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Principal Colour Limited

03205177

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

KINGS LODGE LONDON ROAD, SEVENOAKS, TN15 6AR
Incorporated 30/05/1996

Compliance

Last accounts

31/05/2025

unaudited abridged

Next accounts due

28/02/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 08/05/2026

Due 22/05/2027

On track

Industry

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

Officers

Mr Gary Michael Barton

director · Since 04/04/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Also on 8 other boards

Mr Paul Michael Harris

director · Since 04/04/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 57

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Jeremy Gavin Hyland

director · Since 04/04/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Also on 5 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

We Are Packaging Limited

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

A4g Suite, Nepicar House, Wrotham Heath, TN15 7RS

Notified 04/04/2025

Former PSCs

Mr Martin Graham Darby

Ceased 04/04/2025

Mr Alan Keith Flack

Ceased 04/04/2025

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

CLOSE BROTHERS LIMITED

Created 04/04/2025Registered 22/04/2025
Charge
outstanding

ELIZABETH FIONA FRANCIS

Created 04/04/2025Registered 14/04/2025
Charge
outstanding

ALAN KEITH FLACK AND MARTIN GRAHAM DARBY

Created 04/04/2025Registered 09/04/2025
charge
satisfied

ALDERMORE INVOICE FINANCE,A DIVISION OF ALDERMORE BANK PLC

Created 08/06/2011Registered 24/06/2011Satisfied 22/05/2026
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 18/10/2001Registered 24/10/2001Satisfied 20/02/2025

CompanyRankvs 1391+ SIC 18129 peers
60

Financial strength57th percentile among SIC peers · 14/25
Employees94th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.16× · 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 strength14/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 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 31/05/2025

Net Worth

£9k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£120k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£173k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.3M

Current Liabilities

£1.1M

Fixed Assets

£268k

Debtors

£1.1M

16avg. employees-4

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£441k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.16-£73k
20240.86-£50k
20230.95—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.