Future says full year to be “materially ahead” of expectations
The magazine publisher said revenues were pushed up by a growing audience
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Future PLC
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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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