Company Overview
Paragon Asset Finance Limited is listed at the official companies registry as Active Private Limited Company. The company was incorporated on Friday 06 November 1987, so this is a well established company. Paragon Asset Finance Limited has been in business for 38 years and 4 months. The accounts status is full and the accounts are next due on Tuesday 30 June 2026.
Registered Address

51 Homer Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3QJ
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Companies House Data
Company NamePARAGON ASSET FINANCE LIMITED
Company Number02189858
Registered Office Address51 Homer Road
 B91 3QJ
Company CategoryPrivate Limited Company
Company StatusActive
Country of OriginUnited Kingdom
Incorporation Date06/11/1987
Accounting Reference Date Day30
Accounting Reference Date Month9
Accounts Next Due Date30/06/2026
Accounts Last Made Up Date30/09/2024
Accounts Account CategoryFULL
Returns Next Due Date11/03/2017
Returns Last Made Up Date11/02/2016
Previous Company NameChanged Date
PARAGON BANK ASSET FINANCE LIMITED06 Oct 2017
FIVE ARROWS LEASING GROUP LIMITED27 Jan 2016
PARAGON ASSET FINANCE LIMITED25 Nov 2015
FIVE ARROWS LEASING GROUP LIMITED03 Nov 2015
Directors & Members
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Keith Allen - Director
(British, 54 years old, born July 1972)
Appointed 28 April 2017
Active
David Newcombe - Director
(British, 59 years old, born June 1967)
Appointed 21 October 2019
Active
John Phillipou - Director
(British, 54 years old, born May 1972)
Appointed 21 October 2019
Active
Richard Woodman - Director
(British, 61 years old, born May 1965)
Appointed 21 October 2019
Active
Secretaries
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Other Company Directorships
Keith Allen
CITY BUSINESS FINANCE LIMITED
COLLETT TRANSPORT SERVICES LIMITED
COLONIAL FINANCE (UK) LIMITED
EARLSWOOD FINANCE (NO. 3) LIMITED
EARLSWOOD FINANCE LIMITED
FINELINE HOLDINGS LIMITED
FINELINE MEDIA FINANCE LIMITED
HERBERT (2) PLC
HERBERT (4) PLC
HERBERT (5) PLC
HERBERT (9) PLC
HOMER MANAGEMENT LIMITED
IDEM CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
LEASE PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LIMITED
MOORGATE LOAN SERVICING LIMITED
MORTGAGE TRUST SERVICES PLC
PARAGON BUSINESS FINANCE PLC
PARAGON CAR FINANCE LIMITED
PARAGON COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED
PARAGON DEVELOPMENT FINANCE LIMITED
PARAGON MORTGAGES (NO. 17) PLC
PARAGON MORTGAGES (NO.7) PLC
PARAGON OPTIONS PLC
PARAGON PENSION INVESTMENTS GP LIMITED
PARAGON PERSONAL FINANCE LIMITED
PARAGON TECHNOLOGY FINANCE LIMITED
PBAF ACQUISITIONS LIMITED
PREMIER ASSET FINANCE LIMITED
SPECIALIST FLEET SERVICES LIMITED
STATE SECURITIES HOLDINGS LIMITED
STATE SECURITY LIMITED
UNIVERSAL CREDIT LIMITED
YORKSHIRE FREEHOLDS LIMITED
YORKSHIRE LEASEHOLDS LIMITED
David Newcombe
CITY BUSINESS FINANCE LIMITED
COLLETT TRANSPORT SERVICES LIMITED
FINELINE HOLDINGS LIMITED
FINELINE MEDIA FINANCE LIMITED
HOMER MANAGEMENT LIMITED
IDEM CAPITAL ACQUISITIONS LIMITED
IDEM CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
IDEM CAPITAL SECURITIES LIMITED
LEASE PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LIMITED
PARAGON BUSINESS FINANCE PLC
PARAGON DEVELOPMENT FINANCE LIMITED
PARAGON TECHNOLOGY FINANCE LIMITED
PBAF (NO. 1) LIMITED
PBAF ACQUISITIONS LIMITED
PREMIER ASSET FINANCE LIMITED
SPECIALIST FLEET SERVICES LIMITED
STATE SECURITIES HOLDINGS LIMITED
STATE SECURITY LIMITED
John Phillipou
ASSET FINANCE EXCHANGE LIMITED
CITY BUSINESS FINANCE LIMITED
COLLETT TRANSPORT SERVICES LIMITED
DEUTSCHE LEASING (ASIA PACIFIC) LTD
DEUTSCHE LEASING (UK) LIMITED
FINANCE & LEASING ASSOCIATION
FINELINE HOLDINGS LIMITED
FINELINE MEDIA FINANCE LIMITED
HOMER MANAGEMENT LIMITED
INNOVATIVE FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD.
