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Melos Publishing Services Limited

09985298

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

C/O PROTUNES LTD, LONDON, WC2A 2JR
Incorporated 03/02/2016

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 03/06/2025

Due 17/06/2026

On track

Industry

58190
Other publishing activities

Officers

Mr Richard Alan Maurice George Cottrell

director · Since 03/02/2016

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Paul Michael Sims

director · Since 23/12/2016

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Also on 2 other boards

Henley Investment Management Ltd

director · Since 29/08/2018

Also on 8 other boards

Bobby O'Reilly

director · Since 25/02/2025

CEO

IRISH · UNITED STATES · Age 60

David Van Herwaarde

director · Since 25/02/2025

COMPANY DIRECTOR

AUSTRALIAN · AUSTRALIA · Age 56

Persons with Significant Control

Former PSCs

Mr Richard Alan Cottrell

Ceased 28/03/2024

Mr Paul Michael Sims

Ceased 28/03/2024

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

FORTRESS CREDIT CORP. (AS LENDER)

Created 07/03/2025Registered 11/03/2025
Charge
satisfied

MEP CAPITAL HOLDINGS IV, L.P. (A DELAWARE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Created 22/07/2024Registered 24/07/2024Satisfied 11/03/2025
Charge
satisfied

JOHNSTON CAPITAL PARTNERS LIMITED

Created 29/08/2019Registered 30/08/2019Satisfied 24/06/2024

CompanyRankvs 9488+ SIC 58190 peers
20

Financial strength1th percentile among SIC peers · 0/25
Employees18th percentile among SIC peers · 3/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.11× · 2/20
Longevity10 years trading (max 15) · 10/15
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.

Employees3/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity2/20 pts

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

Longevity10/15 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

-£1.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£989k

Working capital

Current Assets

£128k

Current Liabilities

£1.1M

Fixed Assets

£595k

Debtors

£127k

0avg. employees-2

Tax at Year End(2018)

VAT£14k

Director Loans(2018)

Company owes directors£5k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£594k
Assets less current liabilities-£395k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied ProfitEst. Revenue
20240.11+£324k
20230.12-£382k
20220.50-£446k
20211.89-£408k
20204.04-£777k
20193.25-£678k
20183.03£279k

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.