lynx networks ltd Company Information
Company Number
03136174
Website
www.lynxnetworks.co.ukRegistered Address
29 clarke road, bletchley, milton keynes, MK1 1LG
Industry
Wired telecommunications activities
Telephone
01908633833
Next Accounts Due
December 2024
Group Structure
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Shareholders
alan roy bullen 30.8%
michele jayne bullen 30.8%
View Alllynx networks ltd Estimated Valuation
Pomanda estimates the enterprise value of LYNX NETWORKS LTD at £3m based on a Turnover of £3.9m and 0.77x industry multiple (adjusted for size and gross margin).
lynx networks ltd Estimated Valuation
Pomanda estimates the enterprise value of LYNX NETWORKS LTD at £0 based on an EBITDA of £-52.7k and a 2.62x industry multiple (adjusted for size and gross margin).
lynx networks ltd Estimated Valuation
Pomanda estimates the enterprise value of LYNX NETWORKS LTD at £2.3m based on Net Assets of £746.1k and 3.08x industry multiple (adjusted for liquidity).
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Lynx Networks Ltd Overview
Lynx Networks Ltd is a live company located in milton keynes, MK1 1LG with a Companies House number of 03136174. It operates in the wired telecommunications activities sector, SIC Code 61100. Founded in December 1995, it's largest shareholder is alan roy bullen with a 30.8% stake. Lynx Networks Ltd is a mature, small sized company, Pomanda has estimated its turnover at £3.9m with declining growth in recent years.
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Lynx Networks Ltd Health Check
Pomanda's financial health check has awarded Lynx Networks Ltd a 3 rating. We use a traffic light system to show it exceeds the industry average on 3 measures and has 7 areas for improvement. Company Health Check FAQs
3 Strong
2 Regular
7 Weak
Size
annual sales of £3.9m, make it in line with the average company (£4.1m)
£3.9m - Lynx Networks Ltd
£4.1m - Industry AVG
Growth
3 year (CAGR) sales growth of -1%, show it is growing at a slower rate (3.3%)
-1% - Lynx Networks Ltd
3.3% - Industry AVG
Production
with a gross margin of 20.9%, this company has a higher cost of product (38.9%)
20.9% - Lynx Networks Ltd
38.9% - Industry AVG
Profitability
an operating margin of -2.5% make it less profitable than the average company (2.5%)
-2.5% - Lynx Networks Ltd
2.5% - Industry AVG
Employees
with 44 employees, this is similar to the industry average (51)
44 - Lynx Networks Ltd
51 - Industry AVG
Pay Structure
on an average salary of £37k, the company has a lower pay structure (£49k)
£37k - Lynx Networks Ltd
£49k - Industry AVG
Efficiency
resulting in sales per employee of £88.6k, this is less efficient (£144.8k)
£88.6k - Lynx Networks Ltd
£144.8k - Industry AVG
Debtor Days
it gets paid by customers after 53 days, this is later than average (37 days)
53 days - Lynx Networks Ltd
37 days - Industry AVG
Creditor Days
its suppliers are paid after 39 days, this is quicker than average (52 days)
39 days - Lynx Networks Ltd
52 days - Industry AVG
Stock Days
it holds stock equivalent to 51 days, this is more than average (7 days)
51 days - Lynx Networks Ltd
7 days - Industry AVG
Cash Balance
has cash to cover current liabilities for 27 weeks, this is more cash available to meet short term requirements (17 weeks)
27 weeks - Lynx Networks Ltd
17 weeks - Industry AVG
Debt Level
it has a ratio of liabilities to total assets of 56.2%, this is a lower level of debt than the average (69.1%)
56.2% - Lynx Networks Ltd
69.1% - Industry AVG
LYNX NETWORKS LTD financials
Lynx Networks Ltd's latest turnover from March 2023 is £3.9 million and the company has net assets of £746.1 thousand. According to their latest financial statements, Lynx Networks Ltd has 44 employees and maintains cash reserves of £503.7 thousand as reported in the balance sheet.
