The German record champions will hold their AGM at the end of 2024. Record numbers are announced. One moment gives you goosebumps – and tears for Uli Hoeneß.
FC Bayern Munich celebrated itself at the annual general meeting. Dream results were announced and “Emperor” Franz Beckenbauer was honored with a special gesture. But it wasn’t the only sensational news of an entertaining Bayern weekend. President Herbert Hainer proudly announced that a sound barrier had been broken: “This year we have total sales of 1.017 billion euros,” he celebrated.
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The AGM of FC Bayern can be read in the ticker:
1:30 p.m. – The event is now slowly coming to an end with further fan comments. This also ends the t-online live ticker for the Bayern annual general meeting in 2024.
1:20 p.m. – With regard to ticket prices, Hainer emphasizes that everything will be done to keep the visit to the stadium affordable. Diederich commented on the jerseys: They are sticking to the agreement from 2018. “The jerseys have already been designed for the next two seasons and they will contain red and white.”
1:08 p.m. – It now goes to the agenda item “Miscellaneous”, now members can have their say. The first concern comes from a fan representative: the jersey colors. “We want to see red and white on the jersey and nothing else.” It is also important that ticket prices remain affordable “for families and fan clubs.” He demands: “The video evidence destroys emotions. Therefore: abolish VAR.”
12:55 p.m. – Diederich further explains: We can once again proudly announce that “we have no bank liabilities.” This is “unique in Europe and guarantees us financial independence, gives us flexibility and is the basis for the coming years.”
12:50 p.m. – The result after taxes increased by 19 percent to 43 million euros, reports Diederich. This is the second best result in the club’s history.
12:47 p.m. – Now Chief Financial Officer Michael Diederich takes the desk. Now it’s about the numbers.
12:43 p.m. – Clear positioning from the Bayern boss: Real Madrid is still sticking to the much-criticized “Super League” project. This will not happen with FC Bayern, says Dreesen. “No way. The door is closed!”
12.35 p.m. – Dreesen raves about the current sporting situation: “We are again the team that everyone wants to beat. The lost cup game last Tuesday doesn’t change that.” New coach Kompany is “a stroke of luck” and he has “brought the fun back.” at FC Bayern – on the pitch, in the dressing room and with the fans.”
12.30 p.m. – Dreesen also emphasizes: “Our goal must be to be there in the final in our stadium. And this time we’re not calling it the final at home, but rather the title at home!”
12:25 p.m. – Dreesen reports on a conversation with Barcelona club boss Joan Laporta. He asked him: “How did you manage to stay much closer to your roots? That you were able to stay true to yourself?” He replied: “We never sold our souls.”
12.20 p.m. – Now CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen takes the podium. “It’s nice that, unlike last year, we’re greeting everyone from the top of the table down,” he says at the humorous start.
12.15 p.m. – t-online Bayern reporter Julian Buhl reports: Shortly after the honor for Franz Beckenbauer, the hall emptied somewhat and some spectators left the room, at least temporarily.
12:11 p.m. – In the last few minutes, Vice President Mennekes listed the numerous successes of the other club divisions over the past year. From the bowling team to the chess department: they all receive approving applause.
11:54 a.m. – However, Mayer goes on to explain: The loss was made up for through economic business operations. After the dividend of FC Bayern München AG and expenses in business operations, the overall result amounts to 4,646,322 euros. The equity amounts to 142,828 euros, which means an equity ratio of 99 percent.