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Mercator Media Limited

02427909

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)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

SPINNAKER HOUSE, FAREHAM, PO16 8SD
Incorporated 29/09/1989

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 29/09/2025

Due 13/10/2026

On track

Industry

58142
Publishing of consumer and business journals and periodicals
82990
Other business support service activities

Officers

Mr Andrew Archer Webster

director · Since 29/09/1991

CHIEF EXECUTIVE

AUSTRALIAN · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 68

Also on 2 other boards

Mr David Michael Smith

director · Since 01/08/2010

NONE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 67

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Bronwyn Nanette Curtis Obe

director · Since 29/06/2015

ECONOMIST

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 77

Also on 6 other boards

Ms Louise Clarke

director · Since 02/04/2024

SALES DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Ms Melissa Woolcock

director · Since 02/04/2024

MARKETING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 30

Ms Sally Wattam

director · Since 01/11/2024

EVENTS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Andrew Archer Webster

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Australian · United Kingdom · Age 68

Spinnaker House, Waterside Gardens, Fareham, PO16 8SD

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 11/06/2010Registered 12/06/2010
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 01/02/2010Registered 02/02/2010Satisfied 13/10/2010
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 27/09/2007Registered 29/09/2007Satisfied 13/10/2010
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 17/07/2001Registered 18/07/2001Satisfied 12/11/2009
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 07/02/1992Registered 12/02/1992Satisfied 18/07/2001

CompanyRankvs 186+ SIC 58142 peers
69

Financial strength87th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.18× · 12/20
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 strength22/25 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£143k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£453k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£183k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.2M

Current Liabilities

£991k

Fixed Assets

£52k

Debtors

£438k

47avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£9k
Bank loans & overdrafts£50k
Assets less current liabilities£235k
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.18-£42k
20231.24-£104k
20221.38-£4k
20211.11

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.