Quercus Editions Limited
Quercus Editions Limited
Trading as: MacLehose Press
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MacLehose Press is a publisher specializing in literary fiction and non-fiction, focusing on unique narratives and voices from around the world. They aim to bring compelling stories to readers aged 13 and above.
Founded: 13/05/2004
Industries: Book publishing
Website: https://maclehosepress.com
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Location: London
Products
- Books
- Literary Fiction
- Non-fiction
Financial Snapshot
Last accounts made up to 31 December 2023
Next accounts due 30 September 2025 (4 months)
Turnover £19.15m
↑ 4%
EBITDA -£0.47m
↑ -61%
Gross Profit £8.11m
↑ 1%
Total Liabilities £7.14m
↓ -43%
Employees 43
↑ 2%
Directors
Name | Role | Appointed ↓ | Nationality | Age |
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| David Richard Shelley | Group Chief Executive | 12/12/2017 | British | 49 years |
| Pierre De Cacqueray | Group Finance Director | 24/04/2014 | French | 61 years |
Role:
Group Chief Executive
Appointed:
12/12/2017
Nationality:
British
Age:
49 years
Role:
Group Finance Director
Appointed:
24/04/2014
Nationality:
French
Age:
61 years
People with Significant Control
| Name | Nature of Control | Notified On | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivendi Se | Ownership Of Shares 75 To 100 Percent | 01/12/2023 | France |
| Hachette Uk Limited | Ownership Of Shares 75 To 100 Percent | 20/09/2023 | United Kingdom |
| Lagardère Sa | Ownership Of Shares 75 To 100 Percent | 06/04/2016 | France |
| Hachette Uk (holdings) Limited | Ownership Of Shares 75 To 100 Percent | 06/04/2016 | United Kingdom |
Vivendi Se
Nature of Control:
Ownership Of Shares 75 To 100 Percent
Notified On:
01/12/2023
Nationality:
France
Nature of Control:
Ownership Of Shares 75 To 100 Percent
Notified On:
20/09/2023
Nationality:
United Kingdom
Lagardère Sa
Nature of Control:
Ownership Of Shares 75 To 100 Percent
Notified On:
06/04/2016
Nationality:
France
Nature of Control:
Ownership Of Shares 75 To 100 Percent
Notified On:
06/04/2016
Nationality:
United Kingdom
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Charges
5 charges registered
Barclays Bank PLC Outstanding
Created 26/10/2012Fixed and floating charge over the undertaking and all property and assets present and future, inclu...
Pentland Group PLC Satisfied
Created 03/06/2009Fixed and floating charge over the undertaking and all property and assets present and future, inclu...
Properties
No property information available
Grants
No grant information available
Group Structure
LAGARDÈRE SA
LAGARDÈRE SA
Government Council Contracts Beta
No council contracts found
Company Filings
| Date | Category | Description | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16/01/2025 | Confirmation Statement | Second Filing Of Confirmation Statement With Made Up Date | View (3 pages) |
| 14/10/2024 | Persons With Significant Control | Notification Of A Person With Significant Control | View (2 pages) |
| 14/10/2024 | Persons With Significant Control | Notification Of A Person With Significant Control | View (2 pages) |
| 14/10/2024 | Confirmation Statement | Confirmation Statement With No Updates | View (3 pages) |
| 14/10/2024 | Persons With Significant Control | Notification Of A Person With Significant Control | View (2 pages) |
| 10/07/2024 | Accounts | Accounts With Accounts Type Full | View (21 pages) |
| 16/10/2023 | Confirmation Statement | Confirmation Statement With No Updates | View (3 pages) |
16/01/2025 Confirmation Statement
Second Filing Of Confirmation Statement With Made Up Date
14/10/2024 Persons With Significant Control
Notification Of A Person With Significant Control
14/10/2024 Persons With Significant Control
Notification Of A Person With Significant Control
14/10/2024 Persons With Significant Control
Notification Of A Person With Significant Control