WINDAR PHOTONICS PLC
WINDAR PHOTONICS PLC is a public limited company registered in England and Wales under company number 09024532, incorporated on 6 May 2014 as Windar Photonics Limited and renamed on 12 December 2014. Companies House records its status as Active, with a registered office at 167-169 Great Portland Street, 5th Floor, London, England, W1W 5PF.
WINDAR PHOTONICS PLC is the holding company of a technology group that develops LiDAR-based wind sensor systems and associated software for wind turbines, designed to increase power output and reduce the operating costs of electricity-generating wind turbines. The group traces its origins to a 2008 spin-off from the DTU Riso research environment in Denmark, and the Company acquired the entire issued share capital of the Danish operating business, Windar Photonics A/S, on 29 August 2014. Its registered SIC codes are 71121 (engineering design activities for industrial process and production) and 71200 (technical testing and analysis).
Ordinary shares of WINDAR PHOTONICS PLC have traded on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange under the ticker WPHO since 2015. The group’s principal trading operations and head office function are based in Denmark, with a further trading subsidiary operating in China.
For the year ended 31 December 2025, the group reported consolidated revenue of 5.7 million euros, up from a restated 3.4 million euros in FY2024, and a consolidated EBITDA loss of 1.0 million euros, per audited final results announced on 26 August 2026. The FY2024 comparative figures were restated following the identification of accounting irregularities relating to two customers in China and a change in revenue-recognition policy. Net cash stood at 2.4 million euros at 31 December 2025.
Registration details
Officers
16
Directors and officers of WINDAR PHOTONICS PLC
Companies House records six active officers and ten resigned officers for WINDAR PHOTONICS PLC, as consulted on 18 September 2026. The current officers comprise five directors — Tove Feld (appointed 24 August 2026), Andreas Berg Nielsen (appointed 9 June 2025), Gavin Maxwell Manson (appointed 14 February 2024), David George Lis (appointed 6 October 2023) and Paul Joseph Hodges (appointed 16 March 2021) — together with company secretary Edward Indran Ratnam, appointed 12 December 2014. Where officially disclosed, nationality is Danish for Tove Feld and Andreas Berg Nielsen, and British for the other current officers; country of residence is separately recorded as Denmark, England, Scotland or the United Kingdom depending on the individual record, and is not used here to infer nationality.
Recent officer changes
- New director appointment: Tove Feld, effective 24 August 2026 (Companies House).
- Resignation: Soren Karles Belmar, effective 9 September 2026 (Companies House).
- Resignation: Andrew John Richardson, effective 1 August 2025 (Companies House).
Data availability
Officer information for UK companies is Full: current directors’ and the secretary’s roles, appointment dates, nationality and country of residence are disclosed to Companies House, alongside historical records for the ten resigned officers. Correspondence addresses shown on the register are service addresses, not home addresses, and are not used to infer nationality or residence.
Sources
- Companies House, Officers, https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/09024532/officers, retrieved 18 September 2026
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Group Structure
Group structure of WINDAR PHOTONICS PLC
WINDAR PHOTONICS PLC is the ultimate parent company of a corporate group whose operating subsidiaries are based in Denmark and China. The Company acquired the entire issued share capital of Windar Photonics A/S, a company registered in Denmark, on 29 August 2014; Windar Photonics A/S functions as an intermediate holding company for the group’s trading operations. The group’s published financial statements identify two further trading entities beneath Windar Photonics A/S: Windar Denmark ApS, registered in Denmark, and a manufacturing entity in Shanghai, China. The ownership percentages held at these lower tiers have not been independently verified in this review.
Verified corporate relationships
| Entity | Country | Registration number | Relationship | Ownership | Status | Information date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windar Photonics A/S | Denmark | DK 32157688 | Direct subsidiary (intermediate holding company) | 100% (acquired 29 Aug 2014) | Active | FY2025 annual report |
| Windar Denmark ApS | Denmark | DK 43615947 | Indirect subsidiary | Ownership percentage not disclosed | Active | FY2025 annual report |
| Wenda Optoelectronic Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd | China | CN 310141400050792 | Indirect subsidiary | Ownership percentage not disclosed | Active | FY2025 annual report |
Data availability
Group-structure information is Partial: the acquisition and 100% ownership of Windar Photonics A/S is confirmed in the Company’s own audited financial statements, but the exact ownership percentages of the further Danish and Chinese trading entities beneath it were not independently verified from a primary source in this review.
Sources
- Windar Photonics PLC, Final Results announcement (year ended 31 December 2025), https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/windar-photonics–wpho/final-results/9741970, 26 August 2026, retrieved 18 September 2026
WINDAR PHOTONICS PLC
United Kingdom
Frequently asked questions
What does WINDAR PHOTONICS PLC do?
Develops and supplies LiDAR-based wind sensor systems and software for wind turbines, designed to increase power output and reduce operating costs.
Who owns WINDAR PHOTONICS PLC?
Companies House PSC register records no registrable person with significant control, per a statement declared 18 April 2019; individual AIM shareholdings were not independently verified.
Who is WINDAR PHOTONICS PLC's UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner)?
No verified ultimate beneficial owner; the PSC declaration states no registrable person with significant control exists.
What is WINDAR PHOTONICS PLC's company registration number?
WINDAR PHOTONICS PLC's registration number is 09024532, filed with Companies House in United Kingdom. Its current status on the register is active.
Is WINDAR PHOTONICS PLC still an active company?
WINDAR PHOTONICS PLC's status on Companies House is listed as active.
When was WINDAR PHOTONICS PLC incorporated?
WINDAR PHOTONICS PLC was incorporated on 6 May 2014, according to Companies House.
What is WINDAR PHOTONICS PLC's registered address?
The registered address on file for WINDAR PHOTONICS PLC is London, United Kingdom.
What legal structure is WINDAR PHOTONICS PLC registered as?
WINDAR PHOTONICS PLC is registered as a Public Limited Company in United Kingdom.
What is WINDAR PHOTONICS PLC's revenue?
EUR 5.7 million consolidated group revenue for FY2025 (year ended 31 December 2025), up from a restated EUR 3.4 million in FY2024, announced 26 August 2026.
Is WINDAR PHOTONICS PLC listed on a stock exchange?
Listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange under ticker WPHO since 2015.
Who are the officers/directors of WINDAR PHOTONICS PLC?
6 active officers (5 directors, 1 secretary) and 10 resigned officers recorded at Companies House as of September 2026.
Does WINDAR PHOTONICS PLC have a parent company or subsidiaries?
Ultimate parent of Windar Photonics A/S (Denmark), acquired 100% on 29 August 2014, with further trading subsidiaries in Denmark and China.
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This record is sourced directly from Companies House and was last synced on 18 September 2026.