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Ransom Publishing Limited

03041651

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Has been liquidated
Insolvency history
Health Score
66 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
16/40
Risk
  • Active insolvency proceedings (-20)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

UNIT 7 BROCKLANDS FARM, PETERSFIELD, GU32 1JN
Incorporated 04/04/1995

Compliance

Last accounts

30/04/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 04/04/2026

Due 18/04/2027

On track

Industry

58110
Book publishing

Officers

Ms Jennifer Anne Ertle-Rickard

director · Since 04/04/1995

PUBLISHER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Stephen Ertle-Rickard

secretary · Since 01/11/1995

CONSULTANT

BRITISH · Age 69

Mr Stephen Ertle-Rickard

director · Since 12/05/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 69

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Ms Jennifer Anne Ertle-Rickard

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 63

Unit 7 Brocklands Farm, West Meon, Petersfield, GU32 1JN

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Stephen Ertle-Rickard

25–50% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 69

Unit 7 Brocklands Farm, West Meon, Petersfield, GU32 1JN

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

FSE LOAN MANAGEMENT LIMITED

Created 21/02/2008Registered 27/02/2008
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 11/11/1995Registered 17/11/1995

Insolvency History1 case

corporate voluntary arrangement

Terry Evans (practitioner) · Richard Howard Toone (practitioner) · David Michael Clements (practitioner)

CompanyRankvs 580+ SIC 58110 peers
57

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees20th percentile among SIC peers · 3/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.4× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10Insolvency history -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.

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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Insolvency history: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£286k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£408k

Working capital

Current Assets

£578k

Current Liabilities

£170k

Fixed Assets

£64k

Debtors

£436k

0avg. employees-11

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£52k
Assets less current liabilities£472k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20253.40-£118k
20245.00+£66k
20232.22—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.