Global Merchandising Services Limited

06575437

active

Private Limited Company

Companies House

Health Score

70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30

Filing

10/30

Financial

30/40

Risk

Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
11 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

55 LOUDOUN ROAD, LONDON, NW8 0DL

Incorporated 24/04/2008

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

82990

Other business support service activities

Officers

Mr Barry Michael Drinkwater

director · Since 24/04/2008

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · SWEDEN · Age 71

Mr Aky Najeeb

director · Since 03/12/2008

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 67

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Gilbert Benny Lindstrom

director · Since 18/11/2013

DIRECTOR

SWEDISH · UNITED STATES · Age 52

Michael Trevor Cass

director · Since 21/08/2019

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 66

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Barry Michael Drinkwater

50–75% shares

50–75% votes

British · Sweden · Age 71

55, Loudoun Road, London, NW8 0DL

Notified 06/04/2016

Karin Agneta Drinkwater

25–50% shares

25–50% votes

Swedish · Sweden · Age 74

55, Loudoun Road, London, NW8 0DL

Notified 06/04/2016

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CompanyRankvs 6543+ SIC 82990 peers
66

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25

Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15

LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.55× · 16/20

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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6543Global Merchandising Services Limited

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.

Liquidity16/20 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

any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and the parent 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 going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£17.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£7.7M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£16.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£46.4M

Current Liabilities

£30.0M

Fixed Assets

£974k

Debtors

£37.1M

Profit After Tax

£5.5M

119avg. employees+80

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£534k

Dividends paid£20.0M

People Costs(2023)

Wages & salaries£11.4M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£920k

Bank loans & overdrafts£12.6M

Assets less current liabilities£17.4M

Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

Year	Current Ratio	Implied Profit
2024	1.55	+£3.5M
2023	1.44	-£17.2M
2022	2.76	-£572k
2021	2.70	+£3.0M
2020	2.32	—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.

Global Merchandising Services Limited

Details

Compliance

Industry

Officers

Persons with Significant Control

Charges11 outstanding

CompanyRankvs 6543+ SIC 82990 peers66

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

EstimatesDerived

CompanyRankvs 6543+ SIC 82990 peers
66