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Apa Publications (Uk) Limited

03342440

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
68 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

7 BELL YARD, LONDON, WC2A 2JR
Incorporated 01/04/1997

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 01/04/2026

Due 15/04/2027

On track

Industry

58190
Other publishing activities

Officers

Pennsec Limited

secretary · Since 01/04/1997

BRITISH

Also on 184 other boards

Rene Frey

director · Since 16/02/2014

MD APA HOLDING AG

SWISS · SWITZERLAND · Age 62

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Rene Frey

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

Swiss · Switzerland · Age 62

Bahnhofplatz 6, Ch-8854, Siebnen

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 06/07/2020Registered 08/07/2020
Charge
satisfied

IGF INVOICE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 31/01/2018Registered 02/02/2018Satisfied 05/10/2021
Charge
satisfied

IGF INVOICE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 31/01/2018Registered 02/02/2018Satisfied 05/10/2021

CompanyRankvs 2284+ SIC 58190 peers
46

Financial strength2th percentile among SIC peers · 1/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.22× · 20/20
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 strength1/25 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.

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

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

to meet all of its financial obligations as they fall due. The director has also considered the ongoing support available from the wider group in assessing the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. On the basis of this assessment, the director considers it appropriate to continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing these financial statements. 2.3 Foreign currency translation

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2025

Net Worth

-£163k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£106k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£826k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.5M

Current Liabilities

£679k

Fixed Assets

£13k

Debtors

£650k

19avg. employees-2

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£91k
Assets less current liabilities£839k
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2025.0.111

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.22+£311k
20242.12+£375k
20232.22—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.