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WH Smith Company profile

About WH Smith Plc

WH Smith PLC is a travel retailer for news, books, convenience and technological accessories. The Company sells a range of products serving customers in travel locations. Its segments include Travel UK, North America, Rest of the World within the Travel division, and High Street. Its Travel business sells a range of products serving customers in travel locations and in need of a convenience offer. The Travel business operates from approximately 1,166 units mainly in airports, railway stations, motorway service areas and hospitals. The High Street business sells products, such as stationery, including greetings cards, general stationery, art and craft, and gifting; News and Impulse, including newspapers, magazines, confectionery and drinks; and books. The High Street business operates from approximately 544 High Street stores. Its online digital business operates through Websites, including funkypigeon.com, whsmith.co.uk, cultpens.com, treeofhearts.co.uk and dottyaboutpaper.co.uk.

Financial summary

BRIEF: For the fiscal year ended 31 August 2021, WH Smith Plc revenues decreased 13% to £886M. Net loss decreased 66% to £82M. Revenues reflect Travel segment decrease of 27% to £401M, Value of Retail Sales-Travel decrease of 27% to £401M. Lower net loss reflects Unallocated segment loss decrease of 63% to £84M, High Street segment income totaling £36M vs. loss of £4M.

Equity composition

9/2004, 18-for-25 reverse stock split. FY end changed from 31 May to 31 August in FY 1998. 08/2006, Company name changed from New WH Smith PLC. 02/2008, 67-for-74 reverse stock split.