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Graticules Optics Limited

01395088

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
57 / 100

Notable Risks

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

BEACON HOUSE, CAMBRIDGE, CB4 1TF
Incorporated 20/10/1978

Compliance

Last accounts

30/04/2025

audit exemption subsidiary

Next accounts due

31/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 20/08/2025

Due 03/09/2026

On track

Industry

26701
Manufacture of optical precision instruments

Officers

Mr Neil Blackford

director · Since 01/03/2019

COMPANY EXECUTIVE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 67

Mr Mark Christian Smetham

director · Since 01/03/2019

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Mr Amitabh Sharma Bsc(Hons) Aca

director · Since 17/08/2022

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 31 other boards

Mr Amitabh Sharma

secretary · Since 21/09/2022

Mr Stephen Mark Brown

director · Since 29/09/2023

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Also on 29 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Sdi Group Plc

75–100% shares

Beacon House, Nuffield Road, Cambridge, CB4 1TF

Reg: 6385396 · Companies House · Plc

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges4 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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outstanding

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outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 29/11/2019Registered 03/12/2019
Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

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CompanyRankvs 2710+ SIC 26701 peers
23

Financial strength12th percentile among SIC peers · 3/25
Employees0th percentile among SIC peers · 0/15
LiquidityNo balance sheet data · 0/20
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 strength3/25 pts

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

Employees0/15 pts

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

Liquidity0/20 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 30/04/2018

Net Worth

£0

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

Working capital

Current Assets

Current Liabilities

Signed by 2017-05-01Prepared with Companies House