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A E Yates Limited

00415632

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

CRANFIELD ROAD, LOSTOCK BOLTON, BL6 4SB
Incorporated 23/07/1946

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2025

group

Next accounts due

31/05/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 06/11/2025

Due 20/11/2026

On track

Industry

42110
Construction of roads and motorways
42130
Construction of bridges and tunnels
42210
Construction of utility projects for fluids
42990
Construction of other civil engineering projects

Officers

Mr John Crompton Whitehead

director · Since 19/02/1991

CIVIL ENGINEER

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 81

Also on 10 other boards

Miss Victoria Michelle Whitehead

director · Since 18/01/2018

GROUP SOLICITOR AND HR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Sven James Antonio Till

director · Since 01/10/2022

CIVIL ENGINEER

ENGLISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 49

Also on 1 other board

Mr John Garner

director · Since 01/05/2023

QUANTITY SURVEYOR

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 45

Mrs Lisa Ann Lindley

director · Since 01/05/2024

FINANCE DIRECTOR

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Helen Elizabeth Atkinson

director · Since 01/11/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Mr John Bernard Boyle

director · Since 01/01/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Persons with Significant Control

A E Yates (Eot) Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

C/O A E Yates Limited, Cranfield Road, Bolton, BL6 4SB

Reg: 13134473 · England & Wales · Limited

Notified 26/02/2021

Former PSCs

Mr John Crompton Whitehead

Ceased 26/02/2021

A E Yates Employees Ownership Trust

Ceased 26/02/2021

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 18/02/2015Registered 19/02/2015
charge
satisfied

JOHN CROMPTON WHITEHEAD, JUDITH ANN WHITEHEAD AND PENSIONS PARTNERSHIP SSAS TRUSTEES LIMITED

Created 21/10/2011Registered 26/10/2011Satisfied 12/05/2016
charge
satisfied

ERIC JOHN LIVERMORE AND KAREN ANDREA LIVERMORE

Created 03/02/2006Registered 09/02/2006Satisfied 06/05/2016
charge
outstanding

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 31/08/2004Registered 03/09/2004
charge
outstanding

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 11/12/2001Registered 20/12/2001
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 14/12/2001Registered 18/12/2001Satisfied 13/11/2003
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS MERCANTILE BUSINESS FINANCE LIMITED

Created 18/03/1998Registered 20/03/1998Satisfied 13/11/2003
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 03/02/1994Registered 11/02/1994Satisfied 13/11/2003
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 09/07/1993Registered 23/07/1993Satisfied 13/11/2003
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 08/03/1993Registered 12/03/1993Satisfied 13/11/2003
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 08/03/1993Registered 12/03/1993Satisfied 13/11/2003
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 03/09/1991Registered 12/09/1991Satisfied 14/10/2004
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 03/09/1991Registered 12/09/1991Satisfied 29/01/2002
charge
satisfied

WILLIAMS GLYN'S BANK PLC

Created 24/08/1984Registered 05/09/1984Satisfied 13/11/2003
charge
satisfied

WILLIAMS & GLYNS BANK LTD

Created 23/07/1981Registered 28/07/1981Satisfied 29/01/2002
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 04/06/1981Registered 16/06/1981

CompanyRankvs 170+ SIC 42110 peers
62

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.16× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -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.

Liquidity12/20 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

Outstanding charges: -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 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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/08/2025

Net Worth

£16.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£8.6M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£2.0M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£10.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£30.9M

Current Liabilities

£26.6M

Fixed Assets

£8.8M

Debtors

£23.0M

Cost of Sales

£87.4M

Admin Expenses

£11.2M

Profit After Tax

£1.7M

213avg. employees+74

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£313k
Dividends paid-£1.0M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£13.0M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£19.0M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.16+£678k
20241.54+£1.1M
20231.56+£810k
20221.54+£654k
20211.60-£72k
20201.45+£13.1M
20191.55+£0
20181.39

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.