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New Balance Athletic Shoes (U.K.) Limited

01616165

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

Appleton House 430 Birchwood Boulevard, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 7WD
Incorporated 23/02/1982

Previously known as

Brackendown Limited · until 21/04/1982

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/12/2025

Due 14/01/2027

On track

Industry

15200
Manufacture of footwear
47721
47721

Officers

Mr James Spiro Davis

director · Since 31/12/1991

COMPANY OWNER

AMERICAN · UNITED STATES

Mr Paul Gauron

secretary · Since 16/06/2015

Paul Gauron

secretary · Since 16/06/2015

Joseph Eugene Preston

director · Since 01/11/2018

American · United States

Graham Dicken

director · Since 01/11/2018

British · United Kingdom

Mr Graham Dicken

director · Since 01/11/2018

BRAND DIERECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM

Mr Joseph Eugene Preston

director · Since 01/11/2018

CEO

AMERICAN · UNITED STATES

Kevin Michael Doyle

director · Since 31/12/2019

American · United States

Mr Kevin Michael Doyle

director · Since 31/12/2019

PROFESSIONAL

AMERICAN · UNITED STATES

Also on 1 other board

James Spiro Davis

director

American · United States

Former

David Robinson

director · Resigned 26/02/1993

Peter Gorty

director · Resigned 17/11/1993

Lars Olof Samuelson

director · Resigned 29/04/1994

Stephen Howard Jones

director · Resigned 30/08/1994

Stephen Howard Jones

secretary · Resigned 30/08/1994

Peter Gorty

secretary · Resigned 14/01/1999

Lawrence Russell Lucas

director · Resigned 31/12/2000

Alistair Donald Cameron

director · Resigned 01/03/2007

James Edward Tompkins

director · Resigned 05/06/2009

John Larsen

director · Resigned 16/06/2015

Jonathan Ram

director · Resigned 16/06/2015

Eps Secretaries Limited

corporate secretary · Resigned 04/04/2016

Alan Roy Hed

director · Resigned 11/11/2016

Robert Demartini

director · Resigned 01/11/2018

Francis Allen

director · Resigned 01/11/2018

John Withee

director · Resigned 31/12/2019

Persons with Significant Control

Mr James Spiro Davis

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

American · United States

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 07/03/2012Registered 13/03/2012Satisfied 14/01/2025
charge
outstanding

HSBC ASSET FINANCE (UK) LIMITED & HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LIMITED

Created 24/06/2004Registered 25/06/2004
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 28/03/2003Registered 05/04/2003Satisfied 14/01/2025
charge
satisfied

NEW BALANCE ATHLETIC SHOE INC.

Created 20/07/1987Registered 22/07/1987
charge
satisfied

INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL FINANCE CORPORATION LIMITED

Created 21/09/1982Registered 22/09/1982

Change History

officer appointed → GAURON, Paul
2026-10-11
officer appointed → DAVIS, James Spiro
2026-10-11
officer appointed → DICKEN, Graham
2026-10-11
officer appointed → DOYLE, Kevin Michael
2026-10-11
officer appointed → PRESTON, Joseph Eugene
2026-10-11
status → active
2026-10-11

Active

type → ltd
2026-10-11

Private Limited Company

address line1 → Appleton House 430 Birchwood Boulevard
2026-10-11

APPLETON HOUSE 430 BIRCHWOOD BOULEVARD

post town → Warrington
2026-10-11

WARRINGTON

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 15200 peers
70

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees15/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity20/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Page 5 NEW BALANCE ATHLETIC SHOES (U.K.) LIMITED DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Going concern The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The directors have assessed the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least 12 months

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2025

Turnover

£1279.1M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£243.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£93.7M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£256.7M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£225.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£449.8M

Current Liabilities

£224.5M

Fixed Assets

£21.0M

Debtors

£106.3M

Cost of Sales

£679.0M

Gross Profit

£600.1M

Admin Expenses

£53.6M

Operating Profit

£256.9M

Profit After Tax

£191.7M

861avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£626k
Dividends paid£67.7M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£47.6M
NI contributions£5.6M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£246.3M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.00+£0
20252.00—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.

