Annuncio • Apr 02
Future plc Provides Earnings Guidance for the First Half Ending 31 March 2026 Future plc provided earnings guidance for the first half ending 31 March 2026. For the group, the first half revenue is expected to be broadly in line with management's expectations. Annuncio • Mar 17
Future Introduces Helix Audience Intelligence Engine Future unveiled Helix, a next-generation audience intelligence engine designed to drive superior commercial outcomes for advertisers. Helix moves beyond traditional audience targeting by marrying advanced data science and predictive AI with Future’s vast first-party data ecosystem, connecting brands with high-value audiences at the exact moment of purchase intent. The result is smarter, more effective performance across a portfolio of over 175 market-leading specialist media sites and select social environments, including Tom’s Guide, TechRadar, Who What Wear, Marie Claire, GamesRadar+ and Homes & Gardens. Since launching its proprietary audience data platform Aperture in 2021, Future has helped lead the industry in connecting advertisers with high-intent audiences through proprietary first-party data. Helix marks the next evolution of this intelligence. The Helix engine delivers a competitive edge built on three strategic pillars: Precision: Powered by decades of editorial trust and e-commerce expertise, Helix maps real-time intent across Future’s specialist media ecosystem, reaching consumers when they are most ready to convert. Prescription: By analyzing brand- and vertical-level performance, Helix recommends specific audience segments based on proven conversion behavior – often uncovering personas clients hadn't previously considered. Performance: Built into Helix is the Performance Pledge, providing early-access U.S. advertisers with a performance guarantee on Click-Through Rates (CTR), powered by an expanded measurement suite that verifies results from awareness to final conversion. The power of the Helix engine is already evident. Initial testing across 20 major campaigns in the fashion, retail, and technology sectors showed that Helix drove double-digit increases in CTR, translating into significant improvements in key performance metrics like Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) compared to traditional approaches. Annuncio • Feb 06
Future plc Announces Board and Committee Changes Future plc announced by the Company on 4 December 2025, immediately following AGM, the following Board changes took place: Richard Huntingford stepped down as Chair and Director of the Company. Mark Brooker was appointed as Chair of the Company and as Chair of the Nomination Committee. Mark stepped down as Senior Independent Director (SID) and Chair of the Remuneration Committee. Alan Newman took over the role of SID, in addition to continuing to chair the Audit & Risk Committee Angela Seymour-Jackson took over as Chair of the Remuneration Committee, in addition to continuing in her role as Chair of Go.Compare. Ivana Kirkbride became a member of the Remuneration Committee, joining Angela Seymour-Jackson and Rob Hattrell. Annuncio • Feb 05
Future plc to Report First Half, 2026 Results on May 14, 2026 Future plc announced that they will report first half, 2026 results on May 14, 2026 Annuncio • Dec 15
Future plc, Annual General Meeting, Feb 05, 2026 Future plc, Annual General Meeting, Feb 05, 2026. Location: futures london office, 121 141 westbourne terrace, paddington, w2 6jr, london United Kingdom Annuncio • Nov 14
Future Appoints Michael Peralta Joins as Chief Revenue Officer Future announced the appointment of Michael Peralta as its new Chief Revenue Officer. Returning to the Group in this key leadership role, Peralta will oversee Future’s global commercial organisation spanning a vast portfolio of specialist media brands comprising B2C and B2B.Peralta, an experienced global media and technology executive, will join the Executive Leadership Team on 3 December 2025, reporting directly to Chief Executive Officer Kevin Li Ying. This strategic appointment comes as Future accelerates its focus on harnessing the power of AI, first-party data, and Retail Media Networks (RMN) to deliver greater value and future-ready solutions for its partners. Peralta brings a wealth of relevant experience to the CRO role at Future. Most recently, he served as Vice President and General Manager of T-Mobile Advertising Solutions, where he helped establish and scale the company’s omnichannel advertising business. In addition to his previous tenure at Future, he has held senior executive positions at companies ranging from start-ups to global enterprises, including Criteo, AudienceScience, MediaMath, and AOL/Advertising.com. He is widely recognised for his success in helping advertisers connect with consumers while building sustainable, data-driven, scalable products. Peralta holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and pursued graduate studies in Management and Public Policy at New York University. Annuncio • Jul 17
