SCHEDULE 13G/A: Lindsell Train Maintains Significant 9.3% Stake in Manchester United PLC
Beneficial Ownership Disclosure (Schedule 13G/A)
Lindsell Train Limited and its principals have filed an amended Schedule 13G, reaffirming their beneficial ownership of 9.3% of Manchester United PLC's Class A ordinary shares as of March 31, 2025.
Summary
- Lindsell Train Limited, along with Mr. Michael James Lindsell and Mr. Nicholas John Train, collectively referred to as the Reporting Persons, beneficially own 5,053,000 Class A ordinary shares of Manchester United PLC.
- This ownership represents 9.3% of the total outstanding Class A ordinary shares, based on 54,317,002 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2025.
- The shares are held through several separately managed accounts over which Lindsell Train Limited has investment discretion and shared voting and dispositive power.
- The filing is an Amendment No. 13 to a Schedule 13G, indicating an ongoing disclosure of their significant stake.
- The Reporting Persons certify that the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing the control of Manchester United PLC.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The document is a neutral, factual regulatory filing disclosing beneficial ownership. It does not contain positive or negative performance indicators or forward-looking statements that would influence sentiment.
Future Outlook
NA
Industry Context
This filing is a routine disclosure by a significant institutional investor in a publicly traded sports entity. It reflects the ongoing investment interest in major global sports franchises like Manchester United, which attract capital from asset managers seeking long-term value in established brands.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding a significant institutional investor's continued stake in the company, potentially signaling confidence.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 03/31/2025 | Date of event which requires filing of this statement, representing the snapshot of beneficial ownership. |
| 04/04/2025 | Date of filing of the Schedule 13G/A Amendment No. 13. |
Keywords
Manchester United PLC, Lindsell Train Limited, SEC filing, Schedule 13G, beneficial ownership, Class A ordinary shares, institutional investor, football club, equity stake
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