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Hicks Logistics Ltd

04176136

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
55 / 100

Notable Risks

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
30/40
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)
  • 9 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

EVANS TRANSPORT, BIDEFORD, EX39 4FG
Incorporated 09/03/2001

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Mr Nigel John Evans

director · Since 20/08/2019

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 4 other boards

Mrs Susan Jayne Evans

director · Since 20/08/2019

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Thomas John Evans

director · Since 20/08/2019

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 36

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Andrew John Taylor

director · Since 20/08/2019

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Also on 1 other board

Mr Jonathan Michael Raymont

director · Since 01/09/2020

TRANSPORT DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

E T Holdings Limited

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

Evans Transport, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4FG

Reg: 02936912 · Companies House · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 20/08/2019

Former PSCs

Mr Terence John Hicks

Ceased 20/08/2019

Mrs Linda Margaret Hicks

Ceased 20/08/2019

Charges9 outstanding

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outstanding

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outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 4633+ SIC 49410 peers
52

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.46× · 2/20
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.

Liquidity2/20 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. Other information The directors are responsible for the other inform

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2020

Turnover

£7.4M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£2.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£8k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£1.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.3M

Current Liabilities

£2.9M

Fixed Assets

£4.5M

Debtors

£1.3M

Cost of Sales

£5.7M

Gross Profit

£1.7M

Admin Expenses

£1.6M

Profit After Tax

-£12k

92avg. employees-8

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid-£120k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.8M
NI contributions£281k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£617k
Assets less current liabilities£2.9M
Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20200.46-£12k
20190.50

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.