Owners, management and financials
CVR: 27392148
DKK 44,866,000
Gross profit
Net result: DKK 17,187,000
DANISH INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT A/S (66,66-89,99%), Harald Peter Keul (20-24,99%)
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Jørgen Kargaard Jensen
Board: Jørn Ankær Thomsen (chair) and 3 members
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Founded 3 September 2003
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53 employees
CVR · 2026
Director registered: Jørgen Kargaard Jensen
CVR · 19/05/2020
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LEIGHTON FOODS A/S is a Danish company of the type Aktieselskab based in Tilst, founded in 2003. The company is registered under the industry Industriel fremstilling af brød og kager mv.. The management consists of Jørgen Kargaard Jensen. The board consists of Jørn Ankær Thomsen (chair), Erling Hessellund Eskildsen, Harald Peter Keul and Kenneth Skov Eskildsen. The company is owned by DANISH INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT A/S and Harald Peter Keul. The company has 53 employees (2026). In 2025, the company reported a gross profit of DKK 44,866,000 and a net result of DKK 17,187,000 compared with DKK 25,264,000 the year before. Equity in the 2025 report amounted to DKK 86,156,000.
Source: annual report 2025, Danish Business Authority
The financial health of LEIGHTON FOODS A/S appears robust, with a notable upward trend in profitability and gross profit over the past few years. Gross profit increased from 18.8 million DKK in 2022 to 44.9 million DKK in 2025, while profit rose significantly from 3.5 million DKK to 17.2 million DKK in the same period. The company's equity has also strengthened, reaching 86.2 million DKK in 2025, indicating a solid capital position. However, the absence of revenue data raises concerns about transparency and overall market performance. Positioned within the industrial manufacturing of bread and cakes, LEIGHTON FOODS A/S shows potential for growth, but its reliance on gross profit metrics necessitates careful monitoring of operational efficiency and market demand.
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Selskabets formål er handel, industri og investering.
Source: annual reports filed with the Danish Business Authority.
| Period | Gross Profit | Profit/Loss | Total Assets | Equity | Employees | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202501/01/2025 – 31/12/2025 | 44.9 mio. | 17.2 mio. | 120.7 mio. | 86.2 mio. | 49 | |
| 202401/01/2024 – 31/12/2024 | 51.4 mio. | 25.3 mio. | 122.9 mio. | 79 mio. | 42 | |
| 202301/01/2023 – 31/12/2023 | 41.3 mio. | 18.4 mio. | 118.8 mio. | 63.7 mio. | 41 | |
| 202201/01/2022 – 31/12/2022 | 18.8 mio. | 3.5 mio. | 119.3 mio. | 45.3 mio. | 38 | |
| 202101/01/2021 – 31/12/2021 | 22.9 mio. | 7.2 mio. | 83.9 mio. | 43.8 mio. | 37 | |
| 202001/01/2020 – 31/12/2020 | 22.8 mio. | 7.6 mio. | 65.5 mio. | 41.7 mio. | 35 | |
| 201901/01/2019 – 31/12/2019 | 20.8 mio. | 6.5 mio. | 61.4 mio. | 39.1 mio. | 30 | |
| 201801/01/2018 – 31/12/2018 | 18 mio. | 4.1 mio. | 56.2 mio. | 32.6 mio. | 29 | |
| 201701/01/2017 – 31/12/2017 | 18.7 mio. | 5.3 mio. | 69.1 mio. | 28.5 mio. | 30 | |
| 201601/01/2016 – 31/12/2016 | 14.8 mio. | 2.4 mio. | 66.8 mio. | 23.3 mio. | 22 | |
| 201501/01/2015 – 31/12/2015 | 21.7 mio. | 6.7 mio. | 63.7 mio. | 20.8 mio. | 20 | |
| 201401/01/2014 – 31/12/2014 | 24.8 mio. | 9.5 mio. | 41.5 mio. | 14.3 mio. | - | |
| 201301/01/2013 – 31/12/2013 | 21.2 mio. | 6.7 mio. | 26.8 mio. | 4.5 mio. | - | |
| 201201/01/2012 – 31/12/2012 | 15.8 mio. | 3 mio. | 32.1 mio. | -2.1 mio. | - |
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See the API documentationThe CVR number of LEIGHTON FOODS A/S is 27392148.
LEIGHTON FOODS A/S is owned by DANISH INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT A/S and Harald Peter Keul.
The management of LEIGHTON FOODS A/S consists of Jørgen Kargaard Jensen.
The board of LEIGHTON FOODS A/S consists of Jørn Ankær Thomsen, Erling Hessellund Eskildsen and Harald Peter Keul, with Jørn Ankær Thomsen as chair.
In 2025, LEIGHTON FOODS A/S reported a gross profit of DKK 44,866,000.
LEIGHTON FOODS A/S had 53 employees in 2026 according to the Danish CVR register.
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LEIGHTON FOODS A/S has published its annual report for 2025. Gross profit came to DKK 44,866,000, and the net result was DKK 17,187,000.
LEIGHTON FOODS A/S has published its annual report for 2024. Gross profit came to DKK 51,368,000, and the net result was DKK 25,264,000.
LEIGHTON FOODS A/S has published its annual report for 2023. Gross profit came to DKK 41,263,000, and the net result was DKK 18,400,000.
