FRONTIER DEVELOPMENTS PLC
FRONTIER DEVELOPMENTS PLC is a public limited company registered in England and Wales under company number 02892559. It was originally incorporated as a private limited company on 28 January 1994 and re-registered as a public limited company on 21 December 2012; it is recorded as active on the Companies House register as of 22 September 2026. The company’s registered office is at 26 Science Park, Milton Road, Cambridge, England, CB4 0FP, and Companies House classifies its principal activity under SIC code 58210, publishing of computer games.
Frontier Developments plc is a Cambridge-based video games developer and publisher best known for its Creative Management Simulation titles, including the Planet Coaster, Planet Zoo and Jurassic World Evolution franchises, alongside the space simulation game Elite Dangerous, and it also publishes titles from partner studios under its Frontier Foundry label. Its ordinary shares trade on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange under the ticker FDEV. For the financial year ended 31 May 2026 (FY26), the group reported consolidated revenue of £104.8 million, up 16% from £90.6 million the prior year, adjusted operating profit of £21.4 million and statutory operating profit of £25.0 million, as announced in its FY26 results published 9 September 2026; the board subsequently declared a special dividend of 14.1 pence per share following further cash generation to 31 August 2026. These figures are reported on a consolidated group basis rather than for the legal entity alone.
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Shareholders
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Shareholders of FRONTIER DEVELOPMENTS PLC
Companies House’s persons-with-significant-control register names Dr David John Braben, the company’s founder, as the sole active PSC of FRONTIER DEVELOPMENTS PLC, notified 6 April 2016 and last verified 10 November 2025 by Ocorian Administration (UK) Limited as ACSP, holding “more than 25% but not more than 50%” of both the company’s shares and voting rights. As an AIM-listed company, FRONTIER DEVELOPMENTS PLC is separately subject to the FCA’s DTR5 disclosure regime for major shareholdings: a Holding(s) in Company (TR-1) notification disclosed that JPMorgan Asset Management Holdings Inc. reduced its holding to total voting rights of 8.296144% (comprising 5.170620% held directly and 3.125524% through financial instruments), down from a previous 8.683291%, after the threshold was crossed on 11 September 2026 and the issuer notified on 14 September 2026. No other verified reportable shareholding notification was identified during this research.
Data availability
Classification: Major shareholders only. Companies House verifies the founder’s significant-control interest, and DTR5 TR-1 notifications capture institutional holdings above the applicable disclosure thresholds; the complete register of smaller shareholdings below those thresholds is not publicly available.
Sources
- Companies House – Persons with Significant Control register, company number 02892559
- Regulatory News Service – Holding(s) in Company notification, JPMorgan Asset Management Holdings Inc., 14 September 2026
Registry feed — rows exactly as filed with Companies House, including entries the profile above does not cover.
| Shareholder | Type | Holding | Source Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Global Opportunities Fund | 86% | Companies House | |
| DFA United Kingdom Small Company Series | 2.1% | Companies House | |
| DFA International Core Equity Portfolio | 0.5% | Companies House | |
| DFA International Vector Equity Port | 0.3% | Companies House | |
| John Hancock Fds II-International Small Company Fund | 0.2% | Companies House |
Officers
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Directors and officers of FRONTIER DEVELOPMENTS PLC
Companies House records seven active directors and one active company secretary for FRONTIER DEVELOPMENTS PLC as of 22 September 2026: Alexander Peter Bevis (appointed 1 April 2017), Dr David John Braben (appointed 28 January 1994, the company’s founder), Johanna Mair Cooke (appointed 1 January 2026), Ilse Robin Charis Howling (appointed 2 March 2022), James Gordon Mitchell (appointed 19 September 2017), Leslie-Ann Reed (appointed 1 June 2023) and David John Walsh (appointed 19 October 2000), together with Company Secretary Jessica Elizabeth Bourne (appointed 10 August 2022). All are recorded with British nationality; all are UK residents except James Gordon Mitchell, whose country of residence is recorded as China. This overview reflects Companies House officer data reviewed 22 September 2026.
Recent officer changes
- Johanna Mair Cooke appointed Director, 1 January 2026, and subsequently confirmed as Chief Executive Officer (source: Companies House; company announcements).
- Dr David John Braben, founder and current Director, announced to transition from an executive role to Non-Executive Director effective 1 October 2026 while retaining his President and Founder roles (source: company regulatory announcement, reported September 2026); this change is not yet separately reflected on the Companies House register.
Data availability
Classification: Full. Companies House publishes current officer appointment dates, nationality and country of residence for FRONTIER DEVELOPMENTS PLC’s directors and secretary; occupation, as distinct from legal role, and residential addresses are not separately reported.
Sources
- Companies House – Officers list, company number 02892559
Registry feed — rows exactly as filed with Companies House, including entries the profile above does not cover.
Group Structure
Group structure of FRONTIER DEVELOPMENTS PLC
FRONTIER DEVELOPMENTS PLC is not itself a subsidiary of another corporate parent; its persons-with-significant-control register identifies an individual, founder Dr David John Braben, as its significant-control holder rather than a corporate parent, and no immediate or ultimate corporate parent was identified during this research. The company has at least two verified subsidiaries. Frontier Games Limited (company number 12553555), incorporated 9 April 2020 and registered at the same Cambridge address, is a confirmed direct subsidiary: its own persons-with-significant-control register names FRONTIER DEVELOPMENTS PLC as holding 75% or more of its shares and voting rights, with the right to appoint or remove directors, notified 9 April 2020. Complex Games Inc, a Winnipeg, Manitoba-based Canadian games studio, was acquired by FRONTIER DEVELOPMENTS PLC in a transaction announced via regulatory news on 2 November 2022, in which the company acquired 100% of Complex Games Inc’s shares for upfront cash consideration of CAD 13 million plus conditional deferred consideration of up to CAD 5.16 million; as a non-UK entity, this relationship is confirmed through the company’s own regulatory announcement rather than a UK Companies House filing. Group information reviewed 22 September 2026.
