SOUTHAMPTON FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED

Company Information

Company Number
00053301
Registered Address
St Mary's Stadium, Britannia Road, Southampton, SO14 5FP
Status
Active
Employee Count
403.0
Turnover
145467000.0
EBITDA
-22169000.0

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
12 July 1897
Nature of Business
93110 - Operation of sports facilities
Industries
Lifestyle And Entertainment,Supply Chain,Manufacturing And Commerce Models
Region
South East

Company Location

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Financial Metrics

Cash
£13,261,000.00
Net Worth
-£210,683,000.00
Total Current Assets
£36,100,000.00
Total Current Liabilities
£229,437,000.00
Reporting Period
2023-07-01 to 2023-12-31Filed: 2024-01-31

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
32 days
Shortest Period:0 days
Longest Period:30 days
Max Contractual:30 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
54%
31-60 Days
37%
After 60 Days
9%
Not Paid Within Terms46%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Performance Reports History

Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202331 Jan 20243254%37%9%46%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202331 Jul 20232956%40%4%44%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202227 Jan 20232961%35%4%39%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202229 Jul 20222959%38%3%41%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202126 Jan 20223162%30%8%38%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202126 Jul 20212961%35%4%40%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202026 Jan 20212467%30%3%33%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202031 Jul 20203551%44%5%49%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201921 Jan 20203058%38%4%42%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201931 Jul 20193557%36%7%43%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201829 Jan 20194445%40%15%55%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201830 Jul 20184531%50%19%69%
01 Jul 2017 - 31 Dec 201729 Jan 20184032%58%10%69%

Company Summary

Southampton Football Club Limited is a professional football club based in Southampton, England

The club was founded in 1885 and currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football

The club's sustainability program, called "Sustain the Saints," is focused on reducing the club's environmental impact and promoting sustainable practices

This includes initiatives such as using renewable energy sources, reducing waste, and promoting eco-friendly transportation options for fans

The club's main product and service is professional football, with the team playing home matches at St Mary's Stadium

The club also offers various merchandise and matchday experiences for fans

The key people involved in the club include Ralph Hasenhüttl, the first team manager, and James Ward-Prowse, the club captain

The club is owned by the Gao family, with Martin Semmens serving as the Chief Executive Officer

The contact information for Southampton Football Club Limited is as follows:

Website: https://www.southamptonfc.com/

Registered Office Address: St Mary's Stadium, Britannia Road, Southampton, SO14 5FP, United Kingdom

Company Review

Trend Analysis

The average time to pay for invoices has decreased from 40 days in 2017 to 32 days in 2023, showing a positive trend towards paying invoices earlier.

Volatility Analysis

The % of invoices paid within 30 days has fluctuated between 31% and 67%, showing a higher level of volatility compared to other categories.

Summary Analysis

From 2017 to 2023, there has been a decrease in the average time taken to pay invoices for SOUTHAMPTON FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED. The % of invoices paid within 30 days has also increased over the years, reaching a high of 67% in 2020. However, there has been a slight increase in the % of invoices paid between 31 and 60 days and the % of invoices paid later than 60 days in 2023 compared to 2017. This suggests that while the company has improved in paying invoices within 30 days, they may still struggle with paying invoices within the agreed terms.

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

Southampton Football Club shall make a payment to the Supplier in respect of each invoice validly issued by the Supplier 30 days after receipt of the invoice, subject to two payment runs per month and timely receipt of invoices and supporting documents into Finance.

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No

Any other information about payment terms

N/A

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

30

Dispute Resolution Process

Any complaints or concerns related to payments by Southampton Football Club will be considered by the Accounts Payable team in Finance. In the event of a non-satisfactory result, Accounts Payable will escalate the information within the organisation to facilitate the resolution where possible.

Other Payment Information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?

For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?

This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.

Does this business offer supply chain finance?

This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.

Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available