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Dempson Limited

00712226

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
61 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

HERMITAGE MILLS, MAIDSTONE, ME16 9NP
Incorporated 04/01/1962

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

17290
Manufacture of other articles of paper and paperboard

Officers

Mr Jonathan Katzauer

director · Since 22/03/1994

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 4 other boards

Jonathan Katzauer

secretary · Since 16/04/1999

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 6 other boards

Mrs Zoe Bercovitch-Katzauer

director · Since 06/05/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60

Mr Ian Clarkson Hall

director · Since 06/05/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · WALES · Age 63

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Michael John Thompson

director · Since 06/05/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · WALES · Age 69

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

H Young (Plastics) Limited

75–100% shares

Hermitage Mills, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, ME16 9NP

Reg: 00446270 · Companies House · Uk Private Limited Company

Notified 30/06/2016

Mr Jonathan Katzauer

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 59

Hermitage Mills, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, ME16 9NP

Notified 06/05/2025

Ccs Mclays Limited

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

Rhymney House, Copse Walk, Cardiff, CF23 8RB

Reg: 03602069 · Registrar Of Companies · Limited

Notified 06/05/2025

Former PSCs

Mrs Elisabeth Elsa Moller

Ceased 06/05/2025

Mr Martin Katzauer

Ceased 06/05/2025

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

CYNERGY BUSINESS FINANCE LIMITED

Created 29/07/2025Registered 04/08/2025
Charge
satisfied

JONATHAN KATZAUER · ZOE BERCOVITCH-KATZAUER

Created 15/08/2023Registered 30/08/2023Satisfied 10/09/2025
Charge
outstanding

JONATHAN KATZAUER

Created 31/01/2022Registered 02/02/2022
Charge
satisfied

ELIZABETH ELSA MOLLER, MARTIN MEIR KATZAUER, JONATHAN KATZAUER

Created 09/01/2018Registered 10/01/2018Satisfied 10/09/2025
Charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Created 13/10/2016Registered 13/10/2016Satisfied 10/09/2025
charge
satisfied

GE COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED (THE "SECURITY HOLDER")

Created 01/10/2007Registered 06/10/2007Satisfied 21/10/2016
charge
satisfied

GE COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Created 22/02/2006Registered 01/03/2006Satisfied 21/10/2016
charge
satisfied

GE COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Created 09/09/2005Registered 22/09/2005Satisfied 21/10/2016

CompanyRankvs 232+ SIC 17290 peers
31

Financial strength1th percentile among SIC peers · 0/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.84× · 6/20
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 strength0/25 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.

Liquidity6/20 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

in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Material uncertainty related to going concern We draw attention to note 2.3 and note 27 in the financial statements , which confirms that the company has entered into a Creditors Voluntary Arrangement post the balance sheet date. As

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2023

Turnover

£11.2M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

-£716k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£66k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£1.6M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£930k

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.0M

Current Liabilities

£5.9M

Fixed Assets

£4.5M

Debtors

£924k

Cost of Sales

£9.7M

Gross Profit

£1.5M

Admin Expenses

£2.1M

Operating Profit

-£627k

Profit After Tax

-£1.7M

89avg. employees

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.3M
NI contributions£186k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£85k
Bank loans & overdrafts£77k
Assets less current liabilities£3.6M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20230.84-£1.2M
20200.98

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.