Company registration number 15477534 (England and Wales)
PROFILE BOOKS HOLDINGS LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
PROFILE BOOKS HOLDINGS LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
C Beaumont
D Bracken
R Gray
A Franklin
C Engle
M Franklin
D Mardolka
J Reynolds
(Appointed 2 February 2026)
N Viner
Company number
15477534
Registered office
29 Cloth Fair
London
England
EC1A 7JQ
Auditor
HW Fisher Audit
Acre House
11-15 William Road
London
NW1 3ER
United Kingdom
PROFILE BOOKS HOLDINGS LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Strategic report
1 - 2
Directors' report
3 - 4
Directors' responsibilities statement
5
Independent auditor's report
6 - 8
Group statement of comprehensive income
9
Group balance sheet
10 - 11
Company balance sheet
12
Group statement of changes in equity
13
Company statement of changes in equity
14
Group statement of cash flows
15
Notes to the financial statements
16 - 33
PROFILE BOOKS HOLDINGS LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 31 March 2026.

 

Business review

The Company was incorporated on 9 February 2024.

 

The Company acquired 100% of the shares of Profile Books Ltd on 7 June 2024.

 

The financial statements include the trading activities of the subsidiary, Profile Books Ltd, for the year ended 31 March 2026.

 

The highlight of the year was László Krasznahorkai winning the Nobel Prize for Literature, with his frontlist and backlist titles seeing a subsequent bounce in sales. New publications included best-sellers by Alan Bennett, Janice Hallett, and Ezra Klein/ Derek Thompson and we saw continuing strong sales of the Murdle series by GT Karber and titles by Robert Greene and Ryan Holiday, particularly in international markets.

 

Profile Books Ltd has had a successful year's trading with an Operating profit of £1.8m for the year ended 31 March 2026 at a margin of 9.5%.

 

Profile Books Holdings Ltd Group made an Operating profit of £1.6m for the year ended 31 March 2026.

 

Profile Books Ltd is currently the only trading company in the Profile Books Holdings Ltd Group.

 

Principal risks and uncertainties

 

Credit risk

Debt is uninsured and is managed by regular review of credit and consultation with credit controllers at the distributor. The group holds no external loans and is not subject to interest rate risk.

 

Changes in the UK Retail Trade

Online purchasing of physical and ebooks is largely controlled by a single retailer. Audio books have grown in popularity and the majority are sold by a single retailer, which is part of the same group. The continued pressure on high street bookshops, both chain and independents, is a major factor affecting the company's ability to sell books to readers.

 

Operational Risk, including systems failures and disaster

The company has extensive plans for disaster recovery including recovery from systems collapse, and the Company annually assesses the appropriate level of insurance cover against business interruption.

 

Libel litigation

The company has insurance cover against libel, the level of which is assessed annually, and has a system of pre-publication review of new titles for potential libels.

 

Security of Bank Deposits

Cash is mainly deposited with the company's bankers Lloyds Banking Group. The directors keep this under regular review.

 

Foreign Exchange risk

Where possible the company deals in sterling. Foreign currency accounts are held and the company endeavours to manage the balances so as to reduce the risk.

 

Inflation

Where possible, the company attempts to limit future cost increases by entering into contracts for services and goods for a period of years. Book prices are kept under review whenever books are printed or reprinted.

PROFILE BOOKS HOLDINGS LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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Key performance indicators

Financial key performance indicators

Management use a range of performance measures to monitor the business. The performance measures are financial key performance indicators as set out below (these figures relate to the trade of Profile Books Ltd during the 12 months to 31 March 2026 and 31 March 2025):

 

 

2026

2025

 

(Decrease) / Increase in Turnover against prior year

Operating Profit as a percentage of turnover

Number of new books published in a paper format

£

(10.6%)

9.5%

111

£

(8.5%)

13.9%

112

 

On behalf of the board

D Bracken
Director
5 October 2026
PROFILE BOOKS HOLDINGS LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2026.

Principal activities

The principal activity of the Company is that of a parent company. The principal activity of the trading subsidiary, Profile Books Ltd, is that of book publishing.

Results and dividends

The results for the year are set out on page 9.

The Group's profit for the period, after taxation, amounted to £1,151,205 (2025: £1,519,415).

 

Dividends totalling £261,423 (2025: £243,992) were paid during the period.

