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 |
GBP | |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Financial Leverage | -3.1 x |
Company Name | Date | Deal Size |
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Warc | June 18, 2018 | £24 m |
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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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