G4S LIMITED
Operating as a subsidiary of Allied Universal, G4S is a formerly listed British multinational providing manned guarding, security systems, electronic monitoring, and secure facility services to commercial and government clients.
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Cash
£685m
-12.2% lowest in 3 filed years
Net assets
£1.9bn
+10.7% highest in 3 filed years
Employees
425,321
+1.4% highest in 3 filed years
Profit before tax
£254m
+106.5% highest in 3 filed years
Net assets
3-year trend · vs Industrials median
Accounts
3-year trend · Δ = latest vs prior filed period · latest reflected 2025-12-31
| Metric | Trend | 2023-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2025-12-31 | Δ vs prior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | £5,003,000,000 | £5,159,000,000 | £5,111,000,000 | -0.9% | |
| Operating profit | £202,000,000 | £148,000,000 | £150,000,000 | +1.4% | |
| Profit before tax | £183,000,000 | £123,000,000 | £254,000,000 | +106.5% | |
| Net profit | £117,000,000 | — | £198,000,000 | — | |
| Cash | £734,000,000 | £780,000,000 | £685,000,000 | -12.2% | |
| Total assets less current liabilities | £2,120,000,000 | £1,701,000,000 | £1,883,000,000 | +10.7% | |
| Net assets | £1,775,000,000 | £1,701,000,000 | £1,883,000,000 | +10.7% | |
| Equity | £1,709,000,000 | £1,701,000,000 | £1,883,000,000 | +10.7% | |
| Average employees | 416,450 | 419,544 | 425,321 | +1.4% | |
| Wages | £3,130,000,000 | £3,230,000,000 | £3,157,000,000 | -2.3% | |
| Directors' remuneration | £9,000,000 | £10,000,000 | — | — |
Values shown as filed in the company's annual accounts. — indicates the figure wasn't present under that line item in that period. The Δ column is the change from the prior filed period as a percentage of |prior|; lines a company doesn't report show —. About these numbers
Ratios
Computed from the line items above — sparklines read oldest → newest
| Ratio | Trend | 2023-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2025-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating margin | 4.0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | |
| Net margin | 2.3% | — | 3.9% | |
| Return on capital employed | 9.5% | 8.7% | 8.0% | |
| Gearing (liabilities / total assets) | 54.2% | 54.0% | 45.8% | |
| Current ratio | 1.20x | 1.19x | 1.43x | |
| Interest cover | 1.38x | 0.97x | 1.03x |
Margins divide P&L lines by turnover. Gearing is liabilities over total assets. Current ratio is current assets over creditors falling due within one year. Interest cover is operating profit over absolute finance costs. Sector-distribution context coming next.
Name history
Renamed 4 times since incorporation
- G4S LIMITED 2021-06-21 → present
- G4S PLC 2007-06-01 → 2021-06-21
- GROUP 4 SECURICOR PLC 2004-05-14 → 2007-06-01
- GROUP 4 SECURICOR LIMITED 2004-02-19 → 2004-05-14
- PRECIS (2395) LIMITED 2003-12-11 → 2004-02-19
Audit & accounting basis
- Accounting basis
- IFRS
- Reporting scope
- Consolidated group
- Auditor
- Deloitte LLP
- Audit opinion
- Unqualified (clean)
- Going concern
- Affirmed
“The directors have reviewed the Group's budgeted profit and loss and cash flow forecasts for the year ending 31 December 2026, together with additional projections for 2027 derived from modelling undertaken as part of the Group's impairment assessments. The forecasts show that the Group should continue to generate positive Free Cashflow before Debt Service, an adjusted measure used as a KPI within the business that represents the operating cash flow of the business before interest. The directors are satisfied that the Group will still be in a position to trade and meet its liabilities as they fall due over the 12 month period following the signing of these financial statements.”
Group structure
- G4S LIMITED · parent
- G4S Secure Solutions Bahrain W.L.L. 34.3%
- G4S Facilities Management Botswana (Pty) Limited 34.23%
- G4S Telematix SA 22.56%
- G4S Security Services Yemen Limited 25%
Significant events
- “On 8 December 2022, the Group transferred 100% of the shares in G4S Technology Limited and G4S Technology Software Solutions LLC to Shore Rock Management LLC and its affiliates in exchange for 26.6% of the stock in the acquisition holding vehicle (SRP Eagle Topco LLC) and consideration in the form of cash and the assignment of certain loan liabilities.”
- “On 4 August 2025 the Group completed the disposal of its 100% shareholding of G4S Cash Solutions (SA) (Pty) Limited to Izi Africa Proprietary Limited for a total deferred consideration of £6.8m. The transaction created a loss on disposal of £2m.”
