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Dire Straits Limited

01334993

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk

No risk factors detected.

Details

101 NEW CAVENDISH STREET, LONDON, W1W 6XH
Incorporated 20/10/1977

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

59200
Sound recording and music publishing activities

Officers

Mr John Edward Illsley

secretary · Since 25/06/1991

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 77

Also on 10 other boards

Mr John Edward Illsley

director · Since 25/06/1991

MUSICIAN

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 77

Also on 10 other boards

Mr Mark Knopfler

director · Since 25/06/1991

MUSICIAN

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 76

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Mark Knopfler

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 76

101, New Cavendish Street, London, W1W 6XH

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr John Edward Illsley

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 77

101, New Cavendish Street, London, W1W 6XH

Notified 06/04/2016

CompanyRankvs 36930+ SIC 59200 peers
67

Financial strength53th percentile among SIC peers · 13/25
Employees81th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.17× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength13/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees12/15 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.

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£200

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.8M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£400k

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.8M

Current Liabilities

£2.4M

Debtors

£30k

2avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£8k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£400k
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20251.17
20241.06
20231.15
20221.08
20211.16

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.