LEASE PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LIMITED
PARAGON BUSINESS FINANCE PLC
PARAGON COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED
PARAGON DEVELOPMENT FINANCE LIMITED
PARAGON TECHNOLOGY FINANCE LIMITED
PBAF (NO. 1) LIMITED
PBAF ACQUISITIONS LIMITED
PEAC (UK) LIMITED
PREMIER ASSET FINANCE LIMITED
SPECIALIST FLEET SERVICES LIMITED
STATE SECURITIES HOLDINGS LIMITED
STATE SECURITY LIMITED
THE LEASING INDUSTRY PHILANTHROPIC AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION LIMITED
Richard Woodman
ARIANTY SERVICES LIMITED
BUY TO LET DIRECT LIMITED
CITY BUSINESS FINANCE LIMITED
COLLETT TRANSPORT SERVICES LIMITED
EPSOM TRUSTEES LIMITED
FINELINE HOLDINGS LIMITED
FINELINE MEDIA FINANCE LIMITED
FIRST FLEXIBLE NO.1 LIMITED
FIRST FLEXIBLE NO.4 PLC
FIRST FLEXIBLE NO.5 PLC
FIRST RESOLUTION LIMITED
HOMER MANAGEMENT LIMITED
LEASE PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LIMITED
MORTGAGE TRUST SERVICES PLC
PARAGON BANK PLC
PARAGON BUSINESS FINANCE PLC
PARAGON CAR FINANCE (1) LIMITED
PARAGON DEVELOPMENT FINANCE LIMITED
PARAGON DEVELOPMENT FINANCE SERVICES LIMITED
PARAGON LOAN FINANCE (NO. 3) LIMITED
PARAGON MORTGAGES (NO. 17) PLC
PARAGON MORTGAGES (NO.7) PLC
PARAGON MORTGAGES LIMITED
PARAGON PENSION INVESTMENTS GP LIMITED
PARAGON PERSONAL FINANCE (1) LIMITED
PARAGON TECHNOLOGY FINANCE LIMITED
PBAF ACQUISITIONS LIMITED
PREMIER ASSET FINANCE LIMITED
SPECIALIST FLEET SERVICES LIMITED
STATE SECURITIES HOLDINGS LIMITED
STATE SECURITY LIMITED
TBMC GROUP LIMITED
THE BUSINESS MORTGAGE COMPANY LIMITED
THE BUSINESS MORTGAGE COMPANY SERVICES LIMITED
Balance Sheet Unlock full report
Accounts Date 30-Sep-2024 31-Mar-2014 31-Mar-2013
Balance Sheet
Fixed Assets 16,950,000 16,950,000 15,751,000
Current Assets 175,192,000 175,192,000 161,288,000
Creditors Due Within One Year 149,256,000 149,256,000 133,766,000
Working Cap 25,936,000 25,936,000 27,522,000
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 42,886,000 42,886,000 43,273,000
Long-term Liabilities 0 0 0
Net Assets 42,886,000 42,886,000 43,273,000
Share Capital & Reserves
Share Cap 248,000 248,000 248,000
Profit & Loss Reserves 42,638,000 42,638,000 43,025,000
Other Reserves 0 0 0
Shareholders Funds 42,886,000 42,886,000 43,273,000
Common Size Financial Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 30-Sep-2024 31-Mar-2014 31-Mar-2013
Tangible Fixed Assets - - -
Fixed Assets 8.8% 8.8% 8.9%
Stocks Inventory 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Debtors 86.1% 86.1% 87.4%
Cash Bank In Hand 3.5% 3.5% 2.4%
Current Assets 91.2% 91.2% 91.1%
Creditors Due Within One Year 77.7% 77.7% 75.6%
Net Current Assets Liabilities 13.5% 13.5% 15.5%
Creditors Due After One Year 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Accruals Deferred Income - - -
Provisions For Liabilities Charges - - -
Net Assets Liabilities Including Pension Asset Liability 22.3% 22.3% 24.4%
Called Up Share Capital 0.1% 0.1% 0.1%
Share Capital Allotted Called Up Paid 0.1% 0.1% 0.1%
Profit Loss Account Reserve 22.2% 22.2% 24.3%
Shareholder Funds 22.3% 22.3% 24.4%
Capital Employed - - -
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 22.3% 22.3% 24.4%
Financial Ratio Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 30-Sep-2024 31-Mar-2014 31-Mar-2013
Liquidity Ratio 1.2 1.2 1.2
Solvency Ratio 1.3 1.3 1.3
Reserves to Assets 0.2 0.2 0.2
Secured Creditors Unlock full report
Mortgages Charges 17
Mortgages Outstanding 0
Mortgages Part Satisfied 0
Mortgages Satisfied 17
Assets and Debt Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 30-Sep-2024 31-Mar-2014 31-Mar-2013
Assets 192,142,000 192,142,000 177,039,000
Debt 149,256,000 149,256,000 133,766,000
Net Assets/Debt 42,886,000 42,886,000 43,273,000

The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.

