Birmingham Sports Holdings reports revenue jump despite increased losses

For the year ended June 30, 2025, ZO Future Group, the parent company of Birmingham Sports Holdings, reported a substantial revenue increase of HK$451.2 million, up 63.9% from the previous year. Despite this growth, the company recorded a loss attributable to owners of HK$314.0 million, a 71.8% increase from HK$182.8 million in 2024. This was primarily driven by higher finance costs due to increased borrowings and a rise in operating expenses in the football club segment and the new energy automobiles business.

The football club, BCFC, was relegated to EFL League One for the 2024/25 season but secured promotion back to the EFL Championship for the 2025/26 season after finishing first. The company's new energy automobiles and related businesses showed strong growth, delivering approximately 320 new energy automobiles and generating revenue of HK$123.7 million.

To support its operations and financial obligations, the Group increased its operating loan facility from Shelby Companies Limited. On July 23, 2025, this facility was expanded from £100.0 million to £150.0 million. As of June 30, 2025, the Group had HK$554,691,000 in undrawn borrowing facilities.