Company Overview
Arch Uk Biocides Limited is listed at the official companies registry as Active Private Limited Company. The company was incorporated on Monday 08 December 2003, so this is a well established company. Arch Uk Biocides Limited has been in business for 22 years and 3 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 NameARCH UK BIOCIDES LIMITED
Company Number04987690
Registered Office AddressHexagon Tower Crumpsall Vale
 Blackley
 M9 8GQ
Company CategoryPrivate Limited Company
Company StatusActive
Country of OriginUnited Kingdom
Incorporation Date08/12/2003
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 Date05/01/2017
Returns Last Made Up Date08/12/2015
Directors & Members
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Nicholas Carter - Director
(British, 45 years old, born August 1981)
Appointed 01 November 2016
 Active
Jordan Petkov - Director
(British, 60 years old, born April 1966)
Appointed 15 February 2018
 Active
Jacov Wirtz - Director
(Swiss, 49 years old, born June 1977)
Appointed 10 June 2024
 Active
Secretaries
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Nicholas Carter - Secretary
Appointed 10 May 2017
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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
HICKSON CHEMICAL SUPPLIES LIMITED
HICKSON INTERNATIONAL 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
Jordan Petkov
No companies found
Jacov Wirtz
ARCH CHEMICALS PRODUCTS LIMITED
ARCH CHEMICALS UK FINANCE
ARCH TIMBER PROTECTION LIMITED
HICKSON CHEMICAL SUPPLIES LIMITED
HICKSON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
HICKSON INVESTMENTS LIMITED.
HICKSON LIMITED
HICKSON TIMBER PRODUCTS LIMITED
HICKSON W.A. CHEMICALS LIMITED
Balance Sheet Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2014 31-Dec-2013
Balance Sheet
Fixed Assets 24,140,000 24,140,000 32,506,000
Current Assets 26,710,000 26,710,000 29,780,000
Creditors Due Within One Year 30,357,000 30,357,000 35,746,000
Working Cap -3,647,000 -3,647,000 -5,966,000
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 20,493,000 20,493,000 26,540,000
Long-term Liabilities 489,000 489,000 304,000
Net Assets 20,004,000 20,004,000 26,236,000
Share Capital & Reserves
Share Cap 1,644,000 1,644,000 1,644,000
Profit & Loss Reserves -7,844,000 -7,844,000 -1,612,000
Other Reserves 26,204,000 26,204,000 26,204,000
Shareholders Funds 20,004,000 20,004,000 26,236,000
Common Size Financial Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2014 31-Dec-2013
Tangible Fixed Assets - - -
Fixed Assets 47.5% 47.5% 52.2%
Stocks Inventory 26.5% 26.5% 22.4%
Debtors 12.4% 12.4% 9.6%
Cash Bank In Hand 0.0% 0.0% 2.6%
Current Assets 52.5% 52.5% 47.8%
Creditors Due Within One Year 59.7% 59.7% 57.4%
Net Current Assets Liabilities -7.2% -7.2% -9.6%
Creditors Due After One Year 1.0% 1.0% 0.5%
Accruals Deferred Income - - -
Provisions For Liabilities Charges - - -
Net Assets Liabilities Including Pension Asset Liability 39.3% 39.3% 42.1%
Called Up Share Capital 3.2% 3.2% 2.6%
Share Capital Allotted Called Up Paid 3.2% 3.2% 2.6%
Profit Loss Account Reserve -15.4% -15.4% -2.6%
Shareholder Funds 39.3% 39.3% 42.1%
Capital Employed - - -
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 40.3% 40.3% 42.6%
Financial Ratio Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2014 31-Dec-2013
Liquidity Ratio 0.9 0.9 0.8
Solvency Ratio 1.6 1.6 1.7
Reserves to Assets -0.2 -0.2 0.0
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Mortgages Charges 1
Mortgages Outstanding 1
Mortgages Part Satisfied 0
Mortgages Satisfied 0
Assets and Debt Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2014 31-Dec-2013
Assets 50,850,000 50,850,000 62,286,000
Debt 30,846,000 30,846,000 36,050,000
Net Assets/Debt 20,004,000 20,004,000 26,236,000

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 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.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 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.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 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
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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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Payment Analysis

Total Invoices Paid Before
30 days due		 Paid After
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30 days due		 Owing after
30 days due
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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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9 Strong
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
Risk Band Description The Z Score is not used for small companies where full accounts are not filed because profit and loss account items are required to calculate the score.

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 21 December 2025 with no updates
Registration of charge 049876900001, created on 20 October 2025
Confirmation statement made on 21 December 2024 with no updates
Appointment of Jacov Ruben Wirtz as a director on 10 June 2024
Termination of appointment of Anthony William Kelly as a director on 10 June 2024
Confirmation statement made on 21 December 2023 with no updates
Termination of appointment of Peter Jozef Van Aken as a director on 30 September 2023
Director's details changed for Mr Nicholas Thomas Carter on 27 March 2023
Compulsory strike-off action has been discontinued
First Gazette notice for compulsory strike-off
Change of details for Arch Chemicals Uk Holdings Limited as a person with significant control on 25 January 2023
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
Confirmation statement made on 21 December 2022 with no updates
Termination of appointment of Jacqueline Ann Stewart as a director on 29 September 2022
Termination of appointment of Gregor Keil as a director on 11 April 2022
Appointment of Ms Jacqueline Ann Stewart as a director on 1 April 2022
Termination of appointment of Frank Stahl as a director on 21 February 2022
Termination of appointment of Christian Hauser as a director on 21 February 2022
Confirmation statement made on 21 December 2021 with no updates
Appointment of Christian Hauser as a director on 11 March 2021
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