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Hall & Watts Defence Optics Ltd

00464047

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

UNIT A3 MERLIN CENTRE, ST ALBANS, AL4 0JY
Incorporated 29/01/1949

Compliance

Last accounts

30/04/2025

small

Next accounts due

31/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 01/11/2025

Due 15/11/2026

On track

Industry

70100
Activities of head offices

Officers

Mr Arvind Thakkar

director · Since 08/02/1992

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 82

Also on 47 other boards

Mr Edward Thomas Hoskins

director · Since 28/10/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 38

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Arvindkumar Maganlal Thakkar

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 82

Unit A3 Merlin Centre, St Albans, AL4 0JY

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Edward Thomas Hoskins

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 38

Unit A3 Merlin Centre, St Albans, AL4 0JY

Notified 03/08/2025

Former PSCs

Mr John Hoskins

Ceased 03/08/2025

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

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Charge
outstanding

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Charge
satisfied

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Created 07/01/2016Registered 08/01/2016Satisfied 28/09/2018
Charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 03/06/2013Registered 07/06/2013Satisfied 18/09/2025
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 08/06/2000Registered 14/06/2000Satisfied 18/09/2025
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 06/12/1990Registered 21/12/1990Satisfied 17/08/2002
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 27/06/1988Registered 08/07/1988Satisfied 13/03/2009
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 01/02/1988Registered 17/02/1988Satisfied 17/08/2002
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 17/12/1987Registered 07/01/1988Satisfied 12/02/1991
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 20/07/1987Registered 04/08/1987
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 16/05/1986Registered 28/05/1986Satisfied 17/08/2002
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 07/05/1982Registered 27/05/1982Satisfied 13/03/2009
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 07/05/1982Registered 17/05/1982Satisfied 13/03/2009
charge
satisfied

INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL FINANCE CORPORATION LIMITED

Created 20/03/1981Registered 25/03/1981Satisfied 17/08/2002
charge
satisfied

ALEX LAWRIE FACTORS LTD.

Created 22/01/1973Registered 01/02/1973Satisfied 13/03/2009

CompanyRankvs 1805+ SIC 70100 peers
65

Financial strength93th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees15th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.54× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength23/25 pts

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

Employees2/15 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£6.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£20k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£5.9M

Working capital

Current Assets

£8.2M

Current Liabilities

£2.3M

Fixed Assets

£54k

Debtors

£6.2M

Profit After Tax

£426k

0avg. employees-24

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£0

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£6.0M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20253.54+£134k
20243.52+£426k
20233.32+£114k
20225.34—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.