AO World PLC
AO World PLC
Trading as: Appliances Online
#05525751 • Active
B2cPhysical Product
AO World is a leading retail group in the UK specializing in electrical goods, including major and small domestic appliances, mobile phones, and consumer electronics. They pride themselves on their customer service and innovative logistics solutions.
Founded: 02/08/2005
Industries: Activities of head officesNon-trading company
Website: https://www.ao-world.com
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Location: Unit 5a The Parklands, Lostock, Bolton, BL6 4SD
Products
- Major Domestic Appliances
- Small Domestic Appliances
- Mobile Phones
- Consumer Electronics
Services
- Installation Of New Products
- Collection Of Old Products
- Product Protection Plans
- Customer Finance
- Recycling Of Waste Appliances
Financial Snapshot
Last accounts made up to 31 March 2024
Next accounts due 30 September 2025 (5 months)
Cash in Bank £40.1m
↑ 110%
Turnover £1,040.1m
↓ -12%
EBITDA £60.4m
↑ 151%
Gross Profit £268.4m
↑ 2%
Total Liabilities £243.9m
↓ -12%
Employees 2,842
↓ -16%
Directors
Name | Role | Appointed ↓ | Nationality | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Louise Venning | Director | 01/11/2022 | British | 51 years |
| Peter Paul Pritchard | Director | 01/10/2022 | British | 54 years |
| Shaun Mccabe | Director | 24/07/2018 | British | 56 years |
| Geoffrey Ian Cooper | Director | 01/07/2016 | British | 71 years |
| Jonathan Mark Stephen Higgins | Accountant | 01/08/2015 | British | 47 years |
| Christopher John Hopkinson | Company Director | 12/12/2005 | British | 66 years |
| John Charles Roberts | Director | 02/08/2005 | British | 51 years |
Role:
Director
Appointed:
01/11/2022
Nationality:
British
Age:
51 years
Role:
Director
Appointed:
01/10/2022
Nationality:
British
Age:
54 years
Role:
Director
Appointed:
24/07/2018
Nationality:
British
Age:
56 years
Role:
Director
Appointed:
01/07/2016
Nationality:
British
Age:
71 years
Role:
Accountant
Appointed:
01/08/2015
Nationality:
British
Age:
47 years
Role:
Company Director
Appointed:
12/12/2005
Nationality:
British
Age:
66 years
Role:
Director
Appointed:
02/08/2005
Nationality:
British
Age:
51 years
People with Significant Control
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Charges
6 charges registered
Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties Satisfied
Created 05/04/2023The domain name "ao.com" whether registered or unregistered and the rights to apply for and rights t...
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Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties (Security Agent) Satisfied
Created 06/04/2020The domain name "ao.com" whether registered or unregistered and the rights to apply for and rights t...
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Properties
2 properties
Regions
2
Freehold
0
Leasehold
2
GREATER LONDON
LOWER GROUND (EAST & WEST) GROUND AND FIRST FLOOR Johnson Building, 77 Hatton Garden, London (EC1N 8JS)
Leasehold • EC1N 8JS
Added 24/08/2021 • CAMDEN
NORTH WEST
Baskerville House, Brown Cross Street, Salford (M60 9HP)
Leasehold • M60 9HP
Added 10/01/2018 • SALFORD
Grants
No grant information available
Government Council Contracts Beta
No council contracts found
Company Filings
| Date | Category | Description | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19/11/2024 | Mortgage | Mortgage Satisfy Charge Full | View (1 page) |
| 28/09/2024 | Resolution | Resolution | View (4 pages) |
| 27/09/2024 | Accounts | Accounts With Accounts Type Group | View (193 pages) |
| 12/08/2024 | Confirmation Statement | Confirmation Statement With No Updates | View (3 pages) |
| 30/07/2024 | Accounts | Accounts With Accounts Type Interim | View (8 pages) |
| 23/07/2024 | Capital | Capital Allotment Shares | View (3 pages) |
| 12/10/2023 | Resolution | Resolution | View (4 pages) |