Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - overview
Established
1986
Location
London, -, UK
Primary Industry
Media
About
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC is a UK-based company engaged in publishing a wide range of literary works, including fiction, non-fiction, and academic materials, serving diverse audiences across the globe. Founded in 1986 in London, UK, Bloomsbury Publishing PLC specializes in publishing literary works. The company went public in June 1994. It has maintained its focus on literary publishing without major pivots or changes in business strategy since its founding.
Bloomsbury Publishing specializes in the production and distribution of a wide array of literary works, including fiction, non-fiction, academic, and children's books. Their core offerings encompass a diverse selection that caters to various audience needs, featuring well-known series such as the 'Crescent City' and 'The Bone Season. ' The company's publications serve multiple end-use cases, including entertainment, education, and professional development, aiming to engage readers across genres and topics. Bloomsbury's customer base includes individual readers, educational institutions, and libraries, with distributions extending into markets such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and India.
Their strategic approach emphasizes accessibility and innovation in publishing, with a strong focus on both print and digital formats. In the most recent year, 2023, Bloomsbury generated revenue of USD 320. 74 mn and reported an EBITDA of USD 46. 23 mn.
The company generates revenue through a combination of direct sales to consumers, retail partnerships, and academic subscriptions, focusing on both physical and digital book sales. Bloomsbury Publishing PLC plans to utilize recent funding to support the launch of new products and expand its market reach. The company is actively designing new literary titles, with specific release dates yet to be announced. Additionally, Bloomsbury targets expansion into emerging markets in Asia and other international regions by 2025, aiming to increase its global footprint.
The funds raised during the IPO in June 1994 are expected to facilitate these growth initiatives.
Primary Industry
Media
Sub Industries
Digital Media, Literary Publishing
Website
www.bloomsbury.com
Verticals
E-commerce
Company Stage
Mature
Total Amount Raised
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Feb 28, 2011 | Feb 29, 2012 | Feb 28, 2013 | Feb 28, 2014 | Feb 28, 2015 | Feb 29, 2016 | Feb 28, 2017 | Feb 28, 2018 | Feb 28, 2019 | Feb 29, 2020 | Feb 28, 2021 | Feb 28, 2022 | Feb 28, 2023 | Feb 29, 2024 | Feb 28, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 103,398,000 | 97,399,000 | 98,479,000 | 109,496,000 | 111,125,000 | 123,725,000 | 142,564,000 | 161,510,000 | 162,679,000 | 162,772,000 | 185,136,000 | 230,110,000 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | (5.8%) | 1.1% | 11.2% | 1.5% | 11.3% | 15.2% | 13.3% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 13.7% | 24.3% | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 5,657,000 | 10,422,000 | 12,623,000 | 12,898,000 | 13,571,000 | 14,969,000 | 13,931,000 | 15,977,000 | 16,578,000 | 20,050,000 | 25,597,000 | 32,468,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | 3,866,000 | 8,412,000 | 9,756,000 | 9,510,000 | 9,652,000 | 10,446,000 | 9,402,000 | 11,541,000 | 11,969,000 | 13,472,000 | 17,833,000 | 22,562,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | 3.7% | 8.6% | 9.9% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 8.4% | 6.6% | 7.1% | 7.4% | 8.3% | 9.6% | 9.8% | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 5.5% | 10.7% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.2% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 9.9% | 10.2% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 14.1% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | 2,229,000 | 3,373,000 | 7,466,000 | 7,703,000 | 8,748,000 | 9,707,000 | 7,353,000 | 9,070,000 | 9,247,000 | 10,501,000 | 13,697,000 | 16,890,000 | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | 2.2% | 3.5% | 7.6% | 7.0% | 7.9% | 7.8% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 5.7% | 6.5% | 7.4% | 7.3% | - | - | - |
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Sale | Completed | Osprey Publishing | - | ||||||||
| Trade Sale | Completed | Continuum International Publishing Group | - | ||||||||
| IPO | Completed | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC | - | ||||||||
| Buyout | Completed | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC | - |
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