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Shorts International Limited

03962510

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
63 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

Unit 2.01a Piano House 9 Brighton Terrace, London, SW9 8DJ
Incorporated 03/04/2000

Previously known as

Britshorts Limited · until 04/02/2008
Knightoption Limited · until 25/04/2000

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 03/04/2026

Due 17/04/2027

On track

Industry

59112
Video production activities
59132
Video distribution activities
59133
Television programme distribution activities
60200
Television programming and broadcasting activities

Officers

Mr Frank Carter Pilcher

director · Since 18/04/2000

CHIEF EXECUTIVE

AMERICAN · ENGLAND · Age 66

Also on 4 other boards

Robert Moir Mackenzie

secretary · Since 18/04/2000

BRITISH · Age 82

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Mark Lyle Schneider

director · Since 25/01/2008

COMPANY DIRECTOR

AMERICAN · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 71

Also on 3 other boards

Frank Carter Pilcher

director · Since 18/04/2000

American · England · Age 66

Robert Moir Mackenzie

secretary · Since 18/04/2000

British

Mark Lyle Schneider

director · Since 25/01/2008

American · United Kingdom · Age 71

Former

John Thomas Brohel

director · Resigned 11/03/2021

John Follett Sorte

director · Resigned 06/12/2024

Nicholas George Seibert

director · Resigned 06/12/2024

Persons with Significant Control

Shorts Entertainment Holding Limited

50–75% shares
50–75% votes

64, Great Eastern Street, London, EC2A 3QR

Reg: 06456446 · Registrar Of Companies · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Amc Networks Inc

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

11, Penn Plaza, New York, Ny 10001

Reg: 27-5403694 · Delaware Division Of Corporations · Listed Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

AMC MINORITY HOLDINGS B.V.

Created 14/04/2022Registered 20/04/2022
charge
satisfied

STEGASIS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

Created 15/09/2009Registered 19/09/2009Satisfied 26/08/2021
charge
satisfied

CARLSON WAGONLIT UK LIMITED

Created 19/05/2008Registered 03/06/2008Satisfied 26/08/2021
charge
satisfied

PETER TIMOTHY LEACH JOHN PAUL ROCHFORD THE HONOURABLE SUSAN KIMPTON AND ISABELLA CORBLE

Created 01/02/2008Registered 06/02/2008Satisfied 26/08/2021
charge
satisfied

PETER TIMOTHY LIONEL LEACH JOHN PAUL ROCHFORD THE HONOURABLE SUSAN KIMPTON ISABELLA MARY CORBLE

Created 09/07/2002Registered 12/07/2002Satisfied 26/08/2021

Change History

statusactive
2026-06-17

Active

typeltd
2026-06-17

Private Limited Company

address line1Unit 2.01a Piano House 9 Brighton Terrace
2026-06-17

UNIT 2.01A PIANO HOUSE

post townLondon
2026-06-17

LONDON

CompanyRankvs 8629+ SIC 59112 peers
41

Financial strength0th percentile among SIC peers · 0/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.82× · 6/20
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 strength0/25 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.

Liquidity6/20 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

-£6.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£18k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£643k

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.9M

Current Liabilities

£3.5M

Fixed Assets

£22k

Debtors

£2.9M

26avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£18k
Assets less current liabilities-£621k
Signed by Mr F C Pilcher 30 January 2026Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20240.82

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.