Company Overview
Airbus Defence And Space Limited is listed at the official companies registry as Active Private Limited Company. The company was incorporated on Tuesday 05 December 1989, so this is a well established company. Airbus Defence And Space Limited has been in business for 36 years and 3 months. The accounts status is full and the accounts are next due on Wednesday 30 September 2026.
Registered Address

Gunnels Wood Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2AS
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Companies House Data
Company NameAIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE LIMITED
Company Number02449259
Registered Office AddressGunnels Wood Road
 Stevenage
 SG1 2AS
Company CategoryPrivate Limited Company
Company StatusActive
Country of OriginUnited Kingdom
Incorporation Date05/12/1989
Accounting Reference Date Day31
Accounting Reference Date Month12
Accounts Next Due Date30/09/2026
Accounts Last Made Up Date31/12/2024
Accounts Account CategoryFULL
Returns Next Due Date26/02/2017
Returns Last Made Up Date29/01/2016
Previous Company NameChanged Date
ASTRIUM LIMITED01 Jul 2014
EADS ASTRIUM LIMITED30 Jun 2006
Directors & Members
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Benedict Bridge - Director
(British, 55 years old, born September 1971)
Appointed 01 June 2022
 Active
Nigel Ede - Director
(British, 63 years old, born November 1963)
Appointed 15 January 2002
 Active
Katherine Escott - Director
(British, 47 years old, born June 1979)
Appointed 01 December 2023
 Active
Secretaries
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Alan Shaw - Secretary
(British)
Appointed 17 June 2005
 Active
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Benedict Bridge
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Balance Sheet Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2015 31-Dec-2014
Balance Sheet
Fixed Assets 1,397,833,000 1,397,833,000 381,530,000
Current Assets 317,887,000 317,887,000 220,891,000
Creditors Due Within One Year 831,629,000 831,629,000 377,948,000
Working Cap -513,742,000 -513,742,000 -157,057,000
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 884,091,000 884,091,000 224,473,000
Long-term Liabilities 708,537,000 708,537,000 68,008,000
Net Assets 175,554,000 175,554,000 156,465,000
Share Capital & Reserves
Share Cap 29,282,000 29,282,000 29,282,000
Profit & Loss Reserves 146,597,000 146,597,000 123,880,000
Other Reserves -325,000 -325,000 3,303,000
Shareholders Funds 175,554,000 175,554,000 156,465,000
Common Size Financial Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2015 31-Dec-2014
Tangible Fixed Assets - - -
Fixed Assets 81.5% 81.5% 63.3%
Stocks Inventory 5.5% 5.5% 13.3%
Debtors 1.8% 1.8% 3.7%
Cash Bank In Hand 2.0% 2.0% 0.0%
Current Assets 18.5% 18.5% 36.7%
Creditors Due Within One Year 48.5% 48.5% 62.7%
Net Current Assets Liabilities -29.9% -29.9% -26.1%
Creditors Due After One Year 41.3% 41.3% 11.3%
Accruals Deferred Income - - -
Provisions For Liabilities Charges - - -
Net Assets Liabilities Including Pension Asset Liability 10.2% 10.2% 26.0%
Called Up Share Capital 1.7% 1.7% 4.9%
Share Capital Allotted Called Up Paid 1.7% 1.7% 4.9%
Profit Loss Account Reserve 8.5% 8.5% 20.6%
Shareholder Funds 10.2% 10.2% 26.0%
Capital Employed - - -
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 51.5% 51.5% 37.3%
Financial Ratio Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2015 31-Dec-2014
Liquidity Ratio 0.4 0.4 0.6
Solvency Ratio 1.1 1.1 1.4
Reserves to Assets 0.1 0.1 0.2
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Mortgages Charges 2
Mortgages Outstanding 0
Mortgages Part Satisfied 0
Mortgages Satisfied 2
Assets and Debt Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2015 31-Dec-2014
Assets 1,715,720,000 1,715,720,000 602,421,000
Debt 1,540,166,000 1,540,166,000 445,956,000
Net Assets/Debt 175,554,000 175,554,000 156,465,000

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 appeared positive. We would normally view a company positively for this. The balance sheet indicates the substantial net assets of a large company. For the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet this level of net assets suggests total debts and obligations were moderately well covered.

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 appeared positive. We would normally view a company positively for this. The balance sheet indicates the substantial net assets of a large company. For the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet this level of net assets suggests total debts and obligations were moderately well covered.   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 appeared positive. We would normally view a company positively for this. The balance sheet indicates the substantial net assets of a large company. For the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet this level of net assets suggests total debts and obligations were moderately well covered.

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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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Company Valuation Analysis Unlock full report

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:
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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
Risk Band Description The Z Score is not used for small companies where full accounts are not filed because profit and loss account items are required to calculate the score.

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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Airbus Defence And Space Limited, Gunnels Wood Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2AS
PARADIGM SECURE COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED
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AIRBUS GROUP PENSION SCHEME TRUSTEES LIMITED
Gunnels Wood Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2AS
PARADIGM SERVICES LIMITED
GUNNELS WOOD ROAD, STEVENAGE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG1 2AS
MMS SPACE UK LIMITED
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Document Filings
Confirmation statement made on 29 January 2026 with updates
Confirmation statement made on 29 January 2025 with updates
Statement of capital following an allotment of shares on 16 December 2024
Confirmation statement made on 29 January 2024 with no updates
Appointment of Ms Katherine Edda Escott as a director on 1 December 2023
Termination of appointment of Richard John Franklin as a director on 19 October 2023
Confirmation statement made on 29 January 2023 with no updates
Appointment of Mr Benedict Lenthall Bridge as a director on 1 June 2022
Termination of appointment of Julian Bruce Whitehead as a director on 30 April 2022
Confirmation statement made on 29 January 2022 with no updates
Satisfaction of charge 024492590002 in full
Confirmation statement made on 29 January 2021 with no updates
Satisfaction of charge 1 in full
Confirmation statement made on 29 January 2020 with no updates
Appointment of Mr Richard John Franklin as a director on 1 January 2020
Termination of appointment of Colin Paynter as a director on 1 January 2020
Confirmation statement made on 29 January 2019 with updates
Notification of Airbus Se as a person with significant control on 20 September 2018
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