Peter Kay's wealth soars | ...despite keeping out of the public eye

Peter Kay's wealth soars

...despite keeping out of the public eye

Peter Kay's companies are now worth £35million, after their values soared by £2.7million in a year.

The earnings come despite the comedian stepping out of the limelight, and only occasionally making charity appearances.

Newly released Companies House paper show the value of his firm Hussein Traders rose from £7.6million to £10.2million in the 12 months up to March.

This includes  almost £1million in cash in the bank, along with investments. 
His other main company Good Night Vienna Productions, which he runs with wife Susan, rose in value by £50,000 to £24.8 million, including £12.3million in cash.

The 48-year-old  recently  recording the audiobook for his autobiography The Sound Of Laughter – 15 years after it was published - and revealed he was writing a third volume of his memoirs.

Published: 16 Oct 2021

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