WH Smith PLC
ISIN: GB00B2PDGW16 | Ticker: SMWH | LEI: 2138001KJNGUJ34G7X91
Country: United Kingdom
WH Smith PLC is a leading retail company that has been operating since 1792. The company is a British retailer of convenience, books, travel accessories, and news. Since its inception, WH Smith has grown to become one of the world's most recognizable brands.
WH Smith currently operates more than 1,500 stores worldwide, including over 800 stores in the United Kingdom and over 700 stores in other countries. The company has a strong focus on providing unparalleled customer service and delivering a wide range of products to meet the needs of its customers.
One of the key strengths of WH Smith is its commitment to innovation and change. The company is always looking for new and better ways to serve its customers, including investing in its digital presence through the launch of a mobile app and the expansion of its e-commerce platform.
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Served areaWorldwide
Headquarters180 Wardour Street, W1F 8FY London – United Kingdom
| Line item in (gbp) | 01.09.2020 | 01.09.2021 | 01.09.2022 | 01.09.2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | N/A | 1,350,000,000.00 | 1,692,000,000.00 | 1,650,000,000.00 |
| Noncurrent Assets | N/A | 1,040,000,000.00 | 1,274,000,000.00 | 1,273,000,000.00 |
| Property Plant And Equipment | N/A | 174,000,000.00 | 219,000,000.00 | 270,000,000.00 |
| Goodwill | N/A | 406,000,000.00 | 471,000,000.00 | 436,000,000.00 |
| Intangible Assets Other Than Goodwill | N/A | 67,000,000.00 | 72,000,000.00 | 69,000,000.00 |
| Investment Accounted For Using Equity Method | N/A | 2,000,000.00 | 2,000,000.00 | 2,000,000.00 |
| Noncurrent Receivables | N/A | 6,000,000.00 | 9,000,000.00 | 9,000,000.00 |
| Deferred Tax Assets | N/A | 57,000,000.00 | 55,000,000.00 | 43,000,000.00 |
| Current Assets | N/A | 310,000,000.00 | 418,000,000.00 | 377,000,000.00 |
| Inventories | N/A | 135,000,000.00 | 198,000,000.00 | 205,000,000.00 |
| Trade And Other Current Receivables | N/A | 45,000,000.00 | 87,000,000.00 | 112,000,000.00 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 108,000,000.00 | 130,000,000.00 | 132,000,000.00 | 56,000,000.00 |
| Current Derivative Financial Assets | N/A | 0.00 | 1,000,000.00 | 1,000,000.00 |
| Equity | 227,000,000.00 | 183,000,000.00 | 311,000,000.00 | 340,000,000.00 |
| Issued Capital | N/A | 29,000,000.00 | 29,000,000.00 | 29,000,000.00 |
| Retained Earnings | N/A | 82,000,000.00 | 138,000,000.00 | 209,000,000.00 |
| Share Premium | N/A | 316,000,000.00 | 316,000,000.00 | 316,000,000.00 |
| Other Reserves | N/A | -240,000,000.00 | -244,000,000.00 | -255,000,000.00 |
| Capital Redemption Reserve | N/A | 13,000,000.00 | 13,000,000.00 | 13,000,000.00 |
| Equity Attributable To Owners Of Parent | N/A | 173,000,000.00 | 295,000,000.00 | 317,000,000.00 |
| Noncontrolling Interests | N/A | 10,000,000.00 | 16,000,000.00 | 23,000,000.00 |
| Liabilities | N/A | 1,167,000,000.00 | 1,381,000,000.00 | 1,310,000,000.00 |
| Noncurrent Liabilities | N/A | 791,000,000.00 | 864,000,000.00 | 767,000,000.00 |
| Other Longterm Provisions | N/A | 12,000,000.00 | 14,000,000.00 | 16,000,000.00 |
| Noncurrent Recognised Liabilities Defined Benefit Plan | N/A | 2,000,000.00 | 0.00 | N/A |
| Longterm Borrowings | N/A | 415,000,000.00 | 404,000,000.00 | 301,000,000.00 |
| Current Liabilities | N/A | 376,000,000.00 | 517,000,000.00 | 543,000,000.00 |
| Other Shortterm Provisions | N/A | 2,000,000.00 | 0.00 | 1,000,000.00 |
| Trade And Other Current Payables | N/A | 265,000,000.00 | 365,000,000.00 | 340,000,000.00 |
