theoctopus group ltd Company Information
Company Number
08428357
Next Accounts
Feb 2025
Shareholders
mms uk holdings limited
Group Structure
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Industry
Activities of other holding companies (not including agricultural, production, construction, distribution and financial services holding companies) n.e.c.
Registered Address
1st floor 2 television centre, 101 wood lane, london, W12 7FR
Website
octopusgrp.comtheoctopus group ltd Estimated Valuation
Pomanda estimates the enterprise value of THEOCTOPUS GROUP LTD at £663.4k based on a Turnover of £603.1k and 1.1x industry multiple (adjusted for size and gross margin).
theoctopus group ltd Estimated Valuation
Pomanda estimates the enterprise value of THEOCTOPUS GROUP LTD at £66.8k based on an EBITDA of £14.6k and a 4.57x industry multiple (adjusted for size and gross margin).
theoctopus group ltd Estimated Valuation
Pomanda estimates the enterprise value of THEOCTOPUS GROUP LTD at £1.6k based on Net Assets of £1.2k and 1.34x industry multiple (adjusted for liquidity).
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Theoctopus Group Ltd Overview
Theoctopus Group Ltd is a dissolved company that was located in london, W12 7FR with a Companies House number of 08428357. It operated in the activities of other holding companies n.e.c. sector, SIC Code 64209. Founded in March 2013, it's largest shareholder was mms uk holdings limited with a 100% stake. The last turnover for Theoctopus Group Ltd was estimated at £603.1k.
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Theoctopus Group Ltd Health Check
Pomanda's financial health check has awarded Theoctopus Group Ltd a 2 rating. We use a traffic light system to show it exceeds the industry average on 1 measures and has 5 areas for improvement. Company Health Check FAQs


1 Strong

3 Regular

5 Weak

Size
annual sales of £603.1k, make it smaller than the average company (£15.1m)
- Theoctopus Group Ltd
£15.1m - Industry AVG

Growth
3 year (CAGR) sales growth of -52%, show it is growing at a slower rate (4.2%)
- Theoctopus Group Ltd
4.2% - Industry AVG

Production
with a gross margin of 34.5%, this company has a comparable cost of product (34.5%)
- Theoctopus Group Ltd
34.5% - Industry AVG

Profitability
an operating margin of 2.4% make it less profitable than the average company (4%)
- Theoctopus Group Ltd
4% - Industry AVG

Employees
with 4 employees, this is below the industry average (109)
4 - Theoctopus Group Ltd
109 - Industry AVG

Pay Structure
on an average salary of £38.5k, the company has an equivalent pay structure (£38.5k)
- Theoctopus Group Ltd
£38.5k - Industry AVG

Efficiency
resulting in sales per employee of £150.8k, this is equally as efficient (£150.8k)
- Theoctopus Group Ltd
£150.8k - Industry AVG

Debtor Days
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- - Industry AVG

Creditor Days
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Stock Days
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Cash Balance
has cash to cover current liabilities for 49 weeks, this is more cash available to meet short term requirements (15 weeks)
49 weeks - Theoctopus Group Ltd
15 weeks - Industry AVG

Debt Level
it has a ratio of liabilities to total assets of 99.8%, this is a higher level of debt than the average (72.1%)
99.8% - Theoctopus Group Ltd
72.1% - Industry AVG
THEOCTOPUS GROUP LTD financials

