Company Overview
Arla Foods Uk Plc is listed at the official companies registry as Active Public Limited Company. The company was incorporated on Friday 02 January 1998, so this is a well established company. Arla Foods Uk Plc has been in business for 28 years and 3 months. The accounts status is full and the accounts are next due on Tuesday 30 June 2026.
Registered Address

Arla House 4 Savannah Way, Leeds Valley Park, Leeds, Yorkshire, LS10 1AB
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Companies House Data
Company NameARLA FOODS UK PLC
Company Number03487778
Registered Office AddressArla House 4 Savannah Way
 Leeds Valley Park
 LS10 1AB
Company CategoryPublic Limited Company
Company StatusActive
Country of OriginUnited Kingdom
Incorporation Date02/01/1998
Accounting Reference Date Day31
Accounting Reference Date Month12
Accounts Next Due Date30/06/2026
Accounts Last Made Up Date31/12/2024
Accounts Account CategoryFULL
Returns Next Due Date30/01/2017
Returns Last Made Up Date02/01/2016
Directors & Members
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Ruby Ali-Brett - Director
(British, 48 years old, born March 1978)
Appointed 30 April 2024
 Active
Philip Boot - Director
(Dutch, 57 years old, born April 1969)
Appointed 10 January 2025
 Active
Mogens Kaspersen - Director
(Danish, 61 years old, born October 1965)
Appointed 24 May 2022
 Active
Sebastiaan Padberg - Director
(Dutch, 55 years old, born April 1971)
Appointed 01 January 2024
 Active
Secretaries
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Richard Jaques - Secretary
Appointed 17 June 2019
 Active
Other Company Directorships
Ruby Ali-Brett
ARLA FOODS HOLDINGS COMPANY LIMITED
ARLA FOODS LIMITED
ARLA FOODS UK FARMERS JOINT VENTURE CO. LIMITED
ARLA FOODS UK HOLDING LIMITED
ARLA FOODS UK PROPERTY COMPANY LIMITED
JRB PROPERTIES LEEDS LIMITED
WESTBURY DAIRIES LIMITED
Philip Boot
ARLA FOODS LIMITED
ARLA FOODS UK HOLDING LIMITED
Mogens Kaspersen
ARLA FOODS LIMITED
ARLA FOODS UK HOLDING LIMITED
Sebastiaan Padberg
A HEALD LIMITED
ARLA FOODS (WESTBURY) LIMITED
ARLA FOODS CHEESE COMPANY LIMITED
ARLA FOODS FINANCE LIMITED
ARLA FOODS HATFIELD LIMITED
ARLA FOODS HOLDINGS COMPANY LIMITED
ARLA FOODS INGREDIENTS FELINFACH HOLDINGS LIMITED
ARLA FOODS INGREDIENTS FELINFACH LIMITED
ARLA FOODS INGREDIENTS FELINFACH RENEWABLE ENERGY LIMITED
ARLA FOODS INGREDIENTS UK LIMITED
ARLA FOODS LIFE ASSURANCE TRUSTEES LIMITED
ARLA FOODS LIMITED
ARLA FOODS NAIRN LIMITED
ARLA FOODS UK DAIRIES MAJOR RETAIL LIMITED
ARLA FOODS UK FARMERS JOINT VENTURE CO. LIMITED
ARLA FOODS UK HOLDING LIMITED
ARLA FOODS UK INVESTMENTS LIMITED
ARLA FOODS UK PROPERTY COMPANY LIMITED
ARLA FOODS UK SERVICES LTD.
CHATSWORTH DAIRIES LIMITED
CORNISH COUNTRY LARDER LIMITED
HEALDS FOODS LIMITED
MILK LINK (CREDITON NO2) LIMITED
MILK LINK (CREDITON) LIMITED
MILK LINK (LLANDYRNOG) LIMITED
MILK LINK HOLDINGS LIMITED
MILK LINK INVESTMENTS LIMITED
MILK LINK PROCESSING LIMITED
TANNER FOODS LIMITED
TCC PENSION FUND TRUST LIMITED
THE CHEESE COMPANY HOLDINGS LIMITED
THE CHEESE COMPANY LIMITED
WESTBURY DAIRIES LIMITED
YEO VALLEY DAIRIES LIMITED
Balance Sheet Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2015 31-Dec-2014
Balance Sheet
Fixed Assets 411,866,000 411,866,000 507,766,000
Current Assets 31,667,000 31,667,000 120,356,000
Creditors Due Within One Year 125,456,000 125,456,000 202,541,000
Working Cap -93,789,000 -93,789,000 -82,185,000
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 318,077,000 318,077,000 425,581,000
Long-term Liabilities 90,251,000 90,251,000 95,739,000
Net Assets 227,826,000 227,826,000 329,842,000
Share Capital & Reserves
Share Cap 14,396,000 14,396,000 14,396,000
Profit & Loss Reserves 19,194,000 19,194,000 123,554,000
Other Reserves 194,236,000 194,236,000 191,892,000
Shareholders Funds 227,826,000 227,826,000 329,842,000
Common Size Financial Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2015 31-Dec-2014
Tangible Fixed Assets - - -
Fixed Assets 92.9% 92.9% 80.8%
Stocks Inventory 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Debtors 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Cash Bank In Hand 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Current Assets 7.1% 7.1% 19.2%
Creditors Due Within One Year 28.3% 28.3% 32.2%
Net Current Assets Liabilities -21.1% -21.1% -13.1%
Creditors Due After One Year 20.3% 20.3% 15.2%
Accruals Deferred Income - - -
Provisions For Liabilities Charges - - -
Net Assets Liabilities Including Pension Asset Liability 51.4% 51.4% 52.5%
Called Up Share Capital 3.2% 3.2% 2.3%
Share Capital Allotted Called Up Paid 3.2% 3.2% 2.3%
Profit Loss Account Reserve 4.3% 4.3% 19.7%
Shareholder Funds 51.4% 51.4% 52.5%
Capital Employed - - -
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 71.7% 71.7% 67.8%
Financial Ratio Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2015 31-Dec-2014
Liquidity Ratio 0.3 0.3 0.6
Solvency Ratio 2.1 2.1 2.1
Reserves to Assets 0.0 0.0 0.2
Secured Creditors Unlock full report
Mortgages Charges 0
Mortgages Outstanding 0
Mortgages Part Satisfied 0
Mortgages Satisfied 0
Assets and Debt Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2015 31-Dec-2014
Assets 443,533,000 443,533,000 628,122,000
Debt 215,707,000 215,707,000 298,280,000
Net Assets/Debt 227,826,000 227,826,000 329,842,000

