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Incisive Business Media Limited

09178013

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

NEW LONDON HOUSE, LONDON, WC2B 5QR
Incorporated 15/08/2014

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 15/08/2025

Due 29/08/2026

On track

Industry

58190
Other publishing activities

Officers

Simon Foster

director · Since 30/06/2022

CEO

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 7 other boards

Mrs Claire Noreen Kraft

director · Since 31/03/2024

CFO

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 46

Also on 13 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Incisive Business Media (Ip) Limited

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

Haymarket House, 28-29 Haymarket, London, SW1Y 4RX

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HPS INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LLC AS COLLATERAL AGENT

Created 31/10/2022Registered 02/11/2022
Charge
outstanding

HPS INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LLC AS COLLATERAL AGENT

Created 31/10/2022Registered 02/11/2022
Charge
satisfied

JAMIE CAMPBELL-HARRIS (AS SECURITY TRUSTEE)

Created 10/07/2017Registered 18/07/2017Satisfied 07/03/2020
Charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 17/12/2014Registered 19/12/2014Satisfied 27/07/2016
Charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 30/10/2014Registered 05/11/2014Satisfied 27/07/2016

CompanyRankvs 794+ SIC 58190 peers
63

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.59× · 16/20
Longevity12 years trading (max 15) · 12/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial 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.

Liquidity16/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity12/15 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

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the C ompany'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 D irectors with respect to

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£8.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.0M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.8M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£7.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£20.1M

Current Liabilities

£12.6M

Fixed Assets

£802k

Debtors

£191k

Cost of Sales

£9.5M

Admin Expenses

£4.7M

Profit After Tax

£1.7M

112avg. employees-24

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£6.0M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£6.7M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£496k
Assets less current liabilities£8.3M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.59+£1.7M
20231.41-£4.4M
20222.90

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.