Company overview

Smiths News plc is United Kingdom-based wholesaler of newspapers and magazines. The Smiths News segment include Smiths News Core, Dawson Media Direct (DMD), Instore and Other businesses. Smiths News Core is a distributor of newspapers and magazines to retailers across England and Wales. DMD supplies newspapers, magazines and inflight entertainment to airlines and travel points in the United Kingdom. Instore supplies field marketing services to retailers and suppliers across the United Kingdom. Other businesses include several ancillary businesses, which are adjacent to Smiths News. Its core services include newspaper and magazine deliveries, collecting and processing returns, managing retail ranges, and providing market insight to forecast demand and minimize waste.

Address:
Rowan House,Cherry Orchard North,Kembrey Park,Swindon,Wiltshire,United Kingdom
Phone:
+44 (0)345 128 8888
Registrars:
N/A

Company listing

EPIC SNWS
Sector Support
ISIN GB00B17WCR61
Market Sector MAIN
Market Segment SET3
Main Indices FTSE Small Cap, FTSE All-Share, MID 300
Country of register Great Britain
Currency British Pound
Market Cap 141.66106901
NMS 15000
Shares in issue (m) 248
Date Listed 02-12-2

Key personnel

CEO:
Jonathan Bunting
CFO:
Paul Baker
Chairman:
David Blackwood
Independent Non-Executive Director:
Deborah Rabey
Independent Non-Executive Director:
Manju Malhotra
Non-Executive Director:
Michael Holt
Senior Independent Non-Executive Director:
Mark Whiteling

Events

Finals

05/11/2024

Interims

07/05/2025

TAs

28/03/2025

AGMs

16/01/2025