26 Mar 2012 18:25
Smiths News PLC
Notification of Interim Results
Smiths News PLC, the UK's leading wholesaler of newspapers and magazines and a leading UK book wholesaler, will be announcing its interim results for the six months ended 29 February 2012 on Tuesday 24 April 2012.
A meeting for analysts will be held at 9.30am at the offices of Buchanan, 107 Cheapside, London EC2V 6DN on Tuesday 24 April 2012, with an audio webcast of the results presentation available thereafter.
To access the facility please visit the following link:
http://mediaserve.buchanan.uk.com/2012/smithsnews240412/registration.asp
Enquiries:
Smiths News PLC Gillian Bonthron, Investor Relations
| Tel: 01793 563754 |
Buchanan Jeremy Garcia / Gabriella Clinkard | Tel: 020 7466 5000 |
About Smiths News PLC:
Smiths News PLC comprises Smiths News, the UK's leading wholesaler of newspapers and magazines, and Bertrams, a leading UK book wholesaler.
Smiths News distributes newspapers and magazines on behalf of all the major national publishers as well as a large number of regional publishers. The business serves approximately 30,000 customers across England and Wales, supplying large general retailers as well as smaller independent newsagents. Smiths News has an approximate 55% share of the newspaper and magazine wholesaling market in the UK. In addition to its distribution activities, Smiths News collects and processes returns, supplies sales information to publishers and provides a range of services for its retail customers.
Bertrams, which was acquired on 20 March 2009, supplies books to a mix of independent booksellers, on-line and multiple retailers, and libraries. Bertrams has an approximate 45% share of the wholesale book market.
In August 2011 the company acquired Dawson Holdings plc and is currently integrating its businesses into the Smiths News Group. The principal asset, Dawson Books is a leading supplier of academic books in the UK and internationally.