Company Overview
James Howden & Company Limited is listed at the official companies registry as Active Private Limited Company. The company was incorporated on Tuesday 16 February 1915, so this is a well established company. James Howden & Company Limited has been in business for 111 years and 1 month. The accounts status is full and the accounts are next due on Wednesday 31 December 2025.
Registered Address

Howden Group Limited, Old Govan Road, Renfrew, PA4 8XJ
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Companies House Data
Company NameJAMES HOWDEN & COMPANY LIMITED
Company NumberSC009324
Registered Office AddressHowden Group Limited
 Old Govan Road
 PA4 8XJ
Company CategoryPrivate Limited Company
Company StatusActive
Country of OriginUnited Kingdom
Incorporation Date16/02/1915
Accounting Reference Date Day31
Accounting Reference Date Month12
Accounts Next Due Date30/09/2026
Accounts Last Made Up Date31/12/2024
Accounts Account CategoryFULL
Returns Next Due Date27/09/2016
Returns Last Made Up Date30/08/2015
Directors & Members
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Joseph Brinkman - Director
(American, 57 years old, born October 1969)
Appointed 17 May 2023
 Active
Mark Durham - Director
(British, 49 years old, born September 1977)
Appointed 01 February 2024
 Active
Jillian Evanko - Director
(American, 48 years old, born February 1978)
Appointed 17 May 2023
 Active
Frederick Hearle - Director
(British, 60 years old, born April 1966)
Appointed 12 February 2024
 Active
Secretaries
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Other Company Directorships
Joseph Brinkman
ENGART FANS LIMITED
GRANITE HOLDINGS GLOBAL LIMITED
HOWDEN COMPRESSORS LIMITED
HOWDEN ENGINEERING LIMITED
HOWDEN GROUP LIMITED
HOWDEN HOLDINGS UNLIMITED
JAMES HOWDEN & GODFREY OVERSEAS LIMITED
Mark Durham
CHML LIMITED
COMPRESSOR PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
CRYONORM PROCESS COMBUSTION LIMITED
GRANITE HOLDINGS GLOBAL LIMITED
HOWDEN COMPRESSORS LIMITED
HOWDEN FINANCE LIMITED
HOWDEN GROUP LIMITED
HOWDEN HOLDINGS UNLIMITED
HOWDEN TURBO UK LIMITED
Jillian Evanko
ENGART FANS LIMITED
ESAB TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
GRANITE HOLDINGS GLOBAL LIMITED
HOWDEN COMPRESSORS LIMITED
HOWDEN ENGINEERING LIMITED
HOWDEN FINANCE LIMITED
HOWDEN GROUP LIMITED
HOWDEN HOLDINGS UNLIMITED
JAMES HOWDEN & GODFREY OVERSEAS LIMITED
WELDCURE LIMITED
Frederick Hearle
HOWDEN UK LIMITED
SCOTVALVE SERVICES LIMITED
STEPHEN GILLESPIE CONSULTANTS LIMITED
Balance Sheet Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2015 31-Dec-2014
Balance Sheet
Fixed Assets 14,122,000 14,122,000 4,549,000
Current Assets 60,353,000 60,353,000 46,900,000
Creditors Due Within One Year 36,723,000 36,723,000 18,125,000
Working Cap 23,630,000 23,630,000 28,775,000
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 37,752,000 37,752,000 33,324,000
Long-term Liabilities 3,813,000 3,813,000 464,000
Net Assets 33,939,000 33,939,000 32,860,000
Share Capital & Reserves
Share Cap 4,372,000 4,372,000 4,372,000
Profit & Loss Reserves 13,405,000 13,405,000 12,326,000
Other Reserves 16,162,000 16,162,000 16,162,000
Shareholders Funds 33,939,000 33,939,000 32,860,000
Common Size Financial Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2015 31-Dec-2014
Tangible Fixed Assets - - -
Fixed Assets 19.0% 19.0% 8.8%
Stocks Inventory 3.8% 3.8% 4.0%
Debtors 21.5% 21.5% 40.5%
Cash Bank In Hand 0.4% 0.4% 3.0%
Current Assets 81.0% 81.0% 91.2%
Creditors Due Within One Year 49.3% 49.3% 35.2%
Net Current Assets Liabilities 31.7% 31.7% 55.9%
Creditors Due After One Year 5.1% 5.1% 0.9%
Accruals Deferred Income - - -
Provisions For Liabilities Charges - - -
Net Assets Liabilities Including Pension Asset Liability 45.6% 45.6% 63.9%
Called Up Share Capital 5.9% 5.9% 8.5%
Share Capital Allotted Called Up Paid 5.9% 5.9% 8.5%
Profit Loss Account Reserve 18.0% 18.0% 24.0%
Shareholder Funds 45.6% 45.6% 63.9%
Capital Employed - - -
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 50.7% 50.7% 64.8%
Financial Ratio Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2015 31-Dec-2014
Liquidity Ratio 1.6 1.6 2.6
Solvency Ratio 1.8 1.8 2.8
Reserves to Assets 0.2 0.2 0.2
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Mortgages Charges 4
Mortgages Outstanding 0
Mortgages Part Satisfied 0
Mortgages Satisfied 4
Assets and Debt Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2015 31-Dec-2014
Assets 74,475,000 74,475,000 51,449,000
Debt 40,536,000 40,536,000 18,589,000
Net Assets/Debt 33,939,000 33,939,000 32,860,000

The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.

