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Cpi Books Ltd

02196742

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

110 BEDDINGTON LANE, CROYDON, CR0 4TD
Incorporated 20/11/1987

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 02/05/2026

Due 16/05/2027

On track

Industry

18129
Printing (other than printing of newspapers and printing of labels)

Officers

Miss Tanya Clare Dunbar

director · Since 09/04/2019

SALES DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Jonathan Spencer Owen

director · Since 01/01/2022

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 8 other boards

Mr Christopher John Malley

director · Since 13/11/2023

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 8 other boards

Mr Gary Martin Urmston

director · Since 19/01/2024

GROUP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59

Also on 13 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Cpi Group (Uk) Ltd

75–100% shares

110, Beddington Lane, Croydon, CR0 4TD

Reg: 2859682 · England And Wales · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

CREDIT AGRICOLE LEASING & FACTORING

Created 12/09/2025Registered 16/09/2025
Charge
outstanding

CREDIT AGRICOLE LEASING & FACTORING S.A.

Created 12/09/2025Registered 16/09/2025
Charge
outstanding

CREDIT AGRICOLE LEASING & FACTORING S.A.

Created 12/09/2025Registered 16/09/2025
Charge
satisfied

CLOSE BROTHERS LIMITED AS SECURITY TRUSTEE

Created 27/05/2022Registered 01/06/2022Satisfied 12/03/2026
Charge
satisfied

CLOSE BROTHERS LIMITED AS SECURITY TRUSTEE

Created 27/05/2022Registered 01/06/2022Satisfied 12/03/2026
Charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 23/07/2020Registered 27/07/2020Satisfied 18/01/2023
Charge
satisfied

AGFA GRAPHICS NV

Created 30/03/2017Registered 19/04/2017Satisfied 07/12/2023
Charge
satisfied

GE FACTOFRANCE

Created 30/01/2015Registered 10/02/2015Satisfied 18/01/2023

CompanyRankvs 1478+ SIC 18129 peers
49

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityNo balance sheet data · 0/20
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 strength24/25 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.

Liquidity0/20 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

applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; assess the company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern; and use the going concern basis of accounting unless they either intend to liquidate the company or to cease operations, or

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£1.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£618k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£40.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

Current Liabilities

-£16.5M

Cost of Sales

£57.3M

Admin Expenses

£21.3M

Profit After Tax

-£564k

493avg. employees-48

Tax at Year End(2023)

Dividends paid-£6.0M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£19.7M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearImplied Profit
2025+£0
2024+£0

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.