DFL Economic Report 24-25

Luca Waldschmidt joyfully lifts the trophy to celebrate winning the 2nd Bundesliga. (Photo)Luca Waldschmidt joyfully lifts the trophy to celebrate winning the 2nd Bundesliga. (Photo)

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Economic figures

Balance sheet

Like the Bundesliga, Bundesliga 2 recorded a record balance sheet total. At €819.1 million, it exceeded the previous best value from the prior year by €69.3 million, representing an increase of 9.2 per cent. The financial statements of seven clubs (ten in 2024) with group structures were included in the overall assessment of the 18 second-tier clubs. Tangible fixed assets of €274.9 million remained the largest single item, as in previous years, but decreased by €14.5 million compared to the previous season. Receivables, stocks and securities increased by €48.8 million to €195.6 million, and for the first time in years, they were larger than the cash in hand, bank balances item, which stood at €160.8 million. Player assets rose by 40.9 per cent to €60.7 million. Equity rose sharply compared to the previous season, reaching €74.1 million. Bundesliga 2 clubs thus reported cumulative positive equity for the eleventh consecutive time. The equity ratio increased to 9 per cent.

Bundesliga 2 Assets (€ 000s)

 

30 June 2024

30 June 2025

Intangible assets (excl. player assets)

79,248

96,022

Player assets

43,059

60,679

Tangible fixed assets

289,350

274,877

Financial assets

5,401

14,444

Receivables, stocks, securities

146,722

195,571

Cash in hand, bank balances

170,233

160,808

Prepaid expenses

14,483

15,542

Deferred tax assets

1,227

1,123

Surplus of plan assets over benefit obligations

0

0

Total

749,722

819,067

Bundesliga 2 Equity and liabilities (€ 000s)

 

30 June 2024

30 June 2025

Equity

1,337

74,083

Special item for investment subsidies

7,626

4,357

Difference from capital consolidation

6,168

30,000

Provisions

87,662

103,480

Liabilities

518,409

480,983

of which: from bonds

100,947

97,309

of which: to banks

120,771

116,986

of which: from trade accounts payable

61,910

63,056

of which: other liabilities

234,780

203,632

Deferred income

125,892

125,349

Deferred tax liabilities

2,629

815

Total

749,722

819,067