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Sauter Automation Limited

01292827

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
85 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

INOVA HOUSE LIME TREE WAY, HAMPSHIRE INT BUSINESS PARK, BASINGSTOKE, RG24 8GG
Incorporated 30/12/1976

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

43290
Other construction installation
81100
Combined facilities support activities

Officers

Mr Mark John Clinch

director · Since 01/01/2009

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 57

Also on 21 other boards

Mr Werner Karlen

director · Since 01/01/2015

COMPANY DIRECTOR

SWISS · SWITZERLAND · Age 59

Mr Andrew Turner Mckenzie

secretary · Since 01/12/2016

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Andrew Turner Mckenzie

director · Since 01/12/2016

COMPANY SECRETARY/DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 44

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Neil Dolley

director · Since 28/05/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Mr Ian Wright

director · Since 28/05/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Persons with Significant Control

Former PSCs

F R Sauter Ag

Ceased 30/04/2025

CompanyRankvs 16340+ SIC 43290 peers
76

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.58× · 16/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -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.

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

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 original financial statements were authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going con

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2020

Turnover

£17.0M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£4.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.4M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£831k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£2.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£6.9M

Current Liabilities

£4.3M

Fixed Assets

£2.1M

Debtors

£4.0M

Cost of Sales

£12.3M

Gross Profit

£4.7M

Admin Expenses

£3.5M

Operating Profit

£873k

Profit After Tax

£656k

123avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid-£150k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£6.1M
NI contributions£755k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£752k
Assets less current liabilities£4.6M
Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20201.58

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.