Company Overview
Hickson International Limited is listed at the official companies registry as Active Private Limited Company. The company was incorporated on Friday 28 September 1951, so this is a well established company. Hickson International Limited has been in business for 74 years and 6 months. The accounts status is full and the accounts are next due on Wednesday 30 September 2026.
Registered Address

Hexagon Tower Crumpsall Vale, Blackley, Manchester, M9 8GQ
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Companies House Data
Company NameHICKSON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Company Number00499821
Registered Office AddressHexagon Tower Crumpsall Vale
 Blackley
 M9 8GQ
Company CategoryPrivate Limited Company
Company StatusActive
Country of OriginUnited Kingdom
Incorporation Date28/09/1951
Accounting Reference Date Day31
Accounting Reference Date Month12
Accounts Next Due Date30/09/2026
Accounts Last Made Up Date31/12/2024
Accounts Account CategoryFULL
Returns Next Due Date07/06/2017
Returns Last Made Up Date10/05/2016
Directors & Members
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Nicholas Carter - Director
(British, 45 years old, born August 1981)
Appointed 01 November 2016
 Active
Lluis Fargas Mas - Director
(Swiss, 60 years old, born January 1966)
Appointed 02 November 2022
 Active
Secretaries
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Nicholas Carter - Secretary
Appointed 10 May 2017
 Active
Other Company Directorships
Nicholas Carter
ARCH BIOCIDES TRUSTEE LIMITED
ARCH CHEMICALS PRODUCTS LIMITED
ARCH CHEMICALS UK FINANCE
ARCH CHEMICALS UK HOLDINGS LIMITED
ARCH TIMBER PROTECTION LIMITED
ARCH UK BIOCIDES LIMITED
HICKSON CHEMICAL SUPPLIES LIMITED
HICKSON INVESTMENTS LIMITED.
HICKSON LIMITED
HICKSON PENSION TRUSTEES LIMITED
HICKSON TIMBER PRODUCTS LIMITED
HICKSON W.A. CHEMICALS LIMITED
INNOVATIVE WATER CARE LIMITED
LONZA BIOLOGICS PENSION TRUSTEE LIMITED
LONZA GROUP UK LTD
LONZA WOKINGHAM LIMITED
Lluis Fargas Mas
No companies found
Balance Sheet Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2013 31-Dec-2012
Balance Sheet
Fixed Assets 89,376,000 89,376,000 84,332,000
Current Assets 4,719,000 4,719,000 4,778,000
Creditors Due Within One Year 3,218,000 3,218,000 6,657,000
Working Cap 1,501,000 1,501,000 -1,879,000
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 90,877,000 90,877,000 82,453,000
Long-term Liabilities 95,451,000 95,451,000 81,846,000
Net Assets -4,574,000 -4,574,000 607,000
Share Capital & Reserves
Share Cap 44,010,000 44,010,000 44,010,000
Profit & Loss Reserves -133,334,000 -133,334,000 -128,153,000
Other Reserves 84,750,000 84,750,000 84,750,000
Shareholders Funds -4,574,000 -4,574,000 607,000
Common Size Financial Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2013 31-Dec-2012
Tangible Fixed Assets - - -
Fixed Assets 95.0% 95.0% 94.6%
Stocks Inventory 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Debtors 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Cash Bank In Hand 0.7% 0.7% 0.5%
Current Assets 5.0% 5.0% 5.4%
Creditors Due Within One Year 3.4% 3.4% 7.5%
Net Current Assets Liabilities 1.6% 1.6% -2.1%
Creditors Due After One Year 101.4% 101.4% 91.8%
Accruals Deferred Income - - -
Provisions For Liabilities Charges - - -
Net Assets Liabilities Including Pension Asset Liability -4.9% -4.9% 0.7%
Called Up Share Capital 46.8% 46.8% 49.4%
Share Capital Allotted Called Up Paid 46.8% 46.8% 49.4%
Profit Loss Account Reserve -141.7% -141.7% -143.8%
Shareholder Funds -4.9% -4.9% 0.7%
Capital Employed - - -
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 96.6% 96.6% 92.5%
Financial Ratio Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2013 31-Dec-2012
Liquidity Ratio 1.5 1.5 0.7
Solvency Ratio 1.0 1.0 1.0
Reserves to Assets -1.4 -1.4 -1.4
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Mortgages Charges 4
Mortgages Outstanding 0
Mortgages Part Satisfied 0
Mortgages Satisfied 4
Assets and Debt Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2013 31-Dec-2012
Assets 94,095,000 94,095,000 89,110,000
Debt 98,669,000 98,669,000 88,503,000
Net Assets/Debt -4,574,000 -4,574,000 607,000

The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.

