FC Barcelona has released its latest financial results, revealing a complex picture of record-breaking commercial performance coupled with significant asset devaluations. The Catalan club reported extraordinary sponsorship and commercial revenue of €429 million for the previous fiscal year, while simultaneously forecasting ordinary revenues of approximately €1.075 billion for the upcoming season. These figures represent historic highs in both sponsorship and merchandising categories, signaling strong commercial momentum despite ongoing financial challenges.
The club's financial statements show an ordinary operating profit of €2 million for the current accounting period, which the organization characterizes as evidence of economic recovery and operational efficiency across all departments. However, this positive operational performance was overshadowed by extraordinary items including a substantial devaluation of Barça Produccions, previously valued at €408 million but now written down to €178 million. This 53.4% owned subsidiary, encompassing audiovisual production and digital assets, has failed to deliver expected economic returns despite earlier optimism.
Commercial performance reached unprecedented levels, with sponsorship revenue hitting €259 million and merchandising generating €170 million. The club attributes this success to its new partnership with Nike and other strategic agreements, while e-commerce operations showed remarkable growth with a 55% increase compared to the previous season. Additionally, Barcelona anticipates a €50 million revenue boost from the gradual return to the Spotify Camp Nou stadium, though the team continues to play at the Olympic Stadium Lluís Companys during renovations.
Despite these commercial successes, the club reported a net loss of €17 million after accounting for extraordinary items including the Barça Produccions devaluation, €70 million from Premium Seat License sales, and a €15 million UEFA sanction related to financial fair play compliance. The cumulative financial picture under Joan Laporta's second presidency now shows total losses of €230 million across five audited financial periods, though the club has managed to reduce its debt by approximately €90 million to €469 million, indicating some progress in financial stabilization efforts.
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