David Beckham tok nær en halv milliard i utbytte

Sir David Beckham, former Manchester United, Real Madrid, and LA Galaxy star turned Sir, is capitalizing on his stardom, with financial earnings reaching new heights, according to the Financial Times. Beckham's company, DRJB Holdings, is set to pay shareholders $51.1 million in ordinary dividends in 2025, followed by an extraordinary dividend of $61.6 million connected to the football World Cup.

Around $51 million, more than 485 million kroner, is ultimately befalling Beckham himself, who owns 45% of the company, according to the same report. The remaining 55% was sold to the brand conglomerate Authentic Brands Group in 2022 for $200 million, which was equivalent to around 2.4 billion kroner at the time. Beckham participated in nearly a dozen different advertising campaigns during the World Cup tournament, almost all of which were part of multiyear agreements.

Nearly all of his endorsements were for brands that are popular in the United States, where he fronts ads for fast-food chain McDonald's, Home Depot home improvement chain, and Lay's potato chip giant. Beckham has also launched his own line of clothing for Hugo Boss, new collections for David Beckham Eyewear, and special editions of Adidas football boots in 2025, among other ventures.

DRJB Holdings revenue grew to record highs of $110.5 million in 2025, up from $92.3 million the previous year, the report shows. Profit before tax ended at $65.7 million, a 46% increase. These financial results have once again demonstrated why David Beckham is one of the most powerful global brands in sports, lifestyle, entertainment, and more, says Corey Salter, head of entertainment at Authentic Brands Group.

Beckham's ownership stake in DRJB Holdings is through Footwork Productions, which also controls his 25% ownership in football club Inter Miami.