The company balance sheet displays a comfortable surplus of working capital. We would normally view this positively. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. The balance sheet net assets figure is negative.

Unlock full report  The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.The company balance sheet displays a comfortable surplus of working capital. We would normally view this positively. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. The balance sheet net assets figure is negative.   The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.The company balance sheet displays a comfortable surplus of working capital. We would normally view this positively. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. The balance sheet net assets figure is negative.

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Public Record Information Unlock full report
Exact Court Judgements
Period of Months Last 12m 13-24m 25-36m 37-48m 49-60m 61-72m
Number of Exact CCJS X Y Y X X Y
Value of Exact CCJS YXY YK S S X KX
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Date Sector Notified Amount Terms
XK-SXY XKXYXK SXSKXYXK £X,000 XS XYSKS
SK-SYY SKXYXKYKKY KSXX KKXXYXS £YY,000 YS XYSKS SK YXXSXS
YK-SXY XKXYXYYK SXSXYXK £SX,000 XS XYSKS
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Total Invoices Paid Before
30 days due		 Paid After
30 days due		 Owing Before
30 days due		 Owing after
30 days due
XYX SX K YX X
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Going Concern Valuation

The going concern valuations value the company on the basis that it continues to trade without the threat of liquidation for the foreseeable future. These valuations are primarily profit and cashflow based.

Valuations Valuation Measures
Estimated High Value £XSI,000 Retained Profit £YX,000
Estimated Mid Value £YY,000 EBIT £SY,000
Estimated Low Value £X,000 EBITDA £SSX,000

Liquidation Valuation

The liquidaton valuation values the company as if it were to cease trading and assets were subject to rapid disposal to cover liabilities. This valuation is primarily asset based.

Valuations Valuation Measures
Estimated High Value £XY,000 Total Assets £XIX,000
Estimated Mid Value £Y,000 Net Assets £YX,000
Estimated Low Value £S,000 Tangible Equity £SX,000

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First Report Score: (0-10) X
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7 Good
6 Above Average
5 Average
4 Below Average
3 Poor
2 Weak
1 Very Weak
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Risk Score (1-100) X
Risk Band Description XXMXMXMX SISX
Risk Assessment Meeting of Creditors
Credit Rating XSKX
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Z Score X
Risk Band XY
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Z Score Bands

1 Low Risk 3.00 and above
2 Caution 2.63 - 2.99
3 Risk of Failure within 2 years 1.24 - 2.62
4 High Probability Failure Below 1.24
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Document Filings
Confirmation statement made on 10 May 2025 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 10 May 2024 with no updates
Appointment of Jacov Ruben Wirtz as a director on 8 February 2024
Termination of appointment of Anthony William Kelly as a director on 8 February 2024
Confirmation statement made on 10 May 2023 with no updates
Director's details changed for Mr Nicholas Thomas Carter on 27 March 2023
Change of details for Arch Chemicals Uk Holdings Limited as a person with significant control on 25 January 2023
Compulsory strike-off action has been discontinued
First Gazette notice for compulsory strike-off
Registered office address changed from Wheldon Road Castleford West Yorkshire WF10 2JT to Hexagon Tower Crumpsall Vale Blackley Manchester M9 8GQ on 24 January 2023
Appointment of Lluis Maria Fargas Mas as a director on 2 November 2022
Termination of appointment of Jacqueline Ann Stewart as a director on 2 November 2022
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Appointment of Ms Jacqueline Ann Stewart as a director on 21 February 2022
Termination of appointment of Christian Hauser as a director on 21 February 2022
Confirmation statement made on 10 May 2021 with no updates
Appointment of Christian Hauser as a director on 10 March 2021
Termination of appointment of Alexander Henry Hoy as a director on 10 March 2021
Director's details changed for Mr Nicholas Thomas Carter on 28 May 2020
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