Future plc to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on Dec 04, 2025 Future plc announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results on Dec 04, 2025 Annuncio • May 16
Future plc Provides Earnings Guidance for Fiscal Year 2025 Future plc provided earnings guidance for fiscal year 2025. For the period, the company expects for second half a low single-digit decline in Fiscal year 2025 organic revenue. In addition, at prevailing rates, foreign exchange represents a headwind. The Group will provide a trading update in July 2025. Beyond Fiscal Year 2025, the Group expects to deliver accelerating organic revenue growth. Annuncio • Feb 05
Future plc to Report First Half, 2025 Results on May 16, 2025 Future plc announced that they will report first half, 2025 results on May 16, 2025 Annuncio • Jan 30
Future plc Announces CEO Changes Future plc announced the appointment of Kevin Li Ying as Chief Executive Officer. The appointment, which follows a thorough search process, will take effect from 31 March 2025 when Kevin will join the Board of Future. Kevin joined Future over 20 years ago and has been a key contributor to the successful transformation of the company from a traditional print publisher into a leading global digital media platform of today. Kevin is currently EVP of B2C, the Group's largest division. In this role he has had full responsibility for all B2C brands, editorial and revenue generation consisting of commercial advertising, ecommerce, subscriptions and newstrade revenue whilst ensuring technology and data are central to the B2C offer. Prior to this, Kevin was Chief Technology Officer, a position he held for 8 years. In this role, and his earlier role as Chief Technical Architect, Kevin led the development of the Group's proprietary technology and infrastructure, including the creation of its eCommerce technology. Kevin is a non-executive director of W.A.G payment solutions plc, the FTSE 250 technology company, a position he has held since March 2024. Current CEO Jon Steinberg will step down from the Board on 30 March 2025 and will act as Senior Advisor until 30 June 2025 to ensure a smooth transition with Kevin. Annuncio • Jan 02
Future plc (LSE:FUTR) announces an Equity Buyback for £55 million worth of its shares. Future plc (LSE:FUTR) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to £55 million worth of its shares. The purpose of program is to reduce the Company's capital. The repurchased shares will be cancelled. The program will be valid till the conclusion of the Company's FY2026 Annual General Meeting or, if earlier, the close of business on December 1, 2025. Annuncio • Dec 24
Future plc, Annual General Meeting, Feb 05, 2025 Future plc, Annual General Meeting, Feb 05, 2025. Location: futures london office, 21 141 westbourne terrace, paddington, w2 6jr, london United Kingdom Annuncio • Dec 05
Future plc Recommends Final Dividend for the Year Ended 30 September 2024, Payable on 11 February 2025 Future plc is recommending a final dividend of 3.4 pence per share for the year ended 30 September 2024 (2023: 3.4 pence per share), payable on 11 February 2025 to all shareholders on the register at close of business on 17 January 2025. Annuncio • Oct 18
Future plc Announces Stepping Down of Jon Steinberg from Its Board Future plc announced that Jon Steinberg, Chief Executive Officer, has informed the Board of his decision to step down from the Board later next year to relocate back to the US with his family. Jon's notice period is twelve months and the Board will now launch a search for his successor. Annuncio • Sep 26
Future plc to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on Dec 05, 2024 Future plc announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on Dec 05, 2024 Annuncio • Jul 29
Future plc Announces Step Down of Penny Ladkin-Brand from the Board Future plc announced that after over eight years at the Group, Penny Ladkin-Brand, Chief Financial and Strategy Officer ("CFSO"), has stepped down from the Board with effect from 28 July 2024. Penny joined Future in June 2015 as Chief Financial Officer and took on the role of CFSO in November 2021. Annuncio • Jul 03
Future plc Confirms Sharjeel Suleman to Join the Group's Board as Chief Financial Officer on September 16, 2024 Future plc announced that further to the announcement on 3 May 2024, the company confirmed that Sharjeel Suleman will join the Group's Board as Chief Financial Officer on September 16, 2024. Annuncio • May 17
Future plc Provides Earnings Guidance for the Second Half and Full Year 2024 Future plc provided earnings guidance for the second half and full year 2024. The company expects to deliver group organic revenue growth in Second half of 2024.For the full year, the stabilisation of trends and return to group organic revenue growth in second quarter gives confidence in delivering full year performance in line with expectations. Annuncio • May 03
