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DS SMITH CORRUGATED PACKAGING LIMITED
LEVEL 3, 1 PADDINGTON SQUARE, LONDON, W2 1DLPrevious name: SCA PACKAGING LIMITED (changed on 27-Sep-2012)
Company Number: 00053913
Incorporation date: 30-Aug-1897
Status: Active
Entity type: Private Limited Company
SIC codes:
17219 Manufacture of other paper and paperboard containers
SUMMARY
This company is 128.5 years old and is currently active. It is controlled by Ds Smith Display Holding Limited. The company has positive equity (net assets) of GBP 95.5 million which has increased from GBP 66.1 million in the previous year. The latest reported revenue figure is GBP 74.4 million which is down -30% on the previous year. The company has 4 active officers (directors or partners) who are or were officers of 90 other companies, 10 (11.1%) of which have since been dissolved or are proposed for strike off. The company has no public disputes filed on the Business Disputes Register. There are no court cases involving the company that we are aware of.FINANCIALS (BETA)
Next accounts due: 31-Jan-2026Accounts Filed: FULL (30-Apr-2024)
P&L Financials:
| Year end | Currency | Revenue | Operating profit | Interest Received | Interest Paid | Tax | Net Profit GBP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-Apr-2019 | GBP | 74,395,000 | 8,422,000 | 672,000 | 6,943,000 | ||
| 30-Apr-2018 | GBP | 108,209,000 | 676,000 | 1,927,000 | 257,000 | ||
| 30-Apr-2017 | GBP | 95,559,000 | 374,000 | 559,000 | 299,000 | ||
| 30-Apr-2016 | GBP | 95,306,000 | 195,000 | 550,000 | -195,000 | -195,000 | |
| 30-Apr-2015 | GBP | 2,000 | 7,000 | 12,000 | 21,000 | ||
| 30-Apr-2014 | GBP | 89,895,000 | 6,031,000 | 6,526,000 | 9,354,000 | ||
| 30-Apr-2013 | GBP | 152,380,000 | 66,000 | 19,462,000 | 36,723,000 |
Balance Sheet Financials:
| Year end | Currency | Cash | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Debt | Share Capital | Premium Reserve | Retained Earnings | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-Apr-2019 | GBP | 7,373,000 | 147,452,000 | 61,618,000 | 19,737,000 | 79,343,000 | 3,628,000 | 95,496,000 | |
| 30-Apr-2018 | GBP | 42,293,000 | 116,615,000 | 63,969,000 | 19,737,000 | 79,343,000 | 33,055,000 | 66,069,000 | |
| 30-Apr-2017 | GBP | 31,237,000 | 103,471,000 | 69,143,000 | 19,737,000 | 79,343,000 | 46,484,000 | 52,635,000 | |
| 30-Apr-2016 | GBP | 31,382,000 | 87,684,000 | 48,697,000 | 19,737,000 | 79,343,000 | 55,106,000 | 44,030,000 | |
| 30-Apr-2015 | GBP | 43,003,000 | 81,708,000 | 22,295,000 | 35,438,000 | 19,737,000 | 79,343,000 | 62,833,000 | 36,309,000 |
| 30-Apr-2014 | GBP | 36,689,000 | 61,242,000 | 22,724,000 | 22,441,000 | 19,737,000 | 79,343,000 | 71,311,000 | 27,837,000 |
| 30-Apr-2013 | GBP | 978,000 | 48,272,000 | 17,777,000 | 22,791,000 | 19,737,000 | 79,343,000 | -80,671,000 |
VALUATION EVENTS (BETA)
| Year end | Currency | % Equity | Sum raised | Pre-Money Valuation* | Post-Money Valuation* | Enterprise Value** |
