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Universal Image Systems Limited

03027120

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
73 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

1 THE ATRIUM PHOENIX SQUARE, COLCHESTER, CO4 9AS
Incorporated 28/02/1995

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

18129
Printing (other than printing of newspapers and printing of labels)

Officers

Austin Lawrence Mckinlay

director · Since 28/02/1995

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59

Also on 2 other boards

James Grinter

secretary · Since 07/12/2023

Persons with Significant Control

Uis Holdings Limited

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

1 The Atrium, Phoenix Square, Colchester, CO4 9AS

Reg: 09532904 · Companies House · Limited By Shares

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 18/06/2015Registered 19/06/2015
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 13/12/2010Registered 16/12/2010Satisfied 22/10/2015
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 16/04/1996Registered 22/04/1996Satisfied 20/01/2011

CompanyRankvs 231+ SIC 18129 peers
76

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees83th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.87× · 20/20
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.

Employees12/15 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/10/2024

Net Worth

£860k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£158k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£837k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.1M

Current Liabilities

£216k

Fixed Assets

£158k

Debtors

£890k

6avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£27k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£25k
Assets less current liabilities£995k
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20244.87

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.