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Information Publishing Limited

01667975

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

SUITE 1,, LONDON, NW1 9JB
Incorporated 28/09/1982

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

group

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 04/03/2026

Due 18/03/2027

On track

Industry

58190
Other publishing activities

Officers

Mr Jonathan Michael Bloch

director · Since 23/07/1993

BUSINESSMAN

SOUTH AFRICAN · ENGLAND · Age 73

Also on 30 other boards

Mrs Sarah Elizabeth Stewart

director · Since 04/03/2014

BUSINESSWOMAN

AMERICAN · ENGLAND · Age 70

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Mark Graham Hepsworth

director · Since 01/11/2021

CEO

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 66

Also on 8 other boards

Mr Ruven Shafir

director · Since 01/02/2022

INVESTMENT ADVISOR

AMERICAN · UNITED STATES · Age 47

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Jonathan Michael Bloch

50–75% shares
50–75% votes

South African · England · Age 73

Suite 1,, 5 Rochester Mews, London, NW1 9JB

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Spread Trustee Co Ltd

Ceased 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

GROWTH STREET PROVISION LIMITED

Created 02/03/2019Registered 04/03/2019Satisfied 24/03/2020
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 08/04/2004Registered 14/04/2004
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/04/1983Registered 11/04/1983Satisfied 02/09/1993

CompanyRankvs 329+ SIC 58190 peers
62

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.25× · 12/20
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.

Employees15/15 pts

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

Liquidity12/20 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

any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and 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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£8.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£11.5M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£2.7M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£240k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.2M

Current Liabilities

£963k

Fixed Assets

£349k

Debtors

£6.1M

Cost of Sales

£8.1M

Admin Expenses

£13.5M

Profit After Tax

£1.8M

496avg. employees+496

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£408k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£6.0M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£1.1M
Bank loans & overdrafts£502k
Assets less current liabilities£5.6M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.25+£7.3M
20232.73

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.