
Company Number
04489666
Next Accounts
Apr 2026
Shareholders
lucy bennett & arun taylor
Group Structure
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Industry
Motion picture production activities
Registered Address
3 beacon hurst, hassocks, west sussex, BN6 8RE
Website
-Pomanda estimates the enterprise value of MANIFEST FILMS LIMITED at £176.3k based on a Turnover of £287.8k and 0.61x industry multiple (adjusted for size and gross margin).
Pomanda estimates the enterprise value of MANIFEST FILMS LIMITED at £0 based on an EBITDA of £-10.2k and a 3.18x industry multiple (adjusted for size and gross margin).
Pomanda estimates the enterprise value of MANIFEST FILMS LIMITED at £15.2k based on Net Assets of £10.7k and 1.42x industry multiple (adjusted for liquidity).
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Manifest Films Limited is a live company located in west sussex, BN6 8RE with a Companies House number of 04489666. It operates in the motion picture production activities sector, SIC Code 59111. Founded in July 2002, it's largest shareholder is lucy bennett & arun taylor with a 100% stake. Manifest Films Limited is a mature, micro sized company, Pomanda has estimated its turnover at £287.8k with declining growth in recent years.
Pomanda's financial health check has awarded Manifest Films Limited a 3 rating. We use a traffic light system to show it exceeds the industry average on 2 measures and has 5 areas for improvement. Company Health Check FAQs
2 Strong
3 Regular
5 Weak
Size
annual sales of £287.8k, make it smaller than the average company (£2.1m)
- Manifest Films Limited
£2.1m - Industry AVG
Growth
3 year (CAGR) sales growth of -7%, show it is growing at a slower rate (9.6%)
- Manifest Films Limited
9.6% - Industry AVG
Production
with a gross margin of -1.3%, this company has a comparable cost of product (-1.3%)
- Manifest Films Limited
-1.3% - Industry AVG
Profitability
an operating margin of -7.1% make it less profitable than the average company (-3.9%)
- Manifest Films Limited
-3.9% - Industry AVG
Employees
with 2 employees, this is below the industry average (8)
2 - Manifest Films Limited
8 - Industry AVG
Pay Structure
on an average salary of £52.4k, the company has an equivalent pay structure (£52.4k)
- Manifest Films Limited
£52.4k - Industry AVG
Efficiency
resulting in sales per employee of £143.9k, this is less efficient (£298.6k)
- Manifest Films Limited
£298.6k - Industry AVG
Debtor Days
it gets paid by customers after 5 days, this is earlier than average (22 days)
- Manifest Films Limited
22 days - Industry AVG
Creditor Days
There is insufficient data available for this Key Performance Indicator!
- Manifest Films Limited
- - Industry AVG
Stock Days
There is insufficient data available for this Key Performance Indicator!
- Manifest Films Limited
- - Industry AVG
Cash Balance
has cash to cover current liabilities for 28 weeks, this is more cash available to meet short term requirements (9 weeks)
28 weeks - Manifest Films Limited
9 weeks - Industry AVG
Debt Level
it has a ratio of liabilities to total assets of 82.2%, this is a similar level of debt than the average (86.6%)
82.2% - Manifest Films Limited
86.6% - Industry AVG
Manifest Films Limited's latest turnover from July 2024 is estimated at £287.8 thousand and the company has net assets of £10.7 thousand. According to their latest financial statements, Manifest Films Limited has 2 employees and maintains cash reserves of £21.6 thousand as reported in the balance sheet.
Data source: Companies House, Pomanda Estimates
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Number Of Employees | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |||||||||
EBITDA* |
* Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation
Jul 2024 | Jul 2023 | Jul 2022 | Jul 2021 | Jul 2020 | Jul 2019 | Jul 2018 | Jul 2017 | Jul 2016 | Jul 2015 | Jul 2014 | Jul 2013 | Jul 2012 | Jul 2011 | Jul 2010 | Jul 2009 | |
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Tangible Assets | 34,402 | 32,936 | 30,458 | 26,878 | 23,915 | 23,705 | 20,206 | 271 | 60 | 76 | 94 | 118 | 148 | 184 | 230 | 1 |
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Debtors (Due After 1 year) | ||||||||||||||||
Total Fixed Assets | 34,402 | 32,936 | 30,458 | 26,878 | 23,915 | 23,705 | 20,206 | 271 | 60 | 76 | 94 | 118 | 148 | 184 | 230 | 1 |
Stock & work in progress | 4,500 | 7,000 | 10,500 | 11,000 | 12,000 | 14,000 | ||||||||||
Trade Debtors | 3,971 | 3,499 | 16,136 | 1,440 | 7,000 | 800 | ||||||||||
Group Debtors | ||||||||||||||||
Misc Debtors | 748 | 1,847 | ||||||||||||||
Cash | 21,632 | 23,588 | 52,303 | 24,261 | 7,216 | 9,922 | 6,543 | 734 | 416 | 694 | 749 | 9,799 | 105 | 401 | 6,963 | 3,005 |
misc current assets | 2 | |||||||||||||||
