MIDWICH GROUP PLC
MIDWICH GROUP PLC is a public limited company registered in England and Wales under company number 08793266, according to Companies House. It was incorporated on 27 November 2013 as JADE 320 LIMITED, and was renamed MIDWICH GROUP LIMITED and then re-registered as MIDWICH GROUP PLC, both changes taking effect on 15 April 2016 ahead of its stock market flotation. The company’s registered office is at Vinces Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4YT, and it is recorded with an “Active” status.
Companies House classifies MIDWICH GROUP PLC’s principal activity under UK Standard Industrial Classification code 46510 (wholesale of computers, computer peripheral equipment and software). The company is the listed parent of a group operating as a global specialist audio-visual (“AV”) technology distributor to the trade market, supplying higher-margin technical product categories such as audio, lighting and technical video alongside mainstream products including displays and projectors. Its subsidiaries sell into more than 50 countries from around two dozen locations, serving over 24,000 professional customers across the education, corporate, retail and live-events sectors, supported by services spanning system design, marketing, financing and showcase events.
MIDWICH GROUP PLC’s ordinary shares were admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market on 3 May 2016, when the group raised £75.2 million at 208 pence per share. The shares trade under the ticker MIDW, and the company is a constituent of the FTSE AIM 100, FTSE AIM UK 50 and FTSE AIM All-Share indices.
For the year ended 31 December 2025, Midwich Group reported group revenue of £1.27 billion, down around 1.5% on the prior year’s £1,317.0 million, with gross profit of £225.2 million, according to results announced 17 March 2026. The group reported that UK and Ireland revenue grew during the year and that trading returned to modest growth in the second half, and it has indicated an intention to resume its acquisition programme during 2026, having completed around 30 acquisitions since its stock market listing.
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Shareholders
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Shareholders of MIDWICH GROUP PLC
MIDWICH GROUP PLC is a public limited company whose ordinary shares trade on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market. Companies House records a statement, filed 24 July 2017, that the company knows of no registrable person or registrable relevant legal entity with significant control, indicating that no individual holds a notifiable controlling interest under the UK’s Persons with Significant Control regime. According to the company’s own investor relations disclosures, as at 5 May 2026 shareholders with disclosed interests of 3% or more comprised: the company’s directors and related parties (16.75%), Liontrust Asset Management PLC (11.66%), Octopus Capital Limited (10.93%), abrdn (5.33%), Gumshoe Capital Mgt (5.06%), Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC (5.02%), Rorema Beheer B.V. (5.01%), Rational Investment Group, LP (3.26%) and Hauser Brothers GmbH (3.17%). The company states that 41.66% of shares are not in public hands, and that an employee benefit trust separately holds 2,433,676 shares. These figures represent notifiable holdings above the disclosure threshold rather than the company’s complete shareholder register.
Data availability
Classification: Major shareholders only. The company’s PSC statement and its own published major-shareholder disclosures identify only holders whose interests reach or cross the applicable notification threshold; no complete shareholder register is publicly available, and no individual has been identified as an ultimate beneficial owner.
Sources
- Companies House – Persons with Significant Control, company number 08793266 (retrieved 10 September 2026)
- Midwich Group plc – Major shareholders, investor relations website, as at 5 May 2026 (retrieved 10 September 2026)
Registry feed — rows exactly as filed with Companies House, including entries the profile above does not cover.
| Shareholder | Type | Holding | Source Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Trust-WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend Fund | 40% | Companies House | |
| Dimensional ETF Tr-Dimensional International Small Cap ETF | 1.9% | Companies House | |
| DFA Investment Dimensions-DFA International Small Cap Growth Port | 1.9% | Companies House | |
| DFA Investment Dimensions-World Ex U.S. Core Equity Port | 1.7% | Companies House | |
| DFA Investment Dimensions-DFA International Social Core Equity Port | 0.9% | Companies House |
Officers
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Directors and officers of MIDWICH GROUP PLC
Companies House records 19 officer appointments in MIDWICH GROUP PLC’s history, of which 7 are currently active (6 directors and 1 company secretary) and 12 have resigned. The current directors are Stephen Barry Fenby (Director since 27 November 2013), Hilary Wright (Director since 9 March 2018), Alison Dawn Seekings (Director since 19 March 2024), Adam Thomas Councell (Director since 2 March 2026), Peter Edward Malpass (Director since 1 June 2026) and Kevin Quinn (Director since 1 August 2026). Lauren Frances Hall has served as Company Secretary since 13 February 2026. Nationality is officially disclosed as British for each current director; it is not disclosed for the company secretary. Countries of residence recorded for current directors are the United Kingdom (five directors) and England (one director). This overview reflects Companies House officer data retrieved 10 September 2026.
Recent officer changes
- Kevin Quinn appointed Director, effective 1 August 2026 (Companies House).
- Andrew Charles Herbert resigned as Director, effective 31 July 2026 (Companies House).
- Peter Edward Malpass appointed Director, effective 1 June 2026 (Companies House).
Data availability
Classification: Full. Companies House publishes current and historical director and secretary appointment dates for MIDWICH GROUP PLC, together with nationality and country of residence as separately disclosed fields for each current individual director; nationality is not disclosed for the company secretary. Occupation, as distinct from legal role, is not separately reported for these officers, and correspondence addresses on file are service addresses at the company’s registered office rather than personal addresses.
