Mitchells & Butlers Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
Mitchells & Butlers' CEO is Phil Urban, appointed in Sep 2015, has a tenure of 10.08 years. total yearly compensation is £1.92M, comprised of 31.2% salary and 68.8% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.11% of the company’s shares, worth £1.65M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 10.1 years and 9.9 years respectively.
Key information
Phil Urban
Chief executive officer
UK£1.9m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 31.17% |
| CEO tenure | 10.1yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.1% |
| Management average tenure | 10.1yrs |
| Board average tenure | 9.9yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Earnings Working Against Mitchells & Butlers plc's (LON:MAB) Share Price
Sep 26
The Returns At Mitchells & Butlers (LON:MAB) Aren't Growing
Jul 31
Urbanisation And Digital Investment Will Sustain Future Resilience
Urban focus, estate upgrades, and digital investment position the company for strong sales and margin resilience as consumer demand shifts toward experience-led dining.Mitchells & Butlers (LON:MAB) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
Jul 10Is It Time To Consider Buying Mitchells & Butlers plc (LON:MAB)?
Jun 14Mitchells & Butlers plc Just Recorded A 7.7% EPS Beat: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Next
May 25Investor Optimism Abounds Mitchells & Butlers plc (LON:MAB) But Growth Is Lacking
Apr 18Slowing Rates Of Return At Mitchells & Butlers (LON:MAB) Leave Little Room For Excitement
Mar 28A Look At The Fair Value Of Mitchells & Butlers plc (LON:MAB)
Mar 06These 4 Measures Indicate That Mitchells & Butlers (LON:MAB) Is Using Debt Extensively
Feb 16Is Mitchells & Butlers plc (LON:MAB) Potentially Undervalued?
Jan 29Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Mitchells & Butlers plc's (LON:MAB) Shares
Jan 11Estimating The Fair Value Of Mitchells & Butlers plc (LON:MAB)
Nov 28Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Mitchells & Butlers plc (LON:MAB)?
Oct 30Is Mitchells & Butlers (LON:MAB) A Risky Investment?
Oct 07Returns On Capital At Mitchells & Butlers (LON:MAB) Have Hit The Brakes
Sep 19Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Mitchells & Butlers plc (LON:MAB)
Aug 14Is There Now An Opportunity In Mitchells & Butlers plc (LON:MAB)?
Jul 11Mitchells & Butlers (LON:MAB) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Jun 17Mitchells & Butlers plc's (LON:MAB) 27% Price Boost Is Out Of Tune With Revenues
May 30Mitchells & Butlers' (LON:MAB) Earnings May Just Be The Starting Point
May 29Investors Could Be Concerned With Mitchells & Butlers' (LON:MAB) Returns On Capital
May 02Mitchells & Butlers plc's (LON:MAB) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing
Apr 10Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Mitchells & Butlers plc (LON:MAB)?
Mar 20Estimating The Fair Value Of Mitchells & Butlers plc (LON:MAB)
Feb 29Mitchells & Butlers (LON:MAB) Use Of Debt Could Be Considered Risky
Jan 24Revenues Not Telling The Story For Mitchells & Butlers plc (LON:MAB)
Dec 29Investors Could Be Concerned With Mitchells & Butlers' (LON:MAB) Returns On Capital
Dec 02Does Mitchells & Butlers (LON:MAB) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Sep 28Mitchells & Butlers' (LON:MAB) Returns Have Hit A Wall
Aug 18These 4 Measures Indicate That Mitchells & Butlers (LON:MAB) Is Using Debt Extensively
Jun 16The Returns At Mitchells & Butlers (LON:MAB) Aren't Growing
May 16Should You Investigate Mitchells & Butlers plc (LON:MAB) At UK£1.52?
Mar 16Why Mitchells & Butlers plc (LON:MAB) Could Be Worth Watching
Dec 08Mitchells & Butlers' (LON:MAB) Returns On Capital Tell Us There Is Reason To Feel Uneasy
Sep 21An Intrinsic Calculation For Mitchells & Butlers plc (LON:MAB) Suggests It's 48% Undervalued
Aug 26These 4 Measures Indicate That Mitchells & Butlers (LON:MAB) Is Using Debt Extensively
Aug 05Why Mitchells & Butlers plc (LON:MAB) Could Be Worth Watching
Jun 23The Returns On Capital At Mitchells & Butlers (LON:MAB) Don't Inspire Confidence
May 31Is Mitchells & Butlers plc (LON:MAB) Trading At A 34% Discount?
