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AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD
C/O GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY&TAX LLP, 11TH FLOOR LANDMARK ST PETER'S SQUARE, 1 OXFORD STREET, MANCHESTER, M1 4PBPrevious name: AXMINSTER POWER TOOL CENTRE LIMITED (changed on 30-Sep-2011)
Company Number: 03326979
Incorporation date: 04-Mar-1997
Status: In Administration
Entity type: Private Limited Company
SIC codes:
46620 Wholesale of machine tools
47789 Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores (not commercial art galleries and opticians)
SUMMARY
This company is 28.9 years old and is currently in administration. It is controlled by Styles & Brown Ltd. The company has positive equity (net assets) of GBP 4.5 million which has decreased from the previous year's figure of GBP 4.5 million. The latest reported revenue figure is GBP 43.5 million which is similar to the previous year's figure of GBP 42.7 million. The company has 5 active officers (directors or partners) who are or were officers of 5 other companies. 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 | 43,535,622 | 656,997 | 166,862 | 101,981 | 388,154 | |
| 30-Apr-2018 | GBP | 42,688,332 | 358,457 | 21,264 | 104,208 | 232,985 | |
| 30-Apr-2017 | GBP | 47,451,923 | -1,007,078 | 148,522 | 200,484 | -955,116 | |
| 30-Apr-2016 | GBP | 40,810,293 | 1,342,637 | 120,642 | 232,003 | 989,992 | |
| 30-Apr-2015 | GBP | 35,471,087 | 485,307 | 128,755 | 118,241 | 238,311 | |
| 30-Apr-2014 | GBP | 34,303,075 | 480,875 | 126,142 | 70,444 | 284,289 | |
| 30-Apr-2013 | GBP | 32,867,326 | 311,163 | 139,481 | 55,050 | 116,632 | |
| 30-Apr-2012 | GBP | 31,492,339 | 573,615 | 154,290 | 24,395 | 394,930 | |
| 30-Apr-2011 | GBP | 29,230,362 | 1,013,799 | 138,695 | 187,583 | 702,410 | |
| 30-Apr-2010 | GBP | 27,471,727 | -1,172,134 | 107,934 | 346,506 | 717,694 | |
| 30-Apr-2009 | GBP | 26,980,271 | 578,697 | 293 | 251,468 | 64,095 | 263,427 |
Balance Sheet Financials:
| Year end | Currency | Cash | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Debt | Share Capital | Premium Reserve | Retained Earnings | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-Apr-2019 | GBP | 419 | 17,507,724 | 15,948,683 | 362,982 | 100,000 | 4,351,028 | 4,478,992 | |
| 30-Apr-2018 | GBP | 485 | 15,360,086 | 13,126,077 | 640,657 | 100,000 | 4,385,207 | 4,513,342 | |
| 30-Apr-2017 | GBP | 558 | 17,608,112 | 16,093,691 | 832,865 | 100,000 | 4,212,222 | 4,175,090 | |
| 30-Apr-2016 | GBP | 2,035 | 14,975,819 | 12,275,836 | 758,722 | 100,000 | 5,257,338 | 5,471,181 | |
| 30-Apr-2015 | GBP | 2,363 | 13,122,734 | 11,534,276 | 448,926 | 100,000 | 4,470,203 | 4,570,203 | |
| 30-Apr-2014 | GBP | 12,600,409 | 11,385,202 | 130,214 | 100,000 | 4,388,126 | 4,518,892 | ||
| 30-Apr-2013 | GBP | 10,333,972 | 8,878,205 | 308,841 | 100,000 | 4,163,837 | 4,294,603 | ||
| 30-Apr-2012 | GBP | 10,146,988 | 8,655,848 | 389,057 | 100,000 | 4,105,663 | 4,297,971 | ||
| 30-Apr-2011 | GBP | 2,385,331 | 12,295,540 | 10,974,163 | 449,661 | 100,000 | 3,710,733 | 3,903,041 | |
| 30-Apr-2010 | GBP | 1,682,653 | 6,788,529 | 9,130,943 | 123,214 | 100,000 | 3,459,394 | ||
| 30-Apr-2009 | GBP | 1,987,155 | 10,001,708 | 8,350,356 | 1,153,377 | 100,000 | 3,217,700 | 3,317,700 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resigned | Andrew Neil THOMAS | 30 Jun 2004 | 20 Dec 2016 | British | 0 - 8 | |
| Resigned | Ian Victor STYLES | 04 Mar 1997 | 30 Jun 2004 | British | 3 - 8 |
DIRECTORS
