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Ticker · FNWA ISIN · GB00BYZN9041 LEI · 213800K2581YRLEXV353 IL Publishing, broadcasting, and content production and distribution activities
Filings indexed 1,432 across all filing types
Latest filing 2016-11-23 Earnings Release
Country GB United Kingdom
Listing IL FNWA

About Future PLC

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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
Final Results
Earnings Release Classification · 1% confidence The document explicitly states it is publishing 'results for the year ended 30 September 2016' and contains detailed financial highlights, operational highlights, and a full financial review including revenue, EBITDAE, and operating profit comparisons between 2016 and 2015. The presence of 'RNS Number' and the date (23 November 2016) indicates this is a regulatory announcement accompanying the full results. Since it covers the full fiscal year and contains comprehensive financial data, it strongly suggests an Annual Report or a document closely associated with it. However, the format is an RNS announcement summarizing the results, not the full statutory 10-K filing itself. Given the comprehensive nature covering the full year, it is most likely an Earnings Release (ER) or a document that serves as the primary annual disclosure outside of the formal 10-K. Since it covers the full year and is a detailed summary of performance, it aligns best with the function of an Earnings Release (ER) or potentially an Interim/Quarterly Report (IR) if the company reports semi-annually, but the context points to the annual results summary. Given the structure and content (full year results summary released via RNS), ER is the most appropriate fit among the options for a summary announcement, although it contains more detail than a typical quarterly ER. If this were the full statutory filing, it would be 10-K. Since it is an announcement of the full year results, ER is the closest fit for a results summary announcement. FY 2016
2016-11-23 English
Notice of Results
Report Publication Announcement Classification · 1% confidence The document is very short (1012 characters) and explicitly states that the company 'will publish its full year results for the year ended 30 September 2016 on 23 November 2016.' It also mentions a meeting for analysts. This structure—announcing the future release date of a report (Full Year Results, which would typically be a 10-K or ER/IR) rather than containing the report itself—fits the definition of a Report Publication Announcement (RPA). The RNS Number confirms it is a regulatory announcement, but RPA is more specific for announcing the publication timing of another report.
2016-11-09 English
Director Declaration
Board/Management Information Classification · 1% confidence The document is very short (756 characters) and announces a change in a director's external appointment (Zillah Byng-Thorne appointed to GoCompare). It explicitly mentions 'RNS Number' and is formatted like a standard regulatory news service announcement from the London Stock Exchange. This type of announcement, detailing executive movements outside the company's board structure, is often classified under general regulatory news or director dealings. Since it is an announcement of a director's external role change, it fits best under Board/Management Information (MANG) or potentially Regulatory Filings (RNS). Given the specific nature of announcing a director's appointment elsewhere, MANG is a strong candidate, but the format strongly suggests a general regulatory news service release. Since MANG covers changes *in* the company's board, and this is an external appointment, RNS (General regulatory announcements/fallback) is the most appropriate general classification for this specific type of LSE filing, although DIRS (Director's Dealing) is related to director activity. However, the text is a formal announcement of a director's new role, which is a management/board-related event. Given the options, MANG covers changes in senior management, and this is a senior manager taking a new role. Let's re-evaluate based on the definitions. MANG is 'Announcement of changes in the company's board of directors or senior management.' An external appointment of a CEO is a significant event related to senior management. However, the presence of 'RNS Number' and the structure strongly suggest it is being disseminated via the RNS system. Since the content is about a director's activity/status, and it's not a trade (DIRS) or remuneration (DEF 14A), MANG is the most specific fit for the *content* (senior management change). If the content were purely administrative, RNS would be better. I will classify it as MANG due to the subject matter (CEO appointment) being a change related to senior management, despite the RNS dissemination format.
2016-11-09 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 1% confidence The document explicitly starts with 'RNS Number : 1555O' and concludes with 'This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange'. The content details a 'TR-1: NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTEREST IN SHARES', which is a standard regulatory filing format used to report changes in significant shareholdings (crossing thresholds). This directly corresponds to the definition for Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ). Although it is distributed via RNS, the specific nature of the content (TR-1 major holding change) makes MRQ the most precise classification over the general RNS fallback.
2016-11-02 English
Total Voting Rights
Regulatory Filings Classification · 1% confidence The document is very short (1284 characters) and explicitly states it is providing information in conformity with the Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure and Transparency Rules, specifically regarding the Total Voting Rights and Share Capital as of a specific date (31 October 2016). It announces the total number of voting rights (548,408,719). This type of mandatory regulatory disclosure, which is not a full financial report, dividend notice, or director dealing, fits best under the general regulatory announcement category. Since there is no specific category for 'Total Voting Rights Notification,' and it is a mandatory regulatory filing disseminated via RNS, the most appropriate classification is RNS (Regulatory Filings) as a general regulatory announcement.
2016-11-01 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 1% confidence The document is clearly identified by the header 'RNS Number : 4062N' and the closing statement 'This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange'. The content details a 'TR-1: NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTEREST IN SHARES', which is a regulatory filing concerning changes in significant share ownership (UBS AG London Branch crossing thresholds of 7%). This directly corresponds to the definition for Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ). Although RNS is mentioned, MRQ is a more specific classification for this type of disclosure than the general 'RNS' fallback.
2016-10-25 English

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