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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

    November 05, 2018

    PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Nov 5

    The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
    November 02, 2018

    PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Nov 2

    The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
    November 01, 2018

    PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Nov 1

    The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
    October 31, 2018

    PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Oct 31

    The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
    October 29, 2018

    PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Oct 29

    The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
    October 26, 2018

    PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Oct 26

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

    November 08, 2018

    Bill Gates: from software to toilets

    ‘His foundation has spent $200m since 2011 funding reinvented toilets that kill germs and extinguish smells on the spot’
    November 08, 2018

    Europe needs a better plan than to wait out Trump

    The president is not alone in thinking that the US does better to look after itself
    November 08, 2018

    What is the best Christmas song?

    Make your festive music nominations, from Elgar to Bob Marley
    November 08, 2018

    The naked truths that exposed the Little Englander in me

    How a Danish sauna put my liberal-mindedness to the test
    November 08, 2018

    Spain would benefit from a sunnier view of tech

    Neighbouring Portugal has been more willing to embrace competition and innovation
    November 08, 2018

    Former Goldman executive to join Moore Capital

    Konstantinos Pantazopoulos will help run Moore’s global macro strategy
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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.