# REEF AUTOMATION LIMITED (02075199)

> REEF AUTOMATION LIMITED is an active private limited company (company number 02075199) incorporated on 18 November 1986, registered in Chelmsford. Its registered activity is manufacture of other special-purpose machinery n.e.c. (SIC 28990). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 30 June 2025, showing net assets of −£39k, with 1 employee on average. Net assets fell 173% on the prior period (−£14k).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 1986-11-18
- Registered office: Chelmsford, CM3 6LF
- SIC 28990: Manufacture of other special-purpose machinery n.e.c.
- Next accounts due: 2027-03-30
- Confirmation statement due: 2026-12-02
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the bottom quarter of 2,042 comparable companies in the UK (median £38k, upper quartile £405k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-30 | −£39k | — | £24k | £16k | — | — | 1 |
| 2024-06-30 | −£14k | — | £39k | £37k | — | — | 2 |

current ratio 1.98; size band micro.

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

- Net assets below zero: Net assets £-39,086 at 30 June 2025
- Net assets down 25% or more on the prior period: -173.3% vs prior period
- Current assets at least 1.5× creditors within one year: Current ratio 1.98
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 18 November 1986

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## Persons with significant control

- Mr Alex David Smith — owns 50–75% of shares; holds 50–75% of voting rights, since 2016-04-06

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