Charlton Reports £4.6m Operating Loss

Struggling Premier League club Charlton Athletic reported an operating loss
of £4.6m in its latest annual financial report principally due to increased
salaries.

The £4.6m loss for the 12 months to the end of June 2006 was a substantial
downturn from the £4.7 operating profit the club recorded in 2005.

The loss of Charlton’s shirt sponsorship deal with now defunct sports
retailer all:sports also had a significant impact on the club’s bottom line.

Although the financial results represent a growing concern for the club,
particularly in light of the impending threat of relegation from the top flight,
Charlton’s turnover did rise to £41.9m from £40.7m in the previous 12 months.

Charlton chairman Richard Murray preferred to highlight the positives,
stressing the importance of the extension of The Valley stadium, and the
increase in the current season-ticket numbers.