
Company Number
02045041
Next Accounts
Dec 2025
Shareholders
john ratcliffe family discretionary settlement
judith ratcliffe family discretionary settlement
Group Structure
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Industry
Non-specialised wholesale trade
Registered Address
jayar house, motorway industrial estate, aylesford, kent, ME20 7AF
Website
distinctionblinds.co.ukPomanda estimates the enterprise value of BOWMAN BALLARD DISTRIBUTION COMPANY LIMITED(THE) at £112.4k based on a Turnover of £359.4k and 0.31x industry multiple (adjusted for size and gross margin).
Pomanda estimates the enterprise value of BOWMAN BALLARD DISTRIBUTION COMPANY LIMITED(THE) at £277.9k based on an EBITDA of £71.6k and a 3.88x industry multiple (adjusted for size and gross margin).
Pomanda estimates the enterprise value of BOWMAN BALLARD DISTRIBUTION COMPANY LIMITED(THE) at £3.8m based on Net Assets of £1.5m and 2.62x industry multiple (adjusted for liquidity).
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Bowman Ballard Distribution Company Limited(the) is a live company located in aylesford, ME20 7AF with a Companies House number of 02045041. It operates in the non-specialised wholesale trade sector, SIC Code 46900. Founded in August 1986, it's largest shareholder is john ratcliffe family discretionary settlement with a 50% stake. Bowman Ballard Distribution Company Limited(the) is a mature, micro sized company, Pomanda has estimated its turnover at £359.4k with low growth in recent years.
Pomanda's financial health check has awarded Bowman Ballard Distribution Company Limited(The) a 3 rating. We use a traffic light system to show it exceeds the industry average on 2 measures and has 6 areas for improvement. Company Health Check FAQs
2 Strong
3 Regular
6 Weak
Size
annual sales of £359.4k, make it smaller than the average company (£15.2m)
- Bowman Ballard Distribution Company Limited(the)
£15.2m - Industry AVG
Growth
3 year (CAGR) sales growth of 3%, show it is growing at a slower rate (7.8%)
- Bowman Ballard Distribution Company Limited(the)
7.8% - Industry AVG
Production
with a gross margin of 27.4%, this company has a comparable cost of product (27.4%)
- Bowman Ballard Distribution Company Limited(the)
27.4% - Industry AVG
Profitability
an operating margin of 19.9% make it more profitable than the average company (5%)
- Bowman Ballard Distribution Company Limited(the)
5% - Industry AVG
Employees
with 3 employees, this is below the industry average (37)
3 - Bowman Ballard Distribution Company Limited(the)
37 - Industry AVG
Pay Structure
on an average salary of £44.1k, the company has an equivalent pay structure (£44.1k)
- Bowman Ballard Distribution Company Limited(the)
£44.1k - Industry AVG
Efficiency
resulting in sales per employee of £119.8k, this is less efficient (£370.9k)
- Bowman Ballard Distribution Company Limited(the)
£370.9k - Industry AVG
Debtor Days
it gets paid by customers after 9 days, this is earlier than average (50 days)
- Bowman Ballard Distribution Company Limited(the)
50 days - Industry AVG
Creditor Days
its suppliers are paid after 9 days, this is quicker than average (32 days)
- Bowman Ballard Distribution Company Limited(the)
32 days - Industry AVG
Stock Days
There is insufficient data available for this Key Performance Indicator!
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- - Industry AVG
Cash Balance
has cash to cover current liabilities for 11 weeks, this is less cash available to meet short term requirements (16 weeks)
11 weeks - Bowman Ballard Distribution Company Limited(the)
16 weeks - Industry AVG
Debt Level
it has a ratio of liabilities to total assets of 46.9%, this is a similar level of debt than the average (46.6%)
46.9% - Bowman Ballard Distribution Company Limited(the)
46.6% - Industry AVG
Bowman Ballard Distribution Company Limited(The)'s latest turnover from March 2024 is estimated at £359.4 thousand and the company has net assets of £1.5 million. According to their latest financial statements, Bowman Ballard Distribution Company Limited(The) has 3 employees and maintains cash reserves of £279.9 thousand as reported in the balance sheet.
