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Outline Press (Book Publishers) Limited

02262193

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
66 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

UNIT 1A TRING BUSINESS ESTATE, TRING, HP23 4JX
Incorporated 26/05/1988

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

58110
Book publishing

Officers

Mr Nigel Osborne

director · Since 05/03/1992

BOOK PUBLISHER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 76

Also on 2 other boards

Ms Paula Grace Breslich

secretary · Since 01/12/1993

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 78

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Nigel Osborne

75–100% shares

British · England · Age 76

Unit 1a Tring Business Estate, Icknield Way, Tring, HP23 4JX

Notified 01/06/2016

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 15/09/2010Registered 22/09/2010
charge
satisfied

REGENT PUBLISHING SERVICES LIMITED

Created 02/05/2000Registered 23/05/2000Satisfied 01/10/2010
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 29/09/1997Registered 07/10/1997

CompanyRankvs 1523+ SIC 58110 peers
55

Financial strength2th percentile among SIC peers · 1/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 5.83× · 20/20
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 strength1/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/06/2025

Net Worth

-£100k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£50k

Working capital

Current Assets

£48k

Current Liabilities

£8k

5avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£50k
Signed by Mr Nigel Osborne 27th October 2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20255.83-£10k
20243.21+£1k
20236.16+£11k
202211.68+£9k
20213.80+£1k
20203.06+£18k
20190.51+£31k

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.