View ValuationWH Smith 향후 성장Future 기준 점검 2/6WH Smith (는) 각각 연간 17.4% 및 5.4% 수익과 수익이 증가할 것으로 예상됩니다. EPS는 연간 18% 만큼 성장할 것으로 예상됩니다. 자기자본이익률은 3년 후 23.6% 로 예상됩니다.핵심 정보17.4%이익 성장률18.02%EPS 성장률Specialty Retail 이익 성장29.2%매출 성장률5.4%향후 자기자본이익률23.57%애널리스트 커버리지Good마지막 업데이트25 Nov 2024최근 향후 성장 업데이트업데이트 없음모든 업데이트 보기Recent updates공시 • Apr 26WH Smith PLC Declares No Interim Dividend for the Period Ended 28 February 2026WH Smith PLC Board has not declared an interim dividend in respect of the six-month period to 28 February 2026. The dividend has been suspended to support the strengthening of the balance sheet and the Group will look to reinstate returns to shareholders when excess cash is available.공시 • Apr 25WH Smith PLC Announces Board and Committee ChangesThe Board of WH Smith PLC announced that Colette Burke, Non-Executive Director, will be stepping down as a director of the Company on 30 June 2026 having served for three years. The company also announced that Situl Jobanputra will become Chair of the Remuneration Committee with immediate effect.공시 • Apr 08WH Smith PLC Announces Board Changes, Effective April 7, 2026WH Smith PLC announced that following shareholder approval at the Company's General Meeting on March 12, 2026, Leo Quinn assumes his role of Executive Chair of WH Smith PLC with effect from April 7, 2026. Andrew Harrison will now step down from the Board with immediate effect.공시 • Mar 12WH Smith PLC Announces Election Of Leo Quinn As Director, Effective April 7, 2026WH Smith PLC held a General Meeting for shareholders at 9.00am on March 12, 2026 and elected Leo Quinn as a director with effect from April 7, 2026. All resolutions put to the General Meeting were passed by shareholders.공시 • Mar 05WH Smith PLC to Report First Half, 2026 Results on Apr 23, 2026WH Smith PLC announced that they will report first half, 2026 results on Apr 23, 2026공시 • Jan 19WH Smith PLC Announces Management ChangesWH Smith PLC has appointed Leo Quinn as Executive Chair. Leo Quinn is recognized for his successful track record at Balfour Beatty, QinetiQ, and De La Rue, and is expected to provide the necessary leadership and strategic direction for WH Smith. The Board of the Company announced its intention to appoint Leo Quinn as Executive Chairman with effect from 7 April 2026. This appointment will be subject to shareholder approval. Leo has over 20 years' experience as CEO of UK publicly quoted companies, most recently as Group Chief Executive of Balfour Beatty plc, the UK's largest infrastructure company. In each case he has led significant business transformation, driving sustained cashflows and strong shareholder returns, including over £5 billion of total shareholder value. Prior to that he spent over two decades in leadership roles at global companies, including seven years in the US. Annette Court will step down as Chair and non-executive director at the end of the Company's Annual General Meeting on 2 February 2026. In addition to continuing as Senior Independent Director, Simon Emeny will act as Interim non-executive Chairman until Leo's appointment. Accordingly, the resolution to re-elect Annette as a director of the Company will be withdrawn.공시 • Dec 20WH Smith PLC, Annual General Meeting, Feb 02, 2026WH Smith PLC, Annual General Meeting, Feb 02, 2026.공시 • Dec 19WH Smith PLC Announces Stepping Down of Nicky Dulieu, Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee, Effective February 2, 2026WH Smith PLC announces that it has received notice from Nicky Dulieu, Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee, of her intention to step down as a director of the Company at next year's Annual General Meeting which is due to be held on February 2, 2026. Nicky is stepping down to focus on her other work and business commitments.공시 • Nov 20+ 1 more updateWH Smith PLC Announces Resignation of Carl Cowling for the Board Director, Effective November 19, 2025WH Smith PLC announced that Carl Cowling will step down as a Board Director with immediate effect on November 19, 2025. He will remain employed by the Company until 28 February 2026 to ensure an orderly handover of his duties.Carl Cowling has led the Company as Group CEO since November 2019 having joined the Company in 2014.