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Parragon Books Limited

02252808

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
65 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

185 FLEET STREET, LONDON, EC4A 2HS
Incorporated 09/05/1988

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

audit exemption subsidiary

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/03/2026

Due 14/04/2027

On track

Industry

58110
Book publishing

Officers

Mr David Howard Eric Thomson

director · Since 07/06/2016

CEO/ DIRECTOR

BRITISH · SCOTLAND · Age 52

Also on 42 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Parragon Publishing Limited

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

185, Fleet Street, London, EC4A 2HS

Reg: 03614382 · Uk · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges0 outstanding

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satisfied

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CompanyRankvs 24570+ SIC 58110 peers
54

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees19th percentile among SIC peers · 3/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.82× · 6/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 pts

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

Employees3/15 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

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

Going Concern Doubt

to the audit report on the statutory financial statements is provided in accordance with s444(5B) of the Companies Act 2006 : The auditor's report was unqualified. Material uncertainty relating to going concern We draw attention to note 1.2 of the financial statements which outlines the decision made in February 2018 to cease trading. The company is no longer a going concern and appropriate adjust

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2022

Net Worth

£2.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£4k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£2.8M

Working capital

Current Assets

£12.5M

Current Liabilities

£15.4M

Debtors

£12.5M

0avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£93k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20220.82+£1
20210.82—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.