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It transpires that the club is operating at a small profit for the financial year up to 30 June 2016 and the main reason for this positive result is the participation in two cup finals last season - the main factor in Hibs 'operating successfully as a Premiership club outside the Premiership'! It's also worth noting that Hibs fans now own 31.8% of the club - a great commitment by many of our fans (incl me!) to plough money into Hibs FC in order to help the funding of sporting ambition - 2400 independent fans/shareholders to be exact, with other Hibs fans funding through Hibernian Supporters Ltd. We'll hit the 50% mark eventually and it is ultimately down to desire and commitment by the fans who loyally back the club! Promotion is targeted as the main sporting challenge for this season although I'd still like to see us defend our Scottish Cup with the same level of desire and commitment.