공시 • Jul 29Card Factory plc (LSE:CARD) agreed to acquire Funkypigeon.Com Limited from WH Smith PLC (LSE:SMWH) for £24 million.Card Factory plc (LSE:CARD) agreed to acquire Funkypigeon.Com Limited from WH Smith PLC (LSE:SMWH) for £24 million on July 29, 2025. Consideration represents an enterprise value of £26 million on a cash and debt-free basis and an equity value of £24 million. Net cash proceeds, when adjusted for transaction costs, are anticipated to be £21 million and will be used to improve the Group's net debt position. The consideration of £24 million is subject to customary closing adjustments, implying an EV/EBITDA multiple of c.5 times. The acquisition will be funded from draw down of up to £35 million under the accordion facility provided by cardfactory's banking syndicate, as part of its current debt facilities. Completion of the Transaction is subject to the receipt of any required regulatory approvals and expected to occur before the end of the calendar year. Tim Danaher of Brunswick Group LLP acted as financial advisor to WH Smith PLC (LSE:SMWH)공시 • Jun 30Modella Capital Limited completed the acquisition of UK High Street business of WHSmith for £40 million.Modella Capital Limited agreed to acquire UK High Street business of WHSmith for £52 million on March 28, 2025. Gross cash proceeds of £52 million, with anticipated net cash proceeds of £25m when adjusted for transaction and separation costs, to be deployed in-line with the Group's capital allocation policy. The sale does not include the Group's personalised online greeting card business, funkypigeon.com. The Group will explore strategic options for this part of the Group, including a possible sale. The transaction is expected to close by end of June 2025. Robert Moore, Ben Ward, Hayley Brady, Peter Dalton, Will Nevin, Casey Dalton, Heather Newton of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP and Antonia Silvestri, Perran Jervis of TLT LLP acted as legal advisors to WHSmith. Greenhill & Co. International LLP is acting as financial adviser to WHSmith. Sandra Wong, Emma Roake, Duncan McMeekin, Nick Smee, Suki Tonks, Claire Burns of Browne Jacobson LLP acted as legal advisor to Modella Capital Limited. Ian Houghton WHSmith's general in house counsel provided the advise on the transaction. Modella Capital Limited completed the acquisition of UK High Street business of WHSmith for £40 million on June 30, 2025. As part of the revised consideration, Modella Capital Limited would pay Up-front consideration of £10 million at completion, Up to £20 million of deferred consideration whereby WHSmith and Modella equally share in the cash flow generation of the business to August 2026 ando Up to £10 million of additional proceeds based on timing and realisation of certain tax assets within the High Street business. Transaction and separation costs remain unchanged at £27 million.공시 • Jun 13Palliser Capital Announces it Plans to Improve Shareholder Returns at WH SmithOn June 12, 2025, Palliser Capital announced it has acquired a nearly 5% stake in WH Smith PLC and announced it plans to examine the Company’s leverage targets and capital allocation policy with the aim of improving returns for shareholders.공시 • Apr 24WH Smith PLC to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on Nov 13, 2025WH Smith PLC announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results on Nov 13, 2025공시 • Apr 16WH Smith PLC Declares an Interim Dividend for the Period Ended 28 February 2025, Payable on 31 July 2025The board of WH Smith PLC has declared an interim dividend in respect of the period ended 28 February 2025 of 11.3 pence per share (2024: 11.0 pence per share). This reflects its strong start to the year, the cash generative nature of the business and confidence in the future growth prospects of the Group. Over time, the company aim to have a cover ratio of around 2.5 times earnings. The dividend payments are paid on an interim and final basis with a 1/3:2/3 split. The interim dividend will be paid on 31 July 2025 to shareholders registered at the close of business on 11 July 2025.