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    The Financial Times, one of the world’s leading business news organisations, is recognized internationally for its authority, integrity and accuracy. Providing essential news, comment, data and analysis for the global business community, the FT's total circulation grew 10% year-on-year to almost 690,000 across print and online, the highest paying readership in our 126-year history. Digital readership grew strongly, with online subscribers increasing 23% year-on-year to 476,000, representing more than two-thirds of the FT’s total audience. The FT has a global print circulation of 217,121 and the FT’s flagship web app has 6.2m users. (Deloitte assured, Q3 2014)
    Revenue(FY, 2017)
    £322.1 M

    Employee Rating

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    TypeSubsidiary
    HQLondon, GB
    Websiteft.com
    Financial Times is headquartered in London, GB
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    Key People/Management at Financial Times

    Ben Hughes

    Ben Hughes

    Global Commercial Director and Deputy CEO
    John Ridding

    John Ridding

    CEO
    Caspar de Bono

    Caspar de Bono

    Managing Director, B2B
    Jon Slade

    Jon Slade

    Managing Director, B2C
    Sarah Hopkins

    Sarah Hopkins

    Global Human Resources Director
    Darcy Keller

    Darcy Keller

    SVP, Corporate Affairs
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    Financial Times Office Locations

    Financial Times has an office in London
    London, GB (HQ)
    One Southwark Bridge
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    Financial Times Financials and Metrics

    Financial Times Revenue

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    Financial Times's revenue was reported to be £322.13 m in FY, 2017
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    Revenue

    		124.3m131.4m147.5m176.2m213.5m273.0m232.8m185.9m193.5m195.7m214.4m224.2m280.3m294.6m265.3m292.5m305.4m296.8m296.4m288.3m285.3m311.2m322.1m

    Revenue growth, %

    		(3%)(1%)

    Cost of goods sold

    		80.7m80.6m78.8m89.8m94.8m115.0m103.5m94.5m100.1m98.6m109.4m112.0m68.8m158.0m160.5m171.9m171.6m175.1m166.6m156.3m164.2m168.7m173.2m

    Gross profit

    		43.7m50.8m68.7m86.4m118.6m158.0m129.2m91.4m93.4m97.1m105.0m112.2m211.5m136.6m104.8m120.6m133.7m121.8m129.8m132.0m121.2m142.5m148.9m
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    Cash

    		13.6m35.2m54.1m102.0m104.0m97.5m127.3m73.6m59.5m34.4m43.8m95.5m71.5m87.7m100.9m100.1m108.6m99.8m92.0m74.2m20.7m19.9m17.2m

    Accounts Receivable

    		28.5m23.9m23.8m26.3m30.5m33.4m24.4m26.0m26.9m29.3m33.9m37.2m41.1m42.3m37.1m42.7m39.7m54.6m40.6m43.1m36.0m37.9m38.4m

    Inventories

    		1.2m529.0k465.0k705.0k675.0k663.0k811.0k587.0k588.0k1.1m870.0k856.0k1.1m1.6m1.1m1.6m1.4m1.5m1.5m1.3m1.3m1.6m1.5m

    Current Assets

    		48.5m68.4m88.5m135.3m158.3m182.3m171.5m119.2m118.5m113.0m127.5m178.4m167.0m186.2m219.7m215.9m639.6m641.8m309.2m279.8m104.1m122.4m134.4m
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    Net Income

    		(18.4m)6.5m22.6m31.9m42.9m51.7m12.5m716.0k(34.2m)5.1m10.2m27.7m(4.4m)19.5m2.0k6.5m428.4m(2.3m)(19.4m)15.3m359.4m6.1m5.4m

    Dividends Paid

    		5.6m17.6m24.7m30.7m45.0m28.3m12.0m20.8m321.2m21.0m692.1m
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    Financial Times Operating Metrics

    Nov, 2017Aug, 2018

    Digital Subscribers

    		740 k

    Paying Subscribers

    		900 k930 k
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    Competitors

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    Financial Times Online and Social Media Presence

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    Financial Times News and Updates

    January 18, 2019

    PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Jan 18

    The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
    January 11, 2019

    PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Jan 11

    The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
    January 03, 2019

    Simulation Studios and Hogan Lovells Shortlisted for Financial Times Award

    SAN FRANCISCO BAY, Calif., Jan. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Simulation Studios (SimStudios) has today announced that one of its prestigious clients, Hogan Lovells, was a finalist in the 2018 Financial Times North America Innovative Lawyer Awards. SimStudios' innovative business simulation...
    January 03, 2019

    PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Jan 3

    The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
    December 28, 2018

    PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Dec 28

    The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
    December 22, 2018

    Malaysia seeks $7.5 bn in reparations from Goldman Sachs: Financial Times

    Goldman Sachs has consistently denied wrongdoing and said certain members of the former Malaysian government and 1MDB lied to the bank about the proceeds of the bond sales
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    Financial Times Blogs

    January 18, 2019

    Germany looks to ban Huawei from 5G

    Berlin turns against China tech group as Oxford university stops accepting research funds
    January 18, 2019

    Apple chipmaker TSMC shares dip as slow smartphone sales bite

    January 18, 2019

    China’s ambassador to Canada warns of repercussions over Huawei

    January 18, 2019

    Jamie Dimon’s pay package totals $31m in 2018

    JPMorgan Chase boss received a 5% increase from previous year
    January 18, 2019

    Flash start-up targets crowded Europe scooter market

    Venture capital funds pour yet more money into e-mobility revolution
    January 18, 2019

    Watchdog warns over NHS financial sustainability

    Fragility caused by longer queues and waits for treatment along with deficits, says NAO
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    Financial Times Company Life and Culture

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     Financial Times Frequently Asked Questions

    • Who are Financial Times key executives?

      Financial Times's key executives are Ben Hughes, John Ridding and Caspar de Bono.

    • What is Financial Times revenue?

      Latest Financial Times annual revenue is £322.1 m.

    • Who are Financial Times competitors?

      Competitors of Financial Times include Forbes, VentureBeat and Alphr.

    • Where is Financial Times headquarters?

      Financial Times headquarters is located at One Southwark Bridge, London.

    • Where are Financial Times offices?

      Financial Times has an office in London.

    • How many offices does Financial Times have?

      Financial Times has 1 office.