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Firstcom Europe Limited

06838593

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

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

Details

2ND FLOOR UNIT 1B THE PARKLANDS, BOLTON, BL6 4SD
Incorporated 06/03/2009

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

61900
Other telecommunications activities

Officers

Mr Carl Christian Bleakley

director · Since 06/08/2009

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Also on 4 other boards

Mrs Erica Bleakley

secretary · Since 25/10/2018

Mr Anthony Wild

director · Since 24/02/2021

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Also on 8 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Firstcom Europe Group Midco Ltd

75–100% shares

2nd Floor, 1b The Parklands, Bolton, BL6 4SD

Reg: 12731102 · England · Limited Company

Notified 26/01/2018

Former PSCs

Mr Christian Carl Bleakley

Ceased 25/01/2018

Charges6 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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charge
satisfied

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Created 29/11/2011Registered 01/12/2011Satisfied 19/08/2020
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satisfied

BETTINA KEAN

Created 04/08/2010Registered 06/08/2010Satisfied 01/12/2011

CompanyRankvs 21250+ SIC 61900 peers
52

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.32× · 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

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

£12.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£679k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.8M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£6.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.1M

Current Liabilities

£9.5M

Fixed Assets

£18.7M

Debtors

£2.3M

Cost of Sales

£8.6M

Admin Expenses

£6.9M

Profit After Tax

£1.8M

90avg. employees+9

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£246k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.5M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£4.3M
Assets less current liabilities£12.2M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.32+£1.8M
20230.53+£269k
20220.42+£1.6M
20212.10+£4.2M
20190.61

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.