Filing History100 filings

Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

29/09/202642 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

19/02/20263 pages · PDF
PSC changed

change to a person with significant control

09/01/20262 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

09/01/20262 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

09/01/20262 pages · PDF
CH03

change person secretary company with change date

09/01/20261 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

30/09/202542 pages · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

14/01/20251 page · PDF
MR04

mortgage satisfy charge full

14/01/20251 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

07/01/20253 pages · PDF
PSC changed

change to a person with significant control

06/01/20252 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

05/01/20252 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

05/01/20252 pages · PDF
PSC changed

change to a person with significant control

05/01/20252 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

05/01/20252 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

08/10/202440 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

03/01/20245 pages · PDF
MA

memorandum articles

02/01/202437 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

02/01/20241 page · PDF
CC04

statement of companys objects

20/12/20232 pages · PDF
Shares allotted

capital allotment shares

21/11/20232 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

22/09/202342 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

03/01/20233 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

20/09/202237 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

31/12/20213 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

04/10/202136 pages · PDF
AD02

change sail address company with old address new address

20/01/20211 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

04/01/20213 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

04/11/202035 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

14/01/20202 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

14/01/20201 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

07/01/20203 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

17/09/201932 pages · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

02/01/20193 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

28/11/20182 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

27/11/20182 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

27/11/20181 page · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

27/11/20181 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

24/09/201834 pages · PDF
AD02

change sail address company with old address new address

03/01/20181 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with no updates

02/01/20183 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

02/10/201733 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

19/09/20171 page · PDF
Confirmation statement

confirmation statement with updates

12/01/20175 pages · PDF
AD03

move registers to sail company with new address

11/01/20171 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

10/10/201630 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

25/05/20162 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

25/05/20162 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

25/05/20162 pages · PDF
TM02

termination secretary company with name termination date

05/04/20161 page · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

05/01/20168 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

22/09/201525 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

23/06/20152 pages · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

18/06/20152 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

18/06/20151 page · PDF
Director appointed

appoint person director company with name date

18/06/20152 pages · PDF
AP03

appoint person secretary company with name date

18/06/20152 pages · PDF
Director resigned

termination director company with name termination date

18/06/20151 page · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

14/01/20157 pages · PDF
CH04

change corporate secretary company with change date

14/01/20151 page · PDF
Address changed

change registered office address company with date old address new address

01/10/20141 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

02/07/201425 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

06/01/20147 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

28/08/20132 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

28/08/20132 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

23/04/201323 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

15/01/20136 pages · PDF
AD02

change sail address company with old address

14/01/20131 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

27/09/201223 pages · PDF
MG01

legacy

20/03/2012PDF
MG01

legacy

13/03/201210 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

10/01/20126 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

29/09/201125 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

17/02/20116 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

22/09/20103 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

15/09/201025 pages · PDF
Annual return

annual return company with made up date full list shareholders

31/12/20097 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

31/12/20092 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

31/12/20092 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

31/12/20092 pages · PDF
Director details changed

change person director company with change date

31/12/20092 pages · PDF
CH04

change corporate secretary company with change date

31/12/20092 pages · PDF
AD03

move registers to sail company

25/11/20091 page · PDF
AD02

change sail address company

25/11/20091 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

02/10/200925 pages · PDF
288a

legacy

06/07/20092 pages · PDF
288b

legacy

30/06/20091 page · PDF
363a

legacy

31/12/20084 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

29/10/200824 pages · PDF
363a

legacy

12/03/20084 pages · PDF
190

legacy

28/02/20081 page · PDF
353

legacy

28/02/20081 page · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

31/10/200724 pages · PDF
288a

legacy

30/08/20072 pages · PDF
288b

legacy

01/08/20071 page · PDF
363a

legacy

10/01/20073 pages · PDF
Accounts filed

accounts with accounts type full

01/08/200622 pages · PDF
363a

legacy

06/01/20063 pages · PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

22/11/2005PDF
RESOLUTIONS

resolution

22/11/20052 pages · PDF