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Ads Laser Cutting Ltd

05355057

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
79 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

FOX'S SITE SUNNINGDALE ROAD, LEICESTER, LE3 1UE
Incorporated 07/02/2005

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 14/02/2026

Due 28/02/2027

On track

Industry

25990
Manufacture of other fabricated metal products

Officers

Stephen Bruce Keates

director · Since 07/02/2005

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 50

Mr Duncan Rupert Keates

director · Since 10/04/2011

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 55

Mrs Angela Natasha Keates

director · Since 28/08/2019

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 55

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Samantha Louise Keates

director · Since 28/08/2019

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Mr Zeke Conor Keates

director · Since 04/09/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 30

Miss Coral Orchid May Keates

secretary · Since 04/11/2025

Persons with Significant Control

Keates Group Ltd

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

Fox's Site, Sunningdale Road, Leicester, LE3 1UE

Reg: 16962894 · Companies House · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 22/01/2026

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 30/10/2020Registered 20/11/2020
Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 30/10/2020Registered 19/11/2020
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 25/01/2013Registered 26/01/2013Satisfied 04/03/2022
charge
satisfied

HSBC ASSET FINANCE (UK) LTD AND HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 27/12/2012Registered 28/12/2012Satisfied 04/03/2022
charge
satisfied

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD ("THE SECURITY HOLDER")

Created 30/11/2012Registered 04/12/2012Satisfied 04/03/2022
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 30/11/2012Registered 04/12/2012
charge
satisfied

CLOSE INVOICE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 08/05/2008Registered 12/05/2008Satisfied 24/04/2013

CompanyRankvs 790+ SIC 25990 peers
71

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.29× · 12/20
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.

Employees15/15 pts

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

Liquidity12/20 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 31/12/2020

Net Worth

£2.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.0M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£561k

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.5M

Current Liabilities

£1.9M

Fixed Assets

£6.8M

Debtors

£1.1M

63avg. employees+7

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£3.4M
Assets less current liabilities£7.4M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20201.29+£827k
20191.65+£439k
20191.39

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.