[SCHEDULE 13G/A] Manchester United plc SEC Filing
Manchester United plc reporting persons Lindsell Train Limited, Michael James Lindsell and Nicholas John Train jointly filed an amendment to Schedule 13G disclosing that managed accounts under Lindsell Train owned 4,376,500 Class A ordinary shares as of
The filing notes no intent to change or influence control and treats the positions as held in the ordinary course of business. Signatures from the Manager's Chief Compliance Officer and both named individuals are dated
- Material disclosure of a >5% stake provides transparency to the market
- Manager reports investment discretion and formal signatures, indicating governance oversight
- Concentration risk: a single manager controls
7.80% of the class, which can affect voting outcomes - Limited clarity on intentions: filing asserts no intent to influence control but provides no detail on engagement strategy
Insights
Lindsell Train reports a material >5% stake in Manchester United.
The Manager and two principals disclose collective ownership of 4,376,500 Class A shares, equal to
This position is material because holdings above
Shared voting power signals coordinated control through managed accounts.
The Manager reports shared voting power and shared dispositive power for all reported shares, while the named principals note significant membership interests in the Manager. This structure commonly means voting and disposition decisions flow through the investment manager rather than directly from the individuals.
Risks and dependencies include potential changes in manager discretion or account mandates that could alter voting behavior. Investors should monitor any subsequent Schedule 13 filings or proxy-related disclosures within the next quarter for changes in voting intentions or group formation.