Verified corporate relationships
| Entity | Country | Registration number | Relationship | Ownership | Status | Information date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Games Limited | GB | 12553555 | Direct subsidiary | 75% or more of shares & voting rights | Active | 9 Apr 2020 (PSC notified) |
| Complex Games Inc | CA | Not independently verified via UK register | Direct subsidiary | 100% of shares (per acquisition announcement) | Active (per 2022 announcement) | 2 Nov 2022 (acquisition announced) |
Recent structural changes
- Acquisition of Complex Games Inc (Winnipeg, Canada), announced 2 November 2022, for upfront cash consideration of CAD 13 million plus conditional deferred consideration of up to CAD 5.16 million (source: company regulatory announcement).
- Incorporation of direct subsidiary Frontier Games Limited, 9 April 2020 (source: Companies House PSC filing).
Data availability
Classification: Partial. The UK subsidiary relationship with Frontier Games Limited is fully verified through Companies House PSC filings; the Complex Games Inc relationship is confirmed through the company’s own regulatory announcement rather than an equivalent Canadian corporate registry filing, and any further overseas subsidiaries were not independently identified during this research.
Sources
- Companies House – Persons with Significant Control register, company numbers 02892559 and 12553555
- Companies House – Company overview, company numbers 02892559 and 12553555
- Regulatory News Service – Acquisition of Complex Games Inc, 2 November 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does FRONTIER DEVELOPMENTS PLC do?
FRONTIER DEVELOPMENTS PLC (company number 02892559) is a public limited company registered in England and Wales, incorporated 28 January 1994 and registered at 26 Science Park, Milton Road, Cambridge, CB4 0FP; Companies House classifies it under SIC code 58210, publishing of computer games, and it is a video games developer and publisher known for Elite Dangerous, Planet Coaster, Planet Zoo and Jurassic World Evolution.
Who owns FRONTIER DEVELOPMENTS PLC?
A Holding(s) in Company (TR-1) notification under the FCA's DTR5 regime disclosed that JPMorgan Asset Management Holdings Inc. held total voting rights of 8.296144% in FRONTIER DEVELOPMENTS PLC as at 11 September 2026, down from a previous 8.683291%.
Who is FRONTIER DEVELOPMENTS PLC's UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner)?
Companies House's persons-with-significant-control register names Dr David John Braben, the company's founder, as the sole active PSC of FRONTIER DEVELOPMENTS PLC, notified 6 April 2016 and verified 10 November 2025, holding more than 25% but not more than 50% of the company's shares and voting rights.
What is FRONTIER DEVELOPMENTS PLC's company registration number?
FRONTIER DEVELOPMENTS PLC's registration number is 02892559, filed with Companies House in United Kingdom. Its current status on the register is active.
Is FRONTIER DEVELOPMENTS PLC still an active company?
FRONTIER DEVELOPMENTS PLC's status on Companies House is listed as active.
When was FRONTIER DEVELOPMENTS PLC incorporated?
FRONTIER DEVELOPMENTS PLC was incorporated on 28 January 1994, according to Companies House.
What is FRONTIER DEVELOPMENTS PLC's registered address?
The registered address on file for FRONTIER DEVELOPMENTS PLC is Cambridge, United Kingdom.
What legal structure is FRONTIER DEVELOPMENTS PLC registered as?
FRONTIER DEVELOPMENTS PLC is registered as a Public Limited Company in United Kingdom.
What is FRONTIER DEVELOPMENTS PLC's revenue?
For the financial year ended 31 May 2026 (FY26), Frontier Developments plc reported consolidated group revenue of £104.8 million, up 16% from £90.6 million the prior year, with adjusted operating profit of £21.4 million and statutory operating profit of £25.0 million, as announced 9 September 2026.
Is FRONTIER DEVELOPMENTS PLC listed on a stock exchange?
FRONTIER DEVELOPMENTS PLC's ordinary shares trade on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange under the ticker FDEV.
Who are the officers/directors of FRONTIER DEVELOPMENTS PLC?
Companies House records seven active directors of FRONTIER DEVELOPMENTS PLC as of 22 September 2026 – Alexander Peter Bevis, Dr David John Braben, Johanna Mair Cooke, Ilse Robin Charis Howling, James Gordon Mitchell, Leslie-Ann Reed and David John Walsh – together with Company Secretary Jessica Elizabeth Bourne.
Does FRONTIER DEVELOPMENTS PLC have a parent company or subsidiaries?
FRONTIER DEVELOPMENTS PLC has no identified corporate parent and has two verified subsidiaries: Frontier Games Limited (GB, company number 12553555), a 75%-or-more owned direct subsidiary per its Companies House PSC filing, and Complex Games Inc, a Canadian studio acquired in full via a transaction announced 2 November 2022.
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This record is sourced directly from Companies House and was last synced on 22 September 2026.