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UNIVERSAL PICTURES GROUP (UK) LIMITED
1 CENTRAL ST. GILES, ST. GILES HIGH STREET, LONDON, WC2H 8NUCompany Number: 04409694
Incorporation date: 05-Apr-2002
Status: Active
Entity type: Private Limited Company
SIC codes:
93210 Activities of amusement parks and theme parks
SUMMARY
This company is 22 years old and is currently active. It is controlled by Comcast Corporation. The company has positive equity (net assets) of GBP 1.4 million which has increased from GBP 678 thousand in the previous year. The latest reported revenue figure is GBP 6.1 million which is similar to the previous year's figure of GBP 6.4 million. The company has 2 active officers (directors or partners) who are or were officers of 85 other companies, 24 (28.2%) 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: 30-Sep-2024Accounts Filed: FULL (31-Dec-2022)
P&L Financials:
| Year end | Currency | Revenue | Operating profit | Interest Received | Interest Paid | Tax | Net Profit GBP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31-Dec-2019 | GBP | 6,101,000 | 469,000 | 250,000 | 722,000 | ||
| 31-Dec-2018 | GBP | 6,387,000 | 465,000 | 275,000 | 1,491,000 | ||
| 31-Dec-2017 | GBP | 3,596,000 | 319,000 | 16,000 | 2,000 | 337,000 | |
| 31-Dec-2016 | GBP | 4,223,000 | 326,000 | 5,000 | 15,000 | 316,000 | |
| 31-Dec-2015 | GBP | 2,996,000 | 239,000 | 2,000 | 6,000 | 247,000 | |
| 31-Dec-2014 | GBP | 3,948,000 | 268,000 | 29,000 | 241,000 | ||
| 31-Dec-2013 | GBP | 2,895,863,000 | 122,868,000 | 2,388,000 | 2,032,000 | 33,007,000 | 90,217,000 |
| 31-Dec-2012 | GBP | 12,490,180,000 | 319,460,000 | 6,360,000 | 13,022,000 | 117,339,000 | 195,459,000 |
| 31-Dec-2011 | GBP | 5,314,000 | 187,000 | 5,000 | 3,000 | 64,000 | 125,000 |
| 31-Dec-2010 | GBP | 2,181,000 | 106,000 | 3,000 | 35,000 | 369,000 | |
| 31-Dec-2009 | GBP | 2,084,000 | 102,000 | 21,000 | 10,000 | 34,000 | 79,000 |
Balance Sheet Financials:
| Year end | Currency | Cash | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Debt | Share Capital | Premium Reserve | Retained Earnings | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31-Dec-2019 | GBP | 1,778,000 | 1,400,000 | 1,400,000 | |||||
| 31-Dec-2018 | GBP | 1,987,000 | 678,000 | 678,000 | |||||
| 31-Dec-2017 | GBP | 1,205,000 | 670,000 | 1,620,000 | 2,290,000 | ||||
| 31-Dec-2016 | GBP | 1,088,000 | 670,000 | 1,283,000 | 1,953,000 | ||||
| 31-Dec-2015 | GBP | 799,000 | 670,000 | 967,000 | 1,637,000 | ||||
| 31-Dec-2014 | GBP | 2,199,000 | 1,108,000 | 670,000 | 720,000 | 1,390,000 | |||
| 31-Dec-2013 | GBP | 824,000 | 2,405,065,000 | 1,551,828,000 | 8,258,000 | 670,100,000 | 478,793,000 | 1,148,893,000 | |
| 31-Dec-2012 | GBP | 586,000 | 2,778,646,000 | 2,017,514,000 | 11,817,000 | 670,100,000 | 388,576,000 | 1,058,676,000 | |
| 31-Dec-2011 | GBP | 1,775,000 | 2,585,000 | 2,023,000 | 17,000 | 670,000 | 194,000 | 864,000 | |
| 31-Dec-2010 | GBP | 636,000 | 3,000 | 670,000 | 69,000 | 739,000 | |||
| 31-Dec-2009 | GBP | 1,009,000 | 31,000 | 670,000 | 2,012,000 | 2,682,000 |
VALUATION EVENTS (BETA)
