Frequently Asked Questions

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Below are some of the questions we are most commonly asked by our customers. If you do not see an answer to your question, please call Clair Sherwood on 01642 626422 who will be happy to assist you, or e-mail enquiries@plimsoll.co.uk for a fast response to your questions.

What can I do with my Plimsoll Portfolio Analysis?
The Plimsoll Portfolio Analysis is ideal as a benchmarking tool to compare your company's financial performance against your competitors'. It's also designed as a method of assessing the financial risk of the companies you do business with. See our Plimsoll Portfolio Analysis contents pages for more details.

What can I do with my Top 100 Analysis?
The Plimsoll Top 100 Analysis is a detailed graphical study of the top few (up to 100) companies in your industry with the largest turnover. Use it to discover the secrets of success of the major players in your industry. Discover our prediction of each company's future performance- our advice to each company on the strategy they should adopt for the following year. To find out more on what a Major Company Analysis could do for you and your business, click here.

How up to date is my Plimsoll Analysis?
All our Analyses are printed to order, so you can be assured your analysis is the most up to date available. We receive updates from companies from Companies House every 2 weeks so our reports are constantly being updated.

When will I receive my Analysis?
Our reports are delivered by courier for maximum discretion. Please allow 72 hours for delivery. If you have chosen our express package, your PDF copy of the Analysis will be delivered to your inbox the same day (for orders received before 4pm).

Which companies are included in my Analysis?
Companies operating in your chosen industry who are required to file accounts at Companies House will be included in your Analysis. If you believe a company has been omitted from the Analysis, we will analyse it for you for free providing their accounts are available. Use the search function above to find your chosen industry page and see which companies are included in the Analysis.

What information will I receive on each company?
Each company analysed comes complete with their trading address(es), board members, parent companies, holding companies, shareholders, telephone numbers and websites. This is in addition to the five years of financial data highlighting the historical financial performance of each company, and the unique Plimsoll charts which now show the industry average on each page.

I can't find my industry.
We may have an Analysis which matches your sector of activity, under a different name. Try using the Search help options above. Alternatively, click here to see a complete list of the reports we publish. If we do not already publish a title which interests you, we may be able to provide you with a bespoke Analysis. Please call 01642 626422 to discuss your requirements.

I bought an Analysis from you a few years ago. Why should I renew the Analysis?
Your old edition of the Analysis won't have any of the brand new features we incorporated into the Plimsoll Portfolio Analysis this year. Each company page now shows the industry average, and also has exclusive written commentary on each company's financial performance. What's more, your old edition of the Analysis won't have the most up to date accounts for each company in the industry. Just think how the dynamics of the industry may have changed within the last few years.

What does the Analysis cost?
The Plimsoll Portfolio Analysis is priced at £350 for a hard copy of the report. We also have interactive cd software available, priced at £499+VAT. The Plimsoll Portfolio Analysis is also available electronically, in PDF format for same-day delivery. This option is priced at £450.
The Top 100 Analysis is priced at £500 for the paper version.

How do I pay?
If your Analysis is being delivered to a UK address you can choose to pay by invoice. For orders outside the UK we request payment by credit card online. Please be assured that www.plimsoll.co.uk is a secure site.

Are the Plimsoll Analyses available for any other countries?
Yes. We currently have Analyses available for France and Japan. Please click here to visit the websites for these countries, or alternatively contact us.

What if I've received my Analysis and I have a question?
We have a dedicated after sales team who will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Please contact us within 14 days of receiving your Analysis to discuss your query.