Directors

The directors who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were as follows:

C Beaumont
D Bracken
R Gray
A Franklin
C Engle
M Franklin
D Mardolka
J Reynolds
(Appointed 2 February 2026)
N Viner
U Mackenzie
(Retired 31 March 2026)
Future developments

On the 1st July 2026 the company acquired the business assets including future contracted titles and previously published titles of the “Solaris” imprint from Rebellion Publishing Ltd.

Auditor

HW Fisher were appointed as auditor to the group and in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006, a resolution proposing that they be re-appointed will be put at a General Meeting.

Strategic report

The truegroup has chosen in accordance with Companies Act 2006, s. 414C(11) to set out in the group's strategic report information required by Large and Medium-sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, Sch. 7 to be contained in the directors' report. It has done so in respect of the information on and exposure to financial risk management.

Statement of disclosure to auditor

So far as each person who was a director at the date of approving this report is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the company’s auditor is unaware. Additionally, the directors individually have taken all the necessary steps that they ought to have taken as directors in order to make themselves aware of all relevant audit information and to establish that the company’s auditor is aware of that information.

PROFILE BOOKS HOLDINGS LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
- 4 -
On behalf of the board
D Bracken
Director
5 October 2026
PROFILE BOOKS HOLDINGS LIMITED
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
- 5 -

The directors are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

United Kingdom company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law, the directors have elected to prepare the group and parent company financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law, the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the group and parent company, and of the profit or loss of the group for that period.

In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:

The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the group’s and parent company’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the group and parent company, and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the group and parent company, and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

PROFILE BOOKS HOLDINGS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF PROFILE BOOKS HOLDINGS LIMITED
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Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of Profile Books Holdings Limited (the 'parent company') and its subsidiaries (the 'group') for the year ended 31 March 2026 which comprise the group statement of comprehensive income, the group balance sheet, the company balance sheet, the group statement of changes in equity, the company statement of changes in equity, the group statement of cash flows and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

In our opinion the financial statements:

Basis for opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the group and parent company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Conclusions relating to going concern

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.

 

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and parent company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.

 

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.

Other information

The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.

 

We have nothing to report in this regard.

Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of our audit:

PROFILE BOOKS HOLDINGS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF PROFILE BOOKS HOLDINGS LIMITED
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Matters on which we are required to report by exception

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the group and the parent company and their environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the strategic report or the directors' report.

 

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

Responsibilities of directors

As explained more fully in the directors' responsibilities statement, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the group's and parent company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the group or parent company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.

As part of our planning process:

The key procedures we undertook to detect irregularities including fraud during the course of the audit included:

PROFILE BOOKS HOLDINGS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF PROFILE BOOKS HOLDINGS LIMITED
- 8 -

Owing to the inherent limitations of an audit, there is an unavoidable risk that we may not have detected some material misstatements in the financial statements even though we have properly planned and performed our audit in accordance with auditing standards. The primary responsibility for the prevention and detection of irregularities and fraud rests with the directors of the group and company.

A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https://www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.

Use of our report

This report is made solely to the parent company’s members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the parent company’s members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the parent company and the parent company’s members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Tanya Craft (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of HW Fisher Audit, Statutory Auditor
Chartered Accountants
Acre House
11-15 William Road
London
NW1 3ER
United Kingdom
7 October 2026
PROFILE BOOKS HOLDINGS LIMITED
GROUP STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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Year ended
Period ended
31 March
31 March
2026
2025
Notes
£
£
Turnover
3
19,214,830
17,623,698
Cost of sales
(9,832,692)
(9,138,282)
Gross profit
9,382,138
8,485,416
Distribution costs
(933,889)
(882,960)
Administrative expenses
(6,869,985)
(5,543,546)
Operating profit
4
1,578,264
2,058,910
Interest receivable and similar income
8
72,729
56,183
Interest payable and similar expenses
9
(14,791)
-
0
Profit before taxation
1,636,202
2,115,093
Tax on profit
10
(484,997)
(595,678)
Profit for the financial year
1,151,205
1,519,415
Profit for the financial year is all attributable to the owners of the parent company.
Total comprehensive income for the year is all attributable to the owners of the parent company.

The notes on pages 16 to 33 form part of these financial statements.

