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Merlin Engineering (Bolton) Limited

01339343

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

MIKAR BUSINESS PARK, BOLTON, BL3 6NJ
Incorporated 17/11/1977

Compliance

Last accounts

30/04/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 24/06/2025

Due 08/07/2026

On track

Industry

25620
Machining
28990
Manufacture of other special-purpose machinery

Officers

Mrs Barbara Carol Anderton

secretary · Since 25/07/1991

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 80

Also on 9 other boards

Mrs Barbara Carol Anderton

director · Since 25/07/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 80

Also on 9 other boards

Mr John James Anderton

director · Since 25/07/1991

ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 82

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Anthony John Anderton

director · Since 01/04/2005

ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 6 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Tk Merlin Limited

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

Mikar Business Park, Northolt Drive, Bolton, BL3 6NJ

Reg: 03727096 · Companies House · Private Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Anthony John Anderton

Ceased 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Charge
satisfied

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Charge
satisfied

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Created 28/05/2015Registered 11/06/2015Satisfied 26/01/2016
charge
satisfied

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CompanyRankvs 653+ SIC 25620 peers
62

Financial strength85th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees7th percentile among SIC peers · 1/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 5.53× · 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 strength21/25 pts

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

Employees1/15 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 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£1.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£300k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£997k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.2M

Current Liabilities

£220k

Fixed Assets

£177k

Debtors

£588k

0avg. employees-24

Tax at Year End(2021)

Corp tax£24k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.2M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20255.53+£10k
20245.36+£28k
20234.75+£22k
20223.99+£20k
20213.85+£96k
20203.45+£104k
20194.12

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.