Theoctopus Group Ltd's latest turnover from December 2020 is estimated at £603.1 thousand and the company has net assets of £1.2 thousand. According to their latest financial statements, Theoctopus Group Ltd has 4 employees and maintains cash reserves of £500.1 thousand as reported in the balance sheet.
Data source: Companies House, Pomanda Estimates
Dec 2020 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2014 | Mar 2014 | |
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Turnover | ||||||||
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Cost Of Sales | ||||||||
Gross Profit | ||||||||
Admin Expenses | ||||||||
Operating Profit | ||||||||
Interest Payable | ||||||||
Interest Receivable | ||||||||
Pre-Tax Profit | ||||||||
Tax | ||||||||
Profit After Tax | ||||||||
Dividends Paid | ||||||||
Retained Profit | ||||||||
Employee Costs | ||||||||
Number Of Employees | 4 | 4 | 56 | 60 | 62 | |||
EBITDA* |
* Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation
Dec 2020 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2014 | Mar 2014 | |
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Tangible Assets | 0 | 0 | 171,451 | 65,651 | 56,881 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Intangible Assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Investments & Other | 1,520 | 1,520 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,520 | 1,520 | 1,520 |
Debtors (Due After 1 year) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total Fixed Assets | 1,520 | 1,520 | 171,451 | 65,651 | 56,881 | 1,520 | 1,520 | 1,520 |
Stock & work in progress | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Trade Debtors | 0 | 0 | 605,548 | 712,248 | 1,737,708 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
Group Debtors | 22,110 | 22,110 | 285,755 | 0 | 574 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Misc Debtors | 0 | 0 | 481,852 | 316,309 | 381,264 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cash | 500,059 | 619 | 805,822 | 593,707 | 690,667 | 774 | 0 | 0 |
misc current assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
total current assets | 522,169 | 22,729 | 2,178,977 | 1,622,264 | 2,810,213 | 810 | 36 | 36 |
total assets | 523,689 | 24,249 | 2,350,428 | 1,687,915 | 2,867,094 | 2,330 | 1,556 | 1,556 |
Bank overdraft | 500,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bank loan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Trade Creditors | 0 | 0 | 150,263 | 176,866 | 268,581 | 774 | 0 | 0 |
Group/Directors Accounts | 22,516 | 22,693 | 0 | 0 | 574 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
other short term finances | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
hp & lease commitments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
other current liabilities | 0 | 0 | 1,240,584 | 955,637 | 1,880,274 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
total current liabilities | 522,516 | 22,693 | 1,390,847 | 1,132,503 | 2,149,429 | 774 | 0 | 0 |
loans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
hp & lease commitments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Accruals and Deferred Income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
other liabilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
provisions | 0 | 0 | 105,476 | 5,301 | 2,952 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
total long term liabilities | 0 | 0 | 105,476 | 5,301 | 2,952 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
total liabilities | 522,516 | 22,693 | 1,496,323 | 1,137,804 | 2,152,381 | 774 | 0 | 0 |
net assets | 1,173 | 1,556 | 854,105 | 550,111 | 714,713 | 1,556 | 1,556 | 1,556 |
total shareholders funds | 1,173 | 1,556 | 854,105 | 550,111 | 714,713 | 1,556 | 1,556 | 1,556 |
Dec 2020 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2014 | Mar 2014 | |
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Operating Activities | ||||||||
Operating Profit | ||||||||
Depreciation | 0 | 88,009 | 76,070 | 38,792 | 57,580 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Amortisation | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Tax | ||||||||
Stock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Debtors | 0 | -1,351,045 | 344,598 | -1,090,989 | 2,119,510 | 0 | 36 | 36 |
Creditors | 0 | -150,263 | -26,603 | -91,715 | 267,807 | 774 | 0 | 0 |
Accruals and Deferred Income | 0 | -1,240,584 | 284,947 | -924,637 | 1,880,274 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Deferred Taxes & Provisions | 0 | -105,476 | 100,175 | 2,349 | 2,952 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cash flow from operations | ||||||||
Investing Activities | ||||||||
capital expenditure | ||||||||
Change in Investments | 0 | 1,520 | 0 | 0 | -1,520 | 0 | 1,520 | 1,520 |
cash flow from investments | ||||||||
Financing Activities | ||||||||
Bank loans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group/Directors Accounts | -177 | 22,693 | 0 | -574 | 574 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Other Short Term Loans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Long term loans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Hire Purchase and Lease Commitments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
other long term liabilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
share issue | ||||||||
interest | ||||||||
cash flow from financing | ||||||||
cash and cash equivalents | ||||||||
cash | 499,440 | -805,203 | 212,115 | -96,960 | 689,893 | 774 | 0 | 0 |
overdraft | 500,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
change in cash | -560 | -805,203 | 212,115 | -96,960 | 689,893 | 774 | 0 | 0 |
theoctopus group ltd Credit Report and Business Information
Theoctopus Group Ltd Competitor Analysis

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theoctopus group ltd Ownership
THEOCTOPUS GROUP LTD group structure
Theoctopus Group Ltd has 2 subsidiary companies.
Ultimate parent company
PUBLICIS GROUPE SA
#0005268
2 parents
THEOCTOPUS GROUP LTD
08428357
2 subsidiaries
theoctopus group ltd directors
Theoctopus Group Ltd currently has 4 directors. The longest serving directors include Mr Jonathan Lonsdale (Jun 2013) and Mr Jason Braddick (Feb 2021).
officer | country | age | start | end | role |
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Mr Jonathan Lonsdale | 50 years | Jun 2013 | - | Director | |
Mr Jason Braddick | England | 54 years | Feb 2021 | - | Director |
Ms Joanna Coombs | England | 50 years | Sep 2021 | - | Director |
Ms Juanita Draude | England | 48 years | Jan 2023 | - | Director |
P&L
December 2020turnover
603.1k
-2%
operating profit
14.6k
0%
gross margin
34.5%
-0.75%
turnover
Turnover, or revenue, is the amount of sales generated by a company within the financial year.
Balance Sheet
December 2020net assets
1.2k
-0.25%
total assets
523.7k
+20.6%
cash
500.1k
+806.85%
net assets
Total assets minus all liabilities
theoctopus group ltd company details
company number
08428357
Type
Private limited with Share Capital
industry
64209 - Activities of other holding companies (not including agricultural, production, construction, distribution and financial services holding companies) n.e.c.
incorporation date
March 2013
age
12
incorporated
UK
ultimate parent company
accounts
Total Exemption Full
last accounts submitted
December 2020
previous names
theoctopus ltd (July 2013)
accountant
MOORE KINGSTON SMITH LLP
auditor
-
address
1st floor 2 television centre, 101 wood lane, london, W12 7FR
Bank
-
Legal Advisor
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theoctopus group ltd Charges & Mortgages
A charge, or mortgage, refers to the rights a company gives to a lender in return for a loan, often in the form of security given over business assets.
We found 1 charges/mortgages relating to theoctopus group ltd. Currently there are 0 open charges and 1 have been satisfied in the past.
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theoctopus group ltd Companies House Filings - See Documents
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