# Laurence King Publishing Ltd

## Details

- **Company number:** [01263586](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/01263586)
- **Status:** active
- **Type:** ltd
- **Incorporated:** 17 Jun 1976
- **Registered office:** CARMELITE HOUSE, 50 VICTORIA EMBANKMENT, LONDON, EC4Y 0DZ
- **Nature of business:** [58110](/sic/58110) Book publishing
- **Corporate group:** [Hachette UK (Holdings) Limited](/group/10767) (26 companies)


## Previous names

- Calmann & King Limited (until 2 Jul 2001)
- John Calmann And King Limited (until 16 Dec 1991)
- John Calmann & Cooper Limited (until 27 Mar 1985)
- Blacker Calmann Cooper Limited (until 31 Dec 1979)




## Control

| Name | Nature of control | Notified | Ceased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandeville Publishing Ltd | ownership-of-shares-75-to-100-percent | 30 Jun 2016 | 20 Sep 2023 |
| Vivendi Se | ownership-of-shares-75-to-100-percent | 1 Dec 2023 | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Louis Hachette Group Sa | ownership-of-shares-50-to-75-percent | 16 Dec 2024 |  |
| Hachette Uk Limited | ownership-of-shares-75-to-100-percent | 20 Sep 2023 |  |
| Hachette Uk (Holdings) Ltd | ownership-of-shares-75-to-100-percent | 1 Sep 2020 |  |
| Lagardère Sa | ownership-of-shares-75-to-100-percent | 1 Sep 2020 |  |




## Owned by

Laurence King Publishing Ltd → [Hachette UK (Holdings) Limited](/company/03701589)





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