| Year end | Currency | % Equity | Sum raised | Pre-Money Valuation* | Post-Money Valuation* | Enterprise Value** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31-Dec-2018 | GBP | inf% | -670,000 | 670,000 | 0 | 335,000 |
| 31-Dec-2014 | GBP | -99,914.93% | -669,430,000 | 670,100,000 | 670,000 | 339,102,000 |
| 31-Dec-2012 | GBP | 99.90% | 669,430,000 | 670,000 | 670,100,000 | 340,121,500 |
** Estimated based on average Cash and Debt levels during period
DISPUTES
No disputes filed on www.disputesregister.orgCOMPANY SECRETARY
| Status | Name | Appointed on | Resigned on | Occupation | Nationality | All apointments (active/resigned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resigned | Alison MANSFIELD | 18 Jun 2007 | 30 Nov 2021 | British | 0 - 105 | |
| Resigned | Melanie Jane LAITHWAITE | 12 Mar 2007 | 18 Jun 2007 | 1 - 39 | ||
| Resigned | Andrew Nigel HALL | 06 Feb 2006 | 12 Mar 2007 | British | 1 - 77 | |
| Resigned | Alexandra Renee JOHNSTONE | 01 Jul 2005 | 06 Feb 2006 | British | 0 - 18 | |
| Resigned | Helene Yuk Hing LI | 08 Nov 2004 | 01 Jul 2005 | 0 - 43 | ||
| Resigned | Peter Boyd SMITH | 15 Apr 2002 | 08 Nov 2004 | United Kingdom | 1 - 17 | |
| Resigned | Edward Laurence LUMB | 05 Apr 2002 | 15 Apr 2002 | 0 - 3 |
DIRECTORS
| Status | Name | Appointed on | Resigned on | Occupation | Nationality | All appointments (active/resigned) |
Dissolved companies (rate) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active | David Andrew HODGSON | 23 Feb 2018 | Chartered Accountant | British | 51 - 8 | 6 (10.2%) | |
| Resigned | Duncan John Timothy BRATCHELL | 31 Mar 2015 | 30 Jun 2022 | Chartered Accountant | British | 1 - 55 | 20 (35.7%) |
| Resigned | Alison MANSFIELD | 01 Oct 2010 | 15 May 2015 | Company Secretary | British | 0 - 105 | 56 (53.3%) |
| Resigned | Marc Richard PALOTAY | 05 Mar 2009 | 20 Mar 2015 | Attorney | American | 0 - 34 | 19 (55.9%) |
| Resigned | Simon Paul Thomas PRESSWELL | 02 Jun 2008 | 01 Oct 2010 | Md, Parks & Resorts Emea | British | 0 - 1 | 0 (0.0%) |
| Resigned | Alexander Philip BUSS | 14 Feb 2008 | 12 Feb 2015 | Financial Controller | British | 0 - 48 | 27 (56.3%) |
| Resigned | Scott ETHERIDGE | 12 Mar 2007 | 04 Dec 2007 | Finance Director | American | 0 - 14 | 7 (50.0%) |
| Active | Jose Arturo BARQUET | 05 May 2006 | Vp Finance | American | 39 - 30 | 22 (31.9%) | |
| Resigned | Daryl Mark RIBEIRO | 06 Feb 2006 | 05 Mar 2007 | International Controller | American | 0 - 11 | 5 (45.5%) |
| Resigned | Mary Suurmeyer LEDDING | 06 Feb 2006 | 02 May 2006 | Attorney | British | 0 - 6 | 4 (66.7%) |
| Resigned | Andrew Nigel HALL | 23 Sep 2004 | 14 Feb 2008 | Solicitor | British | 1 - 77 | 35 (44.9%) |
| Resigned | Peter Boyd SMITH | 26 Sep 2002 | 29 Oct 2004 | Vice President | United Kingdom | 1 - 17 | 4 (22.2%) |
| Resigned | Peter Boyd SMITH | 23 Apr 2002 | 26 Sep 2002 | Company Secretary | United Kingdom | 1 - 17 | 4 (22.2%) |
| Resigned | Karen RANDALL | 15 Apr 2002 | 31 Dec 2004 | Attorney | American | 0 - 10 | 3 (30.0%) |
| Resigned | Michael John BRODIE | 15 Apr 2002 | 23 Sep 2004 | Company Director | British | 0 - 9 | 3 (33.3%) |
