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Harlow Agricultural Merchants Limited

01520770

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

LATCHMORE BANK, BISHOPS STORTFORD, CM22 7PJ
Incorporated 07/10/1980

Compliance

Last accounts

31/01/2025

group

Next accounts due

31/10/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 18/05/2026

Due 01/06/2027

On track

Industry

46110
Agents selling agricultural raw materials, livestock, textile raw materials and semi-finished goods

Officers

Mr Darrell Brabant Clark

director · Since 01/06/1999

SEEDSMAN

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Christopher Romer Collings Bsc

director · Since 01/11/2004

FARM TRADER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 3 other boards

Mr John Adrian Bartley Halliday

director · Since 01/11/2004

FERTILISER TRADER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 67

Also on 4 other boards

Melvin John Trundle

secretary · Since 01/08/2009

BRITISH

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Melvin John Trundle

director · Since 06/04/2016

ADMINISTRATOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Persons with Significant Control

Ham 2025 Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Latchmore Bank, Little Hallingbury, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 7PJ

Reg: 16906127 · Companies House · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 27/02/2026

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 30/11/2012Registered 11/12/2012
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 30/11/2012Registered 08/12/2012
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 23/03/2010Registered 01/04/2010Satisfied 09/03/2013
charge
satisfied

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 12/02/2009Registered 19/02/2009Satisfied 26/09/2012
charge
satisfied

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 03/02/2009Registered 05/02/2009Satisfied 26/09/2012
charge
satisfied

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 03/02/2009Registered 05/02/2009Satisfied 26/09/2012
charge
satisfied

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 28/01/2009Registered 31/01/2009Satisfied 26/09/2012
charge
satisfied

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 19/01/2009Registered 21/01/2009Satisfied 26/09/2012
charge
satisfied

B.A.I.I.PLC

Created 25/03/1985Registered 29/03/1985Satisfied 26/09/2012

CompanyRankvs 88+ SIC 46110 peers
59

Financial strength85th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees51th percentile among SIC peers · 8/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.5× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding 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.

Employees8/15 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and parent company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/01/2025

Net Worth

£183k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£14.4M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£16.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£27.1M

Current Liabilities

£10.8M

Fixed Assets

£1.8M

Debtors

£5.6M

Profit After Tax

£4.4M

1avg. employees-62

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£556k
Dividends paid-£183k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£18.1M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.50-£17.1M
20243.03+£4.2M
20231.93—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.