Data source: Companies House, Pomanda Estimates
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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Turnover | 3,898,658 | 4,139,411 | 3,660,582 | 4,030,509 | 4,477,192 | 4,049,988 | 3,011,447 | 3,519,813 | 3,928,046 | 4,084,838 | 3,235,269 | 3,185,825 | 2,779,003 | 2,884,526 |
Other Income Or Grants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Cost Of Sales | 3,082,873 | 3,093,937 | 2,624,238 | 2,929,720 | 3,197,060 | 2,879,506 | 2,188,923 | 2,592,048 | 2,941,791 | 2,337,196 | 2,264,831 | 2,113,679 | 2,133,822 | |
Gross Profit | 815,785 | 1,045,474 | 1,036,344 | 1,100,789 | 1,280,132 | 1,170,482 | 822,524 | 927,765 | 1,143,047 | 898,073 | 920,994 | 665,324 | 750,704 | |
Admin Expenses | 912,925 | 914,298 | 710,951 | 1,022,881 | 934,147 | 899,238 | 814,784 | 805,617 | 777,585 | 723,108 | 678,619 | 658,959 | 741,956 | |
Operating Profit | -97,140 | 131,176 | 325,393 | 77,908 | 345,985 | 271,244 | 7,740 | 122,148 | 370,428 | 365,462 | 174,965 | 242,375 | 6,365 | 8,748 |
Interest Payable | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 335 | 28 | 2,598 | 2,112 | 1,781 | 167 | 491 |
Interest Receivable | 787 | 171 | 478 | 0 | 197 | 297 | 1,113 | 2,719 | 516 | 623 | 254 | 12 | 34 | 84 |
Pre-Tax Profit | -96,353 | 131,347 | 325,871 | 77,908 | 346,182 | 271,541 | 8,853 | 124,532 | 370,916 | 363,487 | 173,107 | 240,606 | 6,232 | 9,063 |
Tax | 26,823 | -11,090 | -51,259 | -7,226 | -64,598 | -47,993 | -570 | -25,396 | -74,483 | -75,691 | -36,080 | -48,055 | 3,894 | -6,038 |
Profit After Tax | -69,530 | 120,257 | 274,612 | 70,682 | 281,584 | 223,548 | 8,283 | 99,136 | 296,433 | 287,796 | 137,027 | 192,551 | 10,126 | 3,025 |
Dividends Paid | 0 | 108,000 | 216,000 | 63,000 | 171,000 | 228,400 | 0 | 48,900 | 200,000 | 165,501 | 72,000 | 81,270 | 0 | 0 |
Retained Profit | -69,530 | 12,257 | 58,612 | 7,682 | 110,584 | -4,852 | 8,283 | 50,236 | 96,433 | 122,295 | 65,027 | 111,281 | 10,126 | 3,025 |
Employee Costs | 1,628,898 | 1,565,079 | 1,571,304 | 1,695,178 | 1,670,959 | 1,486,247 | 1,443,228 | 1,499,397 | 1,394,999 | 1,270,816 | 1,168,534 | 1,104,224 | 1,097,880 | 1,256,062 |
Number Of Employees | 44 | 45 | 45 | 54 | 50 | 48 | 45 | 51 | 47 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 50 |
EBITDA* | -52,671 | 184,004 | 375,820 | 137,967 | 411,920 | 358,395 | 84,479 | 177,518 | 424,653 | 411,839 | 220,866 | 280,161 | 35,523 | 47,232 |
* Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation
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 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tangible Assets | 134,392 | 177,462 | 176,156 | 190,869 | 216,126 | 252,162 | 243,599 | 209,066 | 211,812 | 171,391 | 148,638 | 150,806 | 127,547 | 124,869 |
Intangible Assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Investments & Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Debtors (Due After 1 year) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total Fixed Assets | 134,392 | 177,462 | 176,156 | 190,869 | 216,126 | 252,162 | 243,599 | 209,066 | 211,812 | 171,391 | 148,638 | 150,806 | 127,547 | 124,869 |
Stock & work in progress | 437,206 | 285,705 | 254,872 | 198,911 | 234,600 | 243,724 | 247,444 | 191,951 | 207,316 | 198,811 | 225,191 | 159,628 | 251,331 | 218,483 |
Trade Debtors | 572,237 | 485,150 | 589,936 | 455,408 | 1,230,831 | 1,095,579 | 476,978 | 603,119 | 682,737 | 886,167 | 538,980 | 714,549 | 537,060 | 471,643 |
Group Debtors | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Misc Debtors | 57,405 | 49,275 | 23,682 | 20,471 | 23,573 | 22,100 | 23,551 | 14,330 | 37,816 | 28,600 | 20,543 | 18,764 | 24,701 | 21,761 |
Cash | 503,668 | 904,891 | 895,342 | 769,566 | 175,398 | 233,537 | 339,927 | 496,820 | 442,367 | 236,670 | 281,176 | 222,968 | 32,161 | 30,559 |
misc current assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