|---|
DISPUTES
No disputes filed on www.disputesregister.orgCOMPANY SECRETARY
| Status | Name | Appointed on | Resigned on | Occupation | Nationality | All apointments (active/resigned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active | Kafayat Bisola OLUYINKA | 21 Mar 2025 | 19 Jan 2026 | 1 - 0 | ||
| Resigned | Zillah Wendy STONE | 31 Oct 2018 | 21 Mar 2025 | 0 - 1 | ||
| Resigned | Anne STEELE | 30 Jun 2012 | 31 Oct 2018 | British | 0 - 1 | |
| Resigned | Victoria SYKES | 01 Apr 2009 | 30 Jun 2012 | British | 1 - 21 | |
| Resigned | Melanie EYLES | 29 Jun 2007 | 01 Apr 2009 | British | 1 - 52 | |
| Resigned | Anthony John STAPLES | 01 Dec 1995 | 29 Jun 2007 | Accountant | British | 0 - 60 |
| Resigned | Linda Elizabeth FLETCHER | 31 Aug 1993 | 01 Dec 1995 | Company Secretary | English | 1 - 36 |
| Resigned | Howard Mills JOHNSTONE | 31 Aug 1993 | British | 0 - 35 |
DIRECTORS
| Status | Name | Appointed on | Resigned on | Occupation | Nationality | All appointments (active/resigned) |
Dissolved companies (rate) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active | Alexander Paul STERN | 09 Jan 2023 | Company Director | British | 2 - 0 | 0 (0.0%) | |
| Active | Toby Paul SLATER | 01 Feb 2021 | Company Director | British | 2 - 0 | 0 (0.0%) | |
| Resigned | Paul Jonathan BROWN | 14 Jul 2017 | 30 Apr 2022 | Company Director | British | 0 - 10 | 1 (10.0%) |
| Resigned | Richard Hugh NEWMAN | 21 Jul 2015 | 29 Jan 2021 | Company Director | British | 0 - 23 | 5 (21.7%) |
| Active | William Beverley HICKS | 21 Jul 2015 | Company Director | British | 35 - 56 | 11 (12.1%) | |
| Active | Stefano ROSSI | 29 Sep 2014 | Italian | 5 - 3 | 0 (0.0%) | ||
| Resigned | Gareth Paul JENKINS | 16 Jun 2014 | 14 Jul 2017 | Company Director | British | 0 - 14 | 4 (28.6%) |
| Resigned | Richard Paul STUCKES | 01 Nov 2013 | 22 Dec 2014 | British | 4 - 11 | 2 (13.3%) | |
| Resigned | Adrian Ross Thomas MARSH | 24 Sep 2013 | 21 Jul 2015 | Company Director | British | 0 - 14 | 1 (7.1%) |
| Resigned | David John MATTHEWS | 28 Jun 2013 | 16 Jan 2014 | Accountant | British | 0 - 155 | 72 (46.5%) |
| Resigned | Stephen William DRYDEN | 08 Apr 2013 | 28 Jun 2013 | Company Director | British | 3 - 132 | 54 (40.0%) |
| Resigned | Matthew Paul JOWETT | 30 Jun 2012 | 21 Jan 2016 | Company Director | British | 41 - 168 | 36 (17.2%) |
| Resigned | Mukund AMIN | 22 Mar 2010 | 30 Jun 2012 | Company Executive | British | 0 - 2 | 0 (0.0%) |
| Resigned | Geke KOOIJ | 22 Mar 2010 | 12 Sep 2011 | Company Executive | Dutch | 0 - 2 | 0 (0.0%) |
| Resigned | David GRANTHAM | 22 Mar 2010 | 03 Jun 2013 | British | 0 - 2 | 0 (0.0%) | |
| Resigned | Mikael Gert SCHMIDT | 01 Nov 2008 | 29 Jun 2012 | Company Executive | Swedish | 0 - 1 | 0 (0.0%) |
| Resigned | Stephen Paul HOVINGTON | 23 Jul 2008 | 03 Jun 2013 | Company Executive | British | 1 - 36 | 32 (86.5%) |
| Resigned | Thomas David HEYS | 23 Jul 2008 | 31 Dec 2012 | Managing Director Specialty Products Division | British | 1 - 24 | 21 (84.0%) |
