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Ds Smith (Uk) Limited

00501594

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
63 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

LEVEL 3, LONDON, W2 1DL
Incorporated 22/11/1951

Compliance

Last accounts

30/04/2025

audit exemption subsidiary

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 05/06/2025

Due 19/06/2026

On track

Industry

74990
Non-trading company

Officers

James William Lloyd

secretary · Since 13/02/2026

Magda Joanna Orlewicz

director · Since 13/02/2026

POLISH · LUXEMBOURG · Age 43

Erich Simpkins

director · Since 13/02/2026

AMERICAN · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 51

Also on 19 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Ds Smith Holdings Limited

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

Level 3, 1 Paddington Square, London, W2 1DL

Reg: 6739623 · Companies House · Limited By Shares

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

THE TRUSTEES AS DEFINED IN THE PENSION SCHEME DEED RELATING TO THE DS SMITH SUPPLEMENTARYPENSIO

Created 11/03/2004Registered 19/03/2004

CompanyRankvs 3326+ SIC 74990 peers
43

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees53th percentile among SIC peers · 8/15
LiquidityNo balance sheet data · 0/20
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.

Employees8/15 pts

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

Liquidity0/20 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 may cast significant doubt upon the continuing use of the going concern basis of accounting in future periods. The Directors have considered a period of 12 months from the date the financial statements are authorised for issue. The Company's business activities, together

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/04/2023

Net Worth

£295.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£1.2M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£336k

Working capital

Current Assets

—

Current Liabilities

£336k

Fixed Assets

£295.6M

Debtors

£118.7M

Profit After Tax

-£1.2M

0avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2022)

Dividends paid-£12.0M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£295.3M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2022.0.179

EstimatesDerived

YearImplied Profit
2023-£1.2M

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.