total current assets | 1,570,516 | 1,725,021 | 1,763,832 | 1,444,356 | 1,664,402 | 1,594,940 | 1,087,900 | 1,306,220 | 1,370,236 | 1,350,248 | 1,065,890 | 1,115,909 | 845,253 | 742,446 |
total assets | 1,704,908 | 1,902,483 | 1,939,988 | 1,635,225 | 1,880,528 | 1,847,102 | 1,331,499 | 1,515,286 | 1,582,048 | 1,521,639 | 1,214,528 | 1,266,715 | 972,800 | 867,315 |
Bank overdraft | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bank loan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Trade Creditors | 334,433 | 323,807 | 279,471 | 264,387 | 310,886 | 516,891 | 238,418 | 287,513 | 343,977 | 429,247 | 409,186 | 503,556 | 491,605 | 356,794 |
Group/Directors Accounts | 466,448 | 574,854 | 593,067 | 436,145 | 501,328 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 348,931 | 255,222 | 219,902 | 172,557 | 207,816 |
other short term finances | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 478,549 | 301,240 | 377,776 | 450,730 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
hp & lease commitments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13,276 | 20,154 | 21,083 | 11,150 | 0 |
other current liabilities | 157,375 | 174,697 | 247,792 | 168,424 | 307,438 | 199,007 | 135,607 | 208,533 | 194,092 | 241,252 | 169,095 | 206,861 | 98,361 | 135,074 |
total current liabilities | 958,256 | 1,073,358 | 1,120,330 | 868,956 | 1,119,652 | 1,194,447 | 675,265 | 873,822 | 988,799 | 1,032,706 | 853,657 | 951,402 | 773,673 | 699,684 |
loans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
hp & lease commitments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,322 | 3,311 | 23,465 | 21,370 | 0 |
Accruals and Deferred Income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
other liabilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
provisions | 587 | 13,530 | 16,320 | 21,543 | 23,832 | 26,195 | 24,922 | 18,435 | 20,456 | 9,251 | 3,495 | 2,810 | 0 | 0 |
total long term liabilities | 587 | 13,530 | 16,320 | 21,543 | 23,832 | 26,195 | 24,922 | 18,435 | 20,456 | 12,573 | 6,806 | 26,275 | 21,370 | 0 |
total liabilities | 958,843 | 1,086,888 | 1,136,650 | 890,499 | 1,143,484 | 1,220,642 | 700,187 | 892,257 | 1,009,255 | 1,045,279 | 860,463 | 977,677 | 795,043 | 699,684 |
net assets | 746,065 | 815,595 | 803,338 | 744,726 | 737,044 | 626,460 | 631,312 | 623,029 | 572,793 | 476,360 | 354,065 | 289,038 | 177,757 | 167,631 |
total shareholders funds | 746,065 | 815,595 | 803,338 | 744,726 | 737,044 | 626,460 | 631,312 | 623,029 | 572,793 | 476,360 | 354,065 | 289,038 | 177,757 | 167,631 |
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 | -97,140 | 131,176 | 325,393 | 77,908 | 345,985 | 271,244 | 7,740 | 122,148 | 370,428 | 365,462 | 174,965 | 242,375 | 6,365 | 8,748 |
Depreciation | 44,469 | 52,828 | 50,427 | 60,059 | 65,935 | 87,151 | 76,739 | 55,370 | 54,225 | 46,377 | 45,901 | 37,786 | 29,158 | 38,484 |
Amortisation | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Tax | 26,823 | -11,090 | -51,259 | -7,226 | -64,598 | -47,993 | -570 | -25,396 | -74,483 | -75,691 | -36,080 | -48,055 | 3,894 | -6,038 |
Stock | 151,501 | 30,833 | 55,961 | -35,689 | -9,124 | -3,720 | 55,493 | -15,365 | 8,505 | -26,380 | 65,563 | -91,703 | 32,848 | 218,483 |
Debtors | 95,217 | -79,193 | 137,739 | -778,525 | 136,725 | 617,150 | -116,920 | -103,104 | -194,214 | 355,244 | -173,790 | 171,552 | 68,357 | 493,404 |
Creditors | 10,626 | 44,336 | 15,084 | -46,499 | -206,005 | 278,473 | -49,095 | -56,464 | -85,270 | 20,061 | -94,370 | 11,951 | 134,811 | 356,794 |
Accruals and Deferred Income | -17,322 | -73,095 | 79,368 | -139,014 | 108,431 | 63,400 | -72,926 | 14,441 | -47,160 | 72,157 | -37,766 | 108,500 | -36,713 | 135,074 |
Deferred Taxes & Provisions | -12,943 | -2,790 | -5,223 | -2,289 | -2,363 | 1,273 | 6,487 | -2,021 | 11,205 | 5,756 | 685 | 2,810 | 0 | 0 |
