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Linthwaite Limited

02389394

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 6 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

9-11 LOWER ROAD TRADING ESTATE, LEDBURY, HR8 2DJ
Incorporated 25/05/1989

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

46900
Non-specialised wholesale trade

Officers

Mr David Raymond Merrick

director · Since 25/05/1991

SALES MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 67

Also on 4 other boards

Mrs Samantha Jane Merrick

secretary · Since 16/04/2025

Also on 8 other boards

Mrs Samantha Jane Merrick

director · Since 01/06/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Also on 8 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Linthwaite Holdings Limited

75–100% shares

Units 9-11, Lower Road Trading Estate, Ledbury, HR8 2DJ

Reg: 02750213 · England · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr David Raymond Merrick

Ceased 06/04/2016

Charges6 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 25/10/2022Registered 25/10/2022
charge
satisfied

MRS HEATHER JANE THOMSON

Created 30/01/2012Registered 31/01/2012Satisfied 22/12/2017
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 06/12/2011Registered 17/12/2011
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 16/11/2011Registered 24/11/2011
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 19/10/2010Registered 26/10/2010
charge
satisfied

TRUSTEES OF THE DAVANT PRODUCTS LIMITED

Created 27/03/2006Registered 29/03/2006Satisfied 22/12/2017
charge
satisfied

CLYDESDALE BANK PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

Created 23/12/2005Registered 03/01/2006Satisfied 04/07/2012
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 26/05/2000Registered 10/06/2000
charge
outstanding

GRIFFIN FACTORS LIMITED

Created 04/12/1995Registered 09/12/1995
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 12/05/1995Registered 31/05/1995Satisfied 11/03/1996
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 05/11/1991Registered 20/11/1991Satisfied 24/08/1994

CompanyRankvs 89+ SIC 46900 peers
70

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.44× · 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 strength25/25 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.

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

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 31/12/2024

Turnover

£19.1M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£8.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.1M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.6M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£7.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£12.9M

Current Liabilities

£5.3M

Fixed Assets

£1.1M

Debtors

£9.3M

Cost of Sales

£12.0M

Gross Profit

£7.1M

Admin Expenses

£3.3M

Operating Profit

£1.5M

Profit After Tax

£1.4M

64avg. employees-10

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£26k
Dividends paid£2.2M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.9M

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£347k
Assets less current liabilities£8.7M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.44+£1.4M
20231.99

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.