| Current Recognised Liabilities Defined Benefit Plan | N/A | 1,000,000.00 | 0.00 | N/A |
| Current Derivative Financial Liabilities | N/A | N/A | 0.00 | 1,000,000.00 |
| Line item in (gbp) | 01.09.2020/ 01.09.2021 |
01.09.2021/ 01.09.2022 |
01.09.2022/ 01.09.2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 886,000,000.00 | 1,400,000,000.00 | 1,793,000,000.00 |
| Profit Loss From Operating Activities | -92,000,000.00 | 97,000,000.00 | 156,000,000.00 |
| Finance Costs | 24,000,000.00 | 34,000,000.00 | 46,000,000.00 |
| Profit Loss Before Tax | -116,000,000.00 | 63,000,000.00 | 110,000,000.00 |
| Income Tax Expense Continuing Operations | -36,000,000.00 | 10,000,000.00 | 22,000,000.00 |
| Profit (loss) | -80,000,000.00 | 53,000,000.00 | 88,000,000.00 |
| Profit Loss Attributable To Owners Of Parent | -82,000,000.00 | 47,000,000.00 | 79,000,000.00 |
| Profit Loss Attributable To Noncontrolling Interests | 2,000,000.00 | 6,000,000.00 | 9,000,000.00 |
| Line item in (gbp) | 01.09.2020 | 01.09.2021 | 01.09.2022 | 01.09.2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit (loss) | N/A | -80,000,000.00 | 53,000,000.00 | 88,000,000.00 |
| Cash Flows From Used In Operations | N/A | 113,000,000.00 | 213,000,000.00 | 302,000,000.00 |
| Interest Paid Classified As Operating Activities | N/A | 13,000,000.00 | 26,000,000.00 | 35,000,000.00 |
| Cash Flows From Used In Operating Activities | N/A | 100,000,000.00 | 187,000,000.00 | 251,000,000.00 |
| Cash Flows Used In Obtaining Control Of Subsidiaries Or Other Businesses Classified As Investing Activities | N/A | -1,000,000.00 | 0.00 | N/A |
| Purchase Of Property Plant And Equipment Classified As Investing Activities | N/A | 37,000,000.00 | 70,000,000.00 | 106,000,000.00 |
| Purchase Of Intangible Assets Classified As Investing Activities | N/A | 7,000,000.00 | 13,000,000.00 | 16,000,000.00 |
| Cash Flows From Used In Investing Activities | N/A | -43,000,000.00 | -83,000,000.00 | -122,000,000.00 |
| Proceeds From Issuing Shares | N/A | 1,000,000.00 | 0.00 | N/A |
| Proceeds From Borrowings Classified As Financing Activities | N/A | N/A | 0.00 | 84,000,000.00 |
| Repayments Of Borrowings Classified As Financing Activities | N/A | 267,000,000.00 | 0.00 | 133,000,000.00 |
| Payments Of Lease Liabilities Classified As Financing Activities | N/A | 86,000,000.00 | 96,000,000.00 | 118,000,000.00 |
| Cash Flows From Used In Financing Activities | N/A | -35,000,000.00 | -104,000,000.00 | -203,000,000.00 |
| Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents before effect of exchange rate changes | N/A | 22,000,000.00 | 0.00 | -74,000,000.00 |
| Effect Of Exchange Rate Changes On Cash And Cash Equivalents | N/A | 0.00 | 2,000,000.00 | N/A |
| Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents after effect of exchange rate changes | N/A | N/A | 2,000,000.00 | -2,000,000.00 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 108,000,000.00 | 130,000,000.00 | 132,000,000.00 | 56,000,000.00 |
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| Position Holder | Short Interest in Percent | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall Wace LLP | 0.81% | 03.04.24 |
| Marshall Wace LLP | 0.60% | 07.02.24 |
| Marshall Wace LLP | 0.50% | 10.11.23 |
| Marshall Wace LLP | 0.59% | 19.01.24 |
| Marshall Wace LLP | 0.71% | 29.02.24 |
| Marshall Wace LLP | 0.60% | 21.11.23 |
| Total | 3.81% |
GB00B2PDGW16
LEI2138001KJNGUJ34G7X91
SectorConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
IndustryFTSE 250
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