Cash flow from operations | -292,205 | 189,725 | 220,090 | 757,153 | 119,784 | 40,118 | 29,802 | 226,547 | 414,654 | 105,258 | 161,562 | 275,518 | 36,310 | -178,825 |
Investing Activities | ||||||||||||||
capital expenditure | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19,567 | 8,700 | 18,300 | -51,753 | 0 | -44,745 | -40,874 | -25,644 | 5,053 | 5,400 |
Change in Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
cash flow from investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19,567 | 8,700 | 18,300 | -51,753 | 0 | -44,745 | -40,874 | -25,644 | 5,053 | 5,400 |
Financing Activities | ||||||||||||||
Bank loans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group/Directors Accounts | -108,406 | -18,213 | 156,922 | -65,183 | 501,328 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -348,931 | 93,709 | 35,320 | 47,345 | -35,259 | 207,816 |
Other Short Term Loans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -478,549 | 177,309 | -76,536 | -72,954 | 450,730 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Long term loans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Hire Purchase and Lease Commitments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -16,598 | -6,867 | -21,083 | 12,028 | 32,520 | 0 |
other long term liabilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
share issue | ||||||||||||||
interest | 787 | 171 | 478 | 0 | 197 | 297 | 1,113 | 2,384 | 488 | -1,975 | -1,858 | -1,769 | -133 | -407 |
cash flow from financing | -107,619 | -18,042 | 157,400 | -65,183 | 22,976 | 177,606 | -75,423 | -70,570 | 85,689 | 84,867 | 12,379 | 57,604 | -2,872 | 372,015 |
cash and cash equivalents | ||||||||||||||
cash | -401,223 | 9,549 | 125,776 | 594,168 | -58,139 | -106,390 | -156,893 | 54,453 | 205,697 | -44,506 | 58,208 | 190,807 | 1,602 | 30,559 |
overdraft | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
change in cash | -401,223 | 9,549 | 125,776 | 594,168 | -58,139 | -106,390 | -156,893 | 54,453 | 205,697 | -44,506 | 58,208 | 190,807 | 1,602 | 30,559 |
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lynx networks ltd Ownership
LYNX NETWORKS LTD group structure
Lynx Networks Ltd has no subsidiary companies.
Ultimate parent company
LYNX NETWORKS LTD
03136174
lynx networks ltd directors
Lynx Networks Ltd currently has 3 directors. The longest serving directors include Mr Alan Bullen (Dec 1995) and Mr Martin Bullen (Mar 2002).
officer | country | age | start | end | role |
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Mr Alan Bullen | 66 years | Dec 1995 | - | Director | |
Mr Martin Bullen | England | 68 years | Mar 2002 | - | Director |
Mr Mark Bird | England | 54 years | Sep 2004 | - | Director |
P&L
March 2023turnover
3.9m
-6%
operating profit
-97.1k
-174%
gross margin
21%
-17.15%
turnover
Turnover, or revenue, is the amount of sales generated by a company within the financial year.
Balance Sheet
March 2023net assets
746.1k
-0.09%
total assets
1.7m
-0.1%
cash
503.7k
-0.44%
net assets
Total assets minus all liabilities
lynx networks ltd company details
company number
03136174
Type
Private limited with Share Capital
industry
61100 - Wired telecommunications activities
incorporation date
December 1995
age
29
incorporated
UK
accounts
Full Accounts
ultimate parent company
previous names
lynx networks plc. (February 2024)
lynx data cabling plc (December 2003)
last accounts submitted
March 2023
address
29 clarke road, bletchley, milton keynes, MK1 1LG
accountant
-
auditor
HILLIER HOPKINS LLP
lynx networks ltd Charges & Mortgages
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We found 5 charges/mortgages relating to lynx networks ltd. Currently there are 5 open charges and 0 have been satisfied in the past.
lynx networks ltd Companies House Filings - See Documents
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