Auditor, going-concern and subsidiary information is drawn from the narrative of the latest annual accounts. About these numbers
People
3 active · 40 resigned
| Name | Role | Appointed | Born | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARTLETT, Ridwaan | Secretary | 2024-07-26 | — | — |
| BRANDT, Timothy Edward | Director | 2021-04-07 | Aug 1968 | American |
| CECIL, Loretta Arlene | Director | 2024-07-26 | Jun 1957 | American |
Show 40 resigned officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Resigned |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARROCHE, Celine Arlette Virginie | Secretary | 2017-01-01 | 2024-07-26 |
| DAVID, Peter Vincent | Secretary | 2007-01-01 | 2016-12-31 |
| GRIFFITHS, Nigel Edward | Secretary | 2004-05-06 | 2007-01-01 |
| OFFICE ORGANIZATION & SERVICES LIMITED | Corporate Nominee Secretary | 2003-12-11 | 2004-05-06 |
| SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED | Corporate Nominee Secretary | 2003-12-11 | 2003-12-11 |
| ALMANZA, Ashley Martin | Director | 2013-05-01 | 2021-04-21 |
| BUCKLES, Nicholas Peter | Director | 2004-05-19 | 2013-05-31 |
| BUCKMAN, David Isaac | Director | 2021-04-07 | 2024-07-26 |
| CHAPMAN, Clare Moira | Director | 2019-09-23 | 2021-04-06 |
| CONDON, Paul Leslie, Lord | Director | 2004-05-19 | 2013-06-06 |
| CONNOLLY, John Patrick | Director | 2012-06-08 | 2021-04-21 |
| CROZIER, Adam Alexander | Director | 2013-01-01 | 2016-05-27 |
| DALY, John Patrick | Director | 2015-06-05 | 2019-05-16 |
| DIGHTON, Trevor Leslie | Director | 2004-05-06 | 2013-06-06 |
| DUCH PEDERSEN, Alf | Director | 2004-05-19 | 2012-06-07 |
| ELLIOTT, Mark Wynne | Director | 2006-09-01 | 2016-05-27 |
| FLEURIOT, Elisabeth | Director | 2018-06-18 | 2021-04-06 |
| FOK, Winnie Kin Wah | Director | 2010-10-01 | 2020-09-30 |
| GIBSON, Grahame Reginald | Director | 2005-04-01 | 2015-06-05 |
| GORE BOOTH, David Alwyn, Sir | Director | 2004-05-19 | 2004-10-31 |
| GRATE AXEN, Adine Charlotte | Director | 2020-07-03 | 2021-04-21 |
| GRIFFITHS, Nigel Edward | Director | 2004-05-06 | 2004-05-19 |
| JOHANSEN, Lars Norey | Director | 2004-05-19 | 2005-06-30 |
| KRARUP, Thorleif | Director | 2004-05-19 | 2011-01-31 |
| LERENIUS, Bo Ake | Director | 2004-05-19 | 2013-06-06 |
| MOGFORD, Steven Lewis | Director | 2016-05-27 | 2021-04-21 |
| PHILIP-SORENSEN, Nils Jorgen | Director | 2004-05-19 | 2006-06-30 |
| RAJA, Himanshu Haridas | Director | 2013-10-07 | 2016-10-01 |
| RAMSAY, John | Director | 2018-01-01 | 2021-04-21 |
| SCHMIDT, Waldemar | Director | 2004-05-19 | 2006-06-30 |
| SELIGMAN, Mark Donald, Mr. | Director | 2006-01-01 | 2015-06-05 |
| SHARMAN OF REDLYNCH, Colin, Lord | Director | 2004-05-19 | 2005-12-31 |
| SPENCE, Paul David | Director | 2013-01-01 | 2020-03-31 |
| SPOTTISWOODE, Clare Mary Joan | Director | 2010-06-14 | 2018-05-15 |
| SPRINGETT, Ian | Director | 2017-01-01 | 2017-06-20 |
| THORALFSSON, Barbara Rose Milian | Director | 2016-07-01 | 2021-04-06 |
| VAN DER BEL, Michel Alexander | Director | 2020-05-07 | 2021-04-06 |
| WELLER, Timothy Peter | Director | 2013-04-01 | 2021-04-21 |
| WILLIAMSON, George Malcolm, Sir | Director | 2004-05-19 | 2008-05-30 |
| PEREGRINE SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED | Corporate Nominee Director | 2003-12-11 | 2004-05-06 |
Ownership
Persons with significant control
| Name | Kind | Nature of control | Notified | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas UK Bidco Limited | Corporate entity | Shares 75–100%, Voting 75–100% | 2021-04-06 | Active |
Filing timeline
Last 20 of 545 total filings
| Date | Type | Category | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-21 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type group | |
| 2026-03-04 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with no updates | |
| 2026-01-20 | MR01 | mortgage | Mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date | |
| 2026-01-20 | MR01 | mortgage | Mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date | |
| 2025-10-08 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type group | |
| 2025-06-18 | MR01 | mortgage | Mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date | |
| 2025-03-10 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with no updates | |
| 2024-11-16 | MR04 | mortgage | Mortgage satisfy charge full | |
| 2024-10-24 | CH01 | officers | Change person director company with change date | |
| 2024-10-16 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type full | |
| 2024-09-12 | MR01 | mortgage | Mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date | |
| 2024-08-13 | MR01 | mortgage | Mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date | |
| 2024-07-26 | AP03 | officers | Appoint person secretary company with name date | |
| 2024-07-26 | TM02 | officers | Termination secretary company with name termination date | |
| 2024-07-26 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2024-07-26 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2024-06-07 | MR01 | mortgage | Mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date | |
| 2024-06-07 | MR01 | mortgage | Mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date | |
| 2024-03-14 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with no updates | |
| 2024-02-23 | MR01 | mortgage | Mortgage create with deed with charge number charge creation date |
Public-record activity
Raw counts from Companies House — last 12–24 months
- Filings
- 5
- Capital events
- 0
- Officers appointed
- 0
- Officers resigned
- 0
last 12 months
last 24 months
last 12 months
last 12 months
Direct counts from the register. No score, no rating — see the Filing timeline for the underlying events.