Company Overview
Givaudan Uk Limited is listed at the official companies registry as Active Private Limited Company. The company was incorporated on Tuesday 02 May 1961, so this is a well established company. Givaudan Uk Limited has been in business for 64 years and 11 months. The accounts status is full and the accounts are next due on Wednesday 30 September 2026.
Registered Address

Finance Building, Kennington Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0LT
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Companies House Data
Company NameGIVAUDAN UK LIMITED
Company Number00691403
Registered Office AddressFinance Building
 Kennington Road
 TN24 0LT
Company CategoryPrivate Limited Company
Company StatusActive
Country of OriginUnited Kingdom
Incorporation Date02/05/1961
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 Date07/07/2017
Returns Last Made Up Date09/06/2016
Previous Company NameChanged Date
QUEST INTERNATIONAL FLAVOURS AND FRAGRANCES LTD.31 Dec 2007
Directors & Members
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Michael King - Director
(American, 51 years old, born February 1975)
Appointed 16 January 2024
 Active
Ian Messenger - Director
(British, 58 years old, born March 1968)
Appointed 26 January 2017
 Active
Secretaries
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Kayode Olude - Secretary
Appointed 04 March 2024
 Active
Other Company Directorships
Michael King
D.D. WILLIAMSON (U.K.) LIMITED
DDW COLOURS UK LTD.
FRAGRANCE OILS LIMITED
GIVAUDAN 2007 UK LIMITED
GIVAUDAN HOLDINGS UK LIMITED
UNGERER LIMITED
Ian Messenger
AROMATICA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
D.D. WILLIAMSON (U.K.) LIMITED
DDW COLOURS UK LTD.
DROM INTERNATIONAL UK LIMITED
FRAGRANCE OILS LIMITED
HARTWELL PRIMARY SCHOOL
UNGERER LIMITED
Balance Sheet Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2016 31-Dec-2015
Balance Sheet
Fixed Assets 47,205,000 47,205,000 43,797,000
Current Assets 181,750,000 181,750,000 160,508,000
Creditors Due Within One Year 84,530,000 84,530,000 70,656,000
Working Cap 97,220,000 97,220,000 89,852,000
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 144,425,000 144,425,000 133,649,000
Long-term Liabilities 40,755,000 40,755,000 21,914,000
Net Assets 103,670,000 103,670,000 111,735,000
Share Capital & Reserves
Share Cap 70,000 70,000 70,000
Profit & Loss Reserves 103,600,000 103,600,000 111,665,000
Other Reserves 0 0 0
Shareholders Funds 103,670,000 103,670,000 111,735,000
Common Size Financial Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2016 31-Dec-2015
Tangible Fixed Assets - - -
Fixed Assets 20.6% 20.6% 21.4%
Stocks Inventory 8.8% 8.8% 9.7%
Debtors 21.5% 21.5% 18.8%
Cash Bank In Hand 48.1% 48.1% 49.1%
Current Assets 79.4% 79.4% 78.6%
Creditors Due Within One Year 36.9% 36.9% 34.6%
Net Current Assets Liabilities 42.5% 42.5% 44.0%
Creditors Due After One Year 17.8% 17.8% 10.7%
Accruals Deferred Income - - -
Provisions For Liabilities Charges - - -
Net Assets Liabilities Including Pension Asset Liability 45.3% 45.3% 54.7%
Called Up Share Capital 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Share Capital Allotted Called Up Paid 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Profit Loss Account Reserve 45.2% 45.2% 54.7%
Shareholder Funds 45.3% 45.3% 54.7%
Capital Employed - - -
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 63.1% 63.1% 65.4%
Financial Ratio Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2016 31-Dec-2015
Liquidity Ratio 2.2 2.2 2.3
Solvency Ratio 1.8 1.8 2.2
Reserves to Assets 0.5 0.5 0.5
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Mortgages Charges 0
Mortgages Outstanding 0
Mortgages Part Satisfied 0
Mortgages Satisfied 0
Assets and Debt Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2016 31-Dec-2015
Assets 228,955,000 228,955,000 204,305,000
Debt 125,285,000 125,285,000 92,570,000
Net Assets/Debt 103,670,000 103,670,000 111,735,000

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 indicates the substantial net assets of a large company. For the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet the level of net assets suggests a comfortable level of cover for total debts and obligations.

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 indicates the substantial net assets of a large company. For the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet the level of net assets suggests a comfortable level of cover for total debts and obligations.   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 indicates the substantial net assets of a large company. For the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet the level of net assets suggests a comfortable level of cover for total debts and obligations.

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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
Supplier Credit Limits Unlock full report
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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Payment Analysis

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
Company Valuation Analysis Unlock full report

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
Financial Status Guide:
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8 Very Good
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
Change of details for Givaudan Holdings Uk Limited as a person with significant control on 23 June 2025
Confirmation statement made on 7 June 2025 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 7 June 2024 with no updates
Appointment of Mr Kayode Olude as a secretary on 4 March 2024
Termination of appointment of Caroline Jane Stiffell as a secretary on 4 March 2024
Appointment of Mr Michael David King as a director on 16 January 2024
Termination of appointment of Pradeep Parmar as a director on 16 January 2024
Confirmation statement made on 9 June 2023 with no updates
Director's details changed for Mr Pradeep Parmar on 26 October 2022
Confirmation statement made on 9 June 2022 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 9 June 2021 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 9 June 2020 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 9 June 2019 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 9 June 2018 with no updates
Notification of Givaudan Holdings Uk Limited as a person with significant control on 18 October 2017
Withdrawal of a person with significant control statement on 18 October 2017
Confirmation statement made on 9 June 2017 with updates
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