total current assets | 25,603 | 27,087 | 69,187 | 24,261 | 8,656 | 14,422 | 15,392 | 11,234 | 11,416 | 12,694 | 14,749 | 16,799 | 105 | 401 | 6,963 | 3,805 |
total assets | 60,005 | 60,023 | 99,645 | 51,139 | 32,571 | 38,127 | 35,598 | 11,505 | 11,476 | 12,770 | 14,843 | 16,917 | 253 | 585 | 7,193 | 3,806 |
Bank overdraft | 2,479 | 2,401 | 2,219 | 1,413 | ||||||||||||
Bank loan | ||||||||||||||||
Trade Creditors | 1 | 24,109 | 26,504 | 26,411 | 8,505 | 8,797 | 7,065 | 6,862 | ||||||||
Group/Directors Accounts | ||||||||||||||||
other short term finances | ||||||||||||||||
hp & lease commitments | 8,691 | 2,681 | 2,487 | 2,402 | ||||||||||||
other current liabilities | 37,376 | 14,504 | 31,327 | 7,711 | 16,509 | 27,010 | 28,077 | 26,181 | 25,077 | |||||||
total current liabilities | 39,855 | 16,905 | 33,546 | 17,815 | 19,190 | 29,497 | 30,479 | 26,182 | 25,077 | 24,109 | 26,504 | 26,411 | 8,505 | 8,797 | 7,065 | 6,862 |
loans | 2,920 | 6,107 | 8,508 | 11,087 | ||||||||||||
hp & lease commitments | 8,691 | 11,372 | 13,749 | |||||||||||||
Accruals and Deferred Income | ||||||||||||||||
other liabilities | 64 | |||||||||||||||
provisions | 6,536 | 6,258 | 5,787 | 5,107 | 4,534 | 4,924 | 3,532 | |||||||||
total long term liabilities | 9,456 | 12,365 | 14,295 | 16,194 | 13,225 | 16,296 | 17,281 | 64 | ||||||||
total liabilities | 49,311 | 29,270 | 47,841 | 34,009 | 32,415 | 45,793 | 47,760 | 26,246 | 25,077 | 24,109 | 26,504 | 26,411 | 8,505 | 8,797 | 7,065 | 6,862 |
net assets | 10,694 | 30,753 | 51,804 | 17,130 | 156 | -7,666 | -12,162 | -14,741 | -13,601 | -11,339 | -11,661 | -9,494 | -8,252 | -8,212 | 128 | -3,056 |
total shareholders funds | 10,694 | 30,753 | 51,804 | 17,130 | 156 | -7,666 | -12,162 | -14,741 | -13,601 | -11,339 | -11,661 | -9,494 | -8,252 | -8,212 | 128 | -3,056 |
Jul 2024 | Jul 2023 | Jul 2022 | Jul 2021 | Jul 2020 | Jul 2019 | Jul 2018 | Jul 2017 | Jul 2016 | Jul 2015 | Jul 2014 | Jul 2013 | Jul 2012 | Jul 2011 | Jul 2010 | Jul 2009 | |
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Depreciation | 10,303 | 9,370 | 8,185 | 6,724 | 4,564 | 3,952 | 3,359 | 67 | 16 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 36 | 46 | 57 | |
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Tax | ||||||||||||||||
Stock | -4,500 | -2,500 | -3,500 | -500 | -1,000 | -2,000 | 14,000 | |||||||||
Debtors | 472 | -13,385 | 16,884 | -1,440 | 1,440 | -1,847 | 1,847 | -7,000 | 7,000 | -800 | 800 | |||||
Creditors | -1 | 1 | -24,109 | -2,395 | 93 | 17,906 | -292 | 1,732 | 203 | 6,862 | ||||||
Accruals and Deferred Income | 22,872 | -16,823 | 23,616 | -8,798 | -10,501 | -1,067 | 1,896 | 1,104 | 25,077 | |||||||
Deferred Taxes & Provisions | 278 | 471 | 680 | 573 | -390 | 1,392 | 3,532 | |||||||||
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Long term loans | -3,187 | -2,401 | -2,579 | 11,087 | ||||||||||||
Hire Purchase and Lease Commitments | -8,691 | -2,681 | -2,487 | -2,292 | 16,151 | |||||||||||
other long term liabilities | -64 | 64 | ||||||||||||||
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cash and cash equivalents | ||||||||||||||||
cash | -1,956 | -28,715 | 28,042 | 17,045 | -2,706 | 3,379 | 5,809 | 318 | -278 | -55 | -9,050 | 9,694 | -296 | -6,562 | 3,958 | 3,005 |
overdraft | 78 | 182 | 806 | 1,413 | ||||||||||||
change in cash | -2,034 | -28,897 | 27,236 | 15,632 | -2,706 | 3,379 | 5,809 | 318 | -278 | -55 | -9,050 | 9,694 | -296 | -6,562 | 3,958 | 3,005 |
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MANIFEST FILMS LIMITED group structure
Manifest Films Limited has no subsidiary companies.
Ultimate parent company
MANIFEST FILMS LIMITED
04489666
Manifest Films Limited currently has 2 directors. The longest serving directors include Ms Lucy Bennett (Jul 2002) and Mr Arun Taylor (Dec 2017).
officer | country | age | start | end | role |
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Ms Lucy Bennett | England | 52 years | Jul 2002 | - | Director |
Mr Arun Taylor | United Kingdom | 49 years | Dec 2017 | - | Director |
P&L
July 2024turnover
287.8k
+1%
operating profit
-20.5k
0%
gross margin
-1.2%
-4114.58%
turnover
Turnover, or revenue, is the amount of sales generated by a company within the financial year.
Balance Sheet
July 2024net assets
10.7k
-0.65%
total assets
60k
0%
cash
21.6k
-0.08%
net assets
Total assets minus all liabilities
company number
04489666
Type
Private limited with Share Capital
industry
59111 - Motion picture production activities
incorporation date
July 2002
age
23
incorporated
UK
ultimate parent company
accounts
Total Exemption Full
last accounts submitted
July 2024
previous names
sausage productions ltd (December 2009)
accountant
MCPHERSONS WALPOLE HARDING
auditor
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address
3 beacon hurst, hassocks, west sussex, BN6 8RE
Bank
HSBC BANK PLC
Legal Advisor
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