# HARDMET ASSOCIATES LTD (04821981)

> HARDMET ASSOCIATES LTD is an active private limited company (company number 04821981) incorporated on 4 July 2003, registered in Dorchester. Its registered activity is manufacture of other technical ceramic products (SIC 23440). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 31 May 2025, showing net assets of £240k and cash of £102k, with 2 employees on average. Net assets fell 28% on the prior period (£335k).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 2003-07-04
- Registered office: Dorchester, DT1 1UW
- SIC 23440: Manufacture of other technical ceramic products
- SIC 25500: Forging, pressing, stamping and roll-forming of metal; powder metallurgy
- SIC 25730: Manufacture of tools
- SIC 71121: Engineering design activities for industrial process and production
- Next accounts due: 2027-02-28
- Confirmation statement due: 2027-07-18
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the upper half of 68 comparable companies in the UK (median £32k, upper quartile £655k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-31 | £240k | £102k | £122k | — | — | — | 2 |
| 2024-05-31 | £335k | £89k | £210k | — | — | — | 1 |

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

- Net assets above zero: Net assets £240,173 at 31 May 2025
- Net assets down 25% or more on the prior period: -28.3% vs prior period
- Cash at bank of £50,000 or more: Cash £101,525
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 4 July 2003

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## Persons with significant control

- Mrs Linda Joy Trickett — owns 50–75% of shares; holds 50–75% of voting rights, since 2018-07-04
- Mr Michael Driver — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights, since 2020-03-31

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