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Lamex Foods Europe Limited

00875838

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

2ND FLOOR BUILDING B TURNFORD PLACE, TURNFORD BROXBOURNE, EN10 6NH
Incorporated 31/03/1966

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 04/07/2025

Due 18/07/2026

On track

Industry

46390
Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco

Officers

Mr Colin Richard Dicker

director · Since 10/08/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 73

Also on 110 other boards

Mr Mark Bernard Ryder

director · Since 07/10/2002

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 107 other boards

Mr Mark Stephen Grason

director · Since 07/05/2013

TRADER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Mrs Christine Amanda Hawkes

director · Since 07/01/2016

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · SWITZERLAND · Age 66

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Joe Alexander Gabbitus

director · Since 01/10/2021

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 39

Also on 2 other boards

Kornelia Tsavdaridou

secretary · Since 30/06/2022

Mr David William Dalzell

director · Since 12/01/2023

TRADER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 57

Also on 1 other board

Mr Mark John Tompkins

director · Since 12/01/2023

TRADER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Persons with Significant Control

Lamex Food Group Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

2nd Floor Building B Turnford Place, Great Cambridge Road, Broxbourne, EN10 6NH

Reg: 05646718 · England And Wales Registry · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 09/07/2016

Charges5 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC (AS SECURITY AGENT)

Created 10/02/2026Registered 16/02/2026
Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 11/01/2021Registered 19/01/2021
Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 26/09/2013Registered 02/10/2013
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 14/10/2010Registered 28/10/2010
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 10/07/2006Registered 28/07/2006
charge
satisfied

HSBC ASSET FINANCE (UK) LIMITED AND HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LIMITED

Created 02/02/2004Registered 03/02/2004Satisfied 06/07/2006
charge
satisfied

CAPITAL BANK PLC

Created 30/06/2003Registered 02/07/2003Satisfied 20/07/2006
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 25/07/1995Registered 15/08/1995Satisfied 18/07/2016
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 19/01/1990Registered 06/02/1990Satisfied 07/05/1994
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 12/03/1987Registered 19/03/1987Satisfied 07/05/1994
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 30/09/1980Registered 14/10/1980

CompanyRankvs 167+ SIC 46390 peers
66

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.69× · 16/20
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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167Lamex Foods Europe Limited
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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.

Employees15/15 pts

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

Liquidity16/20 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

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 31/03/2025

Turnover

£279.3M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£26.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£4.1M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£6.1M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£24.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£58.9M

Current Liabilities

£34.8M

Fixed Assets

£2.1M

Debtors

£35.8M

Cost of Sales

£261.5M

Gross Profit

£17.8M

Admin Expenses

£3.1M

Operating Profit

£6.9M

Profit After Tax

£5.2M

51avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid-£4.0M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£4.5M
NI contributions£794k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£14.2M
Assets less current liabilities£26.2M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.69+£925k
20241.41+£5.4M
20231.28+£6.6M
20211.21-£706k
20201.27—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.