PROFILE BOOKS HOLDINGS LIMITED
GROUP BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 MARCH 2026
31 March 2026
- 10 -
2026
2025
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Goodwill
12
817,065
1,073,496
Total intangible assets
817,065
1,073,496
Tangible assets
13
138,650
112,609
Investments
14
2,498,525
-
0
3,454,240
1,186,105
Current assets
Stocks
16
1,237,665
1,552,075
Debtors
17
6,328,530
7,426,913
Cash at bank and in hand
4,509,778
5,207,822
12,075,973
14,186,810
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
18
(2,966,415)
(3,769,901)
Net current assets
9,109,558
10,416,909
Total assets less current liabilities
12,563,798
11,603,014
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
19
(51,889)
(111,786)
Provisions for liabilities
Provisions
20
786,271
661,250
Deferred tax liability
21
4,011
4,011
(790,282)
(665,261)
Net assets
11,721,627
10,825,967
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
25
17,428
17,428
Share premium account
9,533,116
9,533,116
Profit and loss reserves
2,171,083
1,275,423
Total equity
11,721,627
10,825,967

The notes on pages 16 to 33 form part of these financial statements.

PROFILE BOOKS HOLDINGS LIMITED
GROUP BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT
31 MARCH 2026
31 March 2026
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These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions relating to medium-sized groups.

The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 7 October 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
07 October 2026
D Bracken
Director
Company registration number 15477534 (England and Wales)
PROFILE BOOKS HOLDINGS LIMITED
COMPANY BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2026
31 March 2026
- 12 -
2026
2025
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Investments
14
9,556,422
9,550,544
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
25
17,428
17,428
Share premium account
9,533,116
9,533,116
Profit and loss reserves
5,878
-
0
Total equity
9,556,422
9,550,544

The notes on pages 16 to 33 form part of these financial statements.

As permitted by section 408 of the Companies Act 2006, the company has not presented its own profit and loss account and related notes. The company’s profit for the year was £261,423 (2025 - £243,992 profit).

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions relating to medium-sized companies.

The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 7 October 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
07 October 2026
D Bracken
Director
Company registration number 15477534 (England and Wales)
PROFILE BOOKS HOLDINGS LIMITED
GROUP STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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Share capital
Share premium account
Profit and loss reserves
Total
Notes
£
£
£
£
Balance at 9 February 2024
-
0
-
0
-
0
-
Period ended 31 March 2025:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
-
1,519,415
1,519,415
Issue of share capital
25
17,428
9,533,116
-
9,550,544
Dividends
11
-
-
(243,992)
(243,992)
Balance at 31 March 2025
17,428
9,533,116
1,275,423
10,825,967
Year ended 31 March 2026:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
-
1,151,205
1,151,205
Dividends
11
-
-
(261,423)
(261,423)
Credit to equity for equity settled share-based payments
24
-
-
5,878
5,878
Balance at 31 March 2026
17,428
9,533,116
2,171,083
11,721,627

The notes on pages 16 to 33 form part of these financial statements.

PROFILE BOOKS HOLDINGS LIMITED
COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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Share capital
Share premium account
Profit and loss reserves
Total
Notes
£
£
£
£
Balance at 9 February 2024
-
0
-
0
-
-
Period ended 31 March 2025:
Profit and total comprehensive income for the period
-
-
243,992
243,992
Issue of share capital
25
17,428
9,533,116
-
9,550,544
Dividends
11
-
-
(243,992)
(243,992)
Balance at 31 March 2025
17,428
9,533,116
-
0
9,550,544
Year ended 31 March 2026:
Profit and total comprehensive income
-
-
261,423
261,423
Dividends
11
-
-
(261,423)
(261,423)
Credit to equity for equity settled share-based payments
24
-
-
5,878
5,878
Balance at 31 March 2026
17,428
9,533,116
5,878
9,556,422

The notes on pages 16 to 33 form part of these financial statements.

PROFILE BOOKS HOLDINGS LIMITED
GROUP STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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Year ended
Period ended
31 March 2026
31 March 2025
Notes
£
£
£
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
31
2,859,079
1,862,609
Interest paid
(14,791)
-
0
Income taxes paid
(779,070)
(595,679)
Net cash inflow from operating activities
2,065,218
1,266,930
Investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(74,568)
(54,807)
Purchase of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired
-
(5,367,036)
Purchase of investments
(2,500,000)
-
Interest received
72,729
56,183
Net cash used in investing activities
(2,501,839)
(5,365,660)
Financing activities
Proceeds from issue of shares
-
9,550,544
Dividends paid to equity shareholders
(261,423)
(243,992)
Net cash (used in)/generated from financing activities
(261,423)
9,306,552
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
(698,044)
5,207,822
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
5,207,822
-
0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
4,509,778
5,207,822

The notes on pages 16 to 33 form part of these financial statements.

