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Hickson International Limited

00499821

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

HEXAGON TOWER CRUMPSALL VALE, MANCHESTER, M9 8GQ
Incorporated 28/09/1951

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 10/05/2026

Due 24/05/2027

On track

Industry

70100
Activities of head offices

Officers

Mr Nicholas Thomas Carter

director · Since 01/11/2016

BU OPERATIONS CONTROLLER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 44

Also on 14 other boards

Mr Nicholas Thomas Carter

secretary · Since 10/05/2017

Also on 14 other boards

Lluis Maria Fargas Mas

director · Since 02/11/2022

HEAD OF TAX

SWISS · SWITZERLAND · Age 60

Jacov Ruben Wirtz

director · Since 08/02/2024

DIRECTOR

SWISS · SWITZERLAND · Age 49

Also on 9 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Arch Chemicals Uk Holdings Limited

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

Hexagon Tower, Crumpsall Vale, Manchester, M9 8GQ

Reg: 03984684 · Companies House · Private Limited Company

Notified 20/08/2019

Former PSCs

Mr Nicholas Thomas Carter

Ceased 20/08/2019

Charges0 outstanding

charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC AS AGENT AND SECURITY TRUSTEE FOR THE LENDERS (AS DEFINED)

Created 23/07/1996Registered 13/08/1996Satisfied 29/10/2001
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC AS TRUSTEE FOR THE LENDERS (AS DEFINED)

Created 11/05/1996Registered 24/05/1996Satisfied 22/07/1998
charge
satisfied

EAGLE STAR INSURANCE COMPANY INTERNATIONAL

Created 20/09/1990Registered 06/10/1990Satisfied 29/10/2001
charge
satisfied

EAGLE STAR INSURANCE COMPANY

Created 20/09/1990Registered 27/09/1990Satisfied 14/04/1995

CompanyRankvs 14903+ SIC 70100 peers
24

Financial strength0th percentile among SIC peers · 0/25
Employees15th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.02× · 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 strength0/25 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.

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 financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

-£78.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£44k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£32.9M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£138.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.6M

Current Liabilities

£141.2M

Fixed Assets

£72.3M

Debtors

£2.6M

Admin Expenses

£759k

Operating Profit

-£759k

Profit After Tax

-£24.6M

0avg. employees

People Costs

NI contributions£2k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£66.3M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20240.02

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.