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.

Current debt exceeded short term liquid assets as at the balance sheet date. We would normally view this in the context of other profitability and solvency indicators. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. 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.Current debt exceeded short term liquid assets as at the balance sheet date. We would normally view this in the context of other profitability and solvency indicators. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. 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.Current debt exceeded short term liquid assets as at the balance sheet date. We would normally view this in the context of other profitability and solvency indicators. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. 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
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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
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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
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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:
10 Very Strong
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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LOWELL PORTFOLIO IV LIMITED
NO. 1 THE SQUARE THORPE PARK VIEW, THORPE PARK, LEEDS, LS10 1AB
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Document Filings
Confirmation statement made on 2 January 2026 with no updates
Director's details changed for Philip Mark Boot on 15 March 2025
Appointment of Philip Mark Boot as a director on 10 January 2025
Termination of appointment of Peter Gioertz-Carlsen as a director on 10 January 2025
Confirmation statement made on 2 January 2025 with no updates
Director's details changed for Mr Louis Rutter on 28 October 2024
Director's details changed for Sebastiaan Augustinus Johannes Maria Padberg on 11 March 2024
Second filing for the appointment of Ruby Ali-Brett as a director
Appointment of Ruby All-Brett as a director on 30 April 2024
Termination of appointment of Pauline Louise Hogg as a director on 30 April 2024
Appointment of Sebastiaan Augustinus Johannes Maria Padberg as a director on 1 January 2024
Termination of appointment of Anne-Frances Ball as a director on 1 January 2024
Confirmation statement made on 2 January 2024 with no updates
Appointment of Mrs Anne-Frances Ball as a director on 31 July 2023
Termination of appointment of Afshin Amirahmadi as a director on 31 July 2023
Termination of appointment of Simon Kin-Man Ho as a director on 17 July 2023
Appointment of Louis Rutter as a director on 17 July 2023
Confirmation statement made on 2 January 2023 with no updates
Appointment of Mogens Kaspersen as a director on 24 May 2022
Termination of appointment of Morten Holm Jensen as a director on 24 May 2022
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