PROFILE BOOKS HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
- 16 -
1
Accounting policies
Company information

Profile Books Holdings Limited (“the company”) is a private limited company domiciled and incorporated in England and Wales.

 

The Registered Office and principal place of business address is 29 Cloth Fair, London, EC1A 7JQ.

 

The group consists of Profile Books Holdings Limited, Profile Books Ltd and all of its subsidiaries.

 

The principal activity and core business of the group is book publishing.

 

The company was incorporated on 9 February 2024 and acquired 100% of the share capital of Profile Books Ltd on 20 June 2024. The trading results of Profile Books Ltd are shown in the consolidation for the year ended 31 March 2026.

1.1
Reporting period

The current year financial statements have been prepared for year ended 31 March 2026. The prior period financial statements were prepared for a period of 13 months from 9 February 2024 to 31 March 2025. The figures are therefore not entirely comparable.

1.2
Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within the accounting policies and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.

The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgement in applying the Company's accounting policies.

 

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The company is a qualifying entity for the purposes of FRS 102, being a member of a group where the parent of that group prepares publicly available consolidated financial statements, including this company, which are intended to give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the group. The company has therefore taken advantage of exemptions from the following disclosure requirements for parent company information presented within the consolidated financial statements:

 

PROFILE BOOKS HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.3
Business combinations

In the parent company financial statements, the cost of a business combination is the fair value at the acquisition date of the assets given, equity instruments issued and liabilities incurred or assumed, plus costs directly attributable to the business combination. The excess of the cost of a business combination over the fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities acquired is recognised as goodwill. The cost of the combination includes the estimated amount of contingent consideration that is probable and can be measured reliably, and is adjusted for changes in contingent consideration after the acquisition date. Provisional fair values recognised for business combinations in previous periods are adjusted retrospectively for final fair values determined in the 12 months following the acquisition date. Investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates are accounted for at cost less impairment.

 

Deferred tax is recognised on differences between the value of assets (other than goodwill) and liabilities recognised in a business combination accounted for using the purchase method and the amounts that can be deducted or assessed for tax, considering the manner in which the carrying amount of the asset or liability is expected to be recovered or settled. The deferred tax recognised is adjusted against goodwill or negative goodwill.

1.4
Basis of consolidation

The consolidated group financial statements consist of the financial statements of the parent company Profile Books Holdings Limited together with all entities controlled by the parent company (its subsidiaries) and the group’s share of its interests in associates.

 

All financial statements are made up to 31 March 2026. Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring the accounting policies used into line with those used by other members of the group.

 

All intra-group transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between group companies are eliminated on consolidation. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an impairment of the asset transferred.

Subsidiaries are consolidated in the group’s financial statements from the date that control commences until the date that control ceases.

1.5
Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis, which assumes that the Group will continue to meet its debts as they fall due, and will continue to trade for at least 12 months from the date of approval of these financial statements.

 

At the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation, based on their assessment of the Group's financial position and resources, that the Group has adequate financial resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, being a period of a least twelve months from the date of approval of these financial statements, and will be able to meet its liabilities as they fall due.

PROFILE BOOKS HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 18 -
1.6
Revenue

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. The following criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:

 

Sale of goods

Turnover from the sale of books is recognised when title passes. A provision for anticipated returns is made based primarily on historical return rates. If these estimates do not reflect actual returns in future periods, then turnover could be understated or overstated for that particular period.

 

Rendering of services

Revenue from a contract to provide services is recognised in the period in which the services are provided in accordance with the stage of completion of the contract when all of the following conditions are satisfied:

On certain contracts, where the Company acts as agent, turnover includes commissions and fees receivable for services rendered.

1.7
Royalty advance

Advances of royalties paid to authors are included as a prepaid expense until titles are published, at which date they are written off. Where a paperback version is to be published following the first edition, the directors may allocate a proportion of the advance to be treated as a prepaid expense until publication of the paperback edition.

At each reporting date, advances on unpublished titles are assessed for impairment. If the value is impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to any amounts deemed to be recoverable. The impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

1.8
Intangible assets

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the difference between amounts paid on the cost of a business combination and the acquirer's interest in the fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities of the acquiree at the date of acquisition. Subsequent to initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is amortised on a straight-line basis to the Statement of Comprehensive Income over its useful economic life.

1.9
Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.

 

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Plant and equipment
20% straight line
Fixtures and fittings
20% straight line
Computers
20% straight line
PROFILE BOOKS HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.

 

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the profit and loss account.

