Company Overview
Ao Retail Limited is listed at the official companies registry as Active Private Limited Company. The company was incorporated on Friday 28 January 2000, so this is a well established company. Ao Retail Limited has been in business for 26 years and 2 months. The accounts status is full and the accounts are next due on Thursday 31 December 2026.
Registered Address

Unit 5A The Parklands, Lostock, Bolton, BL6 4SD
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Companies House Data
Company NameAO RETAIL LIMITED
Company Number03914998
Registered Office AddressUnit 5a The Parklands
 Lostock
 BL6 4SD
Company CategoryPrivate Limited Company
Company StatusActive
Country of OriginUnited Kingdom
Incorporation Date28/01/2000
Accounting Reference Date Day31
Accounting Reference Date Month3
Accounts Next Due Date31/12/2026
Accounts Last Made Up Date31/03/2025
Accounts Account CategoryFULL
Returns Next Due Date25/02/2017
Returns Last Made Up Date28/01/2016
Previous Company NameChanged Date
DRL LIMITED30 Apr 2014
Directors & Members
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Stuart Haynes - Director
(British, 43 years old, born March 1983)
Appointed 24 May 2022
 Active
Jonathan Higgins - Director
(British, 48 years old, born March 1978)
Appointed 31 March 2014
 Active
John Roberts - Director
(British, 53 years old, born October 1973)
Appointed 17 June 2019
 Active
Secretaries
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Julie Finnemore - Secretary
Appointed 15 April 2014
 Active
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Stuart Haynes
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Balance Sheet Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Mar-2025 31-Mar-2017 31-Mar-2016
Balance Sheet
Fixed Assets 43,827,000 43,827,000 34,498,000
Current Assets 132,934,000 132,934,000 122,800,000
Creditors Due Within One Year 149,996,000 149,996,000 129,409,000
Working Cap -17,062,000 -17,062,000 -6,609,000
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 26,765,000 26,765,000 27,889,000
Long-term Liabilities 234,000 234,000 729,000
Net Assets 26,531,000 26,531,000 27,160,000
Share Capital & Reserves
Share Cap 21,000 21,000 21,000
Profit & Loss Reserves 26,510,000 26,510,000 27,139,000
Other Reserves 0 0 0
Shareholders Funds 26,531,000 26,531,000 27,160,000
Common Size Financial Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Mar-2025 31-Mar-2017 31-Mar-2016
Tangible Fixed Assets - - -
Fixed Assets 24.8% 24.8% 21.9%
Stocks Inventory 20.0% 20.0% 19.5%
Debtors 38.8% 38.8% 1.8%
Cash Bank In Hand 16.4% 16.4% 20.3%
Current Assets 75.2% 75.2% 78.1%
Creditors Due Within One Year 84.9% 84.9% 82.3%
Net Current Assets Liabilities -9.7% -9.7% -4.2%
Creditors Due After One Year 0.1% 0.1% 0.5%
Accruals Deferred Income - - -
Provisions For Liabilities Charges - - -
Net Assets Liabilities Including Pension Asset Liability 15.0% 15.0% 17.3%
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 15.0% 15.0% 17.3%
Shareholder Funds 15.0% 15.0% 17.3%
Capital Employed - - -
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 15.1% 15.1% 17.7%
Financial Ratio Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Mar-2025 31-Mar-2017 31-Mar-2016
Liquidity Ratio 0.9 0.9 0.9
Solvency Ratio 1.2 1.2 1.2
Reserves to Assets 0.1 0.1 0.2
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Mortgages Charges 12
Mortgages Outstanding 0
Mortgages Part Satisfied 0
Mortgages Satisfied 12
Assets and Debt Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Mar-2025 31-Mar-2017 31-Mar-2016
Assets 176,761,000 176,761,000 157,298,000
Debt 150,230,000 150,230,000 130,138,000
Net Assets/Debt 26,531,000 26,531,000 27,160,000

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.

As at the balance sheet date short term liquid assets were less than current debt. We would normally view this in the context of other profitability and solvency indicators. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. The balance sheet indicates the net assets of a good sized company. For the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet this level of net assets suggests total debts and obligations were moderately well covered.

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.As at the balance sheet date short term liquid assets were less than current debt. We would normally view this in the context of other profitability and solvency indicators. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. The balance sheet indicates the net assets of a good sized company. For the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet this level of net assets suggests total debts and obligations were moderately well covered.   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.As at the balance sheet date short term liquid assets were less than current debt. We would normally view this in the context of other profitability and solvency indicators. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. The balance sheet indicates the net assets of a good sized company. For the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet this level of net assets suggests total debts and obligations were moderately well covered.

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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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SK-SYY SKXYXKYKKY KSXX KKXXYXS £YY,000 YS XYSKS SK YXXSXS
YK-SXY XKXYXYYK SXSXYXK £SX,000 XS XYSKS
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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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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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UNIT 5A THE PARKLANDS, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, BL6 4SD
Document Filings
Confirmation statement made on 28 January 2026 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 28 January 2025 with updates
Satisfaction of charge 039149980012 in full
Confirmation statement made on 28 January 2024 with no updates
Satisfaction of charge 039149980009 in full
Satisfaction of charge 039149980010 in full
Satisfaction of charge 039149980011 in full
Registration of charge 039149980012, created on 5 April 2023
Confirmation statement made on 28 January 2023 with no updates
Termination of appointment of Daniel Anthony Emmett as a director on 16 September 2022
Appointment of Mr Stuart Mark Haynes as a director on 24 May 2022
Termination of appointment of David William Lawson as a director on 31 March 2022
Confirmation statement made on 28 January 2022 with no updates
Director's details changed for Mr Daniel Anthony Emmett on 1 February 2021
Confirmation statement made on 28 January 2021 with no updates
Registration of charge 039149980011, created on 6 April 2020
Confirmation statement made on 28 January 2020 with updates
Appointment of Mr John Charles Roberts as a director on 17 June 2019
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