# SOUTHERN MICROBIOLOGICAL SERVICES LIMITED (02420011)

> SOUTHERN MICROBIOLOGICAL SERVICES LIMITED is an active private limited company (company number 02420011) incorporated on 5 September 1989, registered in Sittingbourne. Its registered activity is other human health activities (SIC 86900). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 31 December 2024, showing net assets of £851k and cash of £206k, with 48 employees on average. Net assets rose 46% on the prior period (£582k).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 1989-09-05
- Registered office: Sittingbourne, ME9 8AZ
- SIC 86900: Other human health activities
- Next accounts due: 2026-09-30
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-09-19
- Accounts type: SMALL

By net assets it sits in the top quarter of 1,437 comparable companies in Kent (median £1,563, upper quartile £14k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | £851k | £206k | £694k | £199k | — | £268k | 48 |
| 2023-12-31 | £582k | £46k | £541k | £169k | — | £89k | 46 |
| 2022-12-31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |

current ratio 4.82; size band small.

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

- Net assets above zero: Net assets £850,813 at 31 December 2024
- Net assets up 10% or more on the prior period: +46.1% vs prior period
- Current assets at least 1.5× creditors within one year: Current ratio 4.82
- Cash at bank of £50,000 or more: Cash £206,205
- Three or more accounting periods on record: 3 periods on record
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 5 September 1989
- Accounts past their due date: Due 30 September 2026

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## Persons with significant control

- Tentamus Uk Limited (corporate-entity) — owns 75–100% of shares; holds 75–100% of voting rights; can appoint or remove directors, since 2019-01-03

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