
London SW1Y 5EZ
AIM nominated adviser and broker
Seymour Pierce Limited
20 Old Bailey
London EC4M 7EN
Registrars
Capita Registrars
Northern House
Woodsome Park
Fenay Bridge
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire HD8 0LA
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