공시 • Jan 29HMV Owner Reportedly Mulls WH Smith SwoopTHE owner of HMV is considering a bid for WH Smith PLC (LSE:SMWH)'s high street business as the retailer focuses on travel. Billionaire Doug Putman is said to be eyeing a potential swoop for the shops, according to The Sun. Private equity groups Hilco, Alteri and Modella Capital have also been named as potential suitors. It comes as WH Smith confirmed it was considering quitting the high street after 230 years to focus on shops in train stations, airports and other travel hubs. The announcement has raised fears of possible job losses and closures. WH Smith has around 5,000 staff in its 500 high street shops across the country. Paddy Lillis, the general secretary of the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers, said: "Staff at WH Smith are yet again plunged into a period of uncertainty and they are very worried about their futures. We urge the current owners and any buyer to fully engage with the staff to protect their jobs and help this longstanding, iconic brand to thrive in the future." Hilco and Alteri declined to comment. Mr. Putman and Modella did not respond to requests for comment.공시 • Jan 27+ 1 more updateWH Smith Reportedly in Secret Talks to Sell Historic High Street ArmWH Smith PLC (LSE:SMWH) is in secret talks to sell its entire high street business in Britain more than 230 years after it opened its first shop in central London. Sky News can exclusively reveal that the listed retail group, which has a market capitalisation of almost £1.5 billion, has been in negotiations with a number of prospective buyers of the division for several weeks. WH Smith will confirm the plan to the London Stock Exchange on 27 January 2025 morning. The company's high street arm comprises roughly 500 stores, employing about 5,000 people across the country. It is currently part of the same group as WH Smith's faster-growing, more profitable travel retail business which operates from airports, train stations and hospitals. The travel retail business comprises 600 shops in the UK, roughly half of a global operation numbering about 1,200 travel retail outlets. Bankers at Greenhill have been appointed to run the sale process for the high street business, with a deal expected in the coming months. The identities of the likely buyers were unclear on 25 January 2025. Run by Carl Cowling, chief executive, the disposal of its high street arm and repositioning as a pure-play travel retail company is likely to be welcomed by investors, one analyst said this weekend. News of the potential sale represents a watershed moment in the history of the British high street.공시 • Dec 10WH Smith PLC, Annual General Meeting, Jan 29, 2025WH Smith PLC, Annual General Meeting, Jan 29, 2025. Location: the offices of herbert smith freehills llp, exchange house, primrose street, ec2a 2eg, london United Kingdom공시 • Dec 06WH Smith PLC to Report First Half, 2025 Results on Apr 16, 2025WH Smith PLC announced that they will report first half, 2025 results on Apr 16, 2025공시 • Nov 14WH Smith PLC Proposes Final Dividend for the Year Ended 31 August 2024, Payable on 6 February 2025WH Smith PLC has proposed a final dividend of 22.6 pence per share in respect of the financial year ended 31 August 2024, which together with the interim dividend, gives a full year dividend of 33.6 pence per share. This reflects the cash generative nature of the business and the company's confidence in the future prospects of the Group. Subject to shareholder approval, the dividend will be paid on 6 February 2025 to shareholders registered at the close of business on 17 January 2025.공시 • Sep 26WH Smith PLC (LSE:SMWH) announces an Equity Buyback for £25 million worth of its shares.WH Smith PLC (LSE:SMWH) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company has entered into an arrangement with Barclays Bank PLC to repurchase £25 million worth of its shares. The purpose of program is to reduce the Company's share capital. The repurchased shares will be cancelled. The program will be valid till April 15, 2025.공시 • Jun 14WH Smith PLC Announces Board and Audit Committee ChangesWH Smith PLC announced the appointment of Helen Rose as a Non-Executive Director and Audit Committee Chair designate with effect from 1 July 2024. Upon appointment, Helen will become a member of the Audit, ESG, Nominations and Remuneration Committees. Helen will also become Chair of the Audit Committee on 1 December 2024 after Nicky Dulieu has completed the 2024 financial year-end. Nicky Dulieu will continue in her role as a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee. Helen is a chartered accountant and former senior finance and operations leader with considerable experience in multi-site retail and financial services sectors. She is also a Non-Executive Director of Greencore plc.