The Random House Group Limited
- Active
- Large
- 57 years
- 1576 employees
- £429,619,973 (cur assets)
- £255,133,870 (revenue)
- 54m+
- Regular importer
- Regular exporter
- Virtual address
- 5 directors
- No owners
- London
Company status
Company size
Two conditions of three:
1.Turnover > £36 million
2.Balance sheet total > £18 million
3.Average number of employees > 250
Two conditions of three:
1.Turnover > £36 million
2.Balance sheet total > £18 million
3.Average number of employees > 250
Company incorporated on May 12, 1969
Average employees reported at December 31, 2024
Current assets reported at December 31, 2024
Yearly revenue reported at December 31, 2024
Estimated revenue range
Top import category is Various printed materials, Children’s picture or coloring books, Various optical discs, Single sheet printed materials, Greeting cards and postcards, 340.0 months imported, the last import operation was made on January 01, 2026
Top export category is Various printed materials, Children’s picture or coloring books, Dictionaries and encyclopaedias, Playing cards, Single sheet printed materials, 420.0 months exported, the last export operation was made on January 01, 2026
63 companies registered at the address, more than 9
5 directors
No owners reported, probably one of them is in the directors list
Company is located in London
Field of Operation
Book publishing
58110
11628 companies
SIC CODE 58110. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes are used to classify the business activities of companies.
Website
Summary
The Random House Group Limited is a private limited company registered in England/Wales with the registration number 00954009. The company was founded fifty seven years ago on May 12, 1969, and registered at SW11 7BW, United Kingdom, London, One Embassy Gardens, 8 Viaduct Gardens. The address is probably virtual as sixty three companies are registered at the same address. Its status is active. The company operates in the publishing, the books industries. Officially, it has not published owners as their shares less than twenty five percent for each shareholder. It has five directors, and 1576 employees.
It's a large company as it met two conditions of three: turnover more than £36 million, balance sheet more than £18 million, employees more than 250. The last reported current assets is £429,619,973, and the revenue is £255,133,870.
The company is a regular importer, with its top import category being Various printed materials, Children’s picture or coloring books, Various optical discs, Single sheet printed materials, Greeting cards and postcards, totaling 340.0 months of imports. The last import operation was conducted on January 01, 2026. The company is a regular exporter, with its top export categories including Various printed materials, Children’s picture or coloring books, Dictionaries and encyclopaedias, Playing cards, Single sheet printed materials, totaling 420.0 of months exports. The last export operation took place on January 01, 2026. Exports to Australia, Bahamas, Belgium, China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and Denmark. Imports from Austria, Canada, China, China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and Czechia. Uses ports Birmingham Airport, Dover, Dover / Eurotunnel, East Midlands Airport, and Eurotunnel. Uses Air transport, Roll on Roll off (RORO), and Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) for transport.
WARNING: The numbers have been rounded for simplicity and may be inaccurate.Please, refer to the latest financial report for verification.
Ports, countries, transport, and price/kg were calculated by CorpSignals; non-official data, may contain errors.
Managers
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Individual
- 3 years
- 1
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Resident of United States
Started on 2023-01-01
Also participates in 1 other companies.
President and coo
President and coo
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Individual
- 9 years
- 13
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Resident of United Kingdom
Started on 2017-01-31
Also participates in 13 other companies.
Sales director
Sales director
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Individual
- 9 years
- 74
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Resident of United Kingdom
Started on 2016-06-30
Also participates in 74 other companies.
Secretary
Secretary
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Individual
- 12 years
- 65
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Resident of United Kingdom
Started on 2013-07-01
Also participates in 65 other companies.
Publisher
Publisher
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Individual
- 25 years
- 66
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Resident of United Kingdom
Started on 2000-07-03
Also participates in 66 other companies.
Director
Director
Last reports
Download the last financial report
The latest financial report submitted eight months ago.
Download the last confirmation report
May contain a full shareholders list.
The latest confirmation statement submitted three months ago.
The latest confirmation statement submitted three months ago.
