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Dbd Distribution Limited

02465079

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

Some Concerns

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

Details

DBD BUILDING, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 7GY
Incorporated 30/01/1990

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 28/01/2026

Due 11/02/2027

On track

Industry

43999
Specialised construction activities
46499
46499

Officers

Mr Samuel David Firth-Bernard

director · Since 01/04/2007

GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 45

Also on 4 other boards

Mrs Christine Sarah Crouch

director · Since 05/01/2022

GROUP FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Alexander Andrew Firth-Bernard

director · Since 05/01/2022

MANAGING DIRECTOR - APPLIANCES

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 35

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Jody Linda Joan Charles

director · Since 28/03/2025

GROUP PEOPLE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Dbd Enterprises Ltd

75–100% shares

Dbd Building, Boundary Park, Boundary Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7GE

Reg: 07655869 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

SAMUEL DAVID FIRTH-BERNARD

Created 28/03/2025Registered 01/04/2025
Charge
satisfied

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 02/12/2021Registered 17/12/2021Satisfied 18/03/2025
Charge
outstanding

BIBBY FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD (AS SECURITY TRUSTEE)

Created 06/06/2018Registered 06/06/2018
Charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 06/11/2015Registered 10/11/2015Satisfied 28/10/2021
Charge
satisfied

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 09/10/2015Registered 09/10/2015Satisfied 28/10/2021
Charge
satisfied

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 09/10/2015Registered 09/10/2015Satisfied 28/10/2021
Charge
satisfied

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 08/10/2015Registered 08/10/2015Satisfied 28/10/2021
Charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 01/09/2015Registered 02/09/2015Satisfied 28/10/2021
charge
satisfied

ROBERT BARNARD, DAVID FIRTH-BERNARD AND ANTHONY O'MAHONY

Created 01/07/2011Registered 14/07/2011Satisfied 17/03/2025

CompanyRankvs 2269+ SIC 43999 peers
66

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.58× · 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 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.

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 concern are d

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2025

Turnover

£40.9M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£6.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£716k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.2M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£5.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£14.1M

Current Liabilities

£8.9M

Fixed Assets

£1.1M

Debtors

£11.3M

Cost of Sales

£31.4M

Gross Profit

£9.6M

Admin Expenses

£8.1M

Operating Profit

£1.4M

Profit After Tax

£1.1M

118avg. employees-4

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£108k
Dividends paid-£303k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£5.4M
NI contributions£668k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£472k
Assets less current liabilities£6.3M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2025.0.111

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.58+£838k
20241.58-£28k
20231.67

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.