The current section of the balance sheet has positive working capital. We would normally consider this positively. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. The balance sheet indicates the net assets of a good sized company. The amount of net assets suggests sufficient cover for total debts and obligations for the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet.

Unlock full report  The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.The current section of the balance sheet has positive working capital. We would normally consider this positively. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. The balance sheet indicates the net assets of a good sized company. The amount of net assets suggests sufficient cover for total debts and obligations for the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet.   The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.The current section of the balance sheet has positive working capital. We would normally consider this positively. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. The balance sheet indicates the net assets of a good sized company. The amount of net assets suggests sufficient cover for total debts and obligations for the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet.

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Public Record Information Unlock full report
Exact Court Judgements
Period of Months Last 12m 13-24m 25-36m 37-48m 49-60m 61-72m
Number of Exact CCJS X Y Y X X Y
Value of Exact CCJS YXY YK S S X KX
Supplier Credit Limits Unlock full report
Date Sector Notified Amount Terms
XK-SXY XKXYXK SXSKXYXK £X,000 XS XYSKS
SK-SYY SKXYXKYKKY KSXX KKXXYXS £YY,000 YS XYSKS SK YXXSXS
YK-SXY XKXYXYYK SXSXYXK £SX,000 XS XYSKS
Payment Records Unlock full report
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Payment Analysis

Total Invoices Paid Before
30 days due
Paid After
30 days due
Owing Before
30 days due
Owing after
30 days due
XYX SX K YX X
Company Valuation Analysis Unlock full report

Going Concern Valuation

The going concern valuations value the company on the basis that it continues to trade without the threat of liquidation for the foreseeable future. These valuations are primarily profit and cashflow based.

Valuations Valuation Measures
Estimated High Value £XSI,000 Retained Profit £YX,000
Estimated Mid Value £YY,000 EBIT £SY,000
Estimated Low Value £X,000 EBITDA £SSX,000

Liquidation Valuation

The liquidaton valuation values the company as if it were to cease trading and assets were subject to rapid disposal to cover liabilities. This valuation is primarily asset based.

Valuations Valuation Measures
Estimated High Value £XY,000 Total Assets £XIX,000
Estimated Mid Value £Y,000 Net Assets £YX,000
Estimated Low Value £S,000 Tangible Equity £SX,000

The above valuations are based on our own algorithms and take no account of many factors that can influence actual valuations realized and should not therefore be assumed to be accurate.

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Retained Profits Retained Profits for this company
Debt Interest Debt Interest for this company
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Solvency Solvency for this company
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First Report Score: (0-10) X
Financial Status Guide:
10 Very Strong
9 Strong
8 Very Good
7 Good
6 Above Average
5 Average
4 Below Average
3 Poor
2 Weak
1 Very Weak
0 Critical

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Risk Score (1-100) X
Risk Band Description XXMXMXMX SISX
Risk Assessment Meeting of Creditors
Credit Rating XSKX
Altman Z Score Credit Risk Rating Unlock full report

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Z Score X
Risk Band XY
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Z Score Bands

1 Low Risk 3.00 and above
2 Caution 2.63 - 2.99
3 Risk of Failure within 2 years 1.24 - 2.62
4 High Probability Failure Below 1.24
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Document Filings
Confirmation statement made on 11 February 2026 with no updates
Director's details changed for Mr David Newcombe on 21 January 2026
Memorandum and Articles of Association
Resolutions
Confirmation statement made on 11 February 2025 with no updates
Register inspection address has been changed from Heron House 5 Heron Square Richmond Surrey TW9 1EL England to 51 Homer Road Solihull B91 3QJ
Confirmation statement made on 11 February 2024 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 11 February 2023 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 11 February 2022 with updates
Statement of capital following an allotment of shares on 23 September 2021
Resolutions
Confirmation statement made on 11 February 2021 with no updates
Termination of appointment of Richard Dominic Shelton as a director on 3 February 2021
Termination of appointment of Pandora Sharp as a secretary on 1 June 2020
Confirmation statement made on 11 February 2020 with no updates
Appointment of Miss Pandora Sharp as a secretary on 31 October 2019
Termination of appointment of Andrew Lacey as a secretary on 31 October 2019
Appointment of Mr Richard James Woodman as a director on 21 October 2019

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