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Ascential is an international business-to-business media company, which is focused on essential products that connect and inform business professionals. It operates through two segments: Exhibitions and Festivals, and Information Services. The Exhibitions and Festivals segment organizes large-scale exhibitions, congresses, and festivals, where customers come together to form business relationships and transact. Its brands include Cannes Lions, Spring/Autumn Fair and Money20/20. The Information Services segment provides industry-specific business intelligence and forecasting through digital subscription products. Its brands include WGSN and Groundsure.
| Type | Public | |
| Founded | 1887 | |
| HQ | London, GB | Map |
| Website | ascential.com | |
| Employee Ratings | More |
Recent NewsAll News
- Shares in events firm Ascential slump as pandemic sparks hefty loss
- Ascential CEO joins the board of cyber security Darktrace
- Bloomberg's alt-data head jumped ship to start a new business at retail consultant Ascential — and it shows how firms can cut out middlemen and sell data directly to hedge funds
- Edge by Ascential enters strategic partnership with Jumpshot to extend its Digital Shelf and Market Share products
Key People/Management at Ascential
Duncan Painter
Rita Clifton
Mandy Gradden
Judy Vezmar
Scott Forbes
Philip Thomas
Ascential Office Locations
Ascential Financials and Metrics
Ascential Revenue
| GBP | |
|---|---|
Revenue (FY, 2018) | 348.5m |
Gross profit (FY, 2018) | 223.3m |
Gross profit margin (FY, 2018), % | 64.1% |
Net income (FY, 2018) | 20.0m |
EBITDA (FY, 2018) | 85.0m |
EBIT (FY, 2018) | 40.2m |
Market capitalization (6-Apr-2021) | 1.4b |
Closing stock price (6-Apr-2021) | 3.5 |
Cash (31-Dec-2018) | 182.0m |
| GBP | FY, 2015 | FY, 2016 | FY, 2017 | FY, 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Revenue | 256.6m | 299.6m | 375.8m | 348.5m |
Revenue growth, % | 17% | 25% | ||
Cost of goods sold | 232.3m | 102.0m | 127.4m | 125.2m |
Gross profit | 24.3m | 197.6m | 248.4m | 223.3m |
| GBP | FY, 2015 | FY, 2016 | FY, 2017 | FY, 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cash | 44.4m | 61.9m | 45.8m | 182.0m |
Accounts Receivable | 53.2m | 49.8m | 72.4m | 71.6m |
Inventories | 17.6m | 16.9m | 17.8m | 3.9m |
Current Assets | 127.7m | 210.7m | 151.9m | 300.3m |
| GBP | FY, 2015 | FY, 2016 | FY, 2017 | FY, 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Net Income | (32.3m) | 11.6m | 11.9m | 20.0m |
Cash From Operating Activities | 78.7m | 62.1m | 99.1m | 64.5m |
Dividends Paid | 6.0m | 20.0m | 22.8m | |
Cash From Financing Activities | (36.8m) | (900.0k) | 7.2m | (62.9m) |
| GBP | FY, 2015 |
|---|---|
Financial Leverage | -3.1 x |
Ascential Acquisitions / Subsidiaries
| Company Name | Date | Deal Size |
|---|---|---|
| Warc | June 18, 2018 | £24 m |
Ascential Cybersecurity Score
Ascential Environment, Social & Governance (ESG) Ratings
Ascential Online and Social Media Presence
1.04k Twitter followers
Ascential has 1.04k Twitter Followers. The number of followers has increased 0.3% month over month and increased 1.4% quarter over quarter
Ascential's Trends
Twitter Engagement Stats for @Ascential_
1.2k
Tweets
368
Following
1k
Followers
11
Tweets last 30 days
1.4
Avg. likes per Tweet
81.8%
Tweets with engagement
Ascential News and Updates
Shares in events firm Ascential slump as pandemic sparks hefty loss
Ascential CEO joins the board of cyber security Darktrace
Bloomberg's alt-data head jumped ship to start a new business at retail consultant Ascential — and it shows how firms can cut out middlemen and sell data directly to hedge funds
Edge by Ascential enters strategic partnership with Jumpshot to extend its Digital Shelf and Market Share products
Jumpshot Strikes Strategic Partnership Deal with Ascential to Provide Marketers with Deeper Visibility into the Entire Online Customer Journey
Ascential plc in £29.8m swoop for promotion analytics company
Ascential Blogs
Money20/20 China
Ascential Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ascential founded?
Ascential was founded in 1887.
Who are Ascential key executives?
Ascential's key executives are Duncan Painter, Rita Clifton and Mandy Gradden.
How many employees does Ascential have?
Ascential has 2,000 employees.
What is Ascential revenue?
Latest Ascential annual revenue is £348.5 m.
What is Ascential revenue per employee?
Latest Ascential revenue per employee is £174.3 k.
Who are Ascential competitors?
Competitors of Ascential include The Madison Square Garden Company, Tarsus Group and Fiera Milano.
Where is Ascential headquarters?
Ascential headquarters is located at Wilder Walk, London.
Where are Ascential offices?
Ascential has offices in London, New York, Shenzhen Shi, Hong Kong and in 4 other locations.
How many offices does Ascential have?
Ascential has 14 offices.
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