Data source: Companies House, Pomanda Estimates
Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2014 | Mar 2013 | Mar 2012 | Mar 2011 | Mar 2010 | |
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Employee Costs | |||||||||||||||
Number Of Employees | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||||||
EBITDA* |
* Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation
Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2014 | Mar 2013 | Mar 2012 | Mar 2011 | Mar 2010 | |
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Tangible Assets | 360,563 | 460,563 | 460,563 | 460,563 | 460,563 | 460,670 | 460,776 | ||||||||
Intangible Assets | |||||||||||||||
Investments & Other | 2,395,394 | 2,395,394 | 2,395,394 | 2,395,394 | 2,206,719 | 2,206,719 | 2,206,719 | 1,363,612 | |||||||
Debtors (Due After 1 year) | |||||||||||||||
Total Fixed Assets | 2,395,394 | 2,395,394 | 2,395,394 | 2,395,394 | 2,206,719 | 2,206,719 | 2,206,719 | 1,363,612 | 360,563 | 460,563 | 460,563 | 460,563 | 460,563 | 460,670 | 460,776 |
Stock & work in progress | |||||||||||||||
Trade Debtors | 9,178 | 17,700 | 28,480 | 20,794 | 31,209 | 35,941 | 33,223 | 10,049 | 20,855 | 84,998 | 20,788 | 45,536 | 30,044 | 54,342 | 13,669 |
Group Debtors | |||||||||||||||
Misc Debtors | 58,673 | 64,054 | 71,206 | 53,031 | 51,376 | 213,712 | 51,255 | 23,764 | 35,435 | ||||||
Cash | 279,874 | 202,368 | 116,126 | 70,695 | 76,159 | 22,358 | 79,557 | 42,536 | 525,954 | 106,771 | 92,703 | 77,136 | 84,596 | 97,503 | 80,069 |
misc current assets | |||||||||||||||
total current assets | 347,725 | 284,122 | 215,812 | 144,520 | 158,744 | 272,011 | 164,035 | 76,349 | 582,244 | 191,769 | 113,491 | 122,672 | 114,640 | 151,845 | 93,738 |
total assets | 2,743,119 | 2,679,516 | 2,611,206 | 2,539,914 | 2,365,463 | 2,478,730 | 2,370,754 | 1,439,961 | 942,807 | 652,332 | 574,054 | 583,235 | 575,203 | 612,515 | 554,514 |
Bank overdraft | |||||||||||||||
Bank loan | |||||||||||||||
Trade Creditors | 6,917 | 1,637 | 4,186 | 3,241 | 744 | 125,961 | 63,804 | 87,668 | 84,201 | 132,437 | 92,073 | ||||
Group/Directors Accounts | |||||||||||||||
other short term finances | |||||||||||||||
hp & lease commitments | |||||||||||||||
other current liabilities | 1,276,894 | 1,281,777 | 1,293,741 | 1,292,270 | 1,018,873 | 1,187,489 | 1,141,144 | 257,431 | 265,472 | ||||||
total current liabilities | 1,283,811 | 1,283,414 | 1,297,927 | 1,292,270 | 1,022,114 | 1,187,489 | 1,141,144 | 257,431 | 266,216 | 125,961 | 63,804 | 87,668 | 84,201 | 132,437 | 92,073 |
loans | |||||||||||||||
hp & lease commitments | |||||||||||||||
Accruals and Deferred Income | |||||||||||||||
other liabilities | |||||||||||||||
provisions | 1,447 | 1,447 | 1,447 | 1,100 | 50,254 | 44,964 | 53,803 | 53,803 | |||||||
total long term liabilities | 1,447 | 1,447 | 1,447 | 1,100 | 50,254 | 44,964 | 53,803 | 53,803 | |||||||
total liabilities | 1,285,258 | 1,284,861 | 1,299,374 | 1,293,370 | 1,072,368 | 1,232,453 | 1,194,947 | 311,234 | 266,216 | 125,961 | 63,804 | 87,668 | 84,201 | 132,437 | 92,073 |
net assets | 1,457,861 | 1,394,655 | 1,311,832 | 1,246,544 | 1,293,095 | 1,246,277 | 1,175,807 | 1,128,727 | 676,591 | 526,371 | 510,250 | 495,567 | 491,002 | 480,078 | 462,441 |
total shareholders funds | 1,457,861 | 1,394,655 | 1,311,832 | 1,246,544 | 1,293,095 | 1,246,277 | 1,175,807 | 1,128,727 | 676,591 | 526,371 | 510,250 | 495,567 | 491,002 | 480,078 | 462,441 |
Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2014 | Mar 2013 | Mar 2012 | Mar 2011 | Mar 2010 | |
