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Merrell Publishers Limited

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active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

SOLO HOUSE, HORSHAM, RH12 1AT
Incorporated 21/07/1989

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

58110
Book publishing

Officers

Mr Hugh Charles Merrell

director · Since 21/07/1991

BOOK PUBLISHING

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Hugh Charles Merrell

50–75% shares

British · England · Age 64

Solo House, The Courtyard, London Road, Horsham, RH12 1AT

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 15/08/2006Registered 18/08/2006

CompanyRankvs 816+ SIC 58110 peers
68

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees54th percentile among SIC peers · 8/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.67× · 16/20
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.

Employees8/15 pts

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

Liquidity16/20 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

£202k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£191k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£201k

Working capital

Current Assets

£501k

Current Liabilities

£300k

Fixed Assets

£1k

Debtors

£89k

1avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£202k
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EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.67-£39k
20242.08-£68k
20232.25+£56k
20222.63-£63k
20213.26+£108k
20202.60+£14k
20191.88

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.