Storyfire Ltd.
Storyfire Ltd.
Trading as: Bookouture
#07893911 • Active • Acquired by Hachette UK in 06/03/2017
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Bookouture is a dynamic digital publisher specializing in bestselling commercial fiction. They connect stories, authors, and readers globally, promoting diverse narratives and providing opportunities for new voices in literature.
Founded: 30/12/2011
Industries: Book publishing
Website: https://bookouture.com
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Products
- Bestselling Commercial Fiction Books
- Ebooks
Services
- Author Support
- Digital Publishing
- Marketing For Authors
Financial Snapshot
Last accounts made up to 31 December 2023
Next accounts due 30 September 2025 (4 months)
Turnover £33.76m
↑ 49%
Gross Profit £15.2m
↑ 47%
Total Liabilities £7.62m
↑ 27%
Employees 46
↑ 5%
Directors
Name | Role | Appointed ↓ | Nationality | Age |
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| David Richard Shelley | Ceo | 21/03/2017 | British | 49 years |
| Pierre De Cacqueray | Group Finance Director | 21/03/2017 | French | 61 years |
Role:
Ceo
Appointed:
21/03/2017
Nationality:
British
Age:
49 years
Role:
Group Finance Director
Appointed:
21/03/2017
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 | 26/06/2017 | United Kingdom |
| Hachette Uk Limited | Ownership Of Shares 75 To 100 Percent | 21/03/2017 | United Kingdom |
| Lagardère Sa | Ownership Of Shares 75 To 100 Percent | 06/04/2016 | France |
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:
26/06/2017
Nationality:
United Kingdom
Nature of Control:
Ownership Of Shares 75 To 100 Percent
Notified On:
21/03/2017
Nationality:
United Kingdom
Lagardère Sa
Nature of Control:
Ownership Of Shares 75 To 100 Percent
Notified On:
06/04/2016
Nationality:
France
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Charges
No charges registered
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/11/2024 | Confirmation Statement | Confirmation Statement With No Updates | View (3 pages) |
| 17/10/2024 | Persons With Significant Control | Notification Of A Person With Significant Control | View (2 pages) |
| 17/10/2024 | 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) |
| 25/09/2024 | Accounts | Accounts Amended With Accounts Type Full | View (18 pages) |
| 11/07/2024 | Accounts | Accounts With Accounts Type Full | View (18 pages) |
| 23/10/2023 | Confirmation Statement | Confirmation Statement With No Updates | View (3 pages) |
17/10/2024 Persons With Significant Control
Notification Of A Person With Significant Control
17/10/2024 Persons With Significant Control
Notification Of A Person With Significant Control