1.10
Fixed asset investments

Equity investments are measured at fair value through profit or loss, except for those equity investments that are not publicly traded and whose fair value cannot otherwise be measured reliably, which are recognised at cost less impairment until a reliable measure of fair value becomes available.

 

In the parent company financial statements, investments in subsidiaries are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses.

A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the group. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.

 

Investments are held at fair value with gains and losses being recognised within the profit and loss account.

1.11
Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting period end date, the group reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. The carrying amount of the investments accounted for using the equity method is tested for impairment as a single asset. Any goodwill included in the carrying amount of the investment is not tested separately for impairment.

1.12
Stocks

Stocks comprises printed books and paper stock at the printers, and are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is determined using the "first in first out' method.

 

Stock held by distributors are valued on a title by title basis at the lower of manufacturing cost and net realisable value.

 

Cost includes the direct costs of paper, printing and binding incurred on a title by title basis. Plant costs which do not vary with the number of copies printed (for example typesetting, origination and illustration), are charged to the Statement of Comprehensive Income in full, on publication.

 

A provision is made for excess, obsolete and slow moving stocks. Net realisable value is calculated as the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less applicable variable selling expenses.

1.13
Financial instruments

The group has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

 

Financial instruments are recognised in the group's balance sheet when the group becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

 

Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amounts presented in the financial statements when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

PROFILE BOOKS HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 20 -
Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Impairment of financial assets

Financial assets, other than those held at fair value through profit and loss, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date.

 

Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows have been affected. If an asset is impaired, the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss.

 

If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the impairment is reversed. The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been, had the impairment not previously been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in profit or loss.

Classification of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the group after deducting all of its liabilities.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and loans from fellow group companies are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

 

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

 

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

1.14
Equity instruments

Equity instruments issued by the group are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the group.

1.15
Taxation

The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

Current tax

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The group’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.

PROFILE BOOKS HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 21 -
Deferred tax

Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset if, and only if, there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.

1.16
Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the group has a legal or constructive present obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that the group will be required to settle that obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

 

The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the reporting end date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the amount expected to be required to settle the obligation is recognised at present value. When a provision is measured at present value, the unwinding of the discount is recognised as a finance cost in profit or loss in the period in which it arises.

 

Returns provision

The Group sells books to some customers on a 'sale or return' basis. During the course of subsequent periods some of those books will be returned, and some sales made in one accounting period will be returned in the next. The Group has an enforceable obligation to make a full refund against those returns and, in accordance with the requirements of FRS102, provisions are made for the costs involved based on the historical trend of returns, modified where necessary, by the directors' evaluation of each title, and after taking into consideration actual returns received after the period end.

1.17
Employee benefits

The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.

 

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

 

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.18
Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

The Group operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Group pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Group has no further payment obligations.

 

The contributions are recognised as an expense in profit or loss when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Statement of Financial Position. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Group in independently administered funds.

PROFILE BOOKS HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
- 22 -
1.19
Share-based payments

Equity-settled share-based payments are measured at fair value at the date of grant by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments granted using the black scholes model. The fair value determined at the grant date is expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, based on the estimate of shares that will eventually vest. A corresponding adjustment is made to equity.

 

The expense in relation to options over the parent company’s shares granted to employees of a subsidiary is recognised by the company as a capital contribution, and presented as an increase in the company’s investment in that subsidiary.

When the terms and conditions of equity-settled share-based payments at the time they were granted are subsequently modified, the fair value of the share-based payment under the original terms and conditions and under the modified terms and conditions are both determined at the date of the modification. Any excess of the modified fair value over the original fair value is recognised over the remaining vesting period in addition to the grant date fair value of the original share-based payment. The share-based payment expense is not adjusted if the modified fair value is less than the original fair value.

 

Cancellations or settlements (including those resulting from employee redundancies) are treated as an acceleration of vesting and the amount that would have been recognised over the remaining vesting period is recognised immediately.

1.20
Operating leases: the Group as lessee

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

 

Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are recognised on a straight-line basis over the lease term, unless another systematic basis is representative of the time pattern of the lessee's benefit from the use of the leased asset.

1.21
Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentational currency

The Company and the Group's functional and presentational currency is GBP.

Transactions in currencies other than pounds sterling are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At each reporting end date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the reporting end date. Gains and losses arising on translation in the period are included in profit or loss.

1.22

Dividends

Equity dividends are recognised when they become legally payable. Interim equity dividends are recognised when paid. Final equity dividends are recognised when approved by the shareholders at an annual general meeting.

1.23

Interest income

Interest income is recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.

