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In a brief statement in response to media speculation, the company said: "As stated in the group’s half year results on 14 May 2026, the group continuously looks at ways of optimising its portfolio to drive shareholder value.
"Any further updates will be provided as and when appropriate."
Earlier in the day, Sky News reported that Future was working with advisors on a prospective sale of assets including Smart Brief, a publisher of industry newsletters. The unit also houses dozens of other professional titles and events brands, such as TV Tech, Residential Systems and Tech & Learning Events.
The division is likely to draw interest from industry rivals as well as smaller private equity firms.
According to Sky, one analyst estimated that based on profitability of roughly £15m, Future might get offers of somewhere in the region of £100m.
Future - which also owns Marie Claire, Money Week, Homes & Gardens, Woman’s Weekly and Golf Monthly, among others - has long been the speculation about a potential break-up because of its ownership of consumer publishing brands, Go Compare and the business-to-business arm.
Sky said the company recently held brief conversations with the owner of the Daily Mail about a sale of The Week, its current affairs magazine, but failed to agree a price.
At 1340 GMT, Futures shares were down 0.3% at 314p.
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