Future (Media) Overview
- Year Founded
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1985
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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2,998
- Stock Symbol
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FUTR
- Investments
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47
- Share Price
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$10.85
- (As of Friday Closing)
Future (Media) General Information
Description
Future PLC is a platform for specialist media underpinned by proprietary technology and enabled by data, with diversified revenue streams. It focuses on various areas which include technology, games, films, music, and photography under brands such as Louder, Tom's Guide, PC Gamer, Digital Camera World, Marie Claire, and others. The company functions through the following divisions; the Media division which generates maximum revenue includes income from digital advertising, affiliate revenue for products, rewards, price comparison and events; and the Magazine division includes revenue associated with digital or printed magazines or bookazines from advertising, to subscriptions, to newstrade. Its reportable segments include the United Kingdom which derives key revenue, and the United States.
Contact Information
Website
www.futureplc.comCorporate Office
- Quay House
- The Ambury
- Bath BA1 1UA
- England, United Kingdom
Corporate Office
- Quay House
- The Ambury
- Bath BA1 1UA
- England, United Kingdom
Future (Media) Stock Performance
As of 21-Mar-2025, Future (Media)’s stock price is $10.85. Its current market cap is $1.17B with 107M shares.
(As of Friday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10.85 | $11.10 | $7.44 - $14.95 | $1.17B | 107M | 323K | $0.85 |
Future (Media) Financials Summary
As of 30-Sep-2024, Future (Media) has a trailing 12-month revenue of $999M.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 30-Sep-2024 | FY 2024 30-Sep-2024 | FY 2023 30-Sep-2023 | FY 2022 30-Sep-2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 1,924,422 | 1,924,422 | 1,840,545 | 2,376,253 |
| Revenue | 998,948 | 998,948 | 966,233 | 1,053,666 |
| EBITDA | 270,459 | 270,459 | 306,196 | 339,818 |
| Net Income | 97,335 | 97,335 | 138,891 | 155,995 |
| Total Assets | 2,285,653 | 2,285,653 | 2,295,388 | 2,186,600 |
| Total Debt | 447,496 | 447,496 | 527,452 | 581,463 |
Future (Media) Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Future (Media) Competitors (1)
One of Future (Media)’s competitors is Centaur Media, a Formerly PE-Backed company based in London, United Kingdom.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centaur Media | Formerly PE-Backed | London, United Kingdom |
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Future (Media) Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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Future (Media) Investments & Acquisitions (47)
Future (Media)’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Gardening Know How for . The deal was made on 07-Feb-2023.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening Know How | 07-Feb-2023 | Merger/Acquisition | Social Content | ||
| ActualTech Media | 30-Nov-2022 | Merger/Acquisition | Media and Information Services (B2B) | ||
| ShortList Media | 18-Oct-2022 | Merger/Acquisition | Publishing | ||
| Clique Brands | 15-Jun-2022 | Merger/Acquisition | Media and Information Services (B2B) | ||
| What Culture | 23-Mar-2022 | Merger/Acquisition | Publishing |
Future (Media) ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated February, 18, 2025
9.3 | Negl Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
Negl
0-10
Low
10-20
Med
20-30
High
30-40
Severe
40+
Exposure
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Future (Media) Exits (1)
Future (Media)’s most recent exit was on 06-Mar-2006 from Revolver Magazine. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revolver Magazine | 06-Mar-2006 | Completed |
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Future (Media) Affiliates
Subsidiaries (16)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Next Commerce (Internet Retail) | Sydney, Australia | 2012 | |
| Louder Sound | Bath, United Kingdom | 2012 | |
| ActualTech Media | North Charleston, SC | 2012 | |
| Mozo | Sydney, Australia | 2008 | |
| ShortList Media | London, United Kingdom | 2007 |
Future (Media) FAQs
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When was Future (Media) founded?
Future (Media) was founded in 1985.
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Where is Future (Media) headquartered?
Future (Media) is headquartered in Bath, United Kingdom.
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What is the size of Future (Media)?
Future (Media) has 2,998 total employees.
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What industry is Future (Media) in?
Future (Media)’s primary industry is Media and Information Services (B2B).
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Is Future (Media) a private or public company?
Future (Media) is a Public company.
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What is Future (Media)’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for Future (Media) is FUTR.
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What is the current stock price of Future (Media)?
As of 21-Mar-2025 the stock price of Future (Media) is $10.85.
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What is the current market cap of Future (Media)?
The current market capitalization of Future (Media) is $1.17B.
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What is Future (Media)’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for Future (Media) is $999M.
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Who are Future (Media)’s competitors?
Centaur Media is a competitor of Future (Media).
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What is Future (Media)’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
Future (Media)’s EPS for 12 months was $0.85.
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