OL Groupe

Olympique Lyonnais is targeting greater stability in the professional squad than in the past so as to foster greater integration of young players with more experienced ones and achieve success in European competitions.

Partnership revenues should rise significantly in the medium term. A new 10-year contact with the sporting goods firm Adidas will take effect from the 2010/11 season. Gross revenues from the contract could total between €80m and €100m, depending on the club’s sporting results.

The Adidas contract should also boost merchandising sales in the medium term in France and even more so internationally. Adidas is a global leader in sporting goods and has a strong distribution network, with direct ownership of many stores throughout the world.

The Group has significant strengths and a sound financial structure with surplus cash despite significant investment in players in recent years. It has recurrent revenues from ticketing and media rights, an attractive brand and a steady player trading business. OL Groupe can look forward to the future with the confidence that it will continue to grow.