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Chr. Hansen (Uk) Limited

00145472

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

2 TEALGATE, HUNGERFORD, RG17 0YT
Incorporated 06/12/1916

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 16/03/2026

Due 30/03/2027

On track

Industry

10890
Manufacture of other food products

Officers

Mr Ian Nicholas Johnson Fcca Atii

secretary · Since 25/03/1996

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 2 other boards

Ms Katrine Willemann

director · Since 31/01/2024

COMPANY DIRECTOR

DANISH · DENMARK · Age 51

Ms Eva Holmsgaard

director · Since 01/07/2024

FINANCE DIRECTOR

DANISH · DENMARK · Age 58

Persons with Significant Control

Novozymes A/S

75–100% shares

Krogshojvej 36, 2880 Bagsvaerd, Hovedstaden

Reg: 10007127 · Central Business Register · Limited Company

Notified 31/01/2024

Former PSCs

Chr Hansen Holding A/S

Ceased 31/01/2024

Charges0 outstanding

charge
satisfied

NORDEA BANK AB (PUBL) AS SECURITY AGENT

Created 20/12/2006Registered 28/12/2006Satisfied 24/06/2010
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC AS SECURITY AGENT

Created 29/07/2005Registered 11/08/2005Satisfied 24/06/2010
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK LTD

Created 09/11/1973Registered 21/11/1973
charge
satisfied

FIRENDS PROVIDENT & CENTURY LIFE OFFICE.

Created 15/10/1956Registered 30/10/1956Satisfied 29/01/2011
charge
satisfied

FRIENDS PROVIDENT & CENTURY LIFE OFFICE.

Created 15/10/1956Registered 30/10/1956Satisfied 29/01/2011
charge
satisfied

FRIENDS PROVIDENT & CENTURY LIFE OFFICE.

Created 01/09/1955Registered 12/09/1955Satisfied 29/01/2011
charge
satisfied

FRIENDS PROVIDENT & CENTURY LIFE OFFICE.

Created 01/09/1955Registered 12/09/1955Satisfied 29/01/2011

CompanyRankvs 709+ SIC 10890 peers
58

Financial strength89th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees94th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio -6.07× · 2/20
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 strength22/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 pts

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

Liquidity2/20 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

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the original financial statements were authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect t

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Turnover

£21.2M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£250k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£794k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.6M

Current Liabilities

-£921k

Fixed Assets

£1.3M

Debtors

£5.5M

Cost of Sales

£17.1M

Gross Profit

£4.1M

Admin Expenses

£1.8M

Operating Profit

£765k

Profit After Tax

£518k

21avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£132k
Dividends paid-£5.5M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.6M
NI contributions£169k
Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20246.07+£0
20235.21

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.