That sum persuaded United to buy out the present deal with DHL for its training kit, which will now come to an end at the climax of this season.
"Manchester United had a record first quarter driven by our commercial operation, which continues to experience extremely strong global revenue growth in new media and mobile, retail merchandising and sponsorship," United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward said.
"The team has also made a strong start to the 12/13 season - currently first place in the Premier League and first place (and undefeated) in our Champions League group."
United confirmed the 'exceptional item' of £3.1 million related to professional advisor fees in connection with the IPO.
This sum will be seized on by critics of the Glazer family, who continue to point to the massive debts incurred by the club as a direct result of their controversial leveraged takeover in 2005.
Yet United now appear set on a campaign to maximise commercial revenues. They have opened an office in Hong Kong and confirmed staff costs had risen to £40.3 million "primarily due to growth in commercial headcount".
United also confirmed they received £1.3 million due to their players being selected for competing countries in Euro 2012.
United's broadcast revenues have dipped substantially by 37.4 per cent, although most of this is being put down to the fact the club played only one home Champions League game during the period concerned, compared to two 12 months ago.
Further rises in revenue will be anticipated as United have already qualified for the knock-out stages of the competition, in contrast to their catastrophic group stage exit last season.
It also seems United earned around £2 million as a result of Old Trafford being used an Olympic venue, given a 13.3 per cent rise in matchday revenue to £19.6 million.
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