WH Smith Travel Limited
WH Smith Travel Limited
#06560378 • 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: 09/04/2008
Industries: Retail sale of books in specialised storesRetail sale of newspapers and stationery in specialised stores
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 2024
Next accounts due 31 May 2026 (12 months)
Cash in Bank £10.96m
↑ 4%
Turnover £689.4m
↑ 11%
EBITDA £121.17m
↑ 13%
Gross Profit £424.31m
↑ 12%
Total Liabilities £1,011.25m
↑ 107%
Employees 3,742
↑ 2%
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 | Director | 30/06/2008 | 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:
Director
Appointed:
30/06/2008
Nationality:
British
Age:
59 years
People with Significant Control
| Name | Nature of Control | Notified On | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wh Smith Travel 2008 Limited | 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:
06/04/2016
Nationality:
United Kingdom
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Charges
No charges registered
Properties
4 properties
Regions
3
Freehold
0
Leasehold
4
SOUTH EAST
Unit 2, Bishops Stortford Railway Station, Station Road, Bishop's Stortford (CM23 3BL)
Leasehold • CM23 3BL
Added 13/03/2015 • EAST HERTFORDSHIRE
SOUTH EAST
Unit 1, Bishops Stortford Railway Station, Station Road, Bishop's Stortford (CM23 3BL)
Leasehold • CM23 3BL
Added 04/08/2014 • EAST HERTFORDSHIRE
GREATER LONDON
Basement and Ground Floor Premises, Ludgate House, 107-111 Fleet Street, London (EC4A 2AB)
Leasehold • EC4A 2AB
Added 29/03/2016 • CITY OF LONDON
Grants
No grant information available
Government Council Contracts Beta
No council contracts found
Company Filings
| Date | Category | Description | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/04/2025 | Confirmation Statement | Confirmation Statement With Updates | View (4 pages) |
| 03/03/2025 | Accounts | Accounts With Accounts Type Full | View (34 pages) |
| 02/12/2024 | 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) |
| 19/06/2024 | Incorporation | Memorandum Articles | View (11 pages) |
| 31/05/2024 | Resolution | Resolution | View (2 pages) |
| 17/05/2024 | Resolution | Resolution | View (13 pages) |