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Interim Report - 31 December 2025
Celtic PLC reported a significant decrease in revenue for the six months ending December 31, 2025, with revenue falling 28.9% to £59.4 million compared to £83.5 million in the prior year, primarily due to participation in the UEFA Europa League instead of the Champions League. Profit from trading before intangible asset transactions also dropped to £4.2 million from £26.9 million, and profit before taxation was £13.2 million, down from £43.9 million. Despite these financial declines, the company's cash position strengthened to £67.4 million from £65.4 million, and operational highlights included participation in the Europa League group stages and a third-place standing in the SPFL Premiership. The company also noted post-period player acquisitions and the termination of the men's first team manager's contract. Disclaimer*
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The information contained within this announcement is deemed to constitute inside information as stipulated under the Market Abuse Regulations (EU) No. 596/2014. Upon the publication of this announcement, this inside information is now considered to be in the public domain Celtic plc (the "Group") Interim Report for the Six Months to 31 December 2025 Key Operational Items · 15 home fixtures (H1 2025: 14). · Participation in the UEFA Europa League Group Stages. · Post period end qualification for the play-off round of the UEFA Europa League knock-out stage. · Runners-up of the Premier Sports Cup 2025. · Currently 3rd in the SPFL Premiership having played one less match. Key Financial Items · Revenue reduced by 28.9% to £59.4m (H1 2025: £83.5m). · Profit from trading before intangible asset transactions was £4.2m (H1 2025: £26.9m). · Profit from transfer of player registrations (shown as profit on disposal of intangible assets) £14.1m (H1 2025: £21.5m). · Profit before taxation of £13.2m (H1 2025: £43.9m). · Acquisition of player registrations of £13.7m (H1 2025: £28.1m). · Period end cash of £67.4m (H1 2025: £65.4m). For further information contact: Celtic PLC Brian Wilson, Celtic plc Iain Jamieson, Celtic plc 0141 551 4600 Canaccord Genuity Limited Simon Bridges, Nominated Adviser Andrew Potts 020 7523 8350 CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT We witnessed a great deal of change and disruption in the six months to 31 December 2025. After winning our 4th successive league title last season and the 13th in 14 seasons, we were looking forward to the next campaign with positivity. We had no prior warning of the resignation of our then first team manager. Our exit from the Champions League in August 2025 was a bitter blow. Following the departure of Brendan Rodgers in October 2025, stability was restored by Martin O'Neill and his backroom team before we appointed Wilfried Nancy in...