# METALS4U LIMITED (04452887)

> METALS4U LIMITED is an active private limited company (company number 04452887) incorporated on 31 May 2002, registered in Wetherby. Its registered activity is wholesale of metals and metal ores (SIC 46720). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 31 December 2024, showing net assets of £1.04m and cash of £352k, with 57 employees on average. Net assets fell 12% on the prior period (£1.18m).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 2002-05-31
- Registered office: Wetherby, LS22 7DN
- SIC 46720: Wholesale of metals and metal ores
- Next accounts due: 2026-09-30
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-06-14
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the top quarter of 888 comparable companies in the UK (median £52k, upper quartile £667k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | £1.04m | £352k | £109k | — | — | £42k | 57 |
| 2023-12-31 | £1.18m | £717k | £120k | — | — | £902k | 54 |
| 2022-12-31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |

size band small.

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

- Net assets above zero: Net assets £1,040,772 at 31 December 2024
- Cash at bank of £50,000 or more: Cash £352,260
- Three or more accounting periods on record: 3 periods on record
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 31 May 2002
- Accounts past their due date: Due 30 September 2026

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## Persons with significant control

- Mr Frederick Critchley Rowlands — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights, since 2016-04-06
- Mr Paul Mcfadyen — owns 50–75% of shares; holds 50–75% of voting rights, since 2016-04-07

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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/04452887
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