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Lait Storage & Distribution Limited

01518215

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
82 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

ELECTRA HOUSE, COLCHESTER, CO2 7LR
Incorporated 22/09/1980

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

52103
52103

Officers

Mr Geoffrey John Lait

director · Since 23/07/1992

MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 67

Also on 4 other boards

Geoffrey John Lait

secretary · Since 31/03/2008

OTHER

Mr Robert John Lait

director · Since 24/08/2011

NONE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 42

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Geoffrey John Lait

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 67

Lait Storage & Distribution Ltd, Northern Road, Sudbury, CO10 2ZB

Notified 23/07/2016

Charges4 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 03/10/2022Registered 12/10/2022
Charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 03/10/2022Registered 04/10/2022Satisfied 24/01/2023
Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 22/08/2022Registered 24/08/2022
charge
satisfied

GEOFFREY LAIT AND UNION PENSIONS TRUSTEES (LONDON) LIMITED AS TRUSTEES OF THE LAIT DISTRIBUTION

Created 26/09/2006Registered 04/01/2007Satisfied 24/01/2023
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 08/03/1994Registered 18/03/1994
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 31/08/1990Registered 12/09/1990

CompanyRankvs 469+ SIC 52103 peers
72

Financial strength93th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees86th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.97× · 16/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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469Lait Storage & Distribution Limited
78
How is this score calculated?
Financial strength23/25 pts

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

Employees13/15 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£1.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£79k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£128k

Working capital

Current Assets

£260k

Current Liabilities

£132k

Fixed Assets

£1.7M

Debtors

£181k

6avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£3k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£783k
Assets less current liabilities£1.8M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.97-£23k
20231.85+£32k
20221.67+£54k
20218.11+£57k
20205.51-£9k
20194.26+£48k
20183.67—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.