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Smiths News PLC

SNWS · Distributors · United Kingdom

Profile
TickerSNWS
RICSNWS.L
ISINGB00B17WCR61
IssuerSmiths News PLC
SectorConsumer Discretionary
IndustryDistributors
Sub-industryConsumer Publishing
HeadquartersUnited Kingdom
Country of issuerUnited Kingdom
Founded2004-08-02
Employees1,388
Total share float221,367,755
Holders (C/S)
AuditorBDO LLP
CEO / managementMr. David C. Blackwood
Business Description

Smiths News plc is a United Kingdom-based news wholesaler and provider of early morning end-to-end supply chain solutions. The Company distributes newspapers and magazines on behalf of the major national and regional publishers, delivering across England and Wales on a daily basis. Its regional super hubs operate round the clock, supported by smaller depots and overnight distribution centers. Its logistics services include Smiths News Recycle, warehousing services, final mile delivery, storage, and print media. Smiths News Recycle is its recycling service designed to provide a convenient service to its retailers and others. Smiths News Recycle services include dry mixed materials, and soft plastic and cardboard. Its warehouse services include pick, pack and sortation; stockroom management; returns processing, and responsible disposal. Its final mile delivery services include final mile delivery; delivery tracking; pick, pack & sortation; returns processing, and storage solutions.

ESG · Risk Indicators
Controversies score100.0
Governance pillar72.3
Social pillar51.5
Insider trading score
Industry Substrate · Media + Entertainment
Signals to watch
Geopolitical drivers
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Industry KPIs
Full Analysis Pending

Detailed financial analysis, valuation snapshot, multi-period history, and AI narrative are pending — generated when this company is included in the next analysis batch. Profile data above is point-in-time as of 2026-04-30.