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About Bloomsbury Publishing
Its shares trade on LSE under the ticker BMY.L. It has been listed since 23 June 1994. In the fiscal year to 28 February 2026, it reported revenue of £325.9m and net income of £27.0m. At that date it held total assets of £364.5m and shareholders' equity of £215.9m.
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc is an independent publishing house, which engages in the publication of books and reference databases; sale of publishing and distribution rights, and development of electronic information products. The firm is involved in the publication of books and other related services. The firm operates through four publishing divisions: Adult, Children's & Educational, Academic & Professional, and Information. These divisions derive their revenue from book publishing, sale of publishing and distribution rights, management and other publishing services. The company specializes in the humanities and social sciences, and publishes over 1,000 books and digital services each year. The firm's digital products include Berg Fashion Library, Bloomsbury Collections, Bloomsbury Fashion Central, Churchill Archive and Drama Online. The firm's subsidiaries include A & C Black Limited, Bloomsbury Publishing Inc, Bloomsbury Information Limited, Bloomsbury Professional Limited, Bloomsbury Australia PTY Limited, The Continuum International Publishing Group Limited and Osprey Publishing Limited, among others.
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Company facts
- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Media
- Listed since
- 23 Jun 1994
- Employees
- 702
- Website
- bloomsbury.com ↗
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Mr. John BasonNon-Executive Independent Chairman of the Board£131,000
- Mr. J. Nigel NewtonChief Executive, Founder, Executive Director, since 1986£1.9m
- Ms. Penny Scott-BayfieldGroup Finance Director, Executive Director, since 2018£1.2m
- Ms. Sabrina MccarthyPresident - Bloomsbury Publishing USA
- Ms. Maya Abu-DeebGroup Counsel, Company Secretary
- Ms. Kathleen FarrarManaging Director - Group Sales and Marketing
- Mr. Ian HudsonManaging Director - Consumer Division
- Ms. Jenny RidoutManaging Director - Non-Consumer Division
- Mr. Karl BurnettGroup Director - People and Engagement
- Mr. Stephen EssonGroup Production Director
- Ms. Dame Heather RabbattsNon-Executive Independent Director
- Ms. Leslie-Ann ReedSenior Non-Executive Independent Director£68,000
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 67
- Environment
- 67
- Social
- 64
- Governance
- 71
- Direct emissions (scope 1)
- 139 t
- Energy emissions (scope 2)
- 280 t
- Value chain emissions (scope 3)
- 67,206 t
- Women in the workforce
- 73%
- Carbon reduction policy
- No
- Human rights policy
- Yes
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- Strong brand reputation: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC is well-known in the publishing industry for its quality publications.
- Diverse portfolio: The company has a wide range of titles across various genres, appealing to a broad audience.
- Extensive network: Bloomsbury has established relationships with authors, agents, and retailers, providing access to a vast distribution network.
Weaknesses
- Dependence on key authors: The success of Bloomsbury heavily relies on the popularity and continued success of specific authors, which poses a risk.
- Vulnerability to digital disruption: The digitalization of content has impacted traditional publishing, and Bloomsbury needs to adapt to changing consumer preferences.
- Limited market share: Bloomsbury faces intense competition from larger publishing houses, making it challenging to gain significant market share.
Opportunities
- Growing e-book market: Bloomsbury can capitalize on the increasing popularity of e-books by expanding its digital publishing capabilities.
- International expansion: The company can explore untapped markets globally, leveraging its brand and diverse content offerings.
- Partnerships with technology companies: Collaborating with tech firms can help Bloomsbury leverage innovative distribution platforms and reach a wider audience.
Threats
- Intense competition: Large publishing houses and independent publishers pose a continuous threat to Bloomsbury's market position.
- Piracy and unauthorized sharing: Illegal distribution of digital content undermines revenue potential and affects the publishing industry as a whole.
- Economic downturns: Economic recessions or financial crises can impact consumer spending on books and reduce demand for Bloomsbury's publications.
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