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About Future
Its shares trade on LSE under the ticker FUTR.L. It has been listed since 18 June 1999. In the fiscal year to 30 September 2025, it reported revenue of £739.2m and net income of £66.3m. At that date it held total assets of £1.63bn and shareholders' equity of £1.04bn.
Future Plc engages in the publishing of special-interest consumer magazines and websites and the operation of events in the areas of technology; games and entertainment; music; knowledge; creative and photography; field sports; and home interest. The firm operates through two segments: United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US). The company also operates through sub-segment, which includes Media and Magazines. Media sub-segment includes Websites and events. Media division includes revenues from digital advertising and ecommerce revenue. The Magazine division publishes special interest magazines and bookazines in both print and digital format. Its covers various periodic titles, including Classic Rock, Guitar World, How It Works, Homebuilding & Renovating, FourFourTwo, Digital Camera, Guitar Player, What Hi-Fi?, Guitarist, PC Gamer and Music Week. Its services include advertising solutions, events, ecommerce, digital licensing, print licensing, audience insight, endorsement licensing and content syndication.
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Company facts
- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Media
- Listed since
- 18 Jun 1999
- Employees
- 2,037
- Website
- futureplc.com ↗
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Mr. Richard HuntingfordNon-Executive Independent Chairman of the Board£214,000
- Mr. Kevin Li YingChief Executive Officer, Director, since 2025
- Mr. Sharjeel SulemanChief Financial Officer, Executive Director, since 2024£587,000
- Mr. David BatesonCompany Secretary
- Ms. Meredith AmdurNon-Executive Independent Director£61,000
- Mr. Mark BrookerSenior Non-Executive Independent Director£79,000
- Mr. Rob HattrellNon-Executive Independent Director£77,000
- Ms. Ivana KirkbrideNon-Executive Independent Director£56,000
- Mr. Alan NewmanNon-Executive Independent Director£72,000
- Ms. Angela Seymour-JacksonNon-Executive Independent Director£88,000
- Mr. Marion Le BotInvestor Relations, since 2021
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 61
- Environment
- 75
- Social
- 49
- Governance
- 57
- Direct emissions (scope 1)
- 116 t
- Energy emissions (scope 2)
- 338.33 t
- Value chain emissions (scope 3)
- 101,535 t
- Women in the workforce
- 52.8%
- Carbon reduction policy
- Yes
- Human rights policy
- Yes
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- Future PLC has a strong portfolio of brands and publications, providing a diverse range of content to its target audience.
- The company has a highly skilled and experienced workforce, enabling them to produce high-quality and engaging content.
- Future PLC benefits from a strong online presence and a growing digital audience, which enhances their reach and revenue potential.
Weaknesses
- Future PLC heavily relies on advertising revenue, making them vulnerable to fluctuations in the advertising market.
- The company's dependency on a few key brands could impact their overall revenue if any of those brands decline in popularity.
- Limited presence in certain international markets may limit Future PLC's growth potential in those regions.
Opportunities
- The increasing trend of digital content consumption provides Future PLC with opportunities to expand their online presence and generate additional revenue streams.
- Future PLC can explore strategic partnerships and acquisitions to diversify their portfolio and reach new target audiences.
- Expansion into emerging markets, both domestically and internationally, can help Future PLC capture untapped audiences and increase market share.
Threats
- The constantly evolving digital landscape and emerging technologies pose a threat to traditional media companies like Future PLC, requiring continuous adaptation and innovation.
- Intense competition within the media industry can make it challenging for Future PLC to maintain and grow their market share.
- Economic downturns or recessions may result in reduced advertising budgets, impacting Future PLC's revenue streams.
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