Nichols PLC
Nichols PLC
Trading as: Nichols PLC
#00238303 • Active
B2cManufacturingPhysical Product
Nichols plc has been making life taste better since 1908, offering a range of iconic soft drinks like Vimto, SLUSH PUPPiE, and ICEE. The company prides itself on its distinctive brands and commitment to sustainability, serving customers in over 60 countries worldwide.
Founded: 28/03/1929
Industries: Manufacture of soft drinks; production of mineral waters and other bottled waters
Website: https://nicholsplc.co.uk
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Location: Newton-le-Willows
Products
- Icee
- Slush Puppie
- Vimto
Services
- Soft Drinks Production
- Sustainability Initiatives
Financial Snapshot
Last accounts made up to 31 December 2023
Next accounts due 30 June 2025 (1 month)
Cash in Bank £55.19m
↓ -18%
Turnover £172.81m
↑ 1%
EBITDA £23.45m
↓ -6%
Gross Profit £80.86m
↑ 9%
Total Liabilities £35.03m
↑ 13%
Directors
Name | Role | Appointed ↓ | Nationality | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Richard Williams | Accountant | 11/03/2025 | British | 55 years |
| Matthew John Nichols | Commercial Director | 10/01/2024 | British | 43 years |
| Elizabeth Mcmeikan | Non Executive Director | 01/02/2023 | British | 63 years |
| Helen Margaret Keays | Company Director | 01/09/2017 | British | 61 years |
| Andrew Paul Milne | Group Commercial Director | 01/01/2016 | Welsh | 51 years |
| John Anthony Gittins | Company Director | 01/08/2015 | British | 65 years |
| Peter John Nichols | Non Executive Chairman | 16/05/1992 | British | 75 years |
Role:
Accountant
Appointed:
11/03/2025
Nationality:
British
Age:
55 years
Role:
Commercial Director
Appointed:
10/01/2024
Nationality:
British
Age:
43 years
Role:
Non Executive Director
Appointed:
01/02/2023
Nationality:
British
Age:
63 years
Role:
Company Director
Appointed:
01/09/2017
Nationality:
British
Age:
61 years
Role:
Group Commercial Director
Appointed:
01/01/2016
Nationality:
Welsh
Age:
51 years
Role:
Company Director
Appointed:
01/08/2015
Nationality:
British
Age:
65 years
Role:
Non Executive Chairman
Appointed:
16/05/1992
Nationality:
British
Age:
75 years
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Charges
6 charges registered
The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC Outstanding
Created 26/04/2001All that leasehold land and buildings forming part of unit 9 stone cross park east lancashire road g...
Barclays Bank PLC Outstanding
Created 14/03/2001Land and buildings on the south side of penny lane,haydock,st helens,merseyside; ms 305322.
Properties
No property information available
Grants
No grant information available
Government Council Contracts Beta
No council contracts found
Company Filings
| Date | Category | Description | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26/03/2025 | Officers | Termination Secretary Company With Name Termination Date | View (1 page) |
| 26/03/2025 | Officers | Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date | View (1 page) |
| 26/03/2025 | Officers | Appoint Corporate Secretary Company With Name Date | View (2 pages) |
| 18/03/2025 | Officers | Appoint Person Director Company With Name Date | View (2 pages) |
| 20/05/2024 | Accounts | Accounts With Accounts Type Group | View (181 pages) |
| 08/05/2024 | Resolution | Resolution | View (2 pages) |
| 15/04/2024 | Confirmation Statement | Confirmation Statement With No Updates | View (3 pages) |