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Moody's Ratings affirms Future plc's Ba2 ratings; outlook changed to negative

Rating Action: Moody's Ratings affirms Future plc's Ba2 ratings; outlook changed to negative. Global Credit Research- 17 Apr 2026. London, April 17, 2026-- Moody's Ratings has today changed the outlook on Future plc to negative from stable.
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Future plc

Future is an international media business organized into two divisions, Media and Magazine. The Media segment comprises websites and events and the Magazine segment comprises magazines. The Media division operates in a number of sectors, including the technology and games markets, and has a number of brands, including TechRadar, PC Gamer, GamesRadar+, The Photography Show, Generate and Golden Joysticks. The Magazine division creates magazines and bookazines. The Magazine portfolio spans technology, games and entertainment, music, creative and photography, field sports, knowledge and home interest verticals. Its titles include T3, Total Film, How It Works, Edge and All About History.

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Moody's Investors Service
Moody's Investors Service

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