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Universal Balancing Limited

03633918

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
63 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

UNIT 15 WARMLEY BUSINESS PARK CROWN WAY, BRISTOL, BS30 8FR
Incorporated 17/09/1998

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 17/09/2025

Due 01/10/2026

On track

Industry

28290
28290

Officers

Mr Julian Paul Reed

director · Since 01/09/2013

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Bert Vermeersch

director · Since 21/10/2015

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BELGIAN · BELGIUM · Age 59

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Equilibrium Industries Limited

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

12, Douglas Road Industrial Park, Douglas Road, Bristol, BS15 8PD

Reg: 07445549 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. AS COLLATERAL AGENT

Created 29/03/2023Registered 31/03/2023
Charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 12/12/2022Registered 19/12/2022Satisfied 23/09/2024
Charge
satisfied

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT

Created 29/04/2020Registered 04/05/2020Satisfied 04/08/2022
Charge
satisfied

JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A

Created 29/07/2016Registered 08/08/2016Satisfied 04/08/2022
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 03/07/2006Registered 11/07/2006Satisfied 03/02/2011
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 27/09/2005Registered 06/10/2005Satisfied 21/07/2015
charge
satisfied

BALANCING AND TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED

Created 11/05/2005Registered 20/05/2005Satisfied 03/02/2011
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 22/06/2001Registered 29/06/2001Satisfied 03/02/2011
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 19/02/2001Registered 28/02/2001Satisfied 23/06/2016
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 29/09/1998Registered 03/10/1998Satisfied 11/05/2001

CompanyRankvs 20+ SIC 28290 peers
69

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.43× · 20/20
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.

Employees14/15 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

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

or ∙ the directors have not disclosed in the financial statements any identified material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt about the Company's ability to continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting for a period of at least twelve months from the date when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Page 4 Universal Balancing Limited Independent Auditor's Report to t

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2019

Turnover

£11.1M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£13.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£141k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£383k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£12.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£18.0M

Current Liabilities

£5.2M

Fixed Assets

£916k

Debtors

£16.5M

Cost of Sales

£9.0M

Gross Profit

£2.0M

Admin Expenses

£2.8M

Operating Profit

-£732k

Profit After Tax

£75k

46avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£383k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.4M
NI contributions£233k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£13.6M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2019.0.227

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20193.43

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.