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WH Smith PLC (SMWH.L)

895.00
-10.50
(-1.16%)
As of 4:04:11 PM GMT+1. Market Open.

Key Executives

Amounts are as of December 31, 2024 and compensation values are for the last fiscal year ending on that date. Pay is salary, bonuses, etc. Exercised is the value of options exercised during the fiscal year. Currency in GBp.
NameTitlePayExercisedYear Born
Mr. Carl David Cowling Group Chief Executive & Director 1.56M -- 1973
Mr. Maxwell Leslie James Izzard COO, CFO & Director -- -- 1980
Mr. Ian Houghton Legal Director & Company Secretary -- -- 1965

WH Smith PLC

Greenbridge Road
Swindon, SN3 3RX
United Kingdom
44 1793 616161 https://www.whsmithplc.co.uk
Industry: 
Specialty Retail
Full Time Employees: 
14,451

Description

WH Smith PLC operates as a travel retailer in the United Kingdom, North America, Australia, Ireland, Spain, and internationally. The company offers news, books, and convenience for travelling customers. It operates stores in airports, hospitals, railway stations, and motorway service areas. It also sells stationery products, including greeting cards, general stationery, art and craft, and gifting products; news and impulse products, such as newspapers, magazines, confectionery, and drinks; and books. The company sells its products through digital channels, such as whsmith.co.uk, funkypigeon.com, cultpens.com, Treeofhearts.co.uk, and dottyaboutpaper.co.uk; and franchised stores. The company was formerly known as New WH Smith PLC. WH Smith PLC was founded in 1792 and is based in Swindon, the United Kingdom.

Corporate Governance

WH Smith PLC’s ISS Governance QualityScore as of April 1, 2025 is 4. The pillar scores are Audit: 9; Board: 3; Shareholder Rights: 1; Compensation: 6.
Corporate governance scores courtesy of Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) Scores indicate decile rank relative to index or region. A decile score of 1 indicates lower governance risk, while a 10 indicates higher governance risk.

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April 16, 2025 at 6:00 AM UTC

WH Smith PLC Earnings Date

July 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM UTC

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