* may contain a full shareholder list
Last news
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Confirmation statement made on 2026-01-21 with no updatesDownload 3 pages pdf report
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Full accounts made up to 2024-12-31Download 69 pages pdf report
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Confirmation statement made on 2025-01-21 with no updatesDownload 3 pages pdf report
Importer profile by HS codes
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Import HS codes in detail
4502
4502-Natural cork, prepared or shaped
Natural cork that has been processed, such as debacked, roughly squared, or cut into blocks, plates, sheets, or strips. Includes sharp-edged blanks for making corks or stoppers
1 months, last: 2022-03-01
4802
4802-Uncoated paper and paperboard for writing or printing
Uncoated paper and paperboard used for writing, printing, or graphic purposes. Includes non-perforated punchcards and punch-tape paper in rolls or sheets. Excludes handmade paper and paperboard
13 months, last: 2025-06-01
4817
4817-Envelopes and paper stationery
Includes envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards, and correspondence cards made of paper or paperboard. Also includes boxes, pouches, wallets, and writing compendiums containing assorted paper stationery
1 months, last: 2022-07-01
4820
4820-Paper and cardboard stationery items
Includes registers, notebooks, diaries, exercise books, binders, folders, business forms, and albums for samples or collections
6 months, last: 2024-06-01
4901
4901-Printed books, brochures, and leaflets
Covers printed materials like books, brochures, and leaflets, whether they are in single sheets or folded
108 months, last: 2026-01-01
4903
4903-Children’s picture or coloring books
Books designed for kids with pictures, drawings, or pages to color
104 months, last: 2026-01-01
4909
4909-Greeting cards and postcards
Printed cards for personal messages, greetings, or announcements. Includes illustrated postcards and greeting cards, with or without envelopes or decorations
27 months, last: 2021-09-01
4910
4910-Printed Calendars
All types of printed calendars, including calendar blocks for homes or offices
1 months, last: 2016-09-01
4911
4911-Printed Materials
Various printed items like pictures, photographs, and other printed matter
29 months, last: 2025-03-01
6210
6210-Garments made from special fabrics
Clothing made from fabrics like felt, nonwovens, or coated textiles, often used for protective or industrial wear
1 months, last: 2023-01-01
6211
6211-Tracksuits, ski suits, and swimwear; other garments
Includes a variety of clothing like tracksuits, ski suits, swimwear, and other similar garments
1 months, last: 2025-07-01
6302
6302-Bed and kitchen linens
Includes bed linen, table linen, toilet linen, and kitchen linen made from various materials
1 months, last: 2016-11-01
6305
6305-Packing sacks and bags
Sacks and bags used for packing and transporting goods, made from various materials
10 months, last: 2020-12-01
6403
6403-Shoes with leather, rubber, or plastic soles and leather uppers
Footwear made with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather, or similar materials and uppers made of leather
2 months, last: 2025-09-01
6601
6601-Umbrellas and Sun Umbrellas
Covers all kinds of umbrellas, including walking-stick umbrellas, garden umbrellas, and similar styles. Ideal for sun protection or rainy days
2 months, last: 2016-11-01
6911
6911-Porcelain or china tableware and kitchenware
Household items like plates, bowls, and cups made from porcelain or china
4 months, last: 2018-08-01
7113
7113-Jewellery and parts made of precious metals
Includes rings, necklaces, bracelets, and other jewellery or parts made of gold, silver, platinum, or other precious metals
1 months, last: 2025-09-01
7321
7321-Non-electric stoves, cookers, and similar kitchen appliances made of iron or steel
Includes gas stoves, barbecues, grates, and parts for heating or cooking
1 months, last: 2024-07-01
8205
8205-General hand tools and equipment
Includes tools like hammers, screwdrivers, blowlamps, and vices, as well as portable forges and grinding wheels
1 months, last: 2018-10-01
8302
8302-Metal fittings for furniture, doors, and more
Includes hinges, castors, and other metal parts for furniture, doors, vehicles, and buildings. Also covers hat racks, brackets, and automatic door closers
1 months, last: 2022-09-01
8421
8421-Centrifuges and filtering machines
Machines that spin to separate liquids or gases, or clean them by filtering. Includes dryers and purifiers
1 months, last: 2022-05-01
8443
8443-Printing machinery for plates, cylinders, and other components
Machines used for printing with plates, cylinders, and other parts, including printers, copiers, and fax machines, with or without combined functions, and their parts
1 months, last: 2022-03-01
8466
8466-Parts and accessories for machines (types 8456 to 8465)
Includes tool holders, work holders, and special attachments for machines like lathes and drills
1 months, last: 2022-05-01
8471
8471-Computers and computer parts
Automatic data-processing machines, including magnetic or optical readers, and machines for coding or processing data
10 months, last: 2023-11-01
8487
8487-Machinery parts without electrical features
Parts for machines that do not include electrical components like connectors or coils. These parts are not listed elsewhere in this category
2 months, last: 2024-02-01
8503
8503-Parts for electric generators and converters
Spare parts and components designed for electric generators and converters
1 months, last: 2022-02-01
8504
8504-Electrical transformers and converters
