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Future PLC
LON:FUTR
Future plc was founded in 1985 with one magazine, but now has operations in the UK, US and Australia creating over 180 special-interest publications, websites and events with a strong market position in games, film, music, technology, cycling, automotive and crafts. Future is traded in the ISDX Exchange HERE
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FTSE 100 live: Stocks set to close higher after miners and Entain rally
London's blue-chip index is set to close higher on Thursday
Future shares slammed on worsening results
Future PLC shares were down 13% on Thursday morning
Up the down escalator: contrasting fortunes for Pearson and Future
Leadership clearly matters and if one is paying top dollar for it one clear wants leadership of the Ben Stokes quality, writes John Harrington
Future denies CEO has resigned after shares plunge
Byng-Thorne, who was made chief executive in April 2014, aims to stand down by the end of next year
Future expects profits at top end of expectations
“We have seen a return to organic audience growth in the second half," the media group said in a statement
Hardware & electrical equipment
Wishbone Gold in demand as drilling starts at Red Setter
A look at some of the major movers in London on Friday
Future 'on track' to hit full-year targets; completes Who What Wear acquisition
The publisher said audience growth returned in the second half of the year
Future buys WhoWhatWear for who knows how much
Through this acquisition, Future will become the sixth-largest beauty and fashion publisher in the US (source: ComScore)
Future fortifies YouTube channels and data insight with double acquisition
Waive uses machine learning "to detect trends before they happen and enables businesses to engage with their future consumer online"
Future falls despite affirming guidance
"We are pleased to report the continued growth in the group, delivering material year-on-year growth despite the inflationary backdrop," said boss Zillah Byng-Thorne
Future says current year's results should be materially above current expectations
"We expect our operating model to drive enhanced scalability and operating leverage, leading to further margin expansion, and we ... now expect adjusted results ... to be materially above current expectations"
easyJet results will offer opportunity to outline omicron-related outlook
Other results and statements on Tuesday's agenda include publisher Future, water company Pennon and fintech newcomer Wise
Builders and building materials
Omicron Covid variant changes tone in coming week for easyJet, Future, Wise and AJ Bell results
The start of the new month of December means a new blizzard of economic data, in particular, PMI surveys and Friday's US non-farm payrolls
Future profits to hit top of forecast, finance chief to leave
Rachel Addison joined in June 2020 as part of the acquisition of TI Media
Future tipped for 70% upside on the back of more deals
The shares have risen 110% this year so far and by over 3,000% over the past five years
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FTSE 100 closes lower as China slowdown spooks global investors
Defensive stocks have been in favour today, including previous metals miner Fresnillo
Future snaps up rival publisher Dennis for £300mln
Viz, Fortean Times, Cyclist and Expert Reviews are not part of the deal
Hardware & electrical equipment
The big guns responsible for the FTSE 100 not regaining former glories
Three stocks, in particular, are responsible for the FTSE 100 languishing 10% below its all-time high
Future PLC looks bright and eyes higher profits from digital advertising
The acquisition of price comparison website GoCompare is delivering the expected 'synergies'
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Mulberry Group in demand after it returns to profit
A look at the major movers on the London market on Wednesday
Future has plenty more to offer after exceptional interim results, says Berenberg
Analysts gave the target price a huge upgrade after half-year figures shattered expectations
Future profits double in record half-year results
The publishing group highlighted that its first half had come in ahead of market expectations, driven by strong growth in digital advertising and its ecommerce affiliates
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Future results key news for mid-week, UK inflation in focus
Other firms reporting on Wednesday include credit rating firm Experian, real estate group Great Portland Estates and publican Marston's
Future acquires Marie Claire US
The magazine reached 17.5mln monthly online users in 2020 with revenue of US$19.1mln
Future says full-year profits to top market expectations
The specialist media group has continued to benefit from high levels of online engagement, especially during Black Friday and Christmas
Future says content now read by a third of people in US and UK
Media revenue growth of 23% offset the impact of COVID-19 on magazines revenue
Future shock: The path from a tiny computer games publisher to an ecommerce giant
A timeline of the publisher that today agreed the acquisition of price comparison site GoCompare for £594mln in cash and shares
Future falls after agreeing takeover of GoCompare owner GoCo Group
"Through the acquisition, we expect to create a leading offering for consumers, providing complementary insights that enable consumers to make informed choices in their passions, interests and key purchasing decisions," said Future boss Zil
Future adds to TV and film presence with CinemaBlend acquisition
"CinemaBlend is a great cultural fit for Future, producing content we are passionate about."
