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Abf Europe Limited

03998389

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
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

ABF EUROPE LIMITED T/A MUZO WORKS, HARROGATE, HG2 8RB
Incorporated 22/05/2000

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

29/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 16/05/2026

Due 30/05/2027

On track

Industry

31010
Manufacture of office and shop furniture
31090
Manufacture of other furniture

Officers

Mr Darren Lee Buttle

secretary · Since 19/02/2002

SALES DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Darren Lee Buttle

director · Since 19/02/2002

CEO MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED STATES · Age 65

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Michael Prendergast

director · Since 01/03/2002

DESIGN DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Muzo Workslimited

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

Abf Europe Limited T/A Muzo Works, 17b Hornbeam Park, Harrogate, HG2 8RB

Reg: 9336351 · Uk Registry Of Companies · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

FINANCE YORKSHIRE EQUITY L.P.

Created 19/12/2014Registered 24/12/2014Satisfied 06/06/2018
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 22/09/2005Registered 27/09/2005
charge
satisfied

BIBBY TRADE FINANCE LTD

Created 15/09/2004Registered 16/09/2004Satisfied 12/12/2014
charge
satisfied

BIBBY FACTORS NORTHEAST LIMITED

Created 13/03/2002Registered 18/03/2002Satisfied 03/02/2015

CompanyRankvs 393+ SIC 31010 peers
50

Financial strength53th percentile among SIC peers · 13/25
Employees74th percentile among SIC peers · 11/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.83× · 6/20
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 strength13/25 pts

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

Employees11/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity6/20 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£8k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£27k

Working capital

Current Assets

£131k

Current Liabilities

£158k

Fixed Assets

£35k

Debtors

£131k

5avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End(2023)

Corp tax£39k

People Costs(2023)

Wages & salaries£192k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£29k
Assets less current liabilities£8k
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.83-£182k
20231.73-£241k
20222.63-£180k
20213.15—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.