Devices like transformers, rectifiers, and inductors used to change electrical voltage or current
1 months, last: 2023-06-01
8517
8517-Telephones and communication devices
Includes smartphones, landline phones, and devices for transmitting or receiving voice, images, or data over networks
2 months, last: 2023-04-01
8523
8523-Storage media for sound and data recording
Includes discs, tapes, smart cards, and other devices for recording sound or data, whether recorded or not. Also includes master discs for production
58 months, last: 2026-01-01
8537
8537-Electric control panels and distribution boards
Electric control panels and distribution boards with two or more devices for controlling or distributing electricity. These may include instruments or devices from Chapter 90 and numerical control systems, but not switching devices from heading 8517
1 months, last: 2022-12-01
8538
8538-Parts for electric control panels
Parts specifically designed for use with electric control panels, distribution boards, or similar devices
2 months, last: 2023-04-01
9403
9403-Various furniture and parts
General furniture and parts not covered under specific categories, such as office or household furniture
1 months, last: 2017-07-01
9503
9503-Wheeled toys, dolls, and model kits
Covers tricycles, scooters, dolls, model trains, puzzles, and other toys for kids and collectors
5 months, last: 2024-12-01
9504
9504-Video game consoles and arcade machines
Includes gaming consoles, pinball machines, billiards tables, casino game tables, and coin-operated amusement machines
25 months, last: 2025-11-01
9506
9506-Sports and outdoor game equipment
Includes items for exercise, gymnastics, and sports like table tennis, plus swimming and paddling pools
1 months, last: 2022-05-01
9603
9603-Brooms, brushes, and cleaning tools
Covers all types of brooms, brushes (including those for machines), mops, feather dusters, and paint rollers. Also includes parts like knots and tufts for making brooms or brushes
1 months, last: 2018-10-01
Last imported products
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HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2026-01-01
Country: United States
Transport: Air transport
Price: £6.55 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2026-01-01
Country: China
Transport: Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry)
Price: £3.16 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2025-10-01
Transport: Air transport
Price: £6.62 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2025-03-01
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £25.54 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2026-01-01
Port: Eurotunnel
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £27.01 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2025-11-01
Port: Southampton
Country: United States
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £22.7 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2025-09-01
Country: Italy
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £45.94 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2025-09-01
Port: London Heathrow Airport
Transport: Air transport
Price: £27568.86 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2025-07-01
Transport: Air transport
Price: £42.13 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2025-06-01
Transport: Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry)
Price: £0.93 per kg
* Warning: Ports, countries, transport, and price/kg were calculated by CorpSignals; non-official data, may contain errors.
Exporter profile by HS codes
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Export HS codes in detail
4817
4817-Envelopes and paper stationery
Includes envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards, and correspondence cards made of paper or paperboard. Also includes boxes, pouches, wallets, and writing compendiums containing assorted paper stationery
1 months, last: 2017-03-01
4819
4819-Paper packaging and office supplies
Includes boxes, bags, and office storage items made from paper or cardboard
1 months, last: 2020-02-01
4820
4820-Paper and cardboard stationery items
Includes registers, notebooks, diaries, exercise books, binders, folders, business forms, and albums for samples or collections
7 months, last: 2021-05-01
4823
4823-Cut paper and paperboard products
Paper, paperboard, or cellulose products cut to specific sizes or shapes, including webs of cellulose fibres
2 months, last: 2020-03-01
4901
4901-Printed books, brochures, and leaflets
Covers printed materials like books, brochures, and leaflets, whether they are in single sheets or folded
116 months, last: 2026-01-01
4902
4902-Printed newspapers, magazines, and journals
Includes all types of printed newspapers, magazines, and journals, whether they have pictures, ads, or not
35 months, last: 2024-02-01
4903
4903-Children’s picture or coloring books
Books designed for kids with pictures, drawings, or pages to color
110 months, last: 2025-11-01
4904
4904-Printed or handwritten music, with or without pictures or binding
Includes all types of music sheets, whether they are printed or handwritten, and may come with illustrations or be bound in books
6 months, last: 2019-08-01
4905
4905-Maps and charts, including atlases, wall maps, and globes
Covers all kinds of maps, such as world maps, sea charts, atlases, and even globes, whether they are printed or designed for walls or books
16 months, last: 2024-07-01
4906
4906-Architectural and engineering plans
Original hand-drawn plans, blueprints, and designs for buildings, machinery, or maps. Includes handwritten notes and photocopies
1 months, last: 2022-03-01
4909
4909-Greeting cards and postcards