공시 • Apr 27WH Smith PLC Declares an Interim Dividend in Respect of the Period Ending 29 February 2024, Payable on 1 August 2024The directors of WH Smith PLC have declared an interim dividend in respect of the period ending 29 February 2024 of 11.0 pence per ordinary share. This will be paid on 1 August 2024 to shareholders registered at the close of business on 12 July 2024.공시 • Mar 16WH Smith PLC Announces CFO ChangesWH Smith PLC announced that Robert Moorhead, after more than 20 years with the business, has advised the Board of his intention to retire as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. He will be succeeded by Max Izzard, currently SVP Group and Corporate Finance at Burberry PLC. Max will join the Company on 1 September 2024. Robert will step down from the Board on 30 November 2024. Max will be appointed to the Board with effect from 1 December 2024. Max is a highly experienced finance director, with deep expertise in multi-site international consumer businesses. He is currently SVP of Group and Corporate Finance at Burberry PLC. Max has held a variety of senior roles there over the last 6 years, helping to support the strategic transformation and development of the business, overseeing the group finance functions, tax and treasury. Prior to Burberry, Max held several senior commercial and group finance roles at IHG PLC. Robert joined the Company in 2004 as Finance Director - Retail. Robert was appointed Chief Financial Officer in 2008 and Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer in 2013. Robert has played an important leadership role in transforming WH Smith into a global travel retailer.공시 • Mar 15WH Smith PLC Announces Executive ChangesWH Smith PLC announced that Robert Moorhead, after more than 20 years with the business, has advised the Board of his intention to retire as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. He will be succeeded by Max Izzard, currently SVP Group and Corporate Finance at Burberry PLC. Max will join the Company on 1 September 2024. Robert will step down from the Board on 30 November 2024. Max will be appointed to the Board with effect from 1 December 2024. Max is a highly experienced finance director, with deep expertise in multi-site international consumer businesses. He is currently SVP of Group and Corporate Finance at Burberry PLC. Max has held a variety of senior roles there over the last 6 years, helping to support the strategic transformation and development of the business, overseeing the group finance functions, tax and treasury. Prior to Burberry, Max held several senior commercial and group finance roles at IHG PLC. Robert joined the Company in 2004 as Finance Director - Retail. Robert was appointed Chief Financial Officer in 2008 and Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer in 2013. Robert has played an important leadership role in transforming WH Smith into a global travel retailer.공시 • Feb 07WH Smith Announces Board ChangesWH Smith announced the appointment ofSitul Jobanputraas a Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 March 2024. Upon appointment, Situl will become a member of the Audit, Nominations and Remuneration Committees and Chair of the ESG Committee. Situl joins the Board of WH Smith with significant financial and property expertise. He is Chief Financial Officer of Shaftesbury Capital PLC, having joined the company 10 years ago and served on its board since 2017. Situl is an experienced corporate financier, having previously worked in mergers and acquisitions, equity capital markets, corporate broking and real estate investment banking, latterly at Deutsche Bank. WH Smith also announces that Marion Sears will step down as a Non-Executive Director with effect from today's date. Nicky Dulieu, Non-Executive Director, will succeed Marion Sears as Chair of the Remuneration Committee. Nicky has been a member of the Remuneration Committee since joining the Board in September 2020.공시 • Oct 24WH Smith PLC, Annual General Meeting, Jan 26, 2024WH Smith PLC, Annual General Meeting, Jan 26, 2024.