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L.B. Foster Rail Technologies (Uk) Limited

03939427

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
60 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 8 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

5 OSBORNE TERRACE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE2 1SQ
Incorporated 03/03/2000

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 20/02/2026

Due 06/03/2027

On track

Industry

28990
Manufacture of other special-purpose machinery

Officers

Mr Sean Reilly

director · Since 24/01/2022

CORPORATE CONTROLLER

AMERICAN · UNITED STATES · Age 54

Also on 6 other boards

Emma Patricia Boura

director · Since 23/01/2024

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 40

Also on 3 other boards

Ms Sara Fay Rolli

director · Since 01/01/2025

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT - OPERATIONAL ADMI

AMERICAN · UNITED STATES · Age 45

Mr Craig Dominic Ball

director · Since 16/02/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

L.B. Foster Company

Significant control

415, Holiday Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15220

Reg: 2811554 · Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania Department Of State · Corporation

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges8 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS AGENT ENTITLED TO THE CHARGE

Created 27/06/2025Registered 11/07/2025
Charge
outstanding

PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS AGENT ENTITLED TO THE CHARGE

Created 27/06/2025Registered 01/07/2025
Charge
outstanding

PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

Created 13/09/2022Registered 21/09/2022
Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 03/05/2022Registered 05/05/2022
Charge
outstanding

PNC BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT FOR THE FINANCE PARTIES

Created 13/08/2021Registered 20/08/2021
Charge
outstanding

PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

Created 30/11/2020Registered 02/12/2020
Charge
outstanding

PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (AS LENDER AND ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT)

Created 30/04/2019Registered 13/05/2019
Charge
outstanding

PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS AGENT FOR THE FINANCE PARTIES

Created 30/04/2019Registered 08/05/2019
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 02/05/2000Registered 20/05/2000Satisfied 13/05/2019
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 02/05/2000Registered 20/05/2000Satisfied 13/05/2019

CompanyRankvs 1302+ SIC 28990 peers
41

Financial strength1th percentile among SIC peers · 0/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.97× · 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 strength0/25 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

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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

-£2.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£406k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£9.7M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£6.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£13.4M

Current Liabilities

£6.8M

Fixed Assets

£9.1M

Debtors

£12.1M

Cost of Sales

£7.5M

Admin Expenses

£6.1M

Profit After Tax

-£9.7M

83avg. employees-1

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£11.8M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£4.0M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£1.1M
Bank loans & overdrafts£18.0M
Assets less current liabilities£15.8M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.97-£9.9M
20231.43-£14.3M
20222.00-£3.0M
20212.12+£737k
20201.88-£2.2M
20181.92

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.