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Merlin Business Software Limited

01274874

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
83 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

LINCOLN HOUSE, WELLINGTON CRESCENT, LICHFIELD, WS13 8RZ
Incorporated 26/08/1976

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

62012
Business and domestic software development

Officers

Mrs Nicola Marrison

director · Since 21/10/2022

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 40

Also on 66 other boards

Ms Hellen Maria Stein

director · Since 21/10/2022

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 52

Also on 71 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Aptean Limited

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

Lincoln House, Wellington Crescent, Lichfield, WS13 8RZ

Reg: 03399429 · Companies House · Limited Liability Company

Notified 22/10/2022

Former PSCs

Ashlink Software Limited

Ceased 26/07/2019

Cromwell Group (Holdings) Limited

Ceased 21/10/2022

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

GOLUB CAPITAL MARKETS LLC

Created 30/01/2024Registered 02/02/2024
charge
satisfied

YORKSHIRE BANK LIMITED

Created 15/04/1982Registered 27/04/1982Satisfied 14/01/2009

CompanyRankvs 1894+ SIC 62012 peers
62

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.38× · 12/20
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.

Employees15/15 pts

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

Liquidity12/20 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 concern are d

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2021

Turnover

£5.3M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£1.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£4.0M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.4M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£1.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£4.4M

Current Liabilities

£3.2M

Fixed Assets

£199k

Debtors

£380k

Cost of Sales

£729k

Gross Profit

£4.5M

Admin Expenses

£3.1M

Operating Profit

£1.4M

Profit After Tax

£1.1M

59avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£1.0M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£125k
Assets less current liabilities£1.4M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2021.0.152

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20211.38+£150k
20201.53

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.