이익 및 매출 성장 예측DB:21Q0 - 애널리스트 향후 추정치 및 과거 재무 데이터 (GBP Millions)날짜매출이익자유현금흐름영업현금흐름평균 애널리스트 수8/31/20272,24714812435488/31/20262,138136102325118/31/20252,01712369307118/31/20241,91867144275N/A5/31/20241,88966140269N/A2/29/20241,86064135262N/A11/30/20231,82772132257N/A8/31/20231,79379129251N/A5/31/20231,72273110223N/A2/28/20231,6516790195N/A11/30/20221,5265797191N/A8/31/20221,40047104187N/A5/31/20221,237680152N/A2/28/20221,074-3556116N/A11/30/2021980-5856108N/A8/31/2021886-8256100N/A5/31/2021790-2011668N/A2/28/2021694-321-2535N/A11/30/2020858-280-1158N/A8/31/20201,021-239281N/A5/31/20201,235-6854128N/A2/29/20201,449102105174N/A11/30/20191,42310498162N/A8/31/20191,39710690149N/A5/31/20191,3569980139N/A2/28/20191,3149270128N/A11/30/20181,28810080136N/A8/31/20181,26210890143N/A5/31/20181,248111N/A145N/A2/28/20181,234114N/A146N/A11/30/20171,234115N/A147N/A8/31/20171,234116N/A148N/A5/31/20171,228114N/A141N/A2/28/20171,222111N/A134N/A11/30/20161,217110N/A134N/A8/31/20161,212108N/A134N/A5/31/20161,206108N/A135N/A2/29/20161,200107N/A135N/A11/30/20151,189104N/A140N/A8/31/20151,178101N/A144N/A5/31/20151,16999N/A135N/A2/28/20151,15996N/A125N/A11/30/20141,16094N/A121N/A8/31/20141,16192N/A116N/A5/31/20141,16189N/A113N/A2/28/20141,16185N/A109N/A더 보기애널리스트 향후 성장 전망수입 대 저축률: 21Q0 의 연간 예상 수익 증가율(17.4%)이 saving rate(1%)보다 높습니다.수익 vs 시장: 21Q0 의 연간 수익(17.4%)이 German 시장(16.9%)보다 느리게 성장할 것으로 예상됩니다.고성장 수익: 21Q0 의 수입은 증가할 것으로 예상되지만 상당히 증가하지는 않을 것입니다.수익 대 시장: 21Q0 의 수익(연간 5.4%)이 German 시장(연간 6.8%)보다 느리게 성장할 것으로 예상됩니다.고성장 매출: 21Q0 의 수익(연간 5.4%)은 연간 20%보다 느리게 증가할 것으로 예상됩니다.주당순이익 성장 예측향후 자기자본이익률미래 ROE: 21Q0의 자본 수익률은 3년 후 23.6%로 높을 것으로 예상됩니다.성장 기업 찾아보기7D1Y7D1Y7D1YRetail 산업의 고성장 기업.View Past Performance기업 분석 및 재무 데이터 상태데이터최종 업데이트 (UTC 시간)기업 분석2024/12/09 21:19종가2024/09/11 00:00수익2024/08/31연간 수익2024/08/31데이터 소스당사의 기업 분석에 사용되는 데이터는 S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC에서 제공됩니다. 아래 데이터는 이 보고서를 생성하기 위해 분석 모델에서 사용됩니다. 데이터는 정규화되므로 소스가 제공된 후 지연이 발생할 수 있습니다.패키지데이터기간미국 소스 예시 *기업 재무제표10년손익계산서현금흐름표대차대조표SEC 양식 10-KSEC 양식 10-Q분석가 컨센서스 추정치+3년재무 예측분석가 목표주가분석가 리서치 보고서Blue Matrix시장 가격30년주가배당, 분할 및 기타 조치ICE 시장 데이터SEC 양식 S-1지분 구조10년주요 주주내부자 거래SEC 양식 4SEC 양식 13D경영진10년리더십 팀이사회SEC 양식 10-KSEC 양식 DEF 14A주요 개발10년회사 공시SEC 양식 8-K* 미국 증권에 대한 예시이며, 비(非)미국 증권에는 해당 국가의 규제 서식 및 자료원을 사용합니다.별도로 명시되지 않는 한 모든 재무 데이터는 연간 기간을 기준으로 하지만 분기별로 업데이트됩니다. 이를 TTM(최근 12개월) 또는 LTM(지난 12개월) 데이터라고 합니다. 자세히 알아보기.분석 모델 및 스노우플레이크이 보고서를 생성하는 데 사용된 분석 모델에 대한 자세한 내용은 당사의 Github 페이지에서 확인하실 수 있습니다. 또한 보고서 활용 방법에 대한 가이드와 YouTube 튜토리얼도 제공합니다.Simply Wall St 분석 모델을 설계하고 구축한 세계적 수준의 팀에 대해 알아보세요.산업 및 섹터 지표산업 및 섹터 지표는 Simply Wall St가 6시간마다 계산하며, 프로세스에 대한 자세한 내용은 Github에서 확인할 수 있습니다.분석가 소스WH Smith PLC는 26명의 분석가가 다루고 있습니다. 이 중 11명의 분석가가 우리 보고서에 입력 데이터로 사용되는 매출 또는 수익 추정치를 제출했습니다. 분석가의 제출 자료는 하루 종일 업데이트됩니다.분석가기관Richard TaylorBarclaysJack CummingsBerenbergLuka TrnovsekBerenberg23명의 분석가 더 보기
공시 • Apr 26WH Smith PLC Declares No Interim Dividend for the Period Ended 28 February 2026WH Smith PLC Board has not declared an interim dividend in respect of the six-month period to 28 February 2026. The dividend has been suspended to support the strengthening of the balance sheet and the Group will look to reinstate returns to shareholders when excess cash is available.
공시 • Apr 25WH Smith PLC Announces Board and Committee ChangesThe Board of WH Smith PLC announced that Colette Burke, Non-Executive Director, will be stepping down as a director of the Company on 30 June 2026 having served for three years. The company also announced that Situl Jobanputra will become Chair of the Remuneration Committee with immediate effect.
공시 • Apr 08WH Smith PLC Announces Board Changes, Effective April 7, 2026WH Smith PLC announced that following shareholder approval at the Company's General Meeting on March 12, 2026, Leo Quinn assumes his role of Executive Chair of WH Smith PLC with effect from April 7, 2026. Andrew Harrison will now step down from the Board with immediate effect.
공시 • Mar 12WH Smith PLC Announces Election Of Leo Quinn As Director, Effective April 7, 2026WH Smith PLC held a General Meeting for shareholders at 9.00am on March 12, 2026 and elected Leo Quinn as a director with effect from April 7, 2026. All resolutions put to the General Meeting were passed by shareholders.
