Merseyside LTD. 2025

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Merseyside’s Success: Innovation, investment, and identity fuelling growth

This year’s Merseyside LTD. report reveals a region in full stride. The Top 100 privately-owned businesses have delivered extraordinary results: a 54.2% increase in turnover, 79.7% rise in EBITDA, and a 58.5% uplift in employment. These figures are not just impressive - they’re transformative, reflecting a region that’s rapidly evolving and confidently stepping into its future.

What’s inside the Merseyside LTD. report?

We’ve analysed the 100 largest privately-owned companies in Merseyside, ranked by turnover. Our review focuses on two key metrics over the past three years:

growth in turnover; and
average EBITDA (earnings before interest, depreciation and amortisation, tax) margin.

We also spotlight businesses with international reach, offering deeper insight into Merseyside’s dynamic and diverse business landscape.

What’s driving Merseyside’s success?

Merseyside’s top 100 privately-owned companies have delivered a combined turnover of £15.7 billion—up 54.7% from last year.

But what’s behind the impressive numbers and substantial growth?

From consumer sector champions to, manufacturing powerhouses, the report uncovers the sectors, towns, and trends shaping the region’s economic future.

Who came out on top?

Want to know which international companies contribute to the Merseyside ecosystem? Or which sector employs the most people?

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Merseyside LTD. at a glance

£15.7

billion total turnover

88,309

employees

£1.4

billion EBITDA

£25,550

average remuneration

Discover who made the list and gain fresh insights into the companies shaping Merseyside’s economic future.

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How were the companies selected?

The report uses the most recent publicly available accounts (as of September 2025). It includes businesses that are privately owned and headquartered in Merseyside, excluding listed companies, overseas subsidiaries, and charities.

Which sectors are leading Merseyside’s growth?

Consumer and Manufacturing & Industrial sectors are the biggest contributors, with turnover of £10.2 billion and £2.7 billion respectively. The report also explores growth in BSS, real estate, healthcare, and more.

How is the fastest growing list calculated?

The 25 fastest growing companies are those to have shown the highest EBITDA CAGR growth percentages as per their latest accounts (over a three-year period for companies with the latest year EBITDA greater than £1 million and turnover greater and £10 million).

Are international businesses included?

Yes - this year’s report spotlights the 20 largest international subsidiaries operating in Merseyside, which together generate over £4.8 billion in turnover.

Montirex reflects Merseyside’s entrepreneurial energy – innovating in the consumer sector through tech-driven growth, customer loyalty, and authentic engagement, all from its Liverpool roots.

John Reid Finance Director, Montirex Ltd (#28 in our Top 100)

Merseyside LTD. 2025 – Who made the list?