# APPLETON SIGNS MANUFACTURING LIMITED (04867738)

> APPLETON SIGNS MANUFACTURING LIMITED is an active private limited company (company number 04867738) incorporated on 15 August 2003, registered in Eastleigh. Its registered activity is other manufacturing n.e.c. (SIC 32990). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 31 March 2025, showing net assets of £1.61m and cash of £1.01m, with 18 employees on average. Net assets fell 57% on the prior period (£3.73m).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 2003-08-15
- Registered office: Eastleigh, SO50 7DZ
- SIC 32990: Other manufacturing n.e.c.
- Next accounts due: 2026-12-31
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-08-29
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the top quarter of 135 comparable companies in Southampton (median £9,586, upper quartile £135k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | £1.61m | £1.01m | £345k | — | — | — | 18 |
| 2024-03-31 | £3.73m | £3.33m | £478k | — | — | — | 16 |

size band small.

## Filing and accounts signals (facts, not a rating)

- Net assets above zero: Net assets £1,613,452 at 31 March 2025
- Net assets down 25% or more on the prior period: -56.7% vs prior period
- Cash at bank of £50,000 or more: Cash £1,012,570
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 15 August 2003

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## Persons with significant control

- Appleton Signs Holdings Limited (corporate-entity) — owns 75–100% of shares; holds 75–100% of voting rights; can appoint or remove directors, since 2024-08-08

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Source: Companies House register snapshot 2026-08-31, Open Government Licence v3.0. Information may have changed since that date and is not advice or a credit reference; check the official record before relying on it. Official record: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/04867738
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