1.24

Holiday pay accrual

A liability for unused holiday leave is accrued for at the statement of financial position date. This is measured at the salary cost of the future holiday entitlement.

PROFILE BOOKS HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
- 23 -
2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the group’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

 

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

Provision for Returns

The Company has agreements in place to allow some customers to return books on a 'sale or return' basis. An estimated provision is made for post year end returns based upon the pattern of returns for the previous completed year, excluding exceptional titles. See note 20 for further details.

Stock provision

Judgement is required in determining whether there is any allowance for slow-moving or obsolete items. This involves evaluating the likelihood of the further sales of particular stock items. See note 16 for further details.

Amortisation Period of Goodwill

The determination of the useful economic life over which goodwill is amortised is a significant judgement. Management considers a range of factors, including the expected future cash flows from the acquired business, the stability of the industry, and historical experience. Where a reliable estimate cannot be made, the useful life does not exceed ten years. The amortisation period is reviewed annually and revised if necessary.

3
Turnover and other revenue
2026
2025
£
£
Turnover analysed by class of business
Books
15,210,272
14,116,140
Services
2,386,546
2,222,886
Royalties
1,364,821
1,089,250
Commission
105,598
102,618
Other
147,593
92,804
19,214,830
17,623,698
2026
2025
£
£
Turnover analysed by geographical market
United Kingdom
10,908,858
10,810,003
Rest of Europe
5,394,565
2,913,132
Rest of world
2,911,407
3,900,563
19,214,830
17,623,698
PROFILE BOOKS HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
3
Turnover and other revenue
(Continued)
- 24 -
2026
2025
£
£
Other revenue
Interest income
72,729
56,183
4
Operating profit
2026
2025
£
£
Operating profit for the year is stated after charging:
Exchange losses
1,076
11,143
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
48,527
31,321
Amortisation of intangible assets
256,431
208,657
Share-based payments
5,878
-
Operating lease charges
249,255
249,255
5
Auditor's remuneration
2026
2025
Fees payable to the company's auditor and associates:
£
£
For audit services
Audit of the financial statements of the group and company
3,500
-
Audit of the financial statements of the company's subsidiaries
24,500
19,000
28,000
19,000
6
Employees

The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the group and company during the year was:

Group
Company
2026
2025
2026
2025
Number
Number
Number
Number
Directors (not including Non-Executive directors)
4
3
-
-
Administration
14
14
-
-
Editorial
32
31
-
-
Sales and publicity
17
16
-
-
Total
67
64
0
0
PROFILE BOOKS HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
6
Employees
(Continued)
- 25 -

Their aggregate remuneration comprised:

Group
Company
2026
2025
2026
2025
£
£
£
£
Wages and salaries
4,087,133
3,482,274
-
0
-
0
Social security costs
507,611
341,172
-
-
Pension costs
316,975
228,309
-
0
-
0
4,911,719
4,051,755
-
0
-
0
7
Directors' remuneration
2026
2025
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
743,757
509,695
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
40,188
24,736
783,945
534,431

The number of directors for whom retirement benefits are accruing under defined contribution schemes amounted to 3 (2025 - 3).

Remuneration disclosed above includes the following amounts paid to the highest paid director:
2026
2025
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
203,161
171,006
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
15,135
11,867
8
Interest receivable and similar income
2026
2025
£
£
Interest income
Interest on bank deposits
72,729
56,183
9
Interest payable and similar expenses
2026
2025
£
£
Interest on bank overdrafts and loans
14,791
-
PROFILE BOOKS HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
- 26 -
10
Taxation
2026
2025
£
£
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
484,997
595,678

The actual charge for the year can be reconciled to the expected charge for the year based on the profit or loss and the standard rate of tax as follows:

