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Marston Book Services Limited

01186721

in administration
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Insolvency history
Health Score
N/A

Details

5TH FLOOR GROVE HOUSE 248A, LONDON, NW1 6BB
Incorporated 10/10/1974

Compliance

Last accounts

30/12/2022

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2024

Overdue

Confirmation statement

Last: 23/12/2023

Due 06/01/2025

Overdue

Industry

46180
Agents specialised in the sale of other particular products

Officers

Vp Secretarial Limited

secretary · Since 18/10/2021

BRITISH

Also on 48 other boards

Mr Edward Curtis Matthews Iii

director · Since 18/10/2021

DIRECTOR

AMERICAN · UNITED STATES · Age 49

Also on 8 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

United Independent Distributors Ltd

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

4, Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR

Reg: 11828818 · Registrar Of Companies (Companies House) · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 28/04/2023

Former PSCs

Violia Media Services Limited

Ceased 28/04/2023

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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charge
satisfied

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charge
satisfied

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Created 24/09/1999Registered 29/09/1999Satisfied 09/08/2013
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 24/06/1999Registered 06/07/1999Satisfied 09/05/2023
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK LTD

Created 28/10/1975Registered 03/11/1975Satisfied 12/06/1999

CompanyRankvs 43080+ SIC 46180 peers
31

Financial strength0th percentile among SIC peers · 0/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.62× · 6/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength0/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees15/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity6/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

dependence on parent company support indicates the existence of material uncertainty that may cast doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern. Other information The director is responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information in the Strategic Report and the Report of the Director, but does not include

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/12/2022

Turnover

£5.9M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

-£7.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.6M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£4.3M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£6.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£11.0M

Current Liabilities

£17.8M

Fixed Assets

£114k

Debtors

£8.4M

Cost of Sales

£3.8M

Gross Profit

£2.1M

Admin Expenses

£4.0M

Operating Profit

-£1.9M

Profit After Tax

-£4.3M

97avg. employees-11

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.8M
NI contributions£266k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£5k
Assets less current liabilities-£6.6M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20220.62-£4.3M
20210.80-£2.1M
20200.94

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.