# L.A. TOOLING LIMITED (01402601)

> L.A. TOOLING LIMITED is an active private limited company (company number 01402601) incorporated on 29 November 1978, registered in Gosport. Its registered activity is other manufacturing n.e.c. (SIC 32990). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 31 March 2026, showing net assets of £800k and cash of £496k, with 15 employees on average. Net assets fell 9% on the prior period (£876k). Across the last 3 periods on record the net-asset trend is falling.

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 1978-11-29
- Registered office: Gosport, PO12 4UZ
- SIC 32990: Other manufacturing n.e.c.
- Next accounts due: 2027-12-31
- Confirmation statement due: 2026-12-13
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the top quarter of 168 comparable companies in Portsmouth (median £6,412, upper quartile £98k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | £800k | £496k | — | £101k | — | — | 15 |
| 2025-03-31 | £876k | £544k | — | £103k | — | — | 16 |
| 2024-03-31 | £965k | £728k | — | £205k | — | — | 17 |

current ratio 7.63; net assets trend falling; size band small.

## Filing and accounts signals (facts, not a rating)

- Net assets above zero: Net assets £799,516 at 31 March 2026
- Current assets at least 1.5× creditors within one year: Current ratio 7.63
- Cash at bank of £50,000 or more: Cash £495,772
- Three or more accounting periods on record: 3 periods on record
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 29 November 1978

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## Persons with significant control

- Mrs Alison Trace — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights, since 2025-10-04
- Mr Neil Sheppard — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights; can appoint or remove directors, since 2025-10-04

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Source: Companies House register snapshot 2026-08-31, Open Government Licence v3.0. Information may have changed since that date and is not advice or a credit reference; check the official record before relying on it. Official record: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/01402601
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