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L'Occitane Limited

03278335

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
83 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

2ND FLOOR CAPITAL HOUSE, LONDON, NW1 5DH
Incorporated 14/11/1996

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 14/11/2025

Due 28/11/2026

On track

Industry

47750
Retail sale of cosmetic and toilet articles in specialised stores

Officers

Christopher John Nicholas Braden

director · Since 18/11/1996

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · BARBADOS · Age 84

Martyn James Summers

secretary · Since 01/07/2017

Mr Martyn James Summers

director · Since 01/07/2017

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Also on 1 other board

Dianna Hoi Yin Stacey

director · Since 05/12/2022

MANAGING DIRECTOR UK & IRE

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 43

Persons with Significant Control

Reinold Geiger

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

French · Switzerland · Age 78

Chemin Du Pre Fleuri 5, 1228 Plan Les Ouates, Geneva

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 07/04/2011Registered 11/04/2011
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 01/06/2004Registered 02/06/2004Satisfied 20/12/2010
charge
satisfied

ROLLS-ROYCE PENSION TRUST LIMITED

Created 09/07/2002Registered 11/07/2002Satisfied 20/12/2010
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 29/09/1997Registered 06/10/1997Satisfied 05/04/2005

CompanyRankvs 131+ SIC 47750 peers
66

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.87× · 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

letter of support. Considering the global uncertainties and combined with the resources available to the Group, these events and conditions do not cast doubt on the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern. Based on their assessment of the Company’s financial position and resources and enquiries made of L’Occitane International SA management, the Directors believe that the Company is well pl

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2024

Turnover

£64.3M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£8.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.2M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£2.2M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£11.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£24.0M

Current Liabilities

£12.8M

Fixed Assets

£2.6M

Debtors

£14.9M

Cost of Sales

£20.7M

Gross Profit

£43.6M

Admin Expenses

£13.7M

Operating Profit

£2.0M

340avg. employees-4

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£93k
Assets less current liabilities£13.8M
Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.87+£1.5M
20221.40

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.