The company balance sheet displays a comfortable surplus of working capital. We would normally view this positively. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves appeared positive. We would normally view a company positively for this. The balance sheet indicates the net assets of a good sized company. For the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet the level of net assets suggests a comfortable level of cover for total debts and obligations.

Unlock full report  The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.The company balance sheet displays a comfortable surplus of working capital. We would normally view this positively. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves appeared positive. We would normally view a company positively for this. The balance sheet indicates the net assets of a good sized company. For the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet the level of net assets suggests a comfortable level of cover for total debts and obligations.   The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.The company balance sheet displays a comfortable surplus of working capital. We would normally view this positively. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves appeared positive. We would normally view a company positively for this. The balance sheet indicates the net assets of a good sized company. For the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet the level of net assets suggests a comfortable level of cover for total debts and obligations.

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Public Record Information Unlock full report
Exact Court Judgements
Period of Months Last 12m 13-24m 25-36m 37-48m 49-60m 61-72m
Number of Exact CCJS X Y Y X X Y
Value of Exact CCJS YXY YK S S X KX
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SK-SYY SKXYXKYKKY KSXX KKXXYXS £YY,000 YS XYSKS SK YXXSXS
YK-SXY XKXYXYYK SXSXYXK £SX,000 XS XYSKS
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Payment Analysis

Total Invoices Paid Before
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Company Valuation Analysis Unlock full report

Going Concern Valuation

The going concern valuations value the company on the basis that it continues to trade without the threat of liquidation for the foreseeable future. These valuations are primarily profit and cashflow based.

Valuations Valuation Measures
Estimated High Value £XSI,000 Retained Profit £YX,000
Estimated Mid Value £YY,000 EBIT £SY,000
Estimated Low Value £X,000 EBITDA £SSX,000

Liquidation Valuation

The liquidaton valuation values the company as if it were to cease trading and assets were subject to rapid disposal to cover liabilities. This valuation is primarily asset based.

Valuations Valuation Measures
Estimated High Value £XY,000 Total Assets £XIX,000
Estimated Mid Value £Y,000 Net Assets £YX,000
Estimated Low Value £S,000 Tangible Equity £SX,000

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First Report Score: (0-10) X
Financial Status Guide:
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8 Very Good
7 Good
6 Above Average
5 Average
4 Below Average
3 Poor
2 Weak
1 Very Weak
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Risk Score (1-100) X
Risk Band Description XXMXMXMX SISX
Risk Assessment Meeting of Creditors
Credit Rating XSKX
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Z Score X
Risk Band XY
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Z Score Bands

1 Low Risk 3.00 and above
2 Caution 2.63 - 2.99
3 Risk of Failure within 2 years 1.24 - 2.62
4 High Probability Failure Below 1.24
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JAMES HOWDEN & GODFREY OVERSEAS LIMITED
HOWDEN GROUP LIMITED, OLD GOVAN ROAD, RENFREW, PA4 8XJ
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Document Filings
Confirmation statement made on 30 August 2025 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 30 August 2024 with no updates
Termination of appointment of Jennifer Robertson as a director on 14 February 2024
Appointment of Frederick James Hearle as a director on 12 February 2024
Appointment of Mr Mark Durham as a director on 1 February 2024
Confirmation statement made on 30 August 2023 with no updates
Termination of appointment of Ross Shuster as a director on 17 May 2023
Termination of appointment of Stuart Dalgleish as a director on 17 May 2023
Termination of appointment of Mark Paul Lehman as a director on 17 May 2023
Appointment of Joseph Robert Brinkman as a director on 17 May 2023
Termination of appointment of Alastair Irvine as a director on 17 May 2023
Appointment of Jillian Case Evanko as a director on 17 May 2023
Satisfaction of charge SC0093240004 in full
Compulsory strike-off action has been discontinued
First Gazette notice for compulsory strike-off
Confirmation statement made on 30 August 2022 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 30 August 2021 with no updates
Appointment of Stuart Dalgleish as a director on 27 October 2020
Confirmation statement made on 30 August 2020 with updates
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