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Cook Defence Systems Limited

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active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 7 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

C/O WILLIAM COOK HOLDINGS LTD, SHEFFIELD, S9 4UL
Incorporated 15/01/2009

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

46140
Agents involved in the sale of machinery, industrial equipment, ships and aircraft
84220
Defence activities

Officers

Mr William James Cook

director · Since 18/07/2013

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 37

Also on 1 other board

Mr Christopher David Seymour

director · Since 15/07/2016

GROUP FINANCIAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Also on 64 other boards

Mr Philip John Ross

secretary · Since 26/07/2024

Persons with Significant Control

William Cook Holdings Limited

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

Head Office, Parkway Avenue, Sheffield, S9 4UL

Reg: 03283010 · England And Wales · Private Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges7 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

THE TRUSTEES OF THE A J COOK PENSION SCHEME

Created 22/12/2014Registered 24/12/2014
Charge
outstanding

WILLIAM COOK HOLDINGS LIMITED

Created 22/12/2014Registered 24/12/2014
Charge
outstanding

WILLIAM COOK LIMITED

Created 22/12/2014Registered 24/12/2014
Charge
outstanding

WILLIAM COOK CAST PRODUCTS LIMITED

Created 22/12/2014Registered 24/12/2014
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 19/12/2011Registered 21/12/2011Satisfied 02/10/2014
charge
outstanding

THE TRUSTEES OF THE AJ COOK PENSION SCHEME

Created 01/11/2011Registered 11/11/2011
charge
outstanding

ANDREW JOHN COOK CBE

Created 01/11/2011Registered 11/11/2011
charge
satisfied

ASTRUM HOLDINGS LIMITED (IN ADMINISTRATION) ACTING BY ITS JOINT ADMINISTRATORS MR ROBERT HUNTER

Created 01/11/2011Registered 09/11/2011Satisfied 02/10/2014
charge
outstanding

ANDREW JOHN COOK CBE AS SECURITY TRUSTEE FOR THE SECURITY BENEFICIARIES

Created 01/11/2011Registered 05/11/2011

CompanyRankvs 352+ SIC 46140 peers
64

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees86th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.78× · 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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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.

Employees13/15 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

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 going c

Key FinancialsYear ending 28/06/2025

Turnover

£51.4M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£10.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.1M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£5.5M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£8.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£18.8M

Current Liabilities

£10.5M

Fixed Assets

£2.2M

Debtors

£17.7M

Cost of Sales

£37.1M

Gross Profit

£14.3M

Admin Expenses

£8.8M

Operating Profit

£5.5M

Profit After Tax

£4.1M

6avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£2.9M
Dividends paid-£4.0M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£302k
NI contributions£35k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£1.9M
Assets less current liabilities£10.5M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.78+£0
20251.78

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.