May 06Mitchells & Butlers plc (LON:MAB) Shares Could Be 25% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Dec 24Analysts Are Updating Their Mitchells & Butlers plc (LON:MAB) Estimates After Its Yearly Results
Nov 28An Intrinsic Calculation For Mitchells & Butlers plc (LON:MAB) Suggests It's 25% Undervalued
Sep 08Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Mitchells & Butlers plc (LON:MAB)?
Aug 17Is Mitchells & Butlers (LON:MAB) Using Debt In A Risky Way?
Jul 27Estimating The Fair Value Of Mitchells & Butlers plc (LON:MAB)
May 24Should You Think About Buying Mitchells & Butlers plc (LON:MAB) Now?
May 04CEO & Director Philip Urban Just Bought 39% More Shares In Mitchells & Butlers plc (LON:MAB)
Mar 17Mitchells & Butlers (LON:MAB) Has Debt But No Earnings; Should You Worry?
Feb 26Are Investors Undervaluing Mitchells & Butlers plc (LON:MAB) By 48%?
Dec 01CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12 2025 | n/a | n/a | UK£168m |
| Jan 12 2025 | n/a | n/a | UK£159m |
| Sep 28 2024 | UK£2m | UK£599k | UK£149m |
| Jun 28 2024 | n/a | n/a | UK£97m |
| Apr 13 2024 | n/a | n/a | UK£45m |
| Jan 13 2024 | n/a | n/a | UK£21m |
| Sep 30 2023 | UK£2m | UK£581k | -UK£4m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -UK£2m |
| Apr 08 2023 | n/a | n/a | -UK£1m |
| Jan 08 2023 | n/a | n/a | UK£6m |
| Sep 24 2022 | UK£810k | UK£546k | UK£13m |
| Jun 24 2022 | n/a | n/a | UK£80m |
| Apr 09 2022 | n/a | n/a | UK£146m |
| Jan 09 2022 | n/a | n/a | UK£41m |
| Sep 25 2021 | UK£627k | UK£534k | -UK£65m |
| Jun 25 2021 | n/a | n/a | -UK£117m |
| Apr 10 2021 | n/a | n/a | -UK£170m |
| Jan 10 2021 | n/a | n/a | -UK£141m |
| Sep 26 2020 | UK£553k | UK£468k | -UK£112m |
| Jun 26 2020 | n/a | n/a | -UK£68m |
| Apr 11 2020 | n/a | n/a | -UK£25m |
| Jan 11 2020 | n/a | n/a | UK£59m |
| Sep 28 2019 | UK£1m | UK£516k | UK£143m |
Compensation vs Market: Phil's total compensation ($USD2.59M) is about average for companies of similar size in the UK market ($USD2.38M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Phil's compensation has increased by more than 20% in the past year.
CEO
Phil Urban (62 yo)
Mr. Philip Urban, also known as Phil, has been the Chief Executive Officer of Mitchells & Butlers plc since September 27, 2015. Mr. Urban served as the Chief Operating Officer of Mitchells & Butlers plc fr...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Executive Director | 10.1yrs | UK£1.92m | 0.11% £ 1.6m | |
| CFO & Executive Director | 15yrs | UK£1.61m | 0.089% £ 1.3m | |
| Director of Investor Relations and Sustainability | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Group General Counsel & Company Secretary | 3.1yrs | no data | 0.012% £ 173.6k | |
| Commercial & Marketing Director | no data | no data | no data | |
| Group HR Director | 12.9yrs | no data | no data |
Experienced Management: MAB's management team is seasoned and experienced (10.1 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Executive Director | 10.1yrs | UK£1.92m | 0.11% £ 1.6m | |
| CFO & Executive Director | 15yrs | UK£1.61m | 0.089% £ 1.3m | |
| Non-Executive Chairman | 14.4yrs | UK£297.00k | 0.0029% £ 42.3k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 3.3yrs | UK£69.00k | no data | |
| Non-Executive Director | 13.6yrs | UK£55.00k | 0.0074% £ 107.7k | |
| Non-Executive Director | 9.9yrs | UK£55.50k | no data | |
| Non-Executive Director | 9.7yrs | UK£69.00k | 0.0012% £ 18.1k | |
| Non-Executive Director | 9.1yrs | UK£55.00k | no data | |
| Senior Independent Director | 6.7yrs | UK£85.00k | no data |
Experienced Board: MAB's board of directors are considered experienced (9.9 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/10/05 10:39 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/10/03 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/04/12 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/09/28 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Mitchells & Butlers plc is covered by 32 analysts. 8 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Julian Easthope | Barclays |
| Robert Chantry | Berenberg |
| Nicholas Thomas | BofA Global Research |