Manchester United plc disclosure shows Leon G. Cooperman beneficially owns 2,932,076 Class A Ordinary Shares, equal to 5.2% of Class A shares. The 5.2% figure is calculated using 56,086,184 Class A Ordinary Shares outstanding as of December 31, 2025. The shares are held directly by Omega Capital Partners, L.P., and voting and dispositive power is reported as sole for 2,932,076 shares. The amendment is signed under a power of attorney dated August 10, 2016.
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Cooperman holds a notable 5.2% stake reported via Schedule 13G/A.
The filing states 2,932,076 Class A Ordinary Shares are beneficially owned by Omega Capital Partners, L.P., representing 5.2% of Class A shares based on 56,086,184 outstanding as of December 31, 2025. Voting and dispositive power are reported as sole for that amount.
Ownership is through a private investment vehicle and the amendment was executed under a power of attorney effective August 10, 2016. Subsequent disclosures would show any changes to this position.
Filing clarifies beneficial ownership and voting control at a single reporting threshold.
The statement identifies the reporting person as Leon G. Cooperman and attributes the shares to Omega Capital Partners, L.P., with sole voting and dispositive authority over 2,932,076 shares. The percent ownership uses the issuer's reported outstanding share count.
This is a passive disclosure of position size; any active intentions or plans are not stated in the excerpt.
Key Figures
Shares beneficially owned:2,932,076 sharesPercent of class:5.2%Shares outstanding used:56,086,184 shares+2 more
5 metrics
Shares beneficially owned2,932,076 sharesClass A Ordinary Shares held directly by Omega Capital Partners, L.P.
Percent of class5.2%Calculated using 56,086,184 Class A shares outstanding as of December 31, 2025
Shares outstanding used56,086,184 sharesClass A Ordinary Shares outstanding as of December 31, 2025
POA effective dateAugust 10, 2016Power of attorney authorizing signature, filed August 12, 2016
Signature dateMay 13, 2026Amendment signed by Attorney-in-Fact Edward Levy
Key Terms
beneficially owned, Schedule 13G/A, sole dispositive power
3 terms
beneficially ownedregulatory
"Mr. Cooperman may be deemed the beneficial owner of 2,932,076 Class A Ordinary Shares"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
Schedule 13G/Aregulatory
"This statement is filed on behalf of Leon G. Cooperman"
A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.
sole dispositive powerregulatory
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 2,932,076"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
What stake does Leon G. Cooperman hold in Manchester United (MANU)?
Mr. Cooperman is reported as beneficial owner of 2,932,076 Class A Ordinary Shares, representing 5.2% of Class A shares based on 56,086,184 outstanding as of December 31, 2025.
Through which entity are the Manchester United shares held?
The shares are held directly by Omega Capital Partners, L.P., a limited partnership for Cooperman family funds; the filing attributes sole voting and dispositive power over 2,932,076 shares to the reporting person.
Does the filing state whether Cooperman intends to buy or sell more MANU shares?
The amended Schedule 13G/A reports beneficial ownership and voting/dispositive power but does not state any intent to buy or sell additional shares or any future plans regarding the position.
What outstanding share count was used to calculate the 5.2% figure?
The percent ownership is calculated using 56,086,184 Class A Ordinary Shares outstanding as of December 31, 2025, as reported in the issuer's Form 6-K referenced in the filing.
Who signed the amendment and under what authority?
The amendment was signed by Edward Levy as Attorney-in-Fact on May 13, 2026, noting a power of attorney effective August 10, 2016 that was filed on August 12, 2016.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 2)
Manchester United plc
(Name of Issuer)
Class A Ordinary Shares, par value $0.0005 per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
G5784H106
(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
G5784H106
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Cooperman Leon G.
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
2,932,076.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
2,932,076.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
2,932,076.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
5.2 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Manchester United plc
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
Sir Matt Busby Way, Old Trafford, Manchester, United Kingdom, M16 0RA
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
This statement is filed on behalf of Leon G. Cooperman ("Mr. Cooperman"). Mr. Cooperman is engaged in, among other activities, investing for his own account.
Mr. Cooperman is the Managing Member of Omega Associates, L.L.C. ("Associates"), a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. Associates is a private investment firm formed to invest in and act as general partner of investment partnerships or similar investment vehicles. Associates is the general partner of a limited partnership organized under the laws of Delaware known as Omega Capital Partners, L.P. ("Capital LP"), a private investment firm comprised of Cooperman family funds engaged in the purchase and sale of securities for investment for its own account.
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
Mr. Cooperman's principal business office address is St. Andrews Country Club, 7118 Melrose Castle Lane, Boca Raton, FL 33496.
(c)
Citizenship:
Mr. Cooperman is a United States citizen.
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Class A Ordinary Shares, par value $0.0005 per share
(e)
CUSIP No.:
G5784H106
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
The information required by this item with respect to the Reporting Person is set forth in Rows 5 through 9 and 11 of the cover page to this Schedule 13G. Mr. Cooperman may be deemed the beneficial owner of 2,932,076 Class A Ordinary Shares held directly by Capital L.P., which constitute approximately 5.2% of the total number of Class A Ordinary Shares outstanding, calculated based on 56,086,184 Class A Ordinary Shares outstanding as of December 31, 2025, as reported in the Issuer's Current Report on Form 6-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 26, 2026.
(b)
Percent of class:
5.2%
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
2,932,076
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
2,932,076
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
Not Applicable
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
Not Applicable
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Cooperman Leon G.
Signature:
/s/ Edward Levy
Name/Title:
Edward Levy, Attorney-in-Fact
Date:
05/13/2026
Comments accompanying signature: Duly authorized under POA effective as of August 10, 2016 and filed on August 12, 2016.