공시 • Mar 05WH Smith PLC to Report First Half, 2026 Results on Apr 23, 2026WH Smith PLC announced that they will report first half, 2026 results on Apr 23, 2026
공시 • Jan 19WH Smith PLC Announces Management ChangesWH Smith PLC has appointed Leo Quinn as Executive Chair. Leo Quinn is recognized for his successful track record at Balfour Beatty, QinetiQ, and De La Rue, and is expected to provide the necessary leadership and strategic direction for WH Smith. The Board of the Company announced its intention to appoint Leo Quinn as Executive Chairman with effect from 7 April 2026. This appointment will be subject to shareholder approval. Leo has over 20 years' experience as CEO of UK publicly quoted companies, most recently as Group Chief Executive of Balfour Beatty plc, the UK's largest infrastructure company. In each case he has led significant business transformation, driving sustained cashflows and strong shareholder returns, including over £5 billion of total shareholder value. Prior to that he spent over two decades in leadership roles at global companies, including seven years in the US. Annette Court will step down as Chair and non-executive director at the end of the Company's Annual General Meeting on 2 February 2026. In addition to continuing as Senior Independent Director, Simon Emeny will act as Interim non-executive Chairman until Leo's appointment. Accordingly, the resolution to re-elect Annette as a director of the Company will be withdrawn.
공시 • Dec 20WH Smith PLC, Annual General Meeting, Feb 02, 2026WH Smith PLC, Annual General Meeting, Feb 02, 2026.
공시 • Dec 19WH Smith PLC Announces Stepping Down of Nicky Dulieu, Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee, Effective February 2, 2026WH Smith PLC announces that it has received notice from Nicky Dulieu, Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee, of her intention to step down as a director of the Company at next year's Annual General Meeting which is due to be held on February 2, 2026. Nicky is stepping down to focus on her other work and business commitments.
공시 • Nov 20+ 1 more updateWH Smith PLC Announces Resignation of Carl Cowling for the Board Director, Effective November 19, 2025WH Smith PLC announced that Carl Cowling will step down as a Board Director with immediate effect on November 19, 2025. He will remain employed by the Company until 28 February 2026 to ensure an orderly handover of his duties.Carl Cowling has led the Company as Group CEO since November 2019 having joined the Company in 2014.
공시 • Jul 29Card Factory plc (LSE:CARD) agreed to acquire Funkypigeon.Com Limited from WH Smith PLC (LSE:SMWH) for £24 million.Card Factory plc (LSE:CARD) agreed to acquire Funkypigeon.Com Limited from WH Smith PLC (LSE:SMWH) for £24 million on July 29, 2025. Consideration represents an enterprise value of £26 million on a cash and debt-free basis and an equity value of £24 million. Net cash proceeds, when adjusted for transaction costs, are anticipated to be £21 million and will be used to improve the Group's net debt position. The consideration of £24 million is subject to customary closing adjustments, implying an EV/EBITDA multiple of c.5 times. The acquisition will be funded from draw down of up to £35 million under the accordion facility provided by cardfactory's banking syndicate, as part of its current debt facilities. Completion of the Transaction is subject to the receipt of any required regulatory approvals and expected to occur before the end of the calendar year. Tim Danaher of Brunswick Group LLP acted as financial advisor to WH Smith PLC (LSE:SMWH)
공시 • Jun 30Modella Capital Limited completed the acquisition of UK High Street business of WHSmith for £40 million.Modella Capital Limited agreed to acquire UK High Street business of WHSmith for £52 million on March 28, 2025. Gross cash proceeds of £52 million, with anticipated net cash proceeds of £25m when adjusted for transaction and separation costs, to be deployed in-line with the Group's capital allocation policy. The sale does not include the Group's personalised online greeting card business, funkypigeon.com. The Group will explore strategic options for this part of the Group, including a possible sale. The transaction is expected to close by end of June 2025. Robert Moore, Ben Ward, Hayley Brady, Peter Dalton, Will Nevin, Casey Dalton, Heather Newton of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP and Antonia Silvestri, Perran Jervis of TLT LLP acted as legal advisors to WHSmith. Greenhill & Co. International LLP is acting as financial adviser to WHSmith. Sandra Wong, Emma Roake, Duncan McMeekin, Nick Smee, Suki Tonks, Claire Burns of Browne Jacobson LLP acted as legal advisor to Modella Capital Limited. Ian Houghton WHSmith's general in house counsel provided the advise on the transaction. Modella Capital Limited completed the acquisition of UK High Street business of WHSmith for £40 million on June 30, 2025. As part of the revised consideration, Modella Capital Limited would pay Up-front consideration of £10 million at completion, Up to £20 million of deferred consideration whereby WHSmith and Modella equally share in the cash flow generation of the business to August 2026 ando Up to £10 million of additional proceeds based on timing and realisation of certain tax assets within the High Street business. Transaction and separation costs remain unchanged at £27 million.
