Declaración comercial
31 de enero de 2024
Smiths Noticias plc
("Smiths News" o el "Grupo" o la "Compañía")
Actualización de Trading
Smiths News (LSE: SNWS), the leading distributor of newspapers, magazines and ancillary services to retailers across the UK, today provides shareholders with an update on trading ahead of its Annual General Meeting taking place this morning.
The Board is pleased to confirm trading for the year ended 31 August 2024 ("FY24") remains in line with market expectations*.
As previously announced, the Company has secured contract renewals across 74% of our current publisher revenue streams to at least 2029, underpinning revenues in the medium-term, alongside continuing to secure additional national and regional contract awards. In October 2023, the Group announced it had secured contracts for the distribution of the Midlands News Association regional press titles, and for newspaper distribution of News UK titles in the Group's existing London territories. All new contracts have commenced and are fully integrated into the Group's established UK footprint.
The six months to 25 February 2023 ("H1 23") benefitted from a number of one-off events that had a positive impact on sales, including the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the State Funeral of Her Majesty the Queen. We remain confident that revenues for FY24 will be in line with market expectations, but we do not envisage repeat events of this quantum falling in the six months to 24 February 2024 ("H1 24").
In line with the Group's strategy, management continues to explore and progress growth initiatives that are complementary to existing operations and leverage Smiths News' existing capabilities and expertise.
Jonathan Bunting, Chief Executive Officer of Smiths News, commented:
"I am pleased to confirm that 2024 has started positively, and the Group remains on track to deliver financial results in line with market expectations for the year. Whilst we are cognisant of the ongoing financial pressure on consumers and the broader macro-economic outlook, our focus remains on securing and maximising revenue opportunities in our core newspaper and magazine distribution business, whilst exploring growth initiatives in adjacent areas that leverage on our existing capabilities and market presence."
*Company compiled analyst consensus can be found on Smiths News' website: Consenso de analistas
Para más información, por favor póngase en contacto con:
Smiths Noticias plc Jonathan Bunting, director ejecutivo Paul Baker, director financiero www.smithsnews.co.uk
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Acerca de Smiths Noticias
Durante más de 200 años, Smiths News ha entregado periódicos a minoristas de todo el Reino Unido. Distribuye periódicos y revistas en nombre de las principales editoriales nacionales y regionales, y los entrega diariamente a aproximadamente 24,000 clientes en Inglaterra y Gales. La velocidad de respuesta y la densidad de la cobertura de Smiths News son fundamentales para una de las cadenas de suministro físicas más rápidas del mundo.
Para obtener más información, visite: www.smithsnews.co.uk
Persona responsable de organizar la publicación de este anuncio:
Stuart Marriner, consejero general y secretario de la empresa
Smiths News plc, Rowan House, Cherry Orchard North, Kembrey Park, Swindon SN2 8UH
Email: GME@dhr-rgv.com
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