WH Smith Retail Holdings Limited
WH Smith Retail Holdings Limited
#00471941 • Active
B2cPhysical Product
WH Smith PLC is a leading global retailer specializing in news, books, and convenience products, primarily serving the traveling customer. With over 1,700 stores in more than 30 countries, they focus on innovation and sustainability to enhance customer journeys.
Founded: 17/08/1949
Industries: Activities of head offices
Website: https://whsmithplc.co.uk
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Location: London
Products
- Books
- Magazines
- Stationery
- Travel Accessories
Services
- Convenience Products
- Retail Of News And Books
Financial Snapshot
Last accounts made up to 31 August 2023
Next accounts due 31 May 2025 (0 months)
Cash in Bank £19.71m
↓ -63%
Turnover £218.5m
↑ 14%
EBITDA -£97.83m
↓ 151%
Gross Profit £10.94m
↑ 120%
Total Liabilities £969.82m
↓ -29%
Employees 10,186
↑ 8%
Directors
Name | Role | Appointed ↓ | Nationality | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Leslie James Izzard | Company Director | 19/11/2024 | British | 45 years |
| Carl David Cowling | Company Director | 19/09/2019 | British | 51 years |
| Ian Houghton | Company Executive | 14/03/2013 | British | 59 years |
Role:
Company Director
Appointed:
19/11/2024
Nationality:
British
Age:
45 years
Role:
Company Director
Appointed:
19/09/2019
Nationality:
British
Age:
51 years
Role:
Company Executive
Appointed:
14/03/2013
Nationality:
British
Age:
59 years
People with Significant Control
| Name | Nature of Control | Notified On | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wh Smith Hs Limited | Ownership Of Shares 75 To 100 Percent, Voting Rights 75 To 100 Percent, Right To Appoint And Remove Directors | 01/06/2024 | United Kingdom |
| Wh Smith Plc | Ownership Of Shares 75 To 100 Percent, Voting Rights 75 To 100 Percent, Right To Appoint And Remove Directors | 06/04/2016 | United Kingdom |
Nature of Control:
Ownership Of Shares 75 To 100 Percent, Voting Rights 75 To 100 Percent, Right To Appoint And Remove Directors
Notified On:
01/06/2024
Nationality:
United Kingdom
Nature of Control:
Ownership Of Shares 75 To 100 Percent, Voting Rights 75 To 100 Percent, Right To Appoint And Remove Directors
Notified On:
06/04/2016
Nationality:
United Kingdom
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Charges
1 charge registered
Commercial Union Assurance Company Limited Satisfied
Created 27/09/1966Properties
100 properties
Regions
10
Freehold
0
Leasehold
100
SOUTH EAST
29 High Street, Harpenden (AL5 2RU)
Leasehold • AL5 2RU
Added 13/12/2018 • ST ALBANS
SOUTH EAST
Unit 2 and 3, Churchill Square, Brighton (BN1 2TA)
Leasehold • BN1 2TA
Added 11/04/2019 • BRIGHTON AND HOVE
SOUTH EAST
4 Churchill Parade, The Street, Rustington, Littlehampton (BN16 3DJ)
Leasehold • BN16 3DJ
Added 14/06/2019 • ARUN
Grants
No grant information available
Government Council Contracts Beta
No council contracts found
Company Filings
| Date | Category | Description | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15/05/2025 | Confirmation Statement | Confirmation Statement With Updates | View (4 pages) |
| 29/11/2024 | Officers | Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date | View (1 page) |
| 21/11/2024 | Officers | Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date | View (2 pages) |
| 17/06/2024 | Capital | Capital Allotment Shares | View (8 pages) |
| 05/06/2024 | Persons With Significant Control | Change To A Person With Significant Control | View (2 pages) |
| 03/06/2024 | Persons With Significant Control | Notification Of A Person With Significant Control | View (2 pages) |
| 03/06/2024 | Persons With Significant Control | Cessation Of A Person With Significant Control | View (1 page) |
05/06/2024 Persons With Significant Control
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03/06/2024 Persons With Significant Control
Notification Of A Person With Significant Control
03/06/2024 Persons With Significant Control
Cessation Of A Person With Significant Control