Added to YB: 2026-04-16
Pitch date: 2026-04-14
FUTR.L [neutral]
Future plc
-0.62%
current return
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Company Info
Future plc, together with its subsidiaries, publishes and distributes content for technology, gaming, sports, fashion, beauty, homes, wealth, and knowledge sectors in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Market Cap
GBP 282.5M
Pitch Price
GBP 3.25
Price Target
N/A
Dividend
5.54%
EV/EBITDA
2.72
P/E
4.94
EV/Sales
0.80
Sector
Media
Category
value
Buy Backs in the OB Universe - Future plc
FUTR.L (overview): Cash-rich media co buying back shares for EPS accretion. 1.84% of shares repurchased YTD (vs 7.3% last yr). £10/share assets (mainly intangibles: brands, tech, customer relationships) vs £3 share price = 70% discount. Net tangible liabilities negative due to debt > tangible assets. Buyback pace reflects excess cash beyond M&A needs.
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