Future raises full-year profit forecast thanks to digital media shift
Adjusted operating profit for the year to September 30 is estimated to be “materially ahead” of current market expectations
Future expects full-year earnings to be at top end of expectations as pandemic boosts digital media audience
The FTSE 250 media and publishing group also said its integration of TI Media, which it acquired in October last year, was “progressing in line with expectations”
Future sees “exceptionally strong” first half as coronavirus accelerates audience growth
The publisher said the larger audience had helped to offset a “significant slowdown” in newstrade as travel stores closed down and three large events were cancelled in March
Future posts “strong” online audience numbers offsetting drop in digital advertising
The magazines publisher also announced the completion of the acquisition of TI Media
Future soars as cash keeps rolling in
Future said last month full-year results would be materially ahead of expectations. Since then, the odd event has been postponed but the company is still trading in line with raised expectations.
Future gets conditional go-ahead to acquire TI Media
The magazine publisher announced the £140mln acquisition in October
Future postpones events due to coronavirus but sees no profit impact
Future added the overall impact of coronavirus on the day-to-day business model was limited and headline audience numbers continue to be strong.
Future has "multiple years of revenue and profit growth" ahead, says Peel Hunt
Hedge fund ShadowFall recently accused the publisher of making a series of poor-quality acquisitions that had masked a weak organic growth rate
Future attacked by short-seller ShadowFall
The London-based hedge fund said the publisher was using acquisitions to mask organic growth rates much weaker than its trumpeted 11%
Future says full year to be “materially ahead” of expectations
The magazine publisher said revenues were pushed up by a growing audience
Bright Future, hollow Tullow - a review of the FTSE 350 winners and losers
A look at the winners and losers in 2019 among the FTSE 350 stocks
Future raises expectations as it reports runaway growth from media acquisitions
The FTSE 250 group also said it will charge ahead with another acquisition of Barcroft Studios, having already announced plans to purchase Marie Claire owner TI Media in October
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FTSE 100 stages late rally to close higher as markets cheer potential trade deal
The UK's premier share index closed up around ten points at 7,302, while the mid-cap FTSE 250 gained over 172 points to stand at 20,404
Future’s results set to be glossy on a very quiet Friday
Updates are also due from chrome and alloys group Afarak Group and pub chain Fuller Smith & Turner
Future offers to buy Marie Claire UK’s owner TI Media for £140mln
The new business will add three new specialist verticals to the group as well as extending core verticals for a total of 220 brands globally
Future accelerates earn-out payments for MoNa after "stellar year"
Mobile Nations' brands include Android Central, Crackberry, iMore and Modern Dad
Media group Future surges as it lifts expectation for fourth time in 2019
Lots of people logged on to Future’s product review sites during Amazon Prime Day which helped boost trading, while the US is also doing well following last year’s big-money acquisition of Purch
Future clocks solid gains after upgrading full year expectations
The group said increased audience numbers in its media arm, as well as strong underlying growth from recent acquisitions, had boosted its performance
Investments and investor services
Thomas Cook slumps again as debt-for-equity swap or emergency rights issue is expected
A look at the day's major movers, including Future, Capital & Regional, Tiger Resource, Metro Bank, eve Sleep, Maistro and Staffline
Media group Future lifts expectations after record-breaking first-half
Last year’s string of acquisitions have bedded in well so far, and they have made a huge difference to the company’s results
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Will Easyjet keep to its guidance in Friday’s first-half results?
The airline shocked the market last month, so investors will be looking for some reassurance in the interim report
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Burberry, Kingfisher, Thomas Cook and Aston Martin in focus in week ahead
The week ahead's highlights include updates from Burberry, Land Securities, British Land, Premier Foods, Experian, Kingfisher, Aston Martin, Dignity, Centrica, Thomas Cook, On the Beach and Countryside Properties.
Future shares surge on back of Mobile Nations acquisition
The media group it would pay US$55mln in cash and US$5mln in shares for Mobile Nations, adding that there was also a deferred payment of up US$60mln that was subject to financial targets
Future’s looking bright as publishing group sees jump in audience numbers
The online and magazine publisher expects full-year results to be “significantly ahead” of expects as trading continues to outperform
Future initiated by Peel Hunt with 'buy' recommendation
Peel Hunt said Future's best of breed technology platform would support the future growth of its highly lucrative media revenues
Future annual profits soar on acquisitions, increased monetisation of brands
The magazine group said its four acquisitions this year had broadened and strengthened its B2C and B2B portfolios and materially increased its global reach
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FTSE 100 closes in the red as oil price slide weighs on resource stocks
The UK blue-chip benchmark closed down around seven points at 6,952
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Fuller's to be toast of the city on Black Friday
Fullers aside, it looks set to be another quiet Friday in London, with most of the City out bagging some deals in the Black Friday sales
World Cup and spate of acquisitions to boost Future’s earnings this year
The magazine publisher has made several acquisitions this year which have boosted performance, as has the World Cup and some “larger than expected” product launches