# THORNTON (EM) LTD (05631275)

> THORNTON (EM) LTD is an active private limited company (company number 05631275) incorporated on 21 November 2005, registered in Melton Mowbray. Its registered activity is raising of other cattle and buffaloes (SIC 01420). Latest small accounts cover the period ending 30 September 2025, showing net assets of £3.96m and cash of £496k, with 2 employees on average. Net assets rose 4% on the prior period (£3.81m).

- Status: Active
- Incorporated: 2005-11-21
- Registered office: Melton Mowbray, LE13 1AF
- SIC 01420: Raising of other cattle and buffaloes
- SIC 01450: Raising of sheep and goats
- SIC 68209: Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate
- SIC 68320: Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis
- Next accounts due: 2027-06-30
- Confirmation statement due: 2026-12-05
- Accounts type: TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL

By net assets it sits in the top quarter of 656 comparable companies in the UK (median £14k, upper quartile £160k).

## Accounts (as filed)

| Period end | Net assets | Cash | Debtors | Creditors <1y | Turnover | Profit | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | £3.96m | £496k | £667k | £251k | — | — | 2 |
| 2024-09-30 | £3.81m | £70k | £459k | £48k | — | — | 2 |

current ratio 4.63; size band micro.

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

- Net assets above zero: Net assets £3,963,133 at 30 September 2025
- Current assets at least 1.5× creditors within one year: Current ratio 4.63
- Cash at bank of £50,000 or more: Cash £495,830
- Incorporated five or more years ago: Incorporated 21 November 2005

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## Persons with significant control

- Mr Andrew John Pickup — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights, since 2016-04-06
- Mrs Nicole Pickup — owns 25–50% of shares; holds 25–50% of voting rights, since 2016-04-06

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