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Operating Activities | |||||||||||||||
Operating Profit | |||||||||||||||
Depreciation | 107 | 106 | 106 | ||||||||||||
Amortisation | |||||||||||||||
Tax | |||||||||||||||
Stock | |||||||||||||||
Debtors | -13,903 | -17,932 | 25,861 | -8,760 | -167,068 | 165,175 | 50,665 | -22,477 | -28,708 | 64,210 | -24,748 | 15,492 | -24,298 | 40,673 | 13,669 |
Creditors | 5,280 | -2,549 | 4,186 | -3,241 | 3,241 | -744 | -125,217 | 62,157 | -23,864 | 3,467 | -48,236 | 40,364 | 92,073 | ||
Accruals and Deferred Income | -4,883 | -11,964 | 1,471 | 273,397 | -168,616 | 46,345 | 883,713 | -8,041 | 265,472 | ||||||
Deferred Taxes & Provisions | 347 | -49,154 | 5,290 | -8,839 | 53,803 | ||||||||||
Cash flow from operations | |||||||||||||||
Investing Activities | |||||||||||||||
capital expenditure | |||||||||||||||
Change in Investments | 188,675 | 843,107 | 1,363,612 | ||||||||||||
cash flow from investments | |||||||||||||||
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Bank loans | |||||||||||||||
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Other Short Term Loans | |||||||||||||||
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Hire Purchase and Lease Commitments | |||||||||||||||
other long term liabilities | |||||||||||||||
share issue | |||||||||||||||
interest | |||||||||||||||
cash flow from financing | |||||||||||||||
cash and cash equivalents | |||||||||||||||
cash | 77,506 | 86,242 | 45,431 | -5,464 | 53,801 | -57,199 | 37,021 | -483,418 | 419,183 | 14,068 | 15,567 | -7,460 | -12,907 | 17,434 | 80,069 |
overdraft | |||||||||||||||
change in cash | 77,506 | 86,242 | 45,431 | -5,464 | 53,801 | -57,199 | 37,021 | -483,418 | 419,183 | 14,068 | 15,567 | -7,460 | -12,907 | 17,434 | 80,069 |
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BOWMAN BALLARD DISTRIBUTION COMPANY LIMITED(THE) group structure
Bowman Ballard Distribution Company Limited(The) has no subsidiary companies.
Ultimate parent company
BOWMAN BALLARD DISTRIBUTION COMPANY LIMITED(THE)
02045041
Bowman Ballard Distribution Company Limited(The) currently has 3 directors. The longest serving directors include Mrs Judith Ratcliffe (May 1991) and Mrs Caroline De Camborne Lucy (Nov 2022).
officer | country | age | start | end | role |
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Mrs Judith Ratcliffe | England | 77 years | May 1991 | - | Director |
Mrs Caroline De Camborne Lucy | 52 years | Nov 2022 | - | Director | |
Mr Nicholas Ratcliffe | 50 years | Nov 2022 | - | Director |
P&L
March 2024turnover
359.4k
-22%
operating profit
71.6k
0%
gross margin
27.4%
-0.54%
turnover
Turnover, or revenue, is the amount of sales generated by a company within the financial year.
Balance Sheet
March 2024net assets
1.5m
+0.05%
total assets
2.7m
+0.02%
cash
279.9k
+0.38%
net assets
Total assets minus all liabilities
company number
02045041
Type
Private limited with Share Capital
industry
46900 - Non-specialised wholesale trade
incorporation date
August 1986
age
39
incorporated
UK
ultimate parent company
accounts
Total Exemption Full
last accounts submitted
March 2024
previous names
N/A
accountant
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auditor
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address
jayar house, motorway industrial estate, aylesford, kent, ME20 7AF
Bank
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Legal Advisor
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