| Resigned | Andrew Morris BLANKFIELD | 05 Apr 2002 | 15 Apr 2002 | Solicitor | British | 4 - 58 | 29 (46.8%) |
Average tenure of active directors: 12.1 years
Average tenure of resigned directors: 2.9 years
Average active director Dissolution Rate: 21.0%
DIRECTOR APPOINTMENTS IN OTHER COMPANIES
SHAREHOLDERS (BETA)
| Shareholder name | Share class | Shares at confirmation date | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-10-17 | 2015-10-17 | 2014-10-17 | 2013-10-17 | 2012-10-17 | ||
| UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS PRODUCTIONS LLLP | ORDINARY | 1 100% | 670,100 100% | 670,100 100% | 670,100 100% | 670,100 100% |
SHAREHOLDINGS (BETA)
| Company name | Share class | Shares at confimation date | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-10-16 | 2014-10-16 | 2013-10-16 | 2012-10-16 | 2011-10-16 | ||
| UNIVERSAL PICTURES GROUP (UK) LIMITED | ORDINARY | 5,000 100% | 5,000 100% | 5,000 100% | 5,000 100% | 5,000 100% |
CONTROLLED COMPANIES / CONTROLLING ENTITIES
Controlling entities above
UNIVERSAL PICTURES GROUP (UK) LIMITED
Controlled companies below
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-01 | 2023-12-31 | 59 | 22% | 60% | 81201 |
| 2023-01-01 | 2023-06-30 | 44 | 20% | 52% | 74998 |
| 2022-07-01 | 2022-12-31 | 40 | 29% | 41% | 67881 |
| 2022-01-01 | 2022-06-30 | 46 | 19% | 64% | 61933 |
| 2021-07-01 | 2021-12-31 | 24 | 6% | 68% | 55026 |
| 2021-01-01 | 2021-06-30 | 93 | 33% | 64% | 47009 |
| 2020-07-01 | 2020-12-31 | 28 | 43% | 66% | 40265 |
| 2020-01-01 | 2020-06-30 | 161 | 40% | 71% | 34999 |
| 2019-07-01 | 2019-12-31 | 51 | 19% | 46% | 26399 |
| 2019-01-01 | 2019-06-30 | 64 | 23% | 56% | 17725 |
| 2018-07-01 | 2018-12-31 | 43 | 16% | 40% | 10608 |
| 2018-01-01 | 2018-06-30 | 93 | 50% | 68% | 3177 |
COURT CASES
No Court Cases found
PATENTS
No Patents found
COMPETITORS
(Based on Sic code:
93210 Activities of amusement parks and theme parks)
| Company | Registered Address | Company Number | YE Date | Revenue GBP | Net Profit GBP | Other SIC codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STOCKVALE LIMITED | 1ST FLOOR, 19 CLIFFTOWN ROAD, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, ESSEX, UNITED KINGDOM, SS1 1AB | 01253715 | 2017-12-31 | 7,493,421 | 0 | |
| UNIVERSAL PICTURES GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 1 CENTRAL ST. GILES, ST. GILES HIGH STREET, LONDON, WC2H 8NU | 04409694 | 2017-12-31 | 3,596,000 | 337,000 | |
| ENTSERV PROJECTS LIMITED | 23 FRAMFIELD ROAD, HANWELL, LONDON, W7 1NG | 08348115 | 2019-01-31 | 1,953 | 0 |
93290-Other amusement and recreation activities not elsewhere classified |
| INTERLINK L.G. LIMITED | CHARGROVE HOUSE MAIN ROAD, SHURDINGTON, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL51 4GA | 03090824 | 2018-12-31 | 0 | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSAL PICTURES GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 0.7% | 3.6% | 7.1% | Medium |
| 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 | 0.6% | 2.4% | 5.5% | Medium |
| Sic code count | 0.7% | 3.5% | 7.0% | Medium |
