Company Overview
Associated British Foods Plc is listed at the official companies registry as Active Public Limited Company. The company was incorporated on Saturday 20 October 1934, so this is a well established company. Associated British Foods Plc has been in business for 91 years and 5 months. The accounts status is group and the accounts are next due on Sunday 15 March 2026.
Registered Address

Weston Centre, 10 Grosvenor Street, London, W1K 4QY
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Companies House Data
Company NameASSOCIATED BRITISH FOODS PLC
Company Number00293262
Registered Office AddressWeston Centre
 10 Grosvenor Street
 W1K 4QY
Company CategoryPublic Limited Company
Company StatusActive
Country of OriginUnited Kingdom
Incorporation Date20/10/1934
Accounting Reference Date Day15
Accounting Reference Date Month9
Accounts Next Due Date15/03/2026
Accounts Last Made Up Date14/09/2024
Accounts Account CategoryGROUP
Returns Next Due Date28/12/2016
Returns Last Made Up Date30/11/2015
Directors & Members
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Emma Adamo - Director
(Canadian, 63 years old, born June 1963)
Appointed 09 December 2011
Active
Graham Allan - Director
(British, 71 years old, born April 1955)
Appointed 05 September 2018
Active
Kumsal Bayazit Besson - Director
(Turkish,French, 52 years old, born August 1974)
Appointed 01 December 2023
Active
Joana Edwards - Director
(Portuguese, 56 years old, born October 1970)
Appointed 05 March 2026
Active
Michael McLintock - Director
(British, 65 years old, born March 1961)
Appointed 01 November 2017
Active
Anne Murphy - Director
(British, 59 years old, born January 1967)
Appointed 06 September 2023
Active
Heather Rabbatts - Director
(British, 71 years old, born December 1955)
Appointed 01 March 2021
Active
Eoin Tonge - Director
(Irish, 54 years old, born August 1972)
Appointed 06 February 2023
Active
George Weston - Director
(Australian, 62 years old, born March 1964)
Appointed 19 April 1999
Active
Secretaries
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Paul Lister - Secretary
(British)
Appointed 03 January 2001
Active
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Balance Sheet Unlock full report
Accounts Date 14-Sep-2024 30-Sep-2016 30-Sep-2015
Balance Sheet
Fixed Assets 6,939,000,000 6,939,000,000 6,298,000,000
Current Assets 4,437,000,000 4,437,000,000 3,849,000,000
Creditors Due Within One Year 3,145,000,000 3,145,000,000 2,742,000,000
Working Cap 1,292,000,000 1,292,000,000 1,107,000,000
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 8,231,000,000 8,231,000,000 7,405,000,000
Long-term Liabilities 1,177,000,000 1,177,000,000 1,069,000,000
Net Assets 7,054,000,000 7,054,000,000 6,336,000,000
Share Capital & Reserves
Share Cap 45,000,000 45,000,000 45,000,000
Profit & Loss Reserves 6,423,000,000 6,423,000,000 6,252,000,000
Other Reserves 586,000,000 586,000,000 39,000,000
Shareholders Funds 7,054,000,000 7,054,000,000 6,336,000,000
Common Size Financial Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 14-Sep-2024 30-Sep-2016 30-Sep-2015
Tangible Fixed Assets - - -
Fixed Assets 61.0% 61.0% 62.1%
Stocks Inventory 17.9% 17.9% 18.0%
Debtors 9.1% 9.1% 8.8%
Cash Bank In Hand 4.9% 4.9% 6.9%
Current Assets 39.0% 39.0% 37.9%
Creditors Due Within One Year 27.6% 27.6% 27.0%
Net Current Assets Liabilities 11.4% 11.4% 10.9%
Creditors Due After One Year 10.3% 10.3% 10.5%
Accruals Deferred Income - - -
Provisions For Liabilities Charges - - -
Net Assets Liabilities Including Pension Asset Liability 62.0% 62.0% 62.4%
Called Up Share Capital 0.4% 0.4% 0.4%
Share Capital Allotted Called Up Paid 0.4% 0.4% 0.4%
Profit Loss Account Reserve 56.5% 56.5% 61.6%
Shareholder Funds 62.0% 62.0% 62.4%
Capital Employed - - -
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 72.4% 72.4% 73.0%
Financial Ratio Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 14-Sep-2024 30-Sep-2016 30-Sep-2015
Liquidity Ratio 1.4 1.4 1.4
Solvency Ratio 2.6 2.6 2.7
Reserves to Assets 0.6 0.6 0.6
Secured Creditors Unlock full report
Mortgages Charges 1
Mortgages Outstanding 0
Mortgages Part Satisfied 0
Mortgages Satisfied 1
Assets and Debt Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 14-Sep-2024 30-Sep-2016 30-Sep-2015
Assets 11,376,000,000 11,376,000,000 10,147,000,000
Debt 4,322,000,000 4,322,000,000 3,811,000,000
Net Assets/Debt 7,054,000,000 7,054,000,000 6,336,000,000

The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.