LEIGHTON FOODS A/S has published its annual report for 2022. Gross profit came to DKK 18,794,000, and the net result was DKK 3,473,000.
LEIGHTON FOODS A/S has published its annual report for 2021. Gross profit came to DKK 22,866,000, and the net result was DKK 7,159,000.
LEIGHTON FOODS A/S has published its annual report for 2020. Gross profit came to DKK 22,848,000, and the net result was DKK 7,562,000.
LEIGHTON FOODS A/S has published its annual report for 2019. Gross profit came to DKK 20,778,000, and the net result was DKK 6,548,000.
As of May 19, 2020, Jørgen Kargaard Jensen is registered as adm. dir. of LEIGHTON FOODS A/S.
As of May 19, 2020, Harald Peter Keul has stepped down as adm. dir. of LEIGHTON FOODS A/S.
As of May 18, 2020, Jørgen Kargaard Jensen has stepped down as director of LEIGHTON FOODS A/S.
As of April 30, 2020, Kenneth Skov Eskildsen has joined the board of directors of LEIGHTON FOODS A/S.
As of April 30, 2020, Jim Trudslev has left the board of directors of LEIGHTON FOODS A/S.
LEIGHTON FOODS A/S has published its annual report for 2018. Gross profit came to DKK 17,991,000, and the net result was DKK 4,052,000.
LEIGHTON FOODS A/S has published its annual report for 2017. Gross profit came to DKK 18,726,000, and the net result was DKK 5,252,000.
LEIGHTON FOODS A/S has published its annual report for 2016. Gross profit came to DKK 14,751,000, and the net result was DKK 2,370,000.
As of May 1, 2017, Jim Trudslev has joined the board of directors of LEIGHTON FOODS A/S.
As of May 1, 2017, Kenneth Skov Eskildsen has left the board of directors of LEIGHTON FOODS A/S.
LEIGHTON FOODS A/S has published its annual report for 2015. Gross profit came to DKK 21,721,000, and the net result was DKK 6,716,000.
LEIGHTON FOODS A/S has published its annual report for 2014. Gross profit came to DKK 24,829,000, and the net result was DKK 9,526,000.
As of May 1, 2015, Jørn Ankær Thomsen has joined the board of directors of LEIGHTON FOODS A/S.
As of April 30, 2015, Erling Hessellund Eskildsen has joined the board of directors of LEIGHTON FOODS A/S.
As of April 29, 2015, Erling Hessellund Eskildsen has left the board of directors of LEIGHTON FOODS A/S.
As of October 10, 2014, EY Godkendt Revisionspartnerselskab has been appointed auditor of LEIGHTON FOODS A/S.
As of October 10, 2014, K P M G C JESPERSEN ÅRHUS I/S has stepped down as auditor of LEIGHTON FOODS A/S.
As of September 12, 2014, DANISH INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT A/S is registered as an owner of LEIGHTON FOODS A/S with an ownership share of 66%.
As of June 1, 2014, Harald Peter Keul has joined the board of directors of LEIGHTON FOODS A/S.
As of May 31, 2014, Henry Richard Leighton has left the board of directors of LEIGHTON FOODS A/S.
LEIGHTON FOODS A/S has published its annual report for 2013. Gross profit came to DKK 21,213,000, and the net result was DKK 6,664,000.
LEIGHTON FOODS A/S has published its annual report for 2012. Gross profit came to DKK 15,790,000, and the net result was DKK 2,958,000.
As of September 10, 2012, is registered as an owner of LEIGHTON FOODS A/S with an ownership share of 20%.
As of October 18, 2011, Jørgen Kargaard Jensen is registered as director of LEIGHTON FOODS A/S.
As of October 18, 2011, Harald Peter Keul is registered as adm. dir. of LEIGHTON FOODS A/S.
As of December 31, 2009, Kenneth Skov Eskildsen has stepped down as adm. dir. of LEIGHTON FOODS A/S.
As of April 24, 2008, Carsten Hoffmann has left the board of directors of LEIGHTON FOODS A/S.
As of February 5, 2007, Kenneth Skov Eskildsen is registered as adm. dir. of LEIGHTON FOODS A/S.
As of February 5, 2007, Carsten Hoffmann has stepped down as adm. dir. of LEIGHTON FOODS A/S.
As of December 1, 2004, Carsten Hoffmann is registered as adm. dir. of LEIGHTON FOODS A/S.
As of December 1, 2004, Henriette Eskildsen has stepped down as director of LEIGHTON FOODS A/S.
As of September 3, 2003, K P M G C JESPERSEN ÅRHUS I/S has been appointed auditor of LEIGHTON FOODS A/S.
As of September 3, 2003, Erling Hessellund Eskildsen has joined the board of directors of LEIGHTON FOODS A/S.
As of September 3, 2003, Carsten Hoffmann has joined the board of directors of LEIGHTON FOODS A/S.
As of September 3, 2003, Kenneth Skov Eskildsen has joined the board of directors of LEIGHTON FOODS A/S.
As of September 3, 2003, Henry Richard Leighton has joined the board of directors of LEIGHTON FOODS A/S.
As of September 3, 2003, Henriette Eskildsen is registered as director of LEIGHTON FOODS A/S.
LEIGHTON FOODS A/S was founded on September 3, 2003.
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