공시 • Jun 13Palliser Capital Announces it Plans to Improve Shareholder Returns at WH SmithOn June 12, 2025, Palliser Capital announced it has acquired a nearly 5% stake in WH Smith PLC and announced it plans to examine the Company’s leverage targets and capital allocation policy with the aim of improving returns for shareholders.
공시 • Apr 24WH Smith PLC to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on Nov 13, 2025WH Smith PLC announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results on Nov 13, 2025
공시 • Apr 16WH Smith PLC Declares an Interim Dividend for the Period Ended 28 February 2025, Payable on 31 July 2025The board of WH Smith PLC has declared an interim dividend in respect of the period ended 28 February 2025 of 11.3 pence per share (2024: 11.0 pence per share). This reflects its strong start to the year, the cash generative nature of the business and confidence in the future growth prospects of the Group. Over time, the company aim to have a cover ratio of around 2.5 times earnings. The dividend payments are paid on an interim and final basis with a 1/3:2/3 split. The interim dividend will be paid on 31 July 2025 to shareholders registered at the close of business on 11 July 2025.
공시 • Jan 29HMV Owner Reportedly Mulls WH Smith SwoopTHE owner of HMV is considering a bid for WH Smith PLC (LSE:SMWH)'s high street business as the retailer focuses on travel. Billionaire Doug Putman is said to be eyeing a potential swoop for the shops, according to The Sun. Private equity groups Hilco, Alteri and Modella Capital have also been named as potential suitors. It comes as WH Smith confirmed it was considering quitting the high street after 230 years to focus on shops in train stations, airports and other travel hubs. The announcement has raised fears of possible job losses and closures. WH Smith has around 5,000 staff in its 500 high street shops across the country. Paddy Lillis, the general secretary of the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers, said: "Staff at WH Smith are yet again plunged into a period of uncertainty and they are very worried about their futures. We urge the current owners and any buyer to fully engage with the staff to protect their jobs and help this longstanding, iconic brand to thrive in the future." Hilco and Alteri declined to comment. Mr. Putman and Modella did not respond to requests for comment.
공시 • Jan 27+ 1 more updateWH Smith Reportedly in Secret Talks to Sell Historic High Street ArmWH Smith PLC (LSE:SMWH) is in secret talks to sell its entire high street business in Britain more than 230 years after it opened its first shop in central London. Sky News can exclusively reveal that the listed retail group, which has a market capitalisation of almost £1.5 billion, has been in negotiations with a number of prospective buyers of the division for several weeks. WH Smith will confirm the plan to the London Stock Exchange on 27 January 2025 morning. The company's high street arm comprises roughly 500 stores, employing about 5,000 people across the country. It is currently part of the same group as WH Smith's faster-growing, more profitable travel retail business which operates from airports, train stations and hospitals. The travel retail business comprises 600 shops in the UK, roughly half of a global operation numbering about 1,200 travel retail outlets. Bankers at Greenhill have been appointed to run the sale process for the high street business, with a deal expected in the coming months. The identities of the likely buyers were unclear on 25 January 2025. Run by Carl Cowling, chief executive, the disposal of its high street arm and repositioning as a pure-play travel retail company is likely to be welcomed by investors, one analyst said this weekend. News of the potential sale represents a watershed moment in the history of the British high street.
공시 • Dec 10WH Smith PLC, Annual General Meeting, Jan 29, 2025WH Smith PLC, Annual General Meeting, Jan 29, 2025. Location: the offices of herbert smith freehills llp, exchange house, primrose street, ec2a 2eg, london United Kingdom
공시 • Dec 06WH Smith PLC to Report First Half, 2025 Results on Apr 16, 2025WH Smith PLC announced that they will report first half, 2025 results on Apr 16, 2025
공시 • Nov 14WH Smith PLC Proposes Final Dividend for the Year Ended 31 August 2024, Payable on 6 February 2025WH Smith PLC has proposed a final dividend of 22.6 pence per share in respect of the financial year ended 31 August 2024, which together with the interim dividend, gives a full year dividend of 33.6 pence per share. This reflects the cash generative nature of the business and the company's confidence in the future prospects of the Group. Subject to shareholder approval, the dividend will be paid on 6 February 2025 to shareholders registered at the close of business on 17 January 2025.