The company balance sheet displays a comfortable surplus of working capital. We would normally view this positively. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves appeared positive. We would normally view a company positively for this. The balance sheet indicates the substantial net assets of a large company. For the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet the level of net assets suggests a comfortable level of cover for total debts and obligations.

Unlock full report  The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.The company balance sheet displays a comfortable surplus of working capital. We would normally view this positively. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves appeared positive. We would normally view a company positively for this. The balance sheet indicates the substantial net assets of a large company. For the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet the level of net assets suggests a comfortable level of cover for total debts and obligations.   The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.The company balance sheet displays a comfortable surplus of working capital. We would normally view this positively. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves appeared positive. We would normally view a company positively for this. The balance sheet indicates the substantial net assets of a large company. For the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet the level of net assets suggests a comfortable level of cover for total debts and obligations.

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Public Record Information Unlock full report
Exact Court Judgements
Period of Months Last 12m 13-24m 25-36m 37-48m 49-60m 61-72m
Number of Exact CCJS X Y Y X X Y
Value of Exact CCJS YXY YK S S X KX
Supplier Credit Limits Unlock full report
Date Sector Notified Amount Terms
XK-SXY XKXYXK SXSKXYXK £X,000 XS XYSKS
SK-SYY SKXYXKYKKY KSXX KKXXYXS £YY,000 YS XYSKS SK YXXSXS
YK-SXY XKXYXYYK SXSXYXK £SX,000 XS XYSKS
Payment Records Unlock full report
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Payment Analysis

Total Invoices Paid Before
30 days due
Paid After
30 days due
Owing Before
30 days due
Owing after
30 days due
XYX SX K YX X
Company Valuation Analysis Unlock full report

Going Concern Valuation

The going concern valuations value the company on the basis that it continues to trade without the threat of liquidation for the foreseeable future. These valuations are primarily profit and cashflow based.

Valuations Valuation Measures
Estimated High Value £XSI,000 Retained Profit £YX,000
Estimated Mid Value £YY,000 EBIT £SY,000
Estimated Low Value £X,000 EBITDA £SSX,000

Liquidation Valuation

The liquidaton valuation values the company as if it were to cease trading and assets were subject to rapid disposal to cover liabilities. This valuation is primarily asset based.

Valuations Valuation Measures
Estimated High Value £XY,000 Total Assets £XIX,000
Estimated Mid Value £Y,000 Net Assets £YX,000
Estimated Low Value £S,000 Tangible Equity £SX,000

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First Report Score: (0-10) X
Financial Status Guide:
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9 Strong
8 Very Good
7 Good
6 Above Average
5 Average
4 Below Average
3 Poor
2 Weak
1 Very Weak
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Risk Score (1-100) X
Risk Band Description XXMXMXMX SISX
Risk Assessment Meeting of Creditors
Credit Rating XSKX
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Z Score X
Risk Band XY
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Z Score Bands

1 Low Risk 3.00 and above
2 Caution 2.63 - 2.99
3 Risk of Failure within 2 years 1.24 - 2.62
4 High Probability Failure Below 1.24
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Document Filings
Cancellation of shares. Statement of capital on 27 February 2026
Cancellation of shares. Statement of capital on 3 March 2026
Cancellation of shares. Statement of capital on 2 March 2026
Purchase of own shares.
Appointment of Ms Joana Lidia Edwards as a director on 5 March 2026
Cancellation of shares. Statement of capital on 21 January 2026
Clarification hmrc confirmation received that appropriate stamp duty has been paid on this transaction.
Cancellation of shares. Statement of capital on 19 January 2026
Cancellation of shares. Statement of capital on 20 January 2026
Cancellation of shares. Statement of capital on 23 January 2026
Cancellation of shares. Statement of capital on 26 January 2026
Cancellation of shares. Statement of capital on 14 January 2026
Cancellation of shares. Statement of capital on 27 January 2026
Cancellation of shares. Statement of capital on 22 January 2026
Cancellation of shares. Statement of capital on 16 January 2026
Cancellation of shares. Statement of capital on 15 January 2026
Cancellation of shares. Statement of capital on 28 January 2026
Cancellation of shares. Statement of capital on 29 January 2026
Cancellation of shares. Statement of capital on 3 February 2026
Cancellation of shares. Statement of capital on 2 February 2026
Cancellation of shares. Statement of capital on 30 January 2026
Purchase of own shares.
Purchase of own shares.
Purchase of own shares.
Cancellation of shares. Statement of capital on 7 January 2026

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