# J B BROWN LTD (NI045957)

> J B BROWN LTD is an active private limited company (company number NI045957) incorporated on 26 March 2003, registered in Ballynahinch. Its registered activity is retail sale of hardware, paints and glass in specialised stores (SIC 47520). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 31 December 2025, showing net assets of £610k and cash of £211k, with 15 employees on average. Net assets rose 20% on the prior period (£507k).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 2003-03-26
- Registered office: Ballynahinch, BT24 8TT
- SIC 47520: Retail sale of hardware, paints and glass in specialised stores
- Next accounts due: 2027-09-30
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-04-09
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the top quarter of 83 comparable companies in Belfast (median £39k, upper quartile £369k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | £610k | £211k | £123k | £743k | — | — | 15 |
| 2024-12-31 | £507k | £155k | £133k | £652k | — | — | 16 |

current ratio 1.79; size band small.

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

- Net assets above zero: Net assets £609,613 at 31 December 2025
- Net assets up 10% or more on the prior period: +20.3% vs prior period
- Current assets at least 1.5× creditors within one year: Current ratio 1.79
- Cash at bank of £50,000 or more: Cash £211,326
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 26 March 2003

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## Persons with significant control

- Frazers Holdings Ltd (corporate-entity) — owns 75–100% of shares, since 2020-01-01

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