GROUP MANAGEMENT REPORT Borussia Dortmund Group (IFRS) EUR '000 2020/2021 2019/2020 Revenue 334,171 370,196 Consolidated total operating proceeds 358,577 486,884 Operating result (EBITDA) 38,950 62,992 Result from operating activities (EBIT) -72,093 -43,138 Net profit/net loss for the year -72,810 -43,953 Cash flows from operating activities 15,947 -362 Free cash flow -46,075 -51,131 Development of non-financial performance indicators Borussia Dortmund's strategic corporate governance At the same time, BVB is a big proponent of engaging is centred around its fans, and their active with its fans via its numerous digital platforms, such involvement is fundamental to the club's business as the fan podcast, virtual Fan Council meetings and strategy. Especially in times of uncertainty and BVB's official Twitch channel. social isolation, it is crucial that we maintain and BVB wants to focus more closely on youth work strengthen communication with our most important going forward, and develop specific activities and stakeholder group: our fans. initiatives for young people across various educational levels. In addition, the club will We discussed the current situation with fans, fan continuously set aside tickets for young people clubs and fan groups on many occasions in the past that are awarded in a transparent manner. season. These talks demonstrated how much our fans continue to value the sport, the club and most Progress is also being made in developing the of all the footballing community. club's girl's and women's football programme. Doing things "the Dortmund way", the ambitious BVB wants to understand the impact that the goal is for the BVB women's team to leave local pandemic is having on Borussia Dortmund's fan league football behind as they aim higher. The culture. To this end, an academic study was carried team around the team is already in place. World out in March which gave fans the opportunity to champion and Olympic gold medallist Annike share their perception of the current status of the Krahn and ex-BVB pro Christian Timm are on club, its fan community and professional football board in an advisory capacity, while Thomas in general. Sulewski has been named coach for the new team. DFB cup quarter final 24th match day 2 March 2021 6 March 2021 Borussia M’gladbach - BVB 0:1 Bayern München - BVB 4:2 137
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