공시 • Sep 26WH Smith PLC (LSE:SMWH) announces an Equity Buyback for £25 million worth of its shares.WH Smith PLC (LSE:SMWH) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company has entered into an arrangement with Barclays Bank PLC to repurchase £25 million worth of its shares. The purpose of program is to reduce the Company's share capital. The repurchased shares will be cancelled. The program will be valid till April 15, 2025.
공시 • Jun 14WH Smith PLC Announces Board and Audit Committee ChangesWH Smith PLC announced the appointment of Helen Rose as a Non-Executive Director and Audit Committee Chair designate with effect from 1 July 2024. Upon appointment, Helen will become a member of the Audit, ESG, Nominations and Remuneration Committees. Helen will also become Chair of the Audit Committee on 1 December 2024 after Nicky Dulieu has completed the 2024 financial year-end. Nicky Dulieu will continue in her role as a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee. Helen is a chartered accountant and former senior finance and operations leader with considerable experience in multi-site retail and financial services sectors. She is also a Non-Executive Director of Greencore plc.
공시 • Apr 27WH Smith PLC Declares an Interim Dividend in Respect of the Period Ending 29 February 2024, Payable on 1 August 2024The directors of WH Smith PLC have declared an interim dividend in respect of the period ending 29 February 2024 of 11.0 pence per ordinary share. This will be paid on 1 August 2024 to shareholders registered at the close of business on 12 July 2024.
공시 • Mar 16WH Smith PLC Announces CFO ChangesWH Smith PLC announced that Robert Moorhead, after more than 20 years with the business, has advised the Board of his intention to retire as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. He will be succeeded by Max Izzard, currently SVP Group and Corporate Finance at Burberry PLC. Max will join the Company on 1 September 2024. Robert will step down from the Board on 30 November 2024. Max will be appointed to the Board with effect from 1 December 2024. Max is a highly experienced finance director, with deep expertise in multi-site international consumer businesses. He is currently SVP of Group and Corporate Finance at Burberry PLC. Max has held a variety of senior roles there over the last 6 years, helping to support the strategic transformation and development of the business, overseeing the group finance functions, tax and treasury. Prior to Burberry, Max held several senior commercial and group finance roles at IHG PLC. Robert joined the Company in 2004 as Finance Director - Retail. Robert was appointed Chief Financial Officer in 2008 and Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer in 2013. Robert has played an important leadership role in transforming WH Smith into a global travel retailer.
공시 • Mar 15WH Smith PLC Announces Executive ChangesWH Smith PLC announced that Robert Moorhead, after more than 20 years with the business, has advised the Board of his intention to retire as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. He will be succeeded by Max Izzard, currently SVP Group and Corporate Finance at Burberry PLC. Max will join the Company on 1 September 2024. Robert will step down from the Board on 30 November 2024. Max will be appointed to the Board with effect from 1 December 2024. Max is a highly experienced finance director, with deep expertise in multi-site international consumer businesses. He is currently SVP of Group and Corporate Finance at Burberry PLC. Max has held a variety of senior roles there over the last 6 years, helping to support the strategic transformation and development of the business, overseeing the group finance functions, tax and treasury. Prior to Burberry, Max held several senior commercial and group finance roles at IHG PLC. Robert joined the Company in 2004 as Finance Director - Retail. Robert was appointed Chief Financial Officer in 2008 and Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer in 2013. Robert has played an important leadership role in transforming WH Smith into a global travel retailer.
공시 • Feb 07WH Smith Announces Board ChangesWH Smith announced the appointment ofSitul Jobanputraas a Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 March 2024. Upon appointment, Situl will become a member of the Audit, Nominations and Remuneration Committees and Chair of the ESG Committee. Situl joins the Board of WH Smith with significant financial and property expertise. He is Chief Financial Officer of Shaftesbury Capital PLC, having joined the company 10 years ago and served on its board since 2017. Situl is an experienced corporate financier, having previously worked in mergers and acquisitions, equity capital markets, corporate broking and real estate investment banking, latterly at Deutsche Bank. WH Smith also announces that Marion Sears will step down as a Non-Executive Director with effect from today's date. Nicky Dulieu, Non-Executive Director, will succeed Marion Sears as Chair of the Remuneration Committee. Nicky has been a member of the Remuneration Committee since joining the Board in September 2020.
공시 • Oct 24WH Smith PLC, Annual General Meeting, Jan 26, 2024WH Smith PLC, Annual General Meeting, Jan 26, 2024.