SMITHS NEWS PLC

Active Swindon

Activities of head offices

1,421 employees website.com
Supply chain, manufacturing and commerce models Wholesale trade Activities of head offices
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SMITHS NEWS PLC

Activities of head offices

Founded 2 Aug 2004 Active Swindon, United Kingdom 1,421 employees website.com
Supply chain, manufacturing and commerce models Wholesale trade Activities of head offices

Previous Company Names

CONNECT GROUP PLC 22 Apr 2014 — 2 Nov 2020
SMITHS NEWS PLC 23 Jun 2006 — 22 Apr 2014
BRIGHTWAY SERVICES LIMITED 2 Aug 2004 — 23 Jun 2006
Accounts Submitted 17 Feb 2026 Next due 28 Feb 2026 2 months overdue
Confirmation Submitted 4 Feb 2026 Next due 15 Feb 2027 9 months remaining
Net assets £10M £13M 2025 year on year
Total assets £174M £6M 2025 year on year
Total Liabilities £165M £18M 2025 year on year
Charges 2
1 outstanding 1 satisfied

Contact & Details

Contact

Registered Address

Rowan House Cherry Orchard North Kembrey Park Swindon SN2 8UH United Kingdom

Telephone

0800 000 0000

Email

info@example.com

Website

www.example.com

Full company profile for SMITHS NEWS PLC (05195191), an active supply chain, manufacturing and commerce models company based in Swindon, United Kingdom. Incorporated 2 Aug 2004. Activities of head offices. View financials, directors, shareholders, and filings.

Business Summary

This company specializes in providing innovative solutions and services across multiple sectors.

Products & Services

consulting software analytics integration

Reports

Credit Report

In-depth credit score, financial analysis, risk assessment and company intelligence.

Financials

Financials

Period 1 Jan → 31 Dec 2025
Type Total Exemption Full
Next accounts 31 December 2026
Due by 30 September 2027 9 months

Balance Sheet & P&L (2013–2025)

Cash in Bank

£8.20M

Increased by £1.20M (+17%)

Net Assets

£9.50M

Increased by £12.80M (+388%)

Total Liabilities

£164.50M

Decreased by £18.40M (-10%)

Turnover

£1064.00M

Decreased by £39.70M (-4%)

Employees

1421

Decreased by 10 (-1%)

Debt Ratio

95%

Decreased by 7 (-7%)

Financial History

Revenue, profit, EBITDA and key financial figures

2025
Dec Year End
2024
Dec Year End
P&L
Revenue
£142.3M
£128.7M
Gross Profit
£48.2M
£43.1M
Operating Profit
£22.4M
£19.8M
Net Profit
£18.1M
£15.9M
EBITDA
£31.5M
£28.2M
Assets
Cash
£24.7M
£21.3M
Total Assets
£89.4M
£82.1M
Liabilities
Total Liabilities
£45.2M
£41.8M
Key Metrics
Employees
1,247
1,156
Latest Revenue
£142.3M
Latest EBITDA
£31.5M
Cash Position
£24.7M

Funding

Fundraising & Grants

No fundraising or grants recorded

Investors (0)

No investor information available

Share Capital

Share Capital

Share allotments and capital structure

156 Allotments 64,335,216 Shares £479.96m Total
Date FromShare ClassShares AllottedAmount RaisedPrice/Share
28 Sept 2017125£178.025£1.424
13 Apr 20177,788£10k£1.284
13 Apr 20175,617£8k£1.424
30 Mar 20171,972£5.00m£3k
16 Mar 20173,036£4k£1.284

Officers

Officers

0 active 3 resigned
Status

No officers found

No officers found

Shareholders

Shareholders (15)

Fidelity International Limited
9.8%
Forum Family Office Value Fund
8.9%

Persons with Significant Control

Persons with Significant Control (0)

No PSC information available

Group Structure

Group Structure

SMITHS NEWS PLC Current Company
FMD LIMITED united kingdom

Charges

Charges

1 outstanding 1 satisfied

Properties

Properties

1 leasehold 1 total
AddressTenurePrice PaidDate Added
9-10 Platinum Court, Alchemy Way, Knowsley Industrial Park, Liverpool KNOWSLEY
Leasehold-6 Mar 2013
9-10 Platinum Court, Alchemy Way, Knowsley Industrial Park, Liverpool
Leasehold
Added 6 Mar 2013
District KNOWSLEY

Documents

Company Filings

DateCategoryDescriptionDocument
17 Feb 2026AccountsAnnual accounts made up to 2025-08-30
4 Feb 2026OfficersAppointment of Mr Richard Henry Arden Clay as director on 2026-02-02
4 Feb 2026Confirmation StatementConfirmation statement made on 2026-02-01 with no updates
25 Nov 2025OfficersTermination of Paul Martin Baker as director on 2025-11-21
7 Feb 2025AccountsAnnual accounts made up to 2024-08-31
17 Feb 2026 Accounts

Annual accounts made up to 2025-08-30

4 Feb 2026 Officers

Appointment of Mr Richard Henry Arden Clay as director on 2026-02-02

4 Feb 2026 Confirmation Statement

Confirmation statement made on 2026-02-01 with no updates

25 Nov 2025 Officers

Termination of Paul Martin Baker as director on 2025-11-21

7 Feb 2025 Accounts

Annual accounts made up to 2024-08-31

Recent Activity

Latest Activity

Annual accounts made up to 2025-08-30

2 months ago on 17 Feb 2026

Appointment of Mr Richard Henry Arden Clay as director on 2026-02-02

2 months ago on 4 Feb 2026

Confirmation statement made on 2026-02-01 with no updates

2 months ago on 4 Feb 2026

Termination of Paul Martin Baker as director on 2025-11-21

4 months ago on 25 Nov 2025

Annual accounts made up to 2024-08-31

1 years ago on 7 Feb 2025