- Business
- Celtic plc (CCP.L) operates Celtic Football Club, a professional football club competing in the Scottish Premiership, along with associated commercial activities including match ticketing; stadium operations at Celtic Park; merchandising through retail, wholesale, and e-commerce channels; multimedia content and publications; sponsorship and media rights sales; catering and hospitality services; partner programs; marketing and brand protection; facilities management; youth academy development; public relations; and supporter relations. The company, founded in 1897 and headquartered at Celtic Park in Glasgow, United Kingdom, generates revenue primarily from its Football and Stadium Operations segment, encompassing football operations, ticket sales, stadium management, and youth development; Merchandising segment; and Multimedia and Other Commercial Activities segment. Celtic plc serves a global fanbase with operations centered in the United Kingdom and participates in European competitions. In recent developments, the company reported record profit after tax of £33.9 million for the year ended June 30, 2025, up from £13.4 million the prior year, fueled by 15% revenue growth to £143.6 million and £31.5 million in player trading gains; invested a record £42.6 million in player acquisitions, including breaking the transfer record twice and elevating squad value to historic highs; entered a co-operation agreement with Ayr United in August 2025 to enhance youth player development opportunities; and extended its front-of-shirt sponsorship with Dafabet for three additional years through 2027.