| Status | Name | Appointed on | Resigned on | Occupation | Nationality | All appointments (active/resigned) |
Dissolved companies (rate) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active | Ian Victor STYLES | 13 May 2024 | British | 3 - 0 | 1 (33.3%) | ||
| Resigned | Paul Heinrich Sigismund VON DER HEYDE | 16 Sep 2019 | 31 Jan 2024 | British | 6 - 11 | 4 (23.5%) | |
| Resigned | Jane BOULTON | 01 Jul 2011 | 30 Apr 2025 | British | 0 - 1 | 1 (100.0%) | |
| Active | Darran Calvin MCLEOD | 01 Jul 2011 | British | 1 - 0 | 1 (100.0%) | ||
| Active | Hayley Jean JONES | 01 Jul 2011 | British | 1 - 0 | 1 (100.0%) | ||
| Resigned | Martin Joseph BROWN | 05 Nov 2007 | 22 Oct 2019 | British | 0 - 4 | 2 (50.0%) | |
| Active | Alan Victor STYLES | 18 Apr 2007 | British | 1 - 1 | 1 (50.0%) | ||
| Active | Michael Patton TRIMBLE | 11 Sep 2006 | British | 2 - 2 | 1 (25.0%) | ||
| Resigned | Nickolas Frederick DICKS | 26 Apr 2006 | 31 Jan 2008 | British | 0 - 2 | 1 (50.0%) | |
| Resigned | Andrew Neil THOMAS | 02 May 2003 | 20 Dec 2016 | British | 0 - 8 | 2 (25.0%) | |
| Resigned | Ian Francis HUNTLEY | 01 May 2001 | 31 May 2006 | British | 0 - 2 | 1 (50.0%) | |
| Resigned | Andrew John PARKHOUSE | 01 May 2001 | 30 Apr 2025 | British | 0 - 3 | 1 (33.3%) | |
| Resigned | Stuart Michael BERRYMAN | 01 Mar 2001 | 30 Apr 2011 | British | 2 - 7 | 3 (33.3%) | |
| Resigned | Ian Victor STYLES | 04 Mar 1997 | 21 Jun 2019 | British | 3 - 8 | 2 (18.2%) | |
| Resigned | Bernard George STYLES | 04 Mar 1997 | 21 Jun 2019 | British | 1 - 2 | 1 (33.3%) | |
| Resigned | Katina Jean STYLES | 04 Mar 1997 | 21 Jun 2019 | British | 1 - 3 | 1 (25.0%) | |
| Resigned | Marjorie Anne STYLES | 04 Mar 1997 | 22 Jun 2011 | British | 0 - 3 | 1 (33.3%) | |
| Resigned | SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED | 04 Mar 1997 | 04 Mar 1997 | Many | N/A |
Average tenure of active directors: 13.8 years
Average tenure of resigned directors: 12.8 years
Average active director Dissolution Rate: 61.7%
DIRECTOR APPOINTMENTS IN OTHER COMPANIES
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Name
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD (03326979) - In Administration | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| AXMINSTER LOGISTICS LIMITED (04464448) - Active | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
| BRIMARC ASSOCIATES LIMITED (04663654) - Active | ✔ | |||||
| STYLES & BROWN PROPERTY HOLDINGS LTD (09516647) - Active | ✔ | |||||
| AXMINSTER PROPERTY LTD (11511560) - Active | ✔ | |||||
| AXMINSTER TRINITY HOLDINGS LIMITED (12368269) - Active | ✔ |
SHAREHOLDERS (BETA)
| Shareholder name | Share class | Shares at confirmation date | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-02-24 | 2015-02-24 | 2014-02-24 | 2013-02-24 | 2012-02-24 | ||
| STYLES & BROWN LTD | ORDINARY | 100,000 100% | 100,000 100% | 100,000 100% | 100,000 100% | 100,000 100% |
SHAREHOLDINGS (BETA)
no shareholding data
CONTROLLED COMPANIES / CONTROLLING ENTITIES
Controlling entities above
AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-01 | 2023-04-30 | 37 | 16% | 69% | 89030 |
| 2022-05-01 | 2022-10-31 | 33 | 9% | 26% | 65248 |
| 2021-11-01 | 2022-04-30 | 33 | 7% | 21% | 65247 |
| 2021-05-01 | 2021-10-31 | 32 | 6% | 17% | 52118 |
| 2020-11-01 | 2021-04-30 | 32 | 7% | 27% | 52117 |
| 2020-05-01 | 2020-10-31 | 35 | 10% | 40% | 38521 |
| 2019-05-01 | 2020-04-30 | 51 | 24% | 70% | 31137 |
| 2019-05-01 | 2019-10-31 | 46 | 16% | 71% | 24302 |
| 2018-11-01 | 2019-04-30 | 39 | 14% | 59% | 15846 |
