Linea Research Limited
- Company number
- 04742566
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Private Limited Company
- Incorporated
- 23 Apr 2003
- Nature of business
- Other engineering activities
- Corporate group
- Focusrite PLC (12 companies)
Registered office
Previous names
- M&R 900 Limited (until 14 May 2003)
Officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Resigned |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIM, Zickie Hwei Ling | Secretary | 23 Apr 2003 | 9 May 2003 |
| PICKTHORN, Tom | Director | 23 Apr 2003 | 9 May 2003 |
| WILSON, Philip Julian | Director | 9 May 2003 | 1 Jun 2009 |
| BAKER, Paul Albert | Secretary | 9 May 2003 | 18 May 2012 |
| HSA BOOKKEEPING LTD | Corporate-Secretary | 18 May 2012 | 10 Mar 2022 |
| WILLIAMS, Paul Robert | Director | 1 Mar 2004 | 10 Mar 2022 |
| BETTISON, Katie Charlotte | Secretary | 10 Mar 2022 | 10 Jan 2023 |
| SMALLEY, David James Ben | Director | 9 May 2003 | 30 Apr 2025 |
| HARTER, Dominic James Andrew Hatfeild | Director | 10 Mar 2022 | 2 Dec 2025 |
| VER, Benedict Peter | Director | 1 Mar 2004 | 22 Dec 2025 |
| MCKONE, Sally Ann | Director | 10 Mar 2022 | |
| CARROLL, Timothy Paul | Director | 10 Mar 2022 |
Control
| Name | Nature of control | Notified | Ceased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Benedict Peter Ver | Ownership Of Shares 25 To 50 Percent Voting Rights 25 To 50 Percent Right To Appoint And Remove Directors |
23 Apr 2016 | 7 Jun 2019 |
| Mr David James Ben Smalley | Ownership Of Shares 25 To 50 Percent Voting Rights 25 To 50 Percent Right To Appoint And Remove Directors |
23 Apr 2016 | 7 Jun 2019 |
| Mr Paul Robert Williams | Ownership Of Shares 25 To 50 Percent Voting Rights 25 To 50 Percent Right To Appoint And Remove Directors |
23 Apr 2016 | 7 Jun 2019 |
| Mrs Alison Elizabeth Hart | Ownership Of Shares 25 To 50 Percent Voting Rights 25 To 50 Percent Right To Appoint And Remove Directors |
23 Apr 2016 | 7 Jun 2019 |
| Linea Research Holdings Ltd | Ownership Of Shares 75 To 100 Percent Voting Rights 75 To 100 Percent Right To Appoint And Remove Directors |
7 Jun 2019 |
Accounts
| Year ended | Net assets | Cash | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2024 | - | - | - |
| 31 Aug 2023 | - | - | - |
| 9 Mar 2022 | £1,732,511 | £901,382 | 22 |
| 31 May 2021 | £1,888,936 | £1,223,788 | 22 |
| 31 May 2020 | £2,544,307 | £1,502,022 | 19 |
| 31 May 2019 | £2,818,825 | £922,411 | 16 |
| 31 May 2018 | £1,505,931 | £514,642 | 10 |
| 31 May 2017 | £924,265 | £354,830 | 11 |
| 31 May 2016 | £542,853 | £141,119 | - |
| 31 May 2015 | £378,540 | £53,977 | - |
| 31 May 2014 | £420,932 | £187,786 | - |
| 31 May 2013 | £517,888 | £355,439 | - |
| 31 May 2012 | £448,545 | £207,884 | - |
| 31 May 2011 | £391,478 | £254,665 | - |
| 31 May 2010 | £357,389 | £237,662 | - |
| 31 May 2009 | £259,380 | £182,862 | - |
| 31 May 2008 | - | - | - |
| 31 May 2007 | - | - | - |
| 31 May 2006 | - | - | - |
| 31 May 2005 | - | - | - |
| 31 May 2004 | - | - | - |
Connections
Owned by
Linea Research Limited → Linea Research Holdings Ltd → Optimal Audio Group Limited → Focusrite PLC
Directors’ other companies
- CARROLL, Timothy Paul - Director at Herts & Beds Electronic Services Limited
- CARROLL, Timothy Paul - Director at Sonnox Limited
- MCKONE, Sally Ann - Director at Herts & Beds Electronic Services Limited
- MCKONE, Sally Ann - Director at Sonnox Limited
- MCKONE, Sally Ann - Director at Martin Audio Limited
Companies at the same address
- Aylesford Court (Letchworth) Management Company Limited (07301472)
- Linea Research Holdings Ltd (11727359)