Still challenging at Future
1st Apr 2011 08:38
Shares of media company Future plunged 14% after it said trading has remained challenging and group revenue for the six months to 31 March fell 2-3% from the same time last year. It added that trading profits continue to be affected by the structural shift to digital distribution, particularly in F
Read moreF&C chairman continues buying
18th Mar 2011 16:54
F&C Asset Management chairman Edward Bramson's interests have been consistently buying shares in the past week, while F&C chief executive Alain Grisay has made a significant disposal. Bramson was appointed chairman of F&C last month after a shareholder coup but his investment vehicle SIGA LP had
Read moreSmall caps round-up: Future, Ortac, Stratex ...
9th Feb 2011 14:44
Magazine publisher Future's first quarter revenues were little changed as growth in commercial revenues compensated for pressure in circulation. Digital advertising revenues were up 25%, more than compensating for a 10% decline in print advertising revenue. Publishing revenues rose by 18%. "We expe
Read moreSmall caps round-up: McKay Securities, Burford Capital, Ilika
24th Nov 2010 15:37
McKay Securities, a real estate investment trust (REIT) focussed on commercial property in the South East, saw adjusted pre-tax profit drop to £2.52m in the half year to 30 September, down from £4.12m a year ago. Chairman David Thomas said the proceeds from last year's disposals still haven't been
Read morePRESS RELEASE: John Gower Promoted to Vice President of Future Plus
8th Jul 2010 14:00
John Gower Promoted to Vice President of Future Plus SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- (MARKETWIRE) -- 07/08/10 -- Future US, the special-interest media company, today announced the promotion of John Gower to Vice President of Future Plus, the company's custom publishing division. Gower oversees t
Read morePRESS RELEASE: GamesRadar.com Debuts GamePlan Stats, a Microsite With the Latest Gaming Industry Research From Future US and Ipsos OTX MediaCT
10th Jun 2010 13:00
GamesRadar.com Debuts GamePlan Stats, a Microsite With the Latest Gaming Industry Research From Future US and Ipsos OTX MediaCT SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- (MARKETWIRE) -- 06/10/10 -- Future US, the special-interest media company, today announced it has expanded its strategic alliance with I
Read moreFuture doubles H1 profit, confident for FY
20th May 2010 09:07
Special interest magazine publisher Future almost doubled interim pre-tax profit after an improved performance in the US and said it remained on track for the full year. The group, which publishes Total Film and Xbox 360, said reported pre-tax profit rose to £2.2m for the half-year ended 31 March 2
Read moreTough US trading hits Future Publishing
26th Nov 2009 08:39
Special interest magazine publisher Future Publishing blamed poor trading in the US for a sharp fall in profits in the year to September 30. The firm, whose titles include Playstation: The Official Magazine, Guitar World and the Knitter, said pre-tax profits slumped to £3.7m from £9.5m over the sam
Read moreFuture revenue drops, sees FY in line
30th Jul 2009 09:05
Specialist magazine publisher Future said full year results are expected to be in line with market expectations after it applied tight cost controls and saw underlying strength in most of its specialist interest titles. For the nine months ended 30 June 2009 total revenue fell 2% with circulation
Read moreFuture profit slumps 70%
20th May 2009 08:27
Specialist magazine publisher Future revealed a hefty drop in half year pre-tax profit and despite being cautious about second half trading, says its on track for the full year. The group, which publishes cycling and computing magazines, said first half pre-tax profit fell to £1.2m from £4.1m a ye
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