2026
2025
£
£
Profit before taxation
1,636,202
2,115,093
Expected tax charge based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2025: 25%)
409,051
528,773
Effects of:
Expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
12,699
17,319
Income not taxable in determining taxable profit
64,548
41,811
Movement in deferred tax not recognised
(1,301)
-
0
-
0
7,775
Taxation charge in the financial statements
484,997
595,678
11
Dividends
2026
2025
Recognised as distributions to equity holders:
£
£
Final paid
261,423
243,992
12
Intangible fixed assets
Group
Goodwill
£
Cost
At 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026
1,282,153
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 April 2025
208,657
Amortisation charged for the year
256,431
At 31 March 2026
465,088
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2026
817,065
At 31 March 2025
1,073,496
PROFILE BOOKS HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
12
Intangible fixed assets
(Continued)
- 27 -
The company had no intangible fixed assets at 31 March 2026 or 31 March 2025.
13
Tangible fixed assets
Group
Plant and equipment
Fixtures and fittings
Computers
Total
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 April 2025
213,186
147,442
124,692
485,320
Additions
54,087
17,029
3,452
74,568
At 31 March 2026
267,273
164,471
128,144
559,888
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2025
180,507
98,209
93,995
372,711
Depreciation charged in the year
19,028
15,566
13,933
48,527
At 31 March 2026
199,535
113,775
107,928
421,238
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2026
67,738
50,696
20,216
138,650
At 31 March 2025
32,679
49,233
30,697
112,609
The company had no tangible fixed assets at 31 March 2026 or 31 March 2025.
14
Fixed asset investments
Group
Company
2026
2025
2026
2025
Notes
£
£
£
£
Investments in subsidiaries
15
-
0
-
0
9,556,422
9,550,544
Listed investments
2,498,525
-
0
-
0
-
0
2,498,525
-
0
9,556,422
9,550,544

Acquisition of subsidiary

On 7 June 2024 the company acquired 100% of the issued share capital of Profile Books Ltd, a company incorporated in the UK for a gross consideration of £17,283,331.

PROFILE BOOKS HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
14
Fixed asset investments
(Continued)
- 28 -
Movements in fixed asset investments
Group
Investments
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 April 2025
-
Additions
2,500,000
Valuation changes
(1,475)
At 31 March 2026
2,498,525
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2026
2,498,525
At 31 March 2025
-

During the year, the Group invested £2,500,000 into a portfolio of listed securities. The investments are classified as financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss. At 31 March 2026, the fair value of listed investments was £2,498,525 (2025: £nil), resulting in a net fair value loss of £1,475 recognised in administrative expenses.

 

All listed investments are categorised within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy as fair value is determined directly by reference to published quoted prices in active markets at the reporting date

Movements in fixed asset investments
Company
Shares in subsidiaries
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 April 2025
9,550,544
Additions
5,878
At 31 March 2026
9,556,422
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2026
9,556,422
At 31 March 2025
9,550,544
15
Subsidiaries

Details of the company's subsidiaries at 31 March 2026 are as follows:

Name of undertaking
Registered office
Class of
% Held
shares held
Direct
Indirect
Profile Books Ltd
29 Cloth Fair, London, EC1A 7JQ
Ordinary
100.00
-
Serpent's Tail Limited
29 Cloth Fair, London, EC1A 7JQ
Ordinary
0
100.00
Souvenir Press Limited
29 Cloth Fair, London, EC1A 7JQ
Ordinary
0
100.00
PROFILE BOOKS HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
- 29 -
16
Stocks
Group
Company
2026
2025
2026
2025
£
£
£
£
Finished goods and goods for resale
1,237,665
1,552,075
-
0
-
0

An impairment loss of £220,927 (2025: £254,870) was recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income

17
Debtors
Group
Company
2026
2025
2026
2025
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
£
£
Trade debtors
4,501,101
5,591,994
-
0
-
0
Other debtors
112,019
105,365
-
0
-
0
Prepayments and accrued income
1,644,148
1,669,734
-
0
-
0
6,257,268
7,367,093
-
-
Amounts falling due after more than one year:
Other debtors
71,262
59,820
-
0
-
0
Total debtors
6,328,530
7,426,913
-
-
18
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Group
Company
2026
2025
2026
2025
Notes
£
£
£
£
Trade creditors
1,141,333
955,261
-
0
-
0
Corporation tax payable
81,711
375,784
-
0
-
0
Deferred income
22
303,839
558,212
-
0
-
0
Other creditors
8,079
7,249
-
0
-
0
Accruals
1,431,453
1,873,395
-
0
-
0
2,966,415
3,769,901
-
0
-
0
19
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
Group
Company
2026
2025
2026
2025
Notes
£
£
£
£
Deferred income
22
51,889
111,786
-
0
-
0
PROFILE BOOKS HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
- 30 -
20
Provisions for liabilities
Group
Company
2026
2025
2026
2025
£
£
£
£
Provisions for returns
543,271
661,250
-
-
Other provisions
243,000
-
-
-
786,271
661,250
-
-
Movements on provisions:
Provisions for returns
Other provisions
Total
Group
£
£
£
At 1 April 2025
661,250
-
661,250
Additional provisions in the year
(117,979)
243,000
125,021
At 31 March 2026
543,271
243,000
786,271

The provision for returns has been made for books sold in the current year which will be returned in subsequent years in accordance with the accounting policy set out in Note 1.16.

