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Samuel French Limited

01185289

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
69 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

ALDWYCH HOUSE C/O CONCORD MUSIC GROUP, LONDON, WC2B 4HN
Incorporated 26/09/1974

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

small

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 03/01/2026

Due 17/01/2027

On track

Industry

47610
Retail sale of books in specialised stores
58190
Other publishing activities

Officers

Mr Kent Michael Hoskins

director · Since 30/01/2019

DIRECTOR

NEW ZEALANDER · UNITED STATES · Age 50

Also on 56 other boards

Mr John Robert Valentine

director · Since 30/01/2019

DIRECTOR

AMERICAN · UNITED STATES · Age 54

Also on 38 other boards

Mr Justin Ashley Prakash

secretary · Since 20/12/2022

Also on 58 other boards

Mr Justin Ashley Prakash

director · Since 20/12/2022

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Also on 58 other boards

Amanda Leigh Molter

director · Since 08/05/2024

ATTORNEY

AMERICAN · UNITED STATES · Age 45

Csc Cls (Uk) Limited

secretary · Since 27/08/2025

BRITISH

Also on 657 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Concord Theatricals Ltd

75–100% shares

Aldwych House, Concord Music, London, WC2B 4HN

Reg: 8248854 · England And Wales · Private Limited Company

Notified 31/07/2019

Former PSCs

Samuel French Inc

Ceased 31/07/2019

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

FIFTH THIRD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT FOR THE LENDERS (AS DEFINED IN

Created 13/09/2023Registered 25/09/2023
Charge
outstanding

FIFTH THIRD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT FOR THE LENDERS (AS DEFINED IN

Created 13/09/2023Registered 25/09/2023
Charge
outstanding

FIFTH THIRD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT FOR SECURED PARTIES (AS DEFINED

Created 13/09/2023Registered 25/09/2023
Charge
satisfied

WILMINGTON TRUST (LONDON) LIMITED

Created 14/08/2020Registered 18/08/2020Satisfied 27/01/2023
Charge
satisfied

WILMINGTON TRUST (LONDON) LIMITED

Created 21/03/2019Registered 21/03/2019Satisfied 27/01/2023

CompanyRankvs 7320+ SIC 47610 peers
46

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees15th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityNo balance sheet data · 0/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength24/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees2/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity0/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2022

Net Worth

£248k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£248k

Working capital

Current Assets

£248k

Current Liabilities

0avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£248k
Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
2022-£36k
20212.41-£67k
20200.54

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.