Future plc Announces Chief Financial Officer Changes The Board of Future plc announced the appointment of Sharjeel Suleman to the company's Board as Chief Financial Officer. Sharjeel is currently Chief Financial Officer at ITV Studios, a role he has held for the last five years. Before this, he held a variety of senior finance roles at ITV plc including Director of Group Finance and Director of Investor Relations. Sharjeel started his career at KPMG, where he qualified as a chartered accountant. Sharjeel will join the company and the Board at a date that will be communicated in due course. He replaces Penny Ladkin-Brand who, as previously announced, will leave the company and step down from the Board on 28 July 2024. Deputy CFO Jean du Preez will lead the finance function during the interim period. Annuncio • Feb 07
Future plc to Report First Half, 2024 Results on May 16, 2024 Future plc announced that they will report first half, 2024 results on May 16, 2024 Annuncio • Dec 16
Future plc, Annual General Meeting, Feb 07, 2024 Future plc, Annual General Meeting, Feb 07, 2024. Location: at the Company's London office, 121-141 Westbourne Terrace Paddington London United Kingdom Annuncio • Oct 16
Future plc Announces Board Changes Future plc announced the appointment of Ivana Kirkbride to the Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director from 15 December 2023. Ivana has spent her career in content-led, digital media businesses and has a deep understanding of how to leverage data and technology to create and deliver content to consumer audiences. Most recently, she was at Meta where she held Director positions in both Product Marketing and Content Strategy & Acquisitions. Previously, she also held senior positions at Verizon, Google and YouTube, all in the US. Ivana's appointment comes ahead of Hugo Drayton's forthcoming retirement from the Board as he approaches his nine years of service at the end of the year. Hugo will not be seeking re-election at the Company's AGM in February 2024 and will resign from the Board on 31 January 2024. Ivana will join the Nominations Committee and the Responsibility Committee, taking over as Chair of the latter on 1 February 2024. Mark Brooker will assume the role of Senior Independent Director on the same date. Annuncio • Sep 29
Future plc to Report Fiscal Year 2023 Results on Dec 07, 2023 Future plc announced that they will report fiscal year 2023 results on Dec 07, 2023 Annuncio • Feb 10
Future plc (LSE:FUTR) acquired Gardening Know How. Future plc (LSE:FUTR) acquired Gardening Know How during the four-month period ended 31 January 2023. In a separate transaction acquired ActualTech for a total consideration of just under £45 millionFuture plc (LSE:FUTR) completed the acquisition of Gardening Know How during the four-month period ended 31 January 2023. Annuncio • Jan 31
Future plc to Report Q2, 2023 Results on May 18, 2023 Future plc announced that they will report Q2, 2023 results on May 18, 2023 Annuncio • Jan 10
Future Publishing Announces Executive Appointments Future Publishing announced the appointment of two senior Sales hires to support its accelerated growth. Ali Dib joins as Head of Agency Strategy to strengthen and develop relationships with agency clients and Jeffrey Goldstein joins as Head of Programmatic to supercharge growth for Future’s programmatic clients. With over 35 year’s worth of combined experience in generating revenue for digital media companies and developing innovative partnerships, the latest additions to the Future team will grow relationships within media agencies and programmatic teams. Prior to joining Future, Ali Dib was the Global Agency Partnerships Director at The Washington Post. Ali brings more than two decades of experience in agency sales at some of North America’s largest media companies, including Quantcast, MiQ, Buzzfeed, Yahoo!, Newsweek, NHL, and ESPN. Ali specializes in strategic business development that drives value for agency partners. Jeffrey Goldstein has over 15 years experience in media and advancing the adoption of programmatic advertising. He has previously led programmatic advertising sales at NBC Universal, Yahoo!, AppNexus/Xandr, and the Arena Group. In his most recent role, Jeff was the VP of Business Development at commerce company Whitebox, helping define the commercial strategy and drive new business across North America. The strengthening of Future’s North American sales leadership team comes after the announcement of recent key hires to Future’s Executive Leadership team. With Rob George, VP of eCommerce, joining Future at the end of January to lead all eCommerce efforts globally for Future. Rob has spent his career working with leading retail brands in the UK across a range of strategy, change, marketing, digital and commercial roles. Also joining Future’s Executive team in March is Kevin Addley. Kevin will join as SVP, GETS, spearheading Future’s strategy for its key verticals of Gaming, Entertainment, Tech and Sports. Prior to joining Future, Kevin was country lead for Audible in the UK. Annuncio • Dec 16
Future plc, Annual General Meeting, Feb 08, 2023 Future plc, Annual General Meeting, Feb 08, 2023, at 11:00 Coordinated Universal Time. Location: the Company's London office, 121 - 141 Westbourne Terrace, Paddington, W2 6JR West London United Kingdom