21
Deferred taxation

The following are the major deferred tax liabilities and assets recognised by the group and company:

Liabilities
Liabilities
2026
2025
Group
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
16,993
16,993
Expenses allowable when realised
(12,982)
(12,982)
4,011
4,011
The company has no deferred tax assets or liabilities.
There were no deferred tax movements in the year.

The deferred tax liability set out above is expected to reverse within 12 months and relates to accelerated capital allowances that are expected to mature within the same period.

PROFILE BOOKS HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
- 31 -
22
Deferred income
Group
Company
2026
2025
2026
2025
£
£
£
£
Other deferred income
355,728
669,998
-
-

Deferred income is included in the financial statements as follows:

Current liabilities
303,839
558,212
-
0
-
0
Non-current liabilities
51,889
111,786
-
0
-
0
355,728
669,998
-
-
23
Retirement benefit schemes
2026
2025
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
316,975
228,309

A defined contribution pension scheme is operated for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the group in an independently administered fund. Employer contributions totalling £43,557 (2025: £34,449) were payable to the fund at the reporting date and are included in creditors.

24
Share-based payment transactions

The Group set up a new Enterprise Management Incentive Share Option Scheme for employees including Directors during 2025.


Each employee's Share Options converts into one Ordinary Share of Profile Books Holdings Limited on exercise. No amounts are paid, or payable, by the recipient on receipt of the option and the options carry neither rights to dividends nor voting rights. Options may be exercised within 180 days prior their expiring or on  an exit event.

 

Options were issued in 2025 and have a service condition attached that requires the employee to remain with the Company for a period equal to the vesting period.

 

The Options are forfeited if the employee leaves the Company before the options vest. The fair value of the Share Options has been determined by applying a Black‑Scholes‑Merton Model.

 

17,428 options were granted during the year (2025: nil share options), and there were a total of 17,428 Share Options outstanding at 31 March 2026 (2025: nil).

Group
Company
2026
2025
2026
2025
£
£
£
£
Expenses recognised in the year
Arising from equity-settled transactions
5,878
-
-
-
PROFILE BOOKS HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
- 32 -
25
Share capital
Group and company
2026
2025
2026
2025
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
174,280 Ordinary shares of £0.10 each
174,280
174,280
17,428
17,428

On 7 June 2024, 174,279 "consideration shares" of £0.10 each were allotted and issued under the share exchange agreement in addition to the one ordinary subscriber share of £0.10 allotted to one of the shareholders.

26
Operating lease commitments
As lessee

At the reporting end date the group had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:

Group
Company
2026
2025
2026
2025
£
£
£
£
Within 1 year
498,510
299,100
-
-
Years 2-5
1,096,722
947,150
-
-
1,595,232
1,246,250
-
-
27
Other financial commitments

The Group operates a credit facility to cover the clearance of foreign cheques for which the Group are allowed to withdraw funds, this facility is secured via fixed and floating charges over the assets of the Group.

28
Events after the reporting date

On the 1st July 2026 Profile Books Limited acquired the business assets including contracted titles of the “Solaris” imprint from Rebellion Publishing Ltd.

29
Related party transactions

During the year total dividends of £261,423 (2025: £229,872) were paid to directors and their related parties

 

Directors' remuneration is disclosed in note 7, the directors of the Company are the key management personnel.

30
Controlling party

Andrew Franklin and his family is the controlling party, as they are the majority shareholders.

PROFILE BOOKS HOLDINGS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
- 33 -
31
Cash generated from group operations
2026
2025
£
£
Profit after taxation
1,151,205
1,519,415
Adjustments for:
Taxation charged
484,997
595,678
Finance costs
14,791
-
0
Investment income
(72,729)
(56,183)
Amortisation and impairment of intangible assets
256,431
208,657
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
48,527
31,321
Equity settled share based payment expense
5,878
-
Increase in provisions
125,021
112,387
Movements in working capital:
Decrease in stocks
314,410
561,385
Decrease/(increase) in debtors
1,099,858
(578,385)
Decrease in creditors
(569,310)
(531,666)
Cash generated from operations
2,859,079
1,862,609
32
Analysis of changes in net funds - group
1 April 2025
Cash flows
31 March 2026
£
£
£
Cash at bank and in hand
5,207,822
(698,044)
4,509,778
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