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W F Howes Limited

03662159

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

GROUND FLOOR, UNIT 11, OAK SPINNEY PARK, LEICESTER, LE3 3AW
Incorporated 05/11/1998

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 09/10/2025

Due 23/10/2026

On track

Industry

58110
Book publishing
59200
Sound recording and music publishing activities

Officers

Mr Miles Edward Stevens-Hoare

director · Since 23/02/2017

PUBLISHER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Bharvi Manojkumar Ladha Booton

secretary · Since 27/10/2025

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Bharvi Manojkumar Ladha Booton

director · Since 27/10/2025

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 44

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Opus Pond Limited

75–100% shares

Unit 5 St George's House, Gaddesby Lane, Leicester, LE7 4YH

Reg: 08841284 · Uk Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 01/11/2018

Charges0 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

BNP PARIBAS

Created 31/07/2015Registered 19/08/2015Satisfied 04/09/2018
Charge
satisfied

BLACKROCK CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION

Created 31/07/2015Registered 19/08/2015Satisfied 29/08/2018
Charge
satisfied

BNP PARIBAS (AS COLLATERAL AGENT)

Created 19/03/2014Registered 22/03/2014Satisfied 04/08/2015
charge
satisfied

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. (THE COLLATERAL TRUSTEE)

Created 29/07/2010Registered 02/08/2010Satisfied 07/02/2014
charge
satisfied

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. (AS COLLATERAL TRUSTEE)

Created 29/07/2010Registered 02/08/2010Satisfied 07/02/2014
charge
satisfied

DDJ CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

Created 15/08/2008Registered 29/08/2008Satisfied 07/02/2014
charge
satisfied

THE BANK OF NEW YORK (COLLATERAL TRUSTEE)

Created 10/12/2004Registered 23/12/2004Satisfied 29/08/2008
charge
satisfied

THE BANK OF NEW YORK FOR ITSELF AS COLLATERAL TRUSTEE AND FOR EACH OF THE BENEFICIARIES(TOGETHE

Created 20/08/2003Registered 04/09/2003Satisfied 29/08/2008

CompanyRankvs 30+ SIC 58110 peers
80

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 5.66× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 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

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

Going Concern Doubt

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£21.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.6M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£4.7M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£17.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£21.3M

Current Liabilities

£3.8M

Fixed Assets

£3.9M

Debtors

£19.8M

Cost of Sales

£6.3M

Admin Expenses

£5.7M

Profit After Tax

£3.4M

32avg. employees-2

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£162k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.7M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£3.8M
Assets less current liabilities£21.5M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20245.66+£3.4M
20235.86

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.