| 2018-05-01 | 2018-10-31 | 41 | 15% | 64% | 15847 |
| 2017-11-01 | 2018-04-30 | 44 | 24% | 74% | 1678 |
COURT CASES
No Court Cases found
PATENTS
No Patents found
COMPETITORS
(Based on Sic code:
46620 Wholesale of machine tools)
| Company | Registered Address | Company Number | YE Date | Revenue GBP | Net Profit GBP | Other SIC codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED | DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED, HURSLEY ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 1YF | 00570630 | 2017-08-31 | 54,410,561 | 2,596,145 | |
| AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD | C/O GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY&TAX LLP, 11TH FLOOR LANDMARK ST PETER'S SQUARE, 1 OXFORD STREET, MANCHESTER, M1 4PB | 03326979 | 2018-04-30 | 42,688,332 | 4,385,207 |
47789-Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores (not commercial art galleries and opticians) |
| J.R. WEBSTER AND COMPANY LIMITED | PRINCE WILLIAM AVENUE, SANDYCROFT, DEESIDE, CLWYD, CH5 2QZ | 01349584 | 2017-05-31 | 6,691,053 | 0 | |
| EMAK UK LIMITED | UNIT 8 ZONE 4, BURNTWOOD BUSINESS PARK, BURNTWOOD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS7 3XD | 01306606 | 2017-12-31 | 3,336,022 | 0 | |
| ANGLIA PIPE TOOLS LIMITED | UNIT 4 HATFIELD REGIS GRANGE ESTATE, HATFIELD BROAD OAK, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, ENGLAND, CM22 7JZ | 03954747 | 2018-05-31 | 336,865 | 0 |
47990-Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets |
| TARAX TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 20 CONSTITUTION CRESCENT, DUNDEE, SCOTLAND, DD3 6TT | SC336357 | 2019-01-31 | 176,335 | 0 | |
| CREATIVE CTI LTD | 4385, 09060144: COMPANIES HOUSE DEFAULT ADDRESS, CARDIFF, CF14 8LH | 09060144 | 2018-05-31 | 158,588 | 0 | |
| UPSTREAM PROCUREMENT SOLUTIONS LTD | 4 WHITEWAY CLOSE, ST. ANNES PARK, BRISTOL, BS4 4DQ | 07777653 | 2017-09-30 | 90,406 | 0 | |
| TOOLSUPPLY LIMITED | 20 DOROTHY AVENUE, THURMASTON, LEICESTER, ENGLAND, LE4 8AB | 07080848 | 2018-11-30 | 74,523 | 0 | |
| M.B.O. (TOOLS) LIMITED | 73 DOWNHALL LEY, BUNTINGFORD, ENGLAND, SG9 9JT | 03933861 | 2018-02-28 | 38,673 | 0 | |
| SEWING PRODUCTS LIMITED | 32 DE MONTFORT STREET, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE1 7GD | 08706905 | 2017-12-31 | 20,786 | 0 |
46640-Wholesale of machinery for the textile industry and of sewing and knitting machines |
| ROTO DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 4 QUEENS AVENUE, FLAT 3, LONDON, N10 3NR | 07370156 | 2018-01-31 | 7,793 | 0 |
47910-Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet |
| H CRAMER LIMITED | 8 SAINT GEORGES DRIVE, BRINSWORTH, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S60 5NG | 04260033 | 2018-08-31 | 0 | 0 | |
| PHAROS BTS LIMITED | KEYTEC 7 BUSINESS PARK, 26-28 KEMPTON ROAD, PERSHORE, WORCESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND, WR10 2TA | 05067842 | 2018-09-30 | 0 | 0 | |
| ENTWISTLE & JOYNT HOLDINGS LIMITED | 62 DARLINGTON STREET EAST, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN1 3AT | 08102651 | 0000-00-00 | 0 | 0 |
LIQUIDATION RISK (BETA)
This company is In Administration. Statistically, such companies have a VERY HIGH 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Company status | 99.8% | 99.8% | 99.4% | High |
| Other companies Active in the same sector | Too few competitors | |||
| Age | 0.3% | 1.3% | 2.4% | 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 | 0.8% | 3.8% | 7.5% | Medium |