Paul Murray Plc

Paul Murray Plc, a Southampton-based holding company, has been a fixture in the UK business landscape for 50 years. The company, active since its founding in 1974, employs 96 people and boasts assets of £9,781,161, generating a yearly revenue of £25,787,375. With 11 directors and a single owner, and a Google rating of 3.0 from seven reviews, the company operates from a real address and regularly imports miscellaneous manufactured goods (452 months) and exports plastics and plastic products (114 months).

The company operates in the wholesale of pharmaceutical goods industries and has a strong product and packaging design capability. It’s a large company, having met two of three conditions: turnover more than £36 million, balance sheet more than £18 million, and employees more than 350. The company’s website showcases a wide range of health, beauty, and nursery products from over 80 brands, catering to retail trade across the UK and Ireland. It’s a supplier of non-pharmaceutical products and surgical goods, and the distribution of cosmetics, fragrances and toiletries.

Looking at the financial data, there’s a mixed picture. Accrued liabilities decreased by 21%, which is good, but depreciation on computer equipment increased by 39%, suggesting investment in technology. Administrative expenses rose by 16%, and bank borrowings dropped by 13%, which is positive. However, cash bank on hand fell by 44%, and cash cash equivalents decreased by 12%, indicating a potential need for careful cash flow management. The company’s net assets decreased by 1.7%, and dividends paid were significantly lower than the previous year, by 18%.

The company’s tax expense increased by 61%, and the company’s net loss deepened from £710,000 to £890,000. Trade debtors increased by 5.7%, suggesting the company is having trouble getting paid. The company’s auditor is Rothmans Audit LLP. It's a business that's holding steady, but facing some pressures.

Registered in England/Wales under the registration number 01172728, with a registered address at SO18 2FA, England, Southampton, Paul Murray Plc, Wide Lane.

WARNING:The numbers have been rounded for simplicity and may be inaccurate.Please, refer to the latest financial report for verification.