Parragon Books Limited
02252808
Some Concerns
- No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
- Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
- Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
Details
Previously known as
Compliance
Last accounts
31/03/2025
audit exemption subsidiary
Next accounts due
31/12/2026
Confirmation statement
Last: 31/03/2026
Due 14/04/2027
Industry
Officers
director · Since 07/06/2016
CEO/ DIRECTOR
BRITISH · SCOTLAND · Age 52
Also on 42 other boards
Former
secretary · Resigned 01/07/1993
director · Resigned 03/11/1995
director · Resigned 03/06/1997
secretary · Resigned 31/10/1997
director · Resigned 04/12/1998
secretary · Resigned 25/11/1999
secretary · Resigned 16/12/1999
director · Resigned 03/02/2000
secretary · Resigned 02/06/2006
secretary · Resigned 25/04/2007
director · Resigned 15/02/2008
director · Resigned 15/02/2008
director · Resigned 20/11/2009
director · Resigned 27/09/2010
director · Resigned 07/06/2016
director · Resigned 07/06/2016
director · Resigned 07/06/2016
director · Resigned 20/12/2017
director · Resigned 20/12/2017
secretary · Resigned 23/05/2018
director · Resigned 31/03/2022
Persons with Significant Control
Parragon Publishing Limited
185, Fleet Street, London, EC4A 2HS
Reg: 03614382 · Uk · Private Company Limited By Shares
Notified 06/04/2016
Change History
Active
Private Limited Company
185 FLEET STREET
LONDON
CompanyRankvs 1944+ SIC 58110 peers54
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How is this score calculated?
Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.
Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.
Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.
One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.
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
Tax at Year End
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.82 | +£1 |
| 2021 | 0.82 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.