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Bibby Line Group Limited

00034121

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
75 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

3RD FLOOR WALKER HOUSE, LIVERPOOL, L2 3YL
Incorporated 01/06/1891

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

group

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 08/05/2026

Due 22/05/2027

On track

Industry

64209
Activities of other holding companies
70100
Activities of head offices

Officers

Bibby Bros. & Co. (Management) Limited

secretary · Since 13/07/1992

Also on 174 other boards

Mr Michael James Bibby

director · Since 13/07/1992

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 62

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Geoffrey Frank Harold Bibby

director · Since 01/04/2015

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Jonathan Gareth Lewis

director · Since 25/07/2019

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Also on 10 other boards

Mrs Susan Jane Searle

director · Since 07/07/2023

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 63

Mrs Septima Maguire

director · Since 02/06/2025

ACCOUNTANT

IRISH · ENGLAND · Age 49

Also on 9 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr. Mark Rupert Feeny

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 70

C/O Brabners Llp, Horton House, Liverpool, L2 3YL

Notified 22/07/2016

Philip Charles Okell

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 70

Okell & Company Limited, Talbot House, Chester, CH1 1RQ

Notified 22/07/2016

Mrs Christine Maud Bibby

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 89

C/O G. F. H. Bibby, South Dalton, Willington Lane, Nr. Tarporley, CW6 0HQ

Notified 22/07/2016

Bibby Family Company Limited

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

C/O Bibby Line Group Limited, 3rd Floor Walker House, Liverpool, L2 3YL

Reg: 13486254 · Companies House · Private Company Limited By Guarantee Without Share Capital

Notified 07/02/2023

Charges0 outstanding

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DVB BANK AG IN ITS CAPACITY AS AGENT AND SECURITY TRUSTEE

Created 08/07/2003Registered 18/07/2003Satisfied 31/10/2007
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Created 22/11/2002Registered 09/12/2002Satisfied 31/10/2007
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Created 14/01/2000Registered 02/02/2000Satisfied 31/10/2007
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Created 14/01/2000Registered 02/02/2000Satisfied 31/10/2007
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Created 14/01/2000Registered 02/02/2000Satisfied 31/10/2007
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Created 14/01/2000Registered 02/02/2000Satisfied 31/10/2007
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LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 14/01/2000Registered 02/02/2000Satisfied 31/10/2007
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satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 14/01/2000Registered 02/02/2000Satisfied 31/10/2007
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satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 14/01/2000Registered 02/02/2000Satisfied 31/10/2007
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 14/01/2000Registered 02/02/2000Satisfied 31/10/2007
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND · LLOYDS BANK PLC · LLOYDS BANK PLC(AS AGENT) · COMMERZBANK AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT

Created 03/11/1995Registered 10/11/1995Satisfied 30/04/2003
charge
satisfied

MEESPIERSON N.V,AS AGENT FOR THE BANKS (AS DEFINED)

Created 15/04/1994Registered 27/04/1994Satisfied 30/04/2003
charge
satisfied

CHEMICAL INVESTMENT BANK LIMITED (IN ITS CAPACITY AS AGENT FOR THE BANKS AS DEFINED)

Created 20/12/1993Registered 07/01/1994Satisfied 30/04/2003
charge
satisfied

CHEMICAL INVESTMENT BANK LIMITED (IN ITS CAPACITY AS AGENT FOR THE BANKS AS DEFINED)

Created 20/12/1993Registered 07/01/1994Satisfied 30/04/2003
charge
satisfied

DEN NORSKE BANK AS (AS AGENT FOR ITSELF AND ON BEHALF OF THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS NAMED THERE

Created 21/06/1993Registered 05/07/1993Satisfied 28/10/1995
charge
satisfied

CLOSE BROTHERS LIMITED

Created 04/06/1993Registered 12/06/1993Satisfied 28/10/1995
charge
satisfied

DEN NORSKE BANK AS

Created 02/11/1992Registered 05/11/1992Satisfied 30/04/2003
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 15/01/1992Registered 21/01/1992Satisfied 07/09/1992
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 19/06/1989Registered 23/06/1989Satisfied 28/10/1995
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND.

Created 10/08/1987Registered 23/08/1987Satisfied 28/10/1995
charge
satisfied

HAMBROS BANK LIMITED

Created 17/01/1986Registered 06/02/1986Satisfied 28/10/1995
charge
satisfied

HAMBROS BANK LIMITED

Created 21/03/1984Registered 26/03/1984Satisfied 28/10/1995
charge
satisfied

HAMBROS BANK LTD.

Created 26/09/1983Registered 03/10/1983Satisfied 28/10/1995
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 06/11/1981Registered 18/11/1981
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 23/09/1981Registered 14/10/1981
charge
satisfied

BANQUE FRANCAISE DU COMMERCE EXTERIEUR

Created 30/09/1981Registered 08/10/1981Satisfied 28/10/1995
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 31/03/1981Registered 14/04/1981
charge
satisfied

FINANCE FOR SHIPPING

Created 25/01/1980Registered 15/02/1980Satisfied 30/04/2003

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 64209 peers
80

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.05× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees15/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity20/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and the parent company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are d

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2021

Turnover

£195.6M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£174.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£19.1M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.3M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£763.9M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1014.5M

Current Liabilities

£250.6M

Fixed Assets

£104.1M

Debtors

£939.0M

Cost of Sales

£165.5M

Gross Profit

£30.1M

Admin Expenses

£23.7M

Operating Profit

£6.8M

Profit After Tax

£5.9M

1263avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£1.5M
Dividends paid£1.7M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£68.3M
NI contributions£8.3M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£4.6M
Bank loans & overdrafts£31.4M
Assets less current liabilities£868.0M
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EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20214.05

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.