Arsenal Holdings plc results for the six months ended November 30, 2014 Turnover from football increased to £148.5 million (2013 - £135.9 million) with strong growth in commercial activity driven by the new kit partnership with PUMA. Significant investment in the squad with a record level of expenditure on player acquisitions (£93.7 million) which has in turn resulted in a higher amortisation and higher wage costs in the profit and loss account.  Profit on sale of player registrations amounted to £26.7 million which was significantly higher than the prior period comparative (2013 - £6.1 million).  Minimal activity during this half...
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