# DISTINCTIVE SYSTEMS LIMITED (01632153)

> DISTINCTIVE SYSTEMS LIMITED is an active private limited company (company number 01632153) incorporated on 29 April 1982. Its registered activity is other software publishing (SIC 58290). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 31 July 2025, showing net assets of £3.78m and cash of £3.28m, with 20 employees on average. Net assets rose 10% on the prior period (£3.43m).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 1982-04-29
- Registered office: YO30 4XT
- SIC 58290: Other software publishing
- Next accounts due: 2027-04-30
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-05-13
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the top quarter of 800 comparable companies in Other (median £100, upper quartile £14k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-31 | £3.78m | £3.28m | £358k | — | — | — | 20 |
| 2024-07-31 | £3.43m | £2.91m | £356k | — | — | — | 21 |

size band small.

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

- Net assets above zero: Net assets £3,784,018 at 31 July 2025
- Net assets up 10% or more on the prior period: +10.3% vs prior period
- Cash at bank of £50,000 or more: Cash £3,280,945
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 29 April 1982

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## Persons with significant control

- Mr Edward Christian Whitehead — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights, since 2024-10-29
- Mr Alexander James Whitehead — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights, since 2024-10-29

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