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Ulo Optics Limited

01682587

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
81 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

UNIT 2 CAXTON PLACE, STEVENAGE, SG1 2UG
Incorporated 30/11/1982

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

26701
Manufacture of optical precision instruments

Officers

Mr John Barton

director · Since 19/01/2006

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 71

Also on 3 other boards

Nicholas Edwin Ellis

director · Since 19/01/2006

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 69

Also on 1 other board

Mr Richard Mark Thomas Lawson

director · Since 19/01/2006

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 2 other boards

Ms Kate Elisabeth Barton

director · Since 27/04/2023

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 40

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Ballawnan Ltd

75–100% shares

Unit 2, Caxton Place, Stevenage, SG1 2UG

Reg: 05678296 · Companies House, Cardiff · Limited Liability Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Charge
outstanding

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charge
satisfied

RBS INVOICE FINANCE LIMITED (THE SECURITY HOLDER)

Created 04/04/2006Registered 10/04/2006Satisfied 06/12/2023
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 02/04/2001Registered 04/04/2001Satisfied 06/12/2023
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 12/04/1991Registered 29/04/1991Satisfied 06/12/2023
charge
satisfied

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Created 12/04/1991Registered 29/04/1991Satisfied 06/12/2023
charge
satisfied

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Created 12/04/1991Registered 24/04/1991Satisfied 06/12/2023
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 14/02/1986Registered 19/02/1986Satisfied 06/12/2023

CompanyRankvs 37+ SIC 26701 peers
62

Financial strength88th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees93th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.67× · 16/20
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 strength22/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 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

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

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the 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 going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2023

Turnover

£4.9M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£1.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£170k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£342k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£1.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.4M

Current Liabilities

£2.0M

Fixed Assets

£367k

Debtors

£2.2M

Cost of Sales

£3.0M

Gross Profit

£1.8M

Admin Expenses

£1.6M

Operating Profit

£374k

Profit After Tax

£254k

23avg. employees+5

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£127k
Dividends paid£247k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.8M
NI contributions£111k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£42k
Assets less current liabilities£1.7M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20231.67+£235k
20211.68

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.