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Zafron Foods Limited

06410182

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Has been liquidated
Insolvency history
Health Score
50 / 100

Notable Risks

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
10/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • Active insolvency proceedings (-20)
  • 6 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

EBONY HOUSE, ELLAND, HX5 9JP
Incorporated 26/10/2007

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 19/01/2026

Due 02/02/2027

On track

Industry

10890
Manufacture of other food products

Officers

Mr Antony Xavier Francheterre

director · Since 31/05/2022

COMPANY DIRECTOR

FRENCH · FRANCE · Age 56

Also on 8 other boards

Ms Maria Elza Marleen Van Troys

director · Since 31/05/2022

DIRECTOR

BELGIAN · BELGIUM · Age 60

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Lorraine Muller

director · Since 20/02/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Also on 7 other boards

Mrs Lorraine Alexandra Hartley

secretary · Since 27/04/2026

Persons with Significant Control

Solina Uk Holdings Limited

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

Ebony House, Ainley Industrial Estate, Elland, HX5 9JP

Reg: 03880027 · Companies House · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 31/05/2022

Former PSCs

Thomas Patrick Paul Kenny

Ceased 31/05/2022

Charges6 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 21/04/2017Registered 02/05/2017Satisfied 27/09/2021
Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 19/11/2015Registered 20/11/2015
Charge
outstanding

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

Created 18/03/2014Registered 19/03/2014
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 10/10/2011Registered 12/10/2011
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 10/10/2011Registered 11/10/2011
charge
outstanding

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

Created 30/01/2008Registered 06/02/2008
charge
outstanding

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

Created 30/01/2008Registered 06/02/2008

Insolvency History1 case

corporate voluntary arrangement

Peter John Forsey (practitioner)

CompanyRankvs 22+ SIC 10890 peers
60

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.36× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10Insolvency history -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.

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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Insolvency history: -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

£14.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.3M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£10.9M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£8.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£13.8M

Current Liabilities

£5.9M

Fixed Assets

£7.1M

Debtors

£9.5M

Cost of Sales

£25.3M

Admin Expenses

£7.7M

Profit After Tax

£7.9M

88avg. employees-2

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£2.5M
Dividends paid£11.6M

Director Loans(2022)

Directors owe company£2.3M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.7M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£289k
Assets less current liabilities£15.1M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.36+£3.7M
20222.45+£4.0M
20221.50+£2.5M
20211.29+£676k
20201.23+£572k
20191.17

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.