| Resigned | Anthony John ATHERTON | 23 Jul 2008 | 12 Oct 2009 | British | 0 - 3 | 1 (33.3%) | |
| Resigned | Joanne Sarah MILNER | 23 Jul 2008 | 14 Aug 2008 | British | 0 - 2 | 0 (0.0%) | |
| Resigned | Brian Joseph MILLER | 28 Jul 2005 | 23 Jul 2008 | Company Executive | British | 1 - 44 | 41 (91.1%) |
| Resigned | Thomas Anthony RICE | 28 Jul 2005 | 23 Jul 2008 | Irish | 1 - 53 | 47 (87.0%) | |
| Resigned | David Richard STEAD | 15 Jan 2001 | 07 Nov 2012 | Company Executive | British | 1 - 51 | 43 (82.7%) |
| Resigned | John David WILLIAMS | 15 Jan 2001 | 14 Oct 2008 | Company Executive | British | 0 - 48 | 41 (85.4%) |
| Resigned | David Richard STEAD | 20 Sep 2000 | 15 Jan 2001 | Company Executive | British | 1 - 51 | 43 (82.7%) |
| Resigned | Robertus Johannes Antonius Maria RENDERS | 14 Jul 1997 | 06 Jun 2005 | Dutch | 0 - 1 | 0 (0.0%) | |
| Resigned | Richard Lancaster HOLDRON | 03 Dec 1996 | 15 Jan 2001 | Company Executive | British | 0 - 36 | 27 (75.0%) |
| Resigned | Anthony David THORNE | 04 Jan 1994 | 01 Oct 2000 | Company Executive | British | 1 - 117 | 51 (43.2%) |
| Resigned | Francis VAN SEVENDONCK | 11 Sep 1992 | 15 Feb 1995 | Company Executive | Belgian | 0 - 24 | 17 (70.8%) |
| Resigned | Charles Neil SNAPE | 11 Sep 1992 | 22 Jun 1998 | Company Executive | British | 0 - 23 | 17 (73.9%) |
| Resigned | Robert Graham FARRAR | 30 Jun 1993 | British | 0 - 3 | 0 (0.0%) | ||
| Resigned | Robert MCLELLAN | 08 Apr 1994 | British | 0 - 1 | 0 (0.0%) | ||
| Resigned | Peter John SANGSTER | 31 Dec 1993 | Company Executive | British | 0 - 8 | 1 (12.5%) |
Average tenure of active directors: 7.5 years
Average tenure of resigned directors: 3.3 years
Average active director Dissolution Rate: 3.0%
DIRECTOR APPOINTMENTS IN OTHER COMPANIES
SHAREHOLDERS (BETA)
| Shareholder name | Share class | Shares at confirmation date | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-15 | 2015-07-16 | 2014-07-16 | 2013-07-16 | 2012-07-16 | ||
| DS SMITH DISPLAY HOLDING LIMITED | ORDINARY | 19,737,772 99.3% | 19,737,772 99.3% | 19,737,772 99.3% | 19,737,772 99.3% | 0 0% |
| DS SMITH DISPLAY HOLDING LIMITED | 7.5% CUMULATIVE PREFERENCE | 146,706 0.738% | 146,706 0.738% | 146,706 0.738% | 146,706 0.738% | 0 0% |
| SCA HOLDING LIMITED | ORDINARY | 0 0% | 0 0% | 0 0% | 0 0% | 19,737,772 99.3% |
| SCA HOLDING LIMITED | 7.5% CUMULATIVE PREFERENCE | 0 0% | 0 0% | 0 0% | 0 0% | 146,706 0.738% |
SHAREHOLDINGS (BETA)
no shareholding data
CONTROLLED COMPANIES / CONTROLLING ENTITIES
Controlling entities above
DS SMITH CORRUGATED PACKAGING LIMITED
no controlled companies
LATE PAYMENTS REPORT
| Start date | End date | Average days to pay | % invoices paid over 60 days | % invoices not paid within agreed terms | Gov.uk report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-01 | 2025-04-30 | 71 | 56% | 7% | 98456 |
| 2024-05-01 | 2024-10-31 | 65 | 52% | 11% | 91722 |
| 2023-11-01 | 2024-04-30 | 71 | 57% | 9% | 84635 |
