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Picador Limited

00774599

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

SNOWS HOUSE SECOND AVENUE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 0BT
Incorporated 20/09/1963

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

45111
Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles
45112
Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
45200
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
45320
Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories

Officers

Mr Shawn James Gates

director · Since 05/08/2022

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 13 other boards

Mr Neil Robert Mccue

director · Since 05/08/2022

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 11 other boards

Mr Stephen Paul Snow

director · Since 05/08/2022

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 23 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Snows Business Holdings Limited

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

Snows House, Second Avenue, Southampton, SO15 0BT

Reg: 01535815 · Companies House · Limited By Shares

Notified 05/08/2022

Former PSCs

Mr Lionel Henry Jacobs

Ceased 31/03/2021

Mr Graham Martin Jacobs

Ceased 05/08/2022

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES (UK) PLC

Created 05/08/2022Registered 09/08/2022
charge
satisfied

BLACK HORSE LIMITED

Created 10/03/2006Registered 21/03/2006Satisfied 14/05/2021
charge
satisfied

GENERAL MOTORS ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION (UK) PLC

Created 22/09/1999Registered 09/10/1999Satisfied 14/05/2021
charge
satisfied

GENERAL MOTORS ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION (UK) PLC

Created 22/09/1999Registered 28/09/1999Satisfied 09/08/2022
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 22/09/1999Registered 25/09/1999Satisfied 09/08/2022
charge
satisfied

ESSO PETROLEUM COMPANY LIMITED

Created 11/11/1998Registered 20/11/1998Satisfied 07/05/2005
charge
satisfied

ESSO PETROLEUM COMPANY

Created 10/11/1997Registered 12/11/1997Satisfied 07/05/2005
charge
satisfied

ESSO PETROLEUM COMPANY LIMITED

Created 10/08/1994Registered 11/08/1994Satisfied 31/07/1997
charge
satisfied

CHARTERED TRUST PLC

Created 04/08/1994Registered 05/08/1994Satisfied 31/10/1996
charge
satisfied

ESSO PETROLEUM COMPANY LIMITED

Created 17/07/1992Registered 21/07/1992Satisfied 31/07/1997
charge
satisfied

3I GROUP PLC

Created 14/07/1992Registered 16/07/1992Satisfied 07/05/2005
charge
satisfied

3I GROUP PLC

Created 14/07/1992Registered 16/07/1992Satisfied 07/05/2005
charge
satisfied

GENERAL MOTORS ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION (U.K.) PLC

Created 14/05/1992Registered 18/05/1992Satisfied 14/05/2021
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 02/05/1992Registered 14/05/1992Satisfied 09/08/2022
charge
satisfied

CLOSE BROTHERS LIMITED

Created 08/04/1992Registered 23/04/1992Satisfied 26/04/1994
charge
satisfied

ESSO PETROLEUM COMPANY LIMITED.

Created 28/01/1988Registered 29/01/1988Satisfied 04/07/1994
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 24/09/1986Registered 25/09/1986Satisfied 09/08/2022
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS AND SCOTTISH TRUST LIMITED.

Created 20/01/1983Registered 27/01/1983
charge
satisfied

ESSO PETROLEUM LIMITED

Created 26/08/1982Registered 27/08/1982Satisfied 22/03/1999
charge
satisfied

FORWARD TRUST (INVENTORY SERVICES) LIMITED

Created 19/10/1981Registered 21/10/1981
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 09/01/1981Registered 10/01/1981Satisfied 09/08/2022
charge
satisfied

ESSO PETROLEUM COMPANY LIMITED

Created 15/11/1976Registered 19/11/1976Satisfied 04/07/1994
charge
satisfied

INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL FINANCE CROP LTD.

Created 30/03/1973Registered 04/04/1973Satisfied 31/07/1997

CompanyRankvs 1312+ SIC 45111 peers
66

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees15th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio Infinity× · 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 strength24/25 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£6.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£6.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£6.4M

Current Liabilities

£0

Fixed Assets

£3

0avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£6.4M
Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
2024Infinity
2023Infinity

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.