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Hiden Instruments Limited

07807536

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
65 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

420 EUROPA BOULEVARD, WARRINGTON, WA5 7UN
Incorporated 12/10/2011

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

group

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 07/10/2025

Due 21/10/2026

On track

Industry

28990
Manufacture of other special-purpose machinery

Officers

Robert William Blacas

secretary · Since 12/10/2011

Dr Michael John Benham

director · Since 12/10/2011

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Also on 1 other board

Mr Robert William Blacas Aca Atii

director · Since 12/10/2011

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Peter John Hatton Ba(Hons)

director · Since 12/10/2011

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 66

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Robert William Blacas

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 62

420, Europa Boulevard, Warrington, WA5 7UN

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Peter John Hatton

25–50% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 66

420, Europa Boulevard, Warrington, WA5 7UN

Notified 06/04/2016

Dr Michael John Benham

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 66

420, Europa Boulevard, Warrington, WA5 7UN

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges0 outstanding

charge
satisfied

ROBERT BLACAS (AS SECURITY TRUSTEE FOR THE NOTEHOLDERS) AND PETER JOHN HATTON (AS SECURITY TRUS

Created 30/11/2011Registered 07/12/2011Satisfied 25/09/2014

CompanyRankvs 1053+ SIC 28990 peers
55

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees56th percentile among SIC peers · 8/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.38× · 2/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -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.

Employees8/15 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

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 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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£18.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£4.6M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£4.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.6M

Current Liabilities

£6.7M

Fixed Assets

£3.9M

Debtors

£2.4M

Cost of Sales

£12.6M

Admin Expenses

£6.2M

Profit After Tax

£4.4M

3avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£735k
Dividends paid-£3.4M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£0

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£38k
Assets less current liabilities£2.0M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.38+£18.2M
20230.27+£0
20220.51+£0
20210.24+£0
20200.08+£0
20190.57+£0
20180.27

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.