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Able Instruments And Controls Limited

01851002

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • 7 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

CUTBUSH PARK DANEHILL, READING, RG6 4UT
Incorporated 26/09/1984

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

46140
Agents involved in the sale of machinery, industrial equipment, ships and aircraft

Officers

Mr Richard Neville Frank Sygrove

director · Since 13/07/2020

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Michael Parker

director · Since 14/11/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Halwell Trading Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

Flinders, Mud Lane, Eversley, RG27 0QS

Reg: 04335360 · England And Wales · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges7 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 26/08/2022Registered 30/08/2022
Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 19/07/2022Registered 25/07/2022
Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 02/08/2021Registered 03/08/2021
Charge
satisfied

MICHAEL JOSEPH SHORTALL

Created 13/07/2020Registered 17/07/2020Satisfied 03/09/2020
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 12/10/2012Registered 18/10/2012
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 20/02/2012Registered 24/02/2012Satisfied 25/02/2022
charge
satisfied

NMB-HELLER LIMITED

Created 18/01/2002Registered 30/01/2002Satisfied 15/10/2016
charge
satisfied

DONALD BURNHAM AND MICHAEL JOSEPH SHORTALL

Created 31/08/1994Registered 03/09/1994Satisfied 23/01/2002
charge
satisfied

CLOSE BROTHERS LIMITED

Created 05/07/1993Registered 10/07/1993Satisfied 23/01/2002
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 07/05/1991Registered 22/05/1991
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 06/03/1991Registered 15/03/1991
charge
satisfied

MICHAEL JOSEPH SHORTALL · DONALD BURNHAM

Created 27/03/1990Registered 30/03/1990Satisfied 18/07/1992
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 30/08/1989Registered 19/09/1989
charge
satisfied

MICHAEL JOSEPH SHORTALL · DONALD BURNHAM

Created 21/06/1988Registered 29/06/1988Satisfied 18/07/1992
charge
satisfied

FLEET NATIONAL BANK

Created 01/05/1987Registered 07/05/1987Satisfied 10/01/1991
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 30/03/1987Registered 06/04/1987Satisfied 10/01/1991
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 02/04/1986Registered 08/04/1986
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 20/05/1985Registered 23/05/1985
charge
satisfied

KELLOCK FACTORS LIMITED

Created 01/04/1985Registered 03/04/1985

CompanyRankvs 280+ SIC 46140 peers
71

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.22× · 12/20
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 strength24/25 pts

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

Employees15/15 pts

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

Liquidity12/20 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

£1.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£372k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£403k

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.2M

Current Liabilities

£1.8M

Fixed Assets

£3.1M

Debtors

£1.3M

32avg. employees-1

Tax at Year End(2019)

Dividends paid-£60k

People Costs(2019)

Wages & salaries£2.0M
NI contributions£221k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£3.5M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.22-£392k
20231.38+£190k
20221.18-£3.3M
20212.75-£6.4M
20193.71+£1.1M
20183.33+£1.9M
20172.88—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.