Investment Case

Strong cash flows, long term contracted revenue, growth potential and a clear capital allocation policy.

Cash generation is the result of good fundamentals in underlying business despite a core market in long term decline
  • Newspaper and Magazine publisher contracts – 93% of revenues and all operating territories secured until 2029
  • Slow and predictable long term revenue decline c3%-5% per year
  • Predictable volumes enable cost savings c£5m per year
  • Low capital investment requirements
Growth profit streams delivering strong profit returns (FY23 £0.7m, FY24 £2.0m, FY25 £1.4m) giving capital appreciation potential
  • Proven early morning capabilities in delivery and returns
  • Utilisation of existing delivery contractor network and 34 warehouse locations
Clear and responsible capital allocation policy
  • Maintain strong balance sheet (<1x leverage)
  • Continued investment in news and magazines and organic growth
  • Dividend 2x cover
  • Disciplined approach to organic growth and bolt on acquisitions
  • Further returns to shareholders when appropriate
Investor enquiries

For all enquiries concerning Investor Relations, please email:

Smiths News PLC
Rowan House
Kembrey Park
Swindon
SN2 8UH