# F. BODE & SONS LTD (04226312)

> F. BODE & SONS LTD is an active private limited company (company number 04226312) incorporated on 31 May 2001, registered in Preston. Its registered activity is manufacture of lifting and handling equipment (SIC 28220). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 31 December 2024, showing net assets of −£4,124 and cash of £0, with 3 employees on average. Net assets fell 15% on the prior period (−£3,580).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 2001-05-31
- Registered office: Preston, PR3 0QH
- SIC 28220: Manufacture of lifting and handling equipment
- SIC 28990: Manufacture of other special-purpose machinery n.e.c.
- Next accounts due: 2026-09-30
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-06-14
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the bottom quarter of 572 comparable companies in the UK (median £65k, upper quartile £501k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | −£4,124 | £0 | £9,131 | — | — | — | 3 |
| 2023-12-31 | −£3,580 | £659 | £9,131 | — | — | — | 3 |

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

- Net assets below zero: Net assets £-4,124 at 31 December 2024
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 31 May 2001
- Accounts past their due date: Due 30 September 2026

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## Persons with significant control

- Mr. Alexander Ferdinand Kistler — owns 50–75% of shares; holds 50–75% of voting rights; can appoint or remove directors, since 2016-04-06
- Bode Positioners Limited (corporate-entity) — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights, since 2016-04-06

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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/04226312
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