- Business
- Celtic plc (CCPA.L) operates a professional football club in the United Kingdom through its subsidiary Celtic Football Club Limited, encompassing football operations, youth academy management, match ticketing, merchandising via retail, wholesale and e-commerce channels, partner programs and sponsorships, marketing and brand protection, multimedia content and publications, stadium operations at Celtic Park, facilities and property management, catering and hospitality services, public relations, supporter relations, and human resources. The company conducts its activities across three main segments: Football and Stadium Operations, which includes football investment, ticket sales, stadium management, and youth development; Merchandising, covering all retail, wholesale, and online sales activities; and Multimedia and Other Commercial Activities, incorporating sponsorships, rights sales, events, and ancillary revenue streams. Founded in 1887 and headquartered at Celtic Park in Glasgow, Scotland, Celtic plc primarily serves fans, sponsors, and broadcasters in the United Kingdom with global merchandising reach, particularly in Asia and North America. In recent developments, the company reports results for the year ended 30 June 2025, reflecting £42.6m invested in player acquisitions including committed agent fees, a significant increase from prior years, alongside a notable player acquisition in early summer 2025 to bolster financial stability and growth; it also announces share capital expansion through conversion of preference and preferred ordinary shares into new ordinary shares, and undergoes managerial changes with Wilfried Nancy appointed as first team manager following prior interim leadership.