Hachette UK Limited
Hachette UK Limited
Trading as: Hachette UK
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Laurence King Publishing, established in 1991, is a leading publisher of creative arts books and gifts. They offer a diverse range of products including books, puzzles, and gifts that cater to various interests, particularly in the arts and literature.
Founded: 15/05/1986
Industries: Book publishing
Website: https://laurenceking.com
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Products
- Books On Creative Arts
- Gift Collections
- Official Merchandise
- Puzzles
Services
- Educational Resources
- Gift Collections
- Publishing
Financial Snapshot
Last accounts made up to 31 December 2023
Next accounts due 30 September 2025 (4 months)
Cash in Bank £11.14m
↓ -33%
EBITDA £8.86m
↓ -38%
Total Liabilities £32.62m
↓ -68%
Employees 366
↑ 6%
Directors
Name | Role | Appointed ↓ | Nationality | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Richard Shelley | Group Chief Executive | 12/12/2017 | British | 49 years |
| Hilary Murray Hill | Ceo | 22/01/2015 | British | 60 years |
| Richard David Kitson | Publishing | 30/09/2011 | British | 47 years |
| Pierre De Cacqueray | Finance Director | 25/09/2004 | French | 61 years |
Role:
Group Chief Executive
Appointed:
12/12/2017
Nationality:
British
Age:
49 years
Role:
Ceo
Appointed:
22/01/2015
Nationality:
British
Age:
60 years
Role:
Publishing
Appointed:
30/09/2011
Nationality:
British
Age:
47 years
Role:
Finance Director
Appointed:
25/09/2004
Nationality:
French
Age:
61 years
People with Significant Control
| Name | Nature of Control | Notified On | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hachette Uk (holdings) Limited | Ownership Of Shares 75 To 100 Percent | 06/04/2016 | United Kingdom |
| Lagardère Sa | Ownership Of Shares 75 To 100 Percent | 06/04/2016 | France |
| Vivendi Se | Ownership Of Shares 75 To 100 Percent | 06/04/2016 | France |
Nature of Control:
Ownership Of Shares 75 To 100 Percent
Notified On:
06/04/2016
Nationality:
United Kingdom
Lagardère Sa
Nature of Control:
Ownership Of Shares 75 To 100 Percent
Notified On:
06/04/2016
Nationality:
France
Vivendi Se
Nature of Control:
Ownership Of Shares 75 To 100 Percent
Notified On:
06/04/2016
Nationality:
France
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Charges
12 charges registered
Barclays Bank PLC Satisfied
Created 28/02/1997.. fixed and floating charges over the undertaking and all property and assets present and future in...
The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland Satisfied
Created 22/02/1996Fixed and floating charges over the undertaking and all property and assets present and future inclu...
Properties
2 properties
Regions
2
Freehold
0
Leasehold
2
GREATER LONDON
Carmelite House, 50 Victoria Embankment, London (EC4Y 0DZ)
Leasehold • EC4Y 0DZ
Added 07/11/2014 • CITY OF LONDON
SOUTH EAST
Plot A, Signia Park, Milton Road, Didcot
Leasehold
Added 25/08/2017 • VALE OF WHITE HORSE
Grants
No grant information available
Group Structure
VIVENDI SE
LAGARDÈRE SA
Government Council Contracts Beta
No council contracts found
Company Filings
| Date | Category | Description | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15/10/2024 | Persons With Significant Control | Notification Of A Person With Significant Control | View (2 pages) |
| 15/10/2024 | Persons With Significant Control | Notification Of A Person With Significant Control | View (2 pages) |
| 15/10/2024 | Confirmation Statement | Confirmation Statement With Updates | View (5 pages) |
| 29/07/2024 | Accounts | Accounts With Accounts Type Full | View (23 pages) |
| 16/10/2023 | Confirmation Statement | Confirmation Statement With No Updates | View (3 pages) |
| 31/08/2023 | Officers | Termination Director Company With Name Termination Date | View (1 page) |
| 04/08/2023 | Accounts | Accounts With Accounts Type Full | View (22 pages) |
15/10/2024 Persons With Significant Control
Notification Of A Person With Significant Control
15/10/2024 Persons With Significant Control
Notification Of A Person With Significant Control