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Advent Bioservices Ltd

08717711

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

SAWSTON BUSINESS PARK, CAMBRIDGE, CB22 3JG
Incorporated 03/10/2013

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 03/10/2025

Due 17/10/2026

On track

Industry

21200
Manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations
72110
Research and experimental development on biotechnology
74909
Other professional, scientific and technical activities

Officers

Ms Linda Fairing Powers

director · Since 03/10/2013

CHAIRMAN

AMERICAN · UNITED STATES · Age 70

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Philippe Thomas George Pire

secretary · Since 16/05/2022

Persons with Significant Control

Ms Linda Fairing Powers

Appoint directors

American · United States · Age 70

Sawston Business Park, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3JG

Notified 06/04/2016

Toucan Holdings Llc

75–100% shares

7513, 7513 Connelley Drive, Hanover, 21076

Notified 30/12/2019

CompanyRankvs 154+ SIC 21200 peers
55

Financial strength93th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees50th percentile among SIC peers · 8/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.98× · 6/20
Longevity13 years trading (max 15) · 13/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength23/25 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.

Liquidity6/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity13/15 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

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 director with respect to g

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£2.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£352k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£19.5M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£46k

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.2M

Current Liabilities

£2.2M

Fixed Assets

£2.9M

Debtors

£1.8M

Admin Expenses

£30.4M

Profit After Tax

-£20.4M

1avg. employees-72

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£588k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£5.0M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets-£17.6M
Assets less current liabilities£2.9M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.98-£20.4M
20238.00+£7.6M
20227.45+£6.4M
20216.39
20205.51
20196.32
20182.87

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.