Sources
- Companies House – Officers list, company number 08793266 (retrieved 10 September 2026)
Registry feed — rows exactly as filed with Companies House, including entries the profile above does not cover.
Group Structure
Group structure of MIDWICH GROUP PLC
MIDWICH GROUP PLC is a publicly listed company and the ultimate parent of the Midwich group; no parent company was identified for it in the sources reviewed for this profile, and its Companies House Persons with Significant Control statement confirms no registrable controlling person. Companies House PSC filings confirm a verified two-tier chain of direct and indirect subsidiaries: MIDWICH GROUP PLC directly holds 75% or more of the shares and voting rights of MIDWICH LIMITED (company number 01436289, notified 6 April 2016), which in turn holds 75% or more of NIMANS LIMITED (company number 01876587, notified 2 March 2022), a UK distributor of telecoms and networking products. The company’s own consolidated group accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025, filed at Companies House on 9 July 2026, indicate a considerably larger multinational structure; Zavia’s internal corporate-linkage data lists further direct and indirect subsidiaries incorporated in the UK, Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Norway, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, the United States, Canada and Ireland, consistent with the group’s stated presence in more than 50 countries, but these could not be individually verified against official filings for this profile. This overview reflects Companies House filings reviewed 10 September 2026.
Verified corporate relationships
| Entity | Country | Registration number | Relationship | Ownership | Status | Information date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwich Limited | United Kingdom | 01436289 | Direct subsidiary | 75% or more of shares and voting rights | Active | 6 April 2016 |
| Nimans Limited | United Kingdom | 01876587 | Indirect subsidiary (via Midwich Limited) | 75% or more of shares and voting rights | Active | 2 March 2022 |
Data availability
Classification: Partial. Companies House confirms a verified two-tier ownership chain from MIDWICH GROUP PLC through Midwich Limited to Nimans Limited, and the company’s own PSC statement confirming no controlling person above it, but the considerably larger number of further UK and international subsidiary entities referenced in Zavia’s internal corporate-linkage data and the group’s consolidated accounts could not be individually verified against official filings for this profile.
Sources
- Companies House – Persons with Significant Control, company numbers 01436289 and 01876587 (retrieved 10 September 2026)
- Companies House – Company overview and filing history, company number 08793266 (retrieved 10 September 2026)
Registry feed — rows exactly as filed with Companies House, including entries the profile above does not cover.
MIDWICH GROUP PLC
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does MIDWICH GROUP PLC do?
MIDWICH GROUP PLC (company number 08793266) is a public limited company registered in England and Wales, incorporated 27 November 2013, and is the listed parent of a global specialist audio-visual (AV) technology distribution group serving the trade market.
Who owns MIDWICH GROUP PLC?
Companies House records a “no registrable person” Persons with Significant Control statement for MIDWICH GROUP PLC filed 24 July 2017; the company’s own disclosures show its largest holding as directors and related parties at 16.75% and Liontrust Asset Management PLC at 11.66%, as at 5 May 2026.
Who is MIDWICH GROUP PLC's UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner)?
Every shareholder recorded for MIDWICH GROUP PLC is itself a company rather than a natural person, so no Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) is identified at this level; establishing one would require tracing the ownership of each shareholding company in turn.
What is MIDWICH GROUP PLC's company registration number?
MIDWICH GROUP PLC's registration number is 08793266, filed with Companies House in United Kingdom. Its current status on the register is active.
Is MIDWICH GROUP PLC still an active company?
MIDWICH GROUP PLC's status on Companies House is listed as active.
When was MIDWICH GROUP PLC incorporated?
MIDWICH GROUP PLC was incorporated on 27 November 2013, according to Companies House.
What is MIDWICH GROUP PLC's registered address?
The registered address on file for MIDWICH GROUP PLC is Diss, United Kingdom.
What legal structure is MIDWICH GROUP PLC registered as?
MIDWICH GROUP PLC is registered as a Public Limited Company in United Kingdom.
What is MIDWICH GROUP PLC's revenue?
For the year ended 31 December 2025, Midwich Group reported group revenue of £1.27 billion, down around 1.5% on the prior year’s £1,317.0 million, with gross profit of £225.2 million, according to results announced 17 March 2026.
Is MIDWICH GROUP PLC listed on a stock exchange?
MIDWICH GROUP PLC’s ordinary shares have traded on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market under the ticker MIDW since 3 May 2016, and the company is a constituent of the FTSE AIM 100, FTSE AIM UK 50 and FTSE AIM All-Share indices.
Who are the officers/directors of MIDWICH GROUP PLC?
Companies House recorded 7 active officers of MIDWICH GROUP PLC as at 10 September 2026, comprising 6 directors and 1 company secretary, with Kevin Quinn the most recently appointed director, effective 1 August 2026.
Does MIDWICH GROUP PLC have a parent company or subsidiaries?
Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings confirm MIDWICH GROUP PLC as the ultimate parent of a verified two-tier subsidiary chain running through Midwich Limited to Nimans Limited, within a considerably larger multinational group structure.
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Where does this company information come from, and how current is it?
This record is sourced directly from Companies House and was last synced on 8 September 2026.