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Company Identification Details
Subject Reported onA.Z.C.(UK) LIMITED
AddressCHURCH ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME20 6PG.
Telephone01622 830 430
Facsimile01622 830 429

Credit Recommendations
Risk Class
Monthly Credit Guide
5  low risk
400,000 GBP

Rating Explanation
The UK rating system ranges from 1 (high risk) to 5(low risk) as follows:
  1. high risk
  2. above normal risk
  3. normal risk
  4. low to normal risk
  5. low risk
In addition, a rating of 9 is used for companies which are either in Receivership, Liquidation, Dissolution or have ceased trading for some other reason.

Official Company Data
Legal FormPrivate Limited
Registration Number98888888
VAT NumberGB238749129
Date of Incorporation31/03/1984 (DDMMCCYY)
Registered OfficeCHURCH RD, KENT, NW9 XYZ.
Date of Last Annual
Return to Registry01/06/2001 (DDMMCCYY)
AccountsThe last filed accounts at Companies House are those to 31/05/2001 (DDMMCCYY)

Registered Charges
Details of the most recent documents
Date ReceivedTypeDescription
05/06/1997MMortgage document
24/11/1996413AIssue of debentures
21/10/1996410Particulars of a charge
02/10/1996416Charge on a property
There have been 4 registered charge documents filed at CRO since 1987.
It should be noted that there is no legal requirement to file satisfaction details of mortgages/charges at Companies House.

Known Directors
SecretaryMR ROBERT SMITH
  Address4 HIGH STREET, DOVER, KENT, CT19 1ZZ.
DirectorMR RAYMOND CORRIGAN
  Address215 PARADISE WAY, BASINGSTOKE, HANTS, RG20 1SD.
DirectorMR JONATHAN GALBRAITH
  AddressFLAT 1, 66 PARK AVENUE, LONDON, W1A 8DF.
DirectorMR GRAHAM JOHNSON
  Address98 COOPERS WAY, LEEDS, W. YORKS, LS2 2QW.
DirectorMR STEPHEN COLLIER
  Address11 GAVEL ROAD, BASINGSTOKE, HANTS, RG19 1EE.
DirectorMR CHRISTOPHER BRYANT
  Address2 HORSECROFT ROAD, BURNT OAK EDGWARE, MIDDLESEX, HA8 6PL.

Share Capital
SharesORDINARY ONE POUND EACHIssued Number2,500,000
SharesPREFERENCE FIFTY PENCE EACHIssued Number524,000

Principal Shareholder
3,023,999 A.Z.C.(HOLDINGS) LIMITED
1 MR ROBERT SMITH & A.Z.C.(HOLDINGS) LIMITED
 The above reflects the principle shareholder(s) by number of shares held, irrespective of share classification type.

Holding Company
A.Z.C.(HOLDINGS) LIMITED

Ultimate Parent
A.Z.C.INC.

Public Record Information
Summary of CCJ's/Scottish Decrees
PeriodLast 36 MonthsLast 24 Months
Amount Summary5843843
Count Summary21

Operations
In order to ensure the accuracy of this report, certain information has been verified with the subject.
Activities
Manufacturers THE MANUFACTURE AND SALE OF BUILDING MATERIALS, PRIMARILY CEMENT, READY-MIXED CONCRETE AND BRICKS.
Nace Code2653 (1992)
PremisesOwned,Offices,Warehouse,Factory
Staff Employed489
Trading DivisionsAZC AGGREGATES
Trade NamesTHE BUILDING SPECIALISTS
Product NamesBRIX-FILLA
Import CountriesGERMANY
Export CountriesALL OVER THE WORLD
Branches
15 FACTORIES THROUGHOUT THE UK INCLUDING LIVERPOOL, BRISTOL, MANCHESTER, LEEDS, BIRMINGHAM,
BankersNATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC
  AddressP.O.BOX 4, 3 HIGH STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 1XU.
  Sort Code606008

Financial Data
Profit and Loss
The following figures are shown in units of 1000
Number of Weeks52525252
Accounts Date31/05/200231/05/200131/05/200031/05/1999
CurrencyGBPGBPGBPGBP
SALES21259197641836620255
 UK sales17848165891589617563
 Export3411317524702692
Cost of goods sold91238966803610340
GROSS PROFIT1213610798103309915
Wages and Salaries8442773670766289
Directors Emoluments418471366361
Auditors Fees58575656
Trading Profit3218253428323209
Depreciation9948799011005
OPERATING PROFIT2224165519312204
Non Trading Income118172236282
Interest Payable85740132
PRE TAX PROFIT2257182021272354
Taxation1085554742848
PROFIT AFTER TAX1172126613851506
Dividends Payable733994994994
RETAINED PROFITS439272391512
 
Balance Sheet
The following figures are shown in units of 1000
Number of Weeks52525252
Accounts Date31/05/200231/05/200131/05/200031/05/1999
CurrencyGBPGBPGBPGBP
TOTAL FIXED ASSETS8888752163226390
 Tangible Assets8488747662566390
  Fixed Assets8329731760976218
  Intermediate assets159159159172
 Intangible Assets4004566 
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS14249132651466414819
 Trade debtors4232464137424232
 Stocks6231594960495004
 Other Current Assets3786267548735583
  Misc Current Assets243495456533
  Cash3543218044175050
TOTAL ASSETS23137207862098621209
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES5424369839954317
 Trade creditors298513511310945
 Short Term Loans189151261212
  Bank Overdraft856020895
  Bank Loans39393186
  Other Finance65523131
 Other Liabilities2250219626592160
WORKING CAPITAL882595671066910502
TOTAL LONG TERM LIABS286355536247
 Long Term Loans22625539852
  Bank loans19919922838
  Other Finance275617014
 Other Liabilities60100138195
NET ASSETS/(LIABILITIES)17427167331645516645
SHARE CAPITAL + RESERVES17427167331645516645
 Share Cap + Sundry Res6626662666266626
  Issued Share Capital2762276227622762
  Sundry Reserves3864386438643864
 Revaluation Reserves1848159316251657
 Profit and Loss account8953851482048362
SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS17427167331645516645
CAPITAL EMPLOYED17713170881699116892

Financial Summary
TurnoverTurnover has increased from GBP 19,764,000 to GBP 21,259,000, a growth of 8 % in the period.
Operating ProfitTotalled GBP 2,224,000. In the year prior a Profit of GBP 1,655,000 was achieved.
Pre TaxThe subject's profit increased by 24 % in the year.
Working CapitalThe company's working capital remains positive but reduced by 8 % in the period.
Net WorthNet worth has increased by 4 % and now stands at GBP 17,427,000.
Fixed AssetsThe subject's fixed assets increased during the year by GBP 1,367,000 to GBP 8,888,000 and are now 38 % of total assets compared with 36 % in the previous year.
Long Term LiabilitiesThe company's long term liabilities reduced during the period by 19 % and are now 2 % of net worth compared with 2 % in the previous period.
Long Term LiabilitiesLong term liabilities are now 1 % of total liabilities compared with 2 % in the previous period.