20-F: Brera Holdings PLC Files 20-F Annual Report, Details Financial Performance and Strategic Initiatives

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Annual Report


Brera Holdings PLC releases its 20-F annual report, outlining its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024, and providing updates on its multi-club ownership strategy and recent developments.

Capital raiseThe company completed multiple closings of its Series A Preferred Shares financing, raising aggregate gross proceeds of $3,657,000.The company may seek to sell additional equity or debt securities or obtain additional credit facilities in the future.
Worse than expectedThe company's net loss increased slightly from the previous year, indicating a worsening financial performance.

Summary

  • Brera Holdings PLC has filed its 20-F annual report, detailing its financial performance and strategic initiatives.
  • The company reported a net loss of EUR5,048,861 for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to a net loss of EUR4,911,665 for the previous year.
  • Revenue increased to EUR2,886,118 in 2024 from EUR1,147,492 in 2023, driven by a full year of revenue from acquired sports teams.
  • The company is focused on multi-club ownership and expanding its global portfolio of sports clubs.
  • Brera Holdings is pursuing acquisitions and management rights of football clubs in various regions, including Europe, Africa, and South America.
  • The company is working to regain compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement and has been granted an extension until July 14, 2025.
  • Brera Holdings completed multiple closings of its Series A Preferred Shares financing, raising aggregate gross proceeds of $3,657,000.
  • The company has begun its acquisition of Italian Serie B football club Juve Stabia, acquiring approximately 38% as of the report date.
  • The company is focused on bottom-up value creation from undervalued sports clubs and talent, innovation-powered business growth, and socially-impactful outcomes.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document presents a mixed sentiment. While revenue increased, the company still reported a net loss and faces challenges in maintaining its Nasdaq listing. The company is actively pursuing strategic initiatives, but significant risks remain.

Positives

  • Revenue increased significantly in 2024, driven by a full year of revenue from acquired sports teams.
  • The company has been granted an extension to regain compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement.
  • Brera Holdings completed multiple closings of its Series A Preferred Shares financing, raising aggregate gross proceeds of $3,657,000.
  • The company has begun its acquisition of Italian Serie B football club Juve Stabia.

Negatives

  • Brera Holdings PLC reported a net loss of EUR5,048,861 for the year ended December 31, 2024.
  • The company is not in compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement.

Risks

  • The company's business is substantially dependent on the popularity and/or competitive success of its acquired teams, which cannot be assured.
  • The company may not be able to maintain a listing of its Class B Ordinary Shares on Nasdaq.
  • The company's dual class voting structure concentrates voting control to holders of Class A Ordinary Shares.
  • The company's operating results and share price may fluctuate, and investors could lose all or part of their investment.
  • The company does not currently intend to pay dividends on its securities.
  • The company may be a passive foreign investment company (PFIC) for any taxable year, which could result in adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences to U.S. investors.
  • The company is subject to ongoing public reporting requirements that are less rigorous than Exchange Act rules for companies that are not emerging growth companies.

Future Outlook

The company intends to continue expanding its Global Sports Group portfolio through acquisitions and management of sports clubs, focusing on undervalued assets and socially impactful outcomes. They also plan to continue to grow their sponsorship portfolio and expand their noncompetitive children's football school offerings.

Industry Context

The document highlights the growing global football market and the increasing importance of social impact in the sports industry, referencing the failure of the European Super League as an example of the need for inclusivity and community engagement.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • The document compares Brera Holdings' Global Sports Group to City Football Group Limited, highlighting a similar collaborative, brand-aligned holding company structure.
  • The document references Manchester United PLC, noting that the Company acquired shares through open market purchases of Manchester United PLC, a portion of which was subject to a tender offer by Sir Jim Radcliffe and sold at a 74% realized gain in February 2024.

Management Changes

RolePrevious PersonNew PersonEffective DateReason
DirectorAlessandro AleottiNAApril 4, 2024Resignation
Chief Strategy OfficerAlessandro AleottiNAApril 4, 2024Resignation
Chief Executive OfficerSergio Carlo ScalpelliPierre GaloppiJune 12, 2023Resignation
Chief Financial OfficerAmedeo MontonatiPierre Galoppi (Interim)June 12, 2023Resignation
DirectorFederico PisantyNAAugust 31, 2024Resignation
Head of International Business DevelopmentFederico PisantyNAAugust 31, 2024Resignation
DirectorPierre GaloppiNAFebruary 21, 2025Resignation

Related Party Transactions

  • Daniel Joseph McClory, our Executive Chairman, cancelled $305,000 of indebtedness that was owed to him by the Company in exchange for 488,000 Class A Ordinary Shares.
  • The company has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with XX Settembre, relating to the Companys acquisition of Juve Stabia.
  • The company has entered into a restated sale and purchase and investment agreement with XX Settembre relating to the acquisition of Juve Stabia, which amended the SPI Agreement.
  • The company has entered into an amendment agreement and third closing memorandum with XX Settembre, which amended the SPI Agreement, as amended by the Restated Agreement, relating to the acquisition of Juve Stabia.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The company's performance and strategic decisions may impact shareholders, employees, customers, suppliers, and creditors.
  • The company's focus on social impact football may benefit local communities and promote inclusivity.

Next Steps

  • Regain compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement by July 14, 2025.
  • Complete the acquisition of Juve Stabia.
  • Continue to expand the Global Sports Group portfolio.
  • Continue to develop the visibility of Bayanzurkh FC throughout Mongolia and Italy and internationally.

Key Dates

DateDescription
June 30, 2022Brera Holdings Limited incorporated in Ireland
July 29, 2022Acquisition of Brera Milano S.r.l.
January 27, 2023Class B Ordinary Shares listed on Nasdaq
April 28, 2023Acquisition of 90% of Fudbalski Klub Akademija Pandev
July 31, 2023Acquisition of 51% of UYBA Volley S.s.d.a.r.l.
September 27, 2023Contract to assume management control of Bayanzurkh Sporting Ilch FC
December 4, 2023Received Nasdaq non-compliance notice
February 13, 2024Received Nasdaq compliance notice
July 16, 2024Received another Nasdaq non-compliance notice
September 19, 2024Dismissed TAAD LLP and appointed Reliant CPA PC as auditor
December 23, 2024Completed first closing of Series A Preferred Shares financing
December 31, 2024Entered into sale and purchase agreement for Juve Stabia
January 10, 2025Entered into restated sale and purchase agreement for Juve Stabia
January 15, 2025Received second 180-day extension from Nasdaq to regain compliance
February 11, 2025Entered into amendment agreement for Juve Stabia acquisition
February 21, 2025Pierre Galoppi resigned from the board of directors
March 31, 2025Issued Class B Ordinary Shares to Advisory Board members
July 14, 2025Deadline to regain compliance with Nasdaq minimum bid price requirement

Keywords

Brera Holdings, multi-club ownership, financial results, sports clubs, Juve Stabia, Nasdaq, Series A Preferred Shares, revenue, net loss, acquisition

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