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Ticker · FNWA ISIN · GB00BYZN9041 LEI · 213800K2581YRLEXV353 IL Publishing, broadcasting, and content production and distribution activities
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Filings indexed 1,432 across all filing types
Latest filing 2019-07-31 Regulatory Filings
Country GB United Kingdom
Listing IL FNWA

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Future PLC is a global multi-platform media company specializing in expert content for niche audiences. The company operates a portfolio of over 200 brands through websites, magazines, and events, targeting passionate consumers in sectors such as technology, gaming, entertainment, fashion, lifestyle, sports, and finance. Notable brands include TechRadar, PC Gamer, GamesRadar+, Marie Claire, and Go.Compare. A core part of its strategy involves integrating content with proprietary technology. This includes the Hawk e-commerce platform, which facilitates consumer purchases, and the Aperture audience data platform for targeted advertising. The company also provides price comparison services, connecting its high-intent audiences with relevant products and services.

Recent filings

Filing Released Lang Actions
Completion of acquisition of SmartBrief
Regulatory Filings Classification · 1% confidence The document begins with an 'RNS Number' and is dated July 31, 2019. The content announces the 'Completion of acquisition of SmartBrief, Inc.' and includes quotes from the CEO and contact information for advisors. This structure—a brief announcement of a significant corporate event (M&A) disseminated via the London Stock Exchange's news service (RNS)—is characteristic of a general regulatory announcement. Since there is a specific category for M&A Activity (TAR), this document, which details the completion of an acquisition, fits best under that classification rather than the general 'RNS' fallback, although it is distributed via RNS. The document is short and focuses on the transaction completion, not a detailed financial report or presentation.
2019-07-31 English
Acquisition of SmartBrief
Share Issue/Capital Change Classification · 1% confidence The document begins with an 'RNS Number' and is dated '29 July 2019'. The content explicitly announces the 'Acquisition of SmartBrief' by Future plc, detailing the consideration, funding structure (cash and share issuance), and the impact on the share capital (total number of issued shares with voting rights). This type of announcement, which details a significant corporate transaction like an acquisition and includes share issuance details, is typically classified as a major corporate event announcement. Since it is distributed via RNS (Regulatory News Service) and concerns a material transaction that affects capital structure and ownership, it fits best under the category for major corporate actions or general regulatory filings. Given the options, 'Capital/Financing Update' (CAP) covers the share issuance aspect, but 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) is the most appropriate general category for an RNS announcement detailing an M&A transaction, especially since 'M&A Activity' (TAR) is defined for merger *proposals* or *takeover bids*, and this is a completed acquisition announcement via RNS. However, the core event is the acquisition, which is a form of M&A activity. Since the document is a formal announcement via RNS detailing the acquisition terms, it strongly aligns with the nature of a major corporate transaction disclosure. Given the specific nature of the transaction (Acquisition), TAR (M&A Activity) is a strong candidate, but RNS is the distribution channel and a fallback. Since the document details the transaction itself, not just the announcement of a report, and it involves capital changes (share issuance), I will prioritize the nature of the event. The document is a formal announcement of an acquisition, which falls under M&A Activity (TAR). It is not a short announcement pointing to another report, so the RPA rule does not apply. It is a detailed disclosure of a transaction.
2019-07-29 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 1% confidence The document is explicitly labeled with 'RNS Number : 9443G' and contains the header 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings'. This form is used to report changes in significant share ownership thresholds. The definition for 'Major Shareholding Notification' is 'MRQ', while 'RNS' is defined as 'General regulatory announcements and fallback category for miscellaneous filings that do not neatly fit into other specific categories.' Since this is a specific regulatory filing (TR-1) concerning major holdings, the most appropriate specific code is MRQ. However, the document is also clearly distributed via RNS, and the content is a standard regulatory disclosure. Given the options, 'MRQ' (Major Shareholding Notification) is the most precise classification for the content (TR-1 form), even though it is distributed via the RNS system.
2019-07-29 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 1% confidence The document is explicitly labeled with an 'RNS Number' and contains the header 'NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR HOLDINGS (to be sent to the relevant issuer and to the FCA in Microsoft Word format if possible)'. It details changes in voting rights held by JPMorgan Asset Management in Future plc, referencing specific regulatory sections (Art 9 of Directive 2004/109/EC, DTR5.1, etc.). This structure perfectly matches a notification of a change in major shareholding, which corresponds to the 'Major Shareholding Notification' category (MRQ). Although it is distributed via RNS, the specific content dictates the MRQ classification over the general RNS fallback.
2019-07-19 English
Block Listing Application
Regulatory Filings Classification · 1% confidence The document is very short (1432 characters) and is explicitly marked with an 'RNS Number'. The content announces an application for a block listing of 3,800,000 ordinary shares to be admitted to the Official List and trading on the London Stock Exchange, stating the shares will be allotted under the Performance Share Plan. This is a regulatory announcement concerning share issuance/capital structure changes. While it relates to capital changes (SHA), the primary nature of this specific filing, identified by the RNS header and its function as a formal regulatory news service update, points strongly towards a general regulatory filing or a specific capital change announcement. Since the document details the issuance of shares (3,800,000 ordinary shares) and mentions the Performance Share Plan, it fits the description of 'Share Issue/Capital Change' (SHA). However, given the RNS header and the nature of the announcement (listing application), it is also a strong candidate for RNS. Comparing SHA and RNS: SHA is for the change itself, RNS is the mechanism. Since the text explicitly details the share issuance/allotment, SHA is more specific than the general RNS fallback. I will classify it as SHA, as it is a direct notification of a share issue/capital change.
2019-07-09 English
Block listing Interim Review
Regulatory Filings Classification · 1% confidence The document is explicitly labeled with an "RNS Number" and contains the header "BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN". It details the status of various share schemes (Approved Sharesave Plan, Deferred Annual Bonus Scheme, etc.) over a specific period (1 January 2019 to 30 June 2019), tracking unallotted securities, issues, and balances. This structure is characteristic of a regulatory filing related to the listing of shares, often submitted via the Regulatory News Service (RNS). While it deals with share capital changes, the specific format of a 'Six Monthly Return' for a block listing, combined with the RNS identifier, strongly suggests a general regulatory announcement rather than a specific capital change announcement (SHA) or transaction in own shares (POS). Given the options, RNS (Regulatory Filings) is the most appropriate general category for this type of mandatory disclosure provided through the London Stock Exchange's RNS system, especially since it is a specific return format rather than a standard financial report.
2019-07-08 English

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