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Ball Horticultural Europe Limited

00722735

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
73 / 100

Some Concerns

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

Details

MILTON ROAD,, NR. BANBURY,, OX17 3EY
Incorporated 01/05/1962

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

70100
Activities of head offices

Officers

Anna Caroline Ball

director · Since 05/06/2001

DIRECTOR

AMERICAN · UNITED STATES · Age 77

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Alexander James Shepherd

director · Since 16/01/2004

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Alexander James Shepherd

secretary · Since 18/04/2024

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Alan John Rouse

director · Since 01/01/2025

PRESIDENT

AMERICAN · UNITED STATES · Age 53

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Ball Horticultural Company

75–100% shares

622, Town Road, West Chicago 60185

Reg: 58442046 · Usa · Company

Notified 01/06/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

DAVID EDWARD FINDON

Created 07/01/2016Registered 27/01/2016
charge
satisfied

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Created 30/10/2000Registered 03/11/2000Satisfied 08/11/2001
charge
satisfied

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Created 26/08/1999Registered 14/09/1999Satisfied 08/11/2001
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 26/08/1999Registered 13/09/1999Satisfied 08/11/2001
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 26/08/1999Registered 09/09/1999Satisfied 08/11/2001
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 12/10/1992Registered 19/10/1992Satisfied 29/09/1995
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 03/02/1992Registered 14/02/1992Satisfied 29/09/1995
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 22/01/1992Registered 31/01/1992Satisfied 29/09/1995
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 07/03/1991Registered 21/03/1991Satisfied 15/10/1992

CompanyRankvs 1376+ SIC 70100 peers
57

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees15th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 24.11× · 20/20
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.

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

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 30/09/2024

Net Worth

£39.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£21.1M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£7.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£8.0M

Current Liabilities

£331k

Fixed Assets

£2.7M

Debtors

£6.5M

Cost of Sales

£29.6M

Admin Expenses

£9.8M

Profit After Tax

£4.1M

0avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£976k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£8.0M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£9.4M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
202424.11

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.