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Simms International Plc

02653692

active
Public Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
82 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

THE GOODS SHED, FAVERSHAM, ME13 8GD
Incorporated 14/10/1991

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

full

Next accounts due

30/06/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 11/07/2025

Due 25/07/2026

On track

Industry

46510
Wholesale of computers, computer peripheral equipment and software

Officers

Andrew Rorke Henderson

director · Since 14/10/1991

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Also on 3 other boards

Claire Beaumont

secretary · Since 04/08/1999

BRITISH

Sarah Jane Henderson

director · Since 17/10/2008

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60

Ms Claire Beaumont

director · Since 01/07/2020

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Mr Royston Guest

director · Since 15/07/2020

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · JERSEY · Age 53

Mr Mark Hindhaugh Whitby

director · Since 15/07/2020

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Kevin Barry Howse

director · Since 01/07/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 42

Persons with Significant Control

Rorke Holdings Limited

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

The Goods Shed, Jubilee Way, Faversham, ME13 8GD

Reg: 04830467 · Companies House · Private Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges4 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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outstanding

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Charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 14/01/2025Registered 15/01/2025Satisfied 18/11/2025
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Created 10/02/2005Registered 11/02/2005Satisfied 12/01/2026
charge
satisfied

TSB COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Created 17/05/1995Registered 18/05/1995Satisfied 23/03/2026
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 18/02/1992Registered 21/02/1992Satisfied 18/04/2005

CompanyRankvs 6800+ SIC 46510 peers
51

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees24th percentile among SIC peers · 4/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.45× · 12/20
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.

Employees4/15 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

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£6.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£276k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£3.3M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£6.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£20.7M

Current Liabilities

£14.3M

Fixed Assets

£441k

Debtors

£13.7M

Cost of Sales

£44.5M

Admin Expenses

£3.4M

Profit After Tax

£2.4M

0avg. employees-32

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£876k
Dividends paid£120k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.9M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£127k
Bank loans & overdrafts£940k
Assets less current liabilities£6.8M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.45+£2.3M
20242.20

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.