Printed cards for personal messages, greetings, or announcements. Includes illustrated postcards and greeting cards, with or without envelopes or decorations
15 months, last: 2025-11-01
4910
4910-Printed Calendars
All types of printed calendars, including calendar blocks for homes or offices
6 months, last: 2023-08-01
4911
4911-Printed Materials
Various printed items like pictures, photographs, and other printed matter
48 months, last: 2024-02-01
6114
6114-Knitted or crocheted clothing
Clothing items made by knitting or crocheting, excluding specific types listed elsewhere
1 months, last: 2024-02-01
6913
6913-Decorative ceramic items
Includes ceramic statues, figurines, and other ornamental pieces used for decoration
1 months, last: 2016-07-01
8306
8306-Non-electric bells, gongs, and similar items made of base metal; base metal ornaments like statuettes; photo frames and mirrors made of base metal
Includes all types of non-electric bells, gongs, decorative items, photo frames, and mirrors made from base metals like iron, steel, or aluminum
1 months, last: 2025-11-01
8443
8443-Printing machinery for plates, cylinders, and other components
Machines used for printing with plates, cylinders, and other parts, including printers, copiers, and fax machines, with or without combined functions, and their parts
1 months, last: 2022-09-01
8471
8471-Computers and computer parts
Automatic data-processing machines, including magnetic or optical readers, and machines for coding or processing data
6 months, last: 2025-07-01
8473
8473-Parts and accessories for office machines
Spare parts and add-ons for office machines like printers, copiers, and calculators, excluding covers and cases
1 months, last: 2020-08-01
8509
8509-Small electric kitchen appliances
Electric kitchen tools with built-in motors, such as blenders, mixers, and food processors, excluding vacuum cleaners
1 months, last: 2025-03-01
8523
8523-Storage media for sound and data recording
Includes discs, tapes, smart cards, and other devices for recording sound or data, whether recorded or not. Also includes master discs for production
25 months, last: 2023-07-01
8528
8528-Monitors and projectors
Screens and projectors for displaying images, not including TV receivers
1 months, last: 2022-05-01
8708
8708-Parts and accessories for motor vehicles
All types of parts and accessories used in cars, trucks, and other motor vehicles, such as bumpers, seat belts, and windows
1 months, last: 2023-08-01
8711
8711-Motorcycles and mopeds with or without sidecars
Includes all types of motorcycles and mopeds, whether they have sidecars or not. These vehicles can have an auxiliary motor
1 months, last: 2020-11-01
9026
9026-Tools for measuring liquids or gases
Instruments for checking flow, level, pressure, or other properties of liquids or gases. Excludes medical or lab tools
1 months, last: 2025-07-01
9403
9403-Various furniture and parts
General furniture and parts not covered under specific categories, such as office or household furniture
2 months, last: 2016-04-01
9503
9503-Wheeled toys, dolls, and model kits
Covers tricycles, scooters, dolls, model trains, puzzles, and other toys for kids and collectors
21 months, last: 2022-06-01
9504
9504-Video game consoles and arcade machines
Includes gaming consoles, pinball machines, billiards tables, casino game tables, and coin-operated amusement machines
51 months, last: 2024-12-01
9505
9505-Festive and carnival items
Party and carnival supplies, including magic tricks and novelty jokes
1 months, last: 2018-12-01
9506
9506-Sports and outdoor game equipment
Includes items for exercise, gymnastics, and sports like table tennis, plus swimming and paddling pools
1 months, last: 2016-08-01
9603
9603-Brooms, brushes, and cleaning tools
Covers all types of brooms, brushes (including those for machines), mops, feather dusters, and paint rollers. Also includes parts like knots and tufts for making brooms or brushes
1 months, last: 2021-12-01
9701
9701-Handmade Paintings and Drawings
Handmade art including paintings, drawings, and pastels, excluding printed or manufactured items. Also includes collages and mosaics
4 months, last: 2017-11-01
Last exported products
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HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2026-01-01
Port: Dover / Eurotunnel
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £14.28 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2025-11-01
Port: Dover / Eurotunnel
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £8.22 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2025-11-01
Port: Dover / Eurotunnel
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £7.59 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2025-02-01
Port: London Heathrow Airport
Transport: Air transport
Price: £5.92 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2024-11-01
Port: London Gateway Port
Transport: Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry)
Price: £10.01 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2025-11-01
Transport: Air transport
Price: £14.34 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2025-07-01
Port: Immingham Docks
Country: Norway
Transport: Air transport
Price: £120.4 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2025-07-01
Transport: Air transport
Price: £196.88 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2025-03-01
Port: Dover / Eurotunnel
Country: Nigeria
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £10.0 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2024-12-01
Transport: Air transport
Price: £41.32 per kg
* Warning: Ports, countries, transport, and price/kg were calculated by CorpSignals; non-official data, may contain errors.
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