PETERS LIMITEDActive
Key figures
Ratios
2021/22Balance sheet structure
Filed accounts2020/21–2021/22
| 2020/21 | 2021/22 | |
|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 12,227,094 | 15,394,405 |
| Profit for the year | 401,035 | 387,321 |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 3,742,905 | 2,286,012 |
| Total assets | 5,293,069 | 4,281,741 |
| Total liabilities | 2,866,212 | 1,492,590 |
| Net assets / total equity | 2,505,350 | 2,892,671 |
| Average number of employees | 88 | 95 |
| Average pay (per year) | 24,715 | 27,662 |
A dash (—) means no accounts were filed for that year or the item is not in the accounts; 0 is a zero stated in the accounts. Small companies usually file only a balance sheet, so the profit and loss account is often missing.
Principal activity
Accounts 2022The company specialises in the supply of books and library furniture to public libraries, schools, academies, and other educational establishments across the UK, with some limited international business. Review of business and financial review During the course of the year, there was still a degree of disruption as a result of restrictions imposed as part of the Covid-19 recovery plan. Staff and customers who tested positive were still isolating, and this also had an impact on the main book distributors and our ability to receive and despatch books. Coupled with major disruption in the supply chain, caused by Covid-19, driver shortages and various global events, the business continued to face challenges on several fronts. The Directors are pleased to report that the business continued to trade strongly throughout this time, offering support to schools and other establishments. Despite the disruption, trading for the year saw an increase in sales of £3,167,311 representing a rise of 26% on the previous year. This growth was driven by an increase in our trading with schools across the country. The gross profit margin was 28.7% (2021: 27.9%). The public library book supply market continues to be challenging as a direct result of continuous price pressures from public sector buying consortiums, reducing spend on books and an extremely competitive market which includes a large general book wholesaler. The business continues to develop successful partnerships within the educational
As described in the company's latest filed accounts.
Summary: PETERS LIMITED
Company
PETERS LIMITED is a private limited company registered with Companies House under company number 02452340. It was incorporated on 13 Dec 1989. Its status is active. Its nature of business (SIC 2007) is non-specialised wholesale trade (46900), retail sale of books in specialised stores (47610).
Accounts
The latest accounts in the database are for 2021/22 (period ending 30 Apr 2022); the company files medium company accounts. Turnover was £15,394,405. Profit for the year was £387,321. Net assets were £2,892,671, up 15.5% on the previous year. Cash at bank and in hand was £2,286,012. Total assets were £4,281,741 and total liabilities £1,492,590. The company had an average of 95 employees. Figures are available for 2 financial years (2020/21–2021/22).
Control and charges
One person with significant control is registered. 1 of 3 registered charges are outstanding.
Filing deadlines
The next accounts are due by 31 Jan 2027. The next confirmation statement is due by 24 Mar 2027.