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Dire Straits Overseas Limited

01399705

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk

No risk factors detected.

Details

101 NEW CAVENDISH STREET, LONDON, W1W 6XH
Incorporated 14/11/1978

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

dormant

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 25/06/2025

Due 09/07/2026

On track

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

Mark Knopfler

director · Since 25/06/1991

MUSICIAN

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 76

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr John Edward Illsley

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 77

101, New Cavendish Street, London, W1W 6XH

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Mark Knopfler

25–50% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 76

101, New Cavendish Street, London, W1W 6XH

Notified 06/04/2016

CompanyRankvs 8095+ SIC 59200 peers
41

Financial strength44th percentile among SIC peers · 11/25
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
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength11/25 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.

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

£100

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£100

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

—

Working capital

Current Assets

—

Current Liabilities

—