| 2023-05-01 | 2023-10-31 | 67 | 54% | 7% | 77888 |
| 2022-11-01 | 2023-04-30 | 63 | 48% | 10% | 71248 |
| 2022-05-01 | 2022-10-31 | 70 | 51% | 12% | 64957 |
| 2021-11-01 | 2022-04-30 | 69 | 54% | 15% | 58508 |
| 2021-05-01 | 2021-10-31 | 68 | 53% | 12% | 51825 |
| 2020-11-01 | 2021-04-30 | 69 | 53% | 9% | 45138 |
| 2020-05-01 | 2020-10-31 | 72 | 57% | 12% | 38302 |
| 2019-11-01 | 2020-04-30 | 71 | 55% | 11% | 31321 |
| 2019-05-01 | 2019-10-31 | 73 | 58% | 18% | 24187 |
| 2018-11-01 | 2019-04-30 | 77 | 57% | 16% | 16048 |
| 2018-05-01 | 2018-10-31 | 68 | 48% | 17% | 8914 |
| 2017-11-01 | 2018-04-30 | 74 | 51% | 21% | 1924 |
| 2017-05-01 | 2017-10-31 | 67 | 37% | 11% | 141 |
COURT CASES
No Court Cases found
PATENTS
COMPETITORS
(Based on Sic code:
17219 Manufacture of other paper and paperboard containers)
| Company | Registered Address | Company Number | YE Date | Revenue GBP | Net Profit GBP | Other SIC codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DS SMITH PACKAGING LIMITED | LEVEL 3, 1 PADDINGTON SQUARE, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, W2 1DL | 00630681 | 2018-04-30 | 514,885,000 | 13,936,000 | |
| MULTI PACKAGING SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED | WESTROCK MILLENNIUM WAY WEST, PHOENIX CENTRE, NOTTINGHAM, UNITED KINGDOM, NG8 6AW | 02586987 | 2017-09-30 | 294,665,000 | 41,656,000 | |
| MULTI PACKAGING SOLUTIONS LIMITED | WESTROCK MILLENNIUM WAY WEST, PHOENIX CENTRE, NOTTINGHAM, UNITED KINGDOM, NG8 6AW | 08568993 | 2017-09-30 | 0 | 178,466,000 | |
| AMCOR PACKAGING UK LIMITED | 83 TOWER ROAD NORTH, WARMLEY, BRISTOL, UNITED KINGDOM, BS30 8XP | 00409295 | 2018-06-30 | 113,833,000 | 2,587,000 |
70100-Activities of head offices |
| DS SMITH CORRUGATED PACKAGING LIMITED | LEVEL 3, 1 PADDINGTON SQUARE, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, W2 1DL | 00053913 | 2018-04-30 | 108,209,000 | 8,925,000 | |
| HUHTAMAKI (UK) LIMITED | ROWNER ROAD, HOLBROOK, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO13 0PR | 00956315 | 2017-12-31 | 91,624,000 | 695,000 |
22220-Manufacture of plastic packing goods |
| SEDA UK LIMITED | 10 SALVATORE D'AMATO COURT, HAWTIN PARK, GELLIHAF, BLACKWOOD, GWENT, NP12 2EU | 00297265 | 2017-12-31 | 87,885,195 | 10,167,908 | |
| GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL EUROPE UK LIMITED | C/O CSC CLS (UK) LIMITED 5 CHURCHILL PLACE, 10TH FLOOR, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, E14 5HU | 00709093 | 2017-12-31 | 82,504,000 | -4,225,000 | |
| GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL GATESHEAD LIMITED | C/O CSC CLS (UK) LIMITED 5 CHURCHILL PLACE, 10TH FLOOR, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, E14 5HU | 01298663 | 2017-12-31 | 62,742,000 | 7,674,000 | |
| GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | C/O CSC CLS (UK) LIMITED 5 CHURCHILL PLACE, 10TH FLOOR, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, E14 5HU | 02231043 | 2017-12-31 | 53,058,000 | 635,000 | |
| GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL BARDON LIMITED | C/O CSC CLS (UK) LIMITED 5 CHURCHILL PLACE, 10TH FLOOR, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, E14 5HU | 00550953 | 2017-12-31 | 50,585,000 | 4,581,000 | |
| T. & B. CONTAINERS LIMITED | BRENTON VILLA, WRANGLE BANK, BOSTON, PE22 9DL | 01327043 | 2017-09-30 | 17,163,475 | 0 |
46760-Wholesale of other intermediate products |
| W.E. ROBERTS (CORRUGATED) LIMITED | THAMES WORKS, GROVE ROAD, NORTHFLEET, KENT, UNITED KINGDOM, DA11 9AX | 01763734 | 2017-12-31 | 15,880,325 | 0 | |
| THE BOX FACTORY LIMITED | 2 CASWELL ROAD, SYDENHAM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, LEAMINGTON SPA, WARWICKSHIRE, CV31 1QD | 02664682 | 2017-12-31 | 12,127,084 | 0 | |
| GARTHWEST LIMITED | ROTTERDAM ROAD, SUTTON FIELDS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, HULL, EAST YORKSHIRE, HU7 0XA | 00827523 | 2018-03-31 | 11,208,752 | 0 | |
| DURHAM BOX COMPANY LIMITED | 2 FRANKS ROAD, BARDON HILL, COALVILLE, ENGLAND, LE67 1TT | 02374363 | 2018-01-31 | 10,766,648 | 0 | |
| R.H. FIBREBOARD CONTAINERS LIMITED | BOSCAWEN HOUSE, ST. STEPHEN, ST. AUSTELL, ENGLAND, PL26 7QF | 01509242 | 2017-09-30 | 3,798,625 | 0 | |
| BESPOKE BRITISH BOXES LIMITED | UNIT 3 MANOR FARM BUSINESS PARK, BEACHAMPTON, MILTON KEYNES, ENGLAND, MK19 6DT | 09109732 | 2018-07-31 | 140,766 | 0 | |
| EASY BOX LTD | 47-51 HAWKS ROAD, STUDIO K42, KINGSTON UPON THAMES, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, KT1 3DS | 10304569 | 2019-09-30 | 7,086 | 0 |
32120-Manufacture of jewellery and related articles 74100-specialised design activities |
| GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL BOX HOLDINGS LIMITED | C/O CSC CLS (UK) LIMITED 5 CHURCHILL PLACE, 10TH FLOOR, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, E14 5HU | 05400677 | 0000-00-00 | 0 | 0 | |
| SHOO 553 LIMITED | C/O CSC CLS (UK) LIMITED 5 CHURCHILL PLACE, 10TH FLOOR, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, E14 5HU | 07792587 | 0000-00-00 | 0 | 0 | |
| T. & B. CONTAINERS HOLDINGS LTD | BRENTON VILLA, WRANGLE BANK, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE, ENGLAND, PE22 9DL | 10189986 | 0000-00-00 | 0 | 0 |
46760-Wholesale of other intermediate products |
LIQUIDATION RISK (BETA)
This company is Active. Statistically, Active companies have a low probability of being liquidated within a year.
Here are our probability predictions:
| Basis | Liquidation within 3 months | Liquidation within 6 months | Liquidation within 12 months | Prediction confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DS SMITH CORRUGATED PACKAGING LIMITED | 1.0% | 3.6% | 7.1% | Medium |
| Other companies Active in the same sector | Too few competitors | |||
| Age | 0.6% | 1.7% | 2.7% | Medium |
| Company Type | 0.7% | 3.7% | 7.4% | Medium |
| Accounts category | 0.7% | 2.2% | 3.8% | Medium |
| Accounting Month | 1.8% | 3.8% | 7.0% | Medium |
| Sic code count | 0.7% | 3.5% | 7.0% | Medium |