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Walker Books Limited

01378601

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
72 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

87 VAUXHALL WALK, SE11 5HJ
Incorporated 14/07/1978

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

group

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 12/05/2026

Due 26/05/2027

On track

Industry

58110
Book publishing

Officers

Mr John Ryan String

director · Since 07/12/2021

PRIVATE EQUITY

AMERICAN · UNITED STATES · Age 40

Mr Shuhong Ye

director · Since 07/12/2021

PARTNER OF TRUSTBRIDGE PARTNERS

CHINESE · HONG KONG · Age 53

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Feng Ge

director · Since 04/11/2025

COMPANY DIRECTOR

AMERICAN · UNITED STATES · Age 51

Also on 5 other boards

Ms Belinda Ioni Rasmussen

director · Since 04/11/2025

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Tgm Uk Bidco Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

10, Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1AF

Notified 07/05/2020

Former PSCs

Mr Roger Michael Alexander

Ceased 04/05/2020

Charges4 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LIMITED

Created 26/02/2026Registered 05/03/2026
Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC AS PLEDGEE

Created 06/10/2016Registered 21/10/2016
Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 06/10/2016Registered 06/10/2016
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 27/03/2013Registered 05/04/2013Satisfied 11/10/2016
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 27/03/2013Registered 05/04/2013Satisfied 15/11/2016
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BOWMAKER LIMITED

Created 18/03/1998Registered 19/03/1998Satisfied 11/10/2016
charge
satisfied

ANDREW STONE · HAROLD GOULD

Created 23/12/1997Registered 08/01/1998Satisfied 09/10/1998
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 23/12/1997Registered 30/12/1997Satisfied 03/05/2019
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 18/02/1992Registered 19/02/1992
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 31/01/1992Registered 13/02/1992Satisfied 03/05/2019
charge
satisfied

SVENSKA FINANS (UK) LIMITED

Created 23/12/1988Registered 10/01/1989Satisfied 14/07/1994
charge
satisfied

SVENSKA FINANS (UK) LIMITED

Created 17/03/1988Registered 21/03/1988Satisfied 03/08/1994
charge
satisfied

TIPHOOK ASSOCIATED FINANCES LIMITED.

Created 16/09/1987Registered 29/09/1987Satisfied 14/07/1994
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 16/05/1985Registered 21/05/1985Satisfied 03/05/2019

CompanyRankvs 520+ SIC 58110 peers
58

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees19th percentile among SIC peers · 3/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.7× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 pts

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

Employees3/15 pts

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

Liquidity20/20 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's or the parent company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going c

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£54.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£3.2M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£18.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£29.1M

Current Liabilities

£10.8M

Fixed Assets

£38.2M

Debtors

£18.8M

Profit After Tax

£2.1M

0avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£320k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£81k
Assets less current liabilities£56.5M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.70+£2.1M
20235.05—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.