The Independent
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The Independent is a British national morning newspaper published by Independent Print Limited. Nicknamed the Indy, it began as a broadsheet, but changed to tabloid (compact) format and later left only its digital editions. The newspaper is focused on areas such as culture, politics, economic issues, and more. It has not affiliated itself with any political party and features a range of views given on its editorial and comment pages.
| Type | Private | |
| Founded | 1986 | |
| HQ | London, GB | Map |
| Website | independent.co.uk |
Recent NewsAll News
- The Botanist Partners With The Independent Restaurant Coalition To Support The Hospitality Industry This Spring
- The Independent hails ‘unicorn’ status after third year of profit
- The Independent Clinical Laboratory Market in China, 2019 to 2025 - KingMed Diagnostics Dominated 2018 with 22.8% Market Share
- The Independent wins 21 awards at the New York Press Association's 2018 Better Newspaper Contest
Key People/Management at The Independent
Josie Cox
The Independent Office Locations
The Independent Financials and Metrics
Summary Metrics
Founding Date | 1986 |
The Independent Revenue
| GBP | |
|---|---|
Revenue (FY, 2018) | 24.8m |
Gross profit (FY, 2018) | 8.0m |
Gross profit margin (FY, 2018), % | 32.2% |
Net income (FY, 2018) | 2.4m |
EBIT (FY, 2018) | 3.0m |
Cash (30-Sept-2018) | 3.7m |
| GBP | FY, 2015 | FY, 2016 | FY, 2017 | FY, 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Revenue | 8.2m | 14.3m | 22.2m | 24.8m |
Cost of goods sold | 4.5m | 9.8m | 13.9m | 16.8m |
Gross profit | 3.7m | 4.5m | 8.3m | 8.0m |
Gross profit Margin, % | 45% | 31% | 37% | 32% |
| GBP | FY, 2014 | FY, 2015 | FY, 2016 | FY, 2017 | FY, 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cash | 745.0k | 2.9m | 1.7m | 3.7m | 3.7m |
Accounts Receivable | 1.7m | 815.0k | 1.7m | 2.7m | 1.7m |
Current Assets | 2.5m | 5.1m | 5.6m | 10.0m | 8.7m |
| GBP | FY, 2014 |
|---|---|
Financial Leverage | 5.6 x |
The Independent Cybersecurity Score
The Independent Online and Social Media Presence
3.57m Twitter followers
The Independent has 3.57m Twitter Followers. The number of followers has increased 0.1% month over month and increased 0.2% quarter over quarter
The Independent's Trends
Twitter Engagement Stats for @independent
1.1m
Tweets
641
Following
3.6m
Followers
1k
Tweets last 30 days
17.5
Avg. likes per Tweet
99.7%
Tweets with engagement
The Independent News and Updates
The Botanist Partners With The Independent Restaurant Coalition To Support The Hospitality Industry This Spring
The Independent hails ‘unicorn’ status after third year of profit
The Independent Clinical Laboratory Market in China, 2019 to 2025 - KingMed Diagnostics Dominated 2018 with 22.8% Market Share
The Independent wins 21 awards at the New York Press Association's 2018 Better Newspaper Contest
The Independent Group is considering an electoral alliance with the Liberal Democrats
The Independent Group applies to become an official political party
The Independent Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Independent founded?
The Independent was founded in 1986.
Who are The Independent key executives?
The Independent's key executives are Josie Cox.
How many employees does The Independent have?
The Independent has 626 employees.
What is The Independent revenue?
Latest The Independent annual revenue is £24.8 m.
What is The Independent revenue per employee?
Latest The Independent revenue per employee is £39.6 k.
Who are The Independent competitors?
Competitors of The Independent include Guardian News & Media, Mediahuis Nederland and Chuco.
Where is The Independent headquarters?
The Independent headquarters is located at 2 Derry St, London.
Where are The Independent offices?
The Independent has an office in London.
How many offices does The Independent have?
The Independent has 1 office.
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