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Key Pharmaceuticals Limited

04082308

active
Private Limited Company
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

18 OXLEASOW ROAD, REDDITCH, B98 0RE
Incorporated 02/10/2000

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

47730
Dispensing chemist in specialised stores

Officers

Mr Thomas Richard John Ferguson

secretary · Since 14/04/2023

Mr Gregory Vincent Pateras

director · Since 09/09/2024

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Also on 39 other boards

Ben Richard Mitchell

director · Since 01/07/2025

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 40 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Lexon Uk Holdings Limited

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

18, Oxleasow Road, Redditch, B98 0RE

Reg: 11217461 · Companies House · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 09/09/2019

Former PSCs

Mr Tushar Patel

Ceased 31/07/2019

Mrs Bela Patel

Ceased 31/07/2019

Dolster Ltd

Ceased 09/09/2019

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC AS SECURITY TRUSTEE

Created 26/05/2023Registered 06/06/2023
Charge
satisfied

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LIMITED

Created 16/12/2021Registered 20/12/2021Satisfied 16/05/2023
Charge
satisfied

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 16/12/2021Registered 20/12/2021Satisfied 16/05/2023
Charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC (REGISTERED IN ENGLAND NUMBER 0014259)

Created 16/12/2021Registered 20/12/2021Satisfied 16/05/2023
Charge
satisfied

NATWEST MARKETS PLC (AS SECURITY AGENT)

Created 31/01/2020Registered 07/02/2020Satisfied 27/01/2022
Charge
satisfied

RBS INVOICE FINANCE LIMITED (AS SECURITY AGENT)

Created 31/01/2020Registered 07/02/2020Satisfied 27/01/2022
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 20/04/2009Registered 21/04/2009Satisfied 06/04/2018
charge
satisfied

AAH PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED AND BARCLAY PHARMACEUTICAL LIMITED

Created 10/03/2006Registered 11/03/2006Satisfied 06/01/2017
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 03/03/2006Registered 07/03/2006Satisfied 18/09/2018
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 03/03/2006Registered 07/03/2006Satisfied 18/09/2018
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 03/03/2006Registered 07/03/2006Satisfied 18/09/2018
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 21/02/2006Registered 25/02/2006Satisfied 18/09/2018
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 28/03/2002Registered 03/04/2002Satisfied 26/03/2008
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 28/03/2002Registered 03/04/2002Satisfied 26/03/2008

CompanyRankvs 1023+ SIC 47730 peers
64

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees0th percentile among SIC peers · 0/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 6.48× · 20/20
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 strength24/25 pts

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

Employees0/15 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/04/2019

Net Worth

£2.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.4M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.6M

Current Liabilities

£398k

Fixed Assets

£83k

Debtors

£1.2M

Profit After Tax

£611k

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£63k
Dividends paid-£10k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£65k
Assets less current liabilities£2.3M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2018.0.196

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20196.48+£1.3M
20182.01—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.