ARMOURY SQUARE LIMITED
💤Zombieactive
00097873 · ltd · incorporated 1908-05-06
Investment thesis
Zombie company — trading but stalled; unlikely mover.
Why interesting: Quiet, steady; could be a succession or carve-out candidate with the right conversation.
Why risky: No growth signal; thin margin for error on price.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
35/100
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What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 1584
Sector: Manufacturing
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed admin-neglect survivor — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 35/100 (watch), bankability 0/100. Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: File overdue accounts. Clears statutory overdue flag — immediate bankability uplift for refinance conversations. Most likely exit: asset disposal / carve-out (70/100). Current lenders should be on immediate intervention.
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Refinance opportunity
8 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 45.0y
15/100
under pressure
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 45.0 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.
Data confidence
Overall: low (47/100)Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.
Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
8 charges (8/8 with lender, 8/8 with type)
90
Directors & officers
25 officers (0 active, 25 linked, 18 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
Network not yet resolved
30
Filing history
149 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
35/100Watch
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Not actionable now, but monitor — distressed, succession, or structural changes could flip this into a real opportunity.
Business quality
25
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
50
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
0
Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (83 events)Click to expand
- 2019-10-16📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2016-04-06📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2016-04-06📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2016-03-24➖HALL, Martin John Dennis resigneddirector
- 2016-03-24➖MCREYNOLDS, Malachy resigneddirector
- 2015-06-08➖QUAYSECO LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2015-06-08📄restoration-order-of-courtrestoration · AC92
- 2015-01-19🏁Company dissolved
- 2007-10-06⚠️legacyinsolvency · LIQ
- 2007-07-06⚠️liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meetinginsolvency · 4.71
- 2007-01-15📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2007-01-15📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2007-01-15📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2006-12-31➖KEITH, Paul resigneddirector
- 2006-12-31➖PEARCE, George Martin resigneddirector
- 2006-12-31➖VAN GEEST, Leonard Waling resigneddirector
- 2006-11-07📍legacyaddress · 287
- 2006-11-06⚠️liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvencyinsolvency · 4.70
- 2006-10-31📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2006-10-31⚠️liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidatorinsolvency · 600
- 2006-10-19📄legacymortgage · 403a
- 2006-10-19📄legacymortgage · 403a
- 2006-10-19📄legacymortgage · 403a
- 2006-10-19🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2006-10-19🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2006-10-19🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2006-08-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2006-06-09📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2006-05-03📄legacymortgage · 403a
- 2006-05-03🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2006-03-28📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2006-03-28📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2006-03-28📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2006-03-14📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2006-03-14📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2006-02-16➖CARR, Timothy James resignedsecretary
- 2006-02-16➕QUAYSECO LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2006-02-16➕HALL, Martin John Dennis appointeddirector
- 2006-02-16➕KEITH, Paul appointeddirector
- 2006-02-16➕VAN GEEST, Leonard Waling appointeddirector
- 2006-01-19📄legacyaccounts · 225
- 2005-06-27➕CARR, Timothy James appointedsecretary
- 2005-06-27➖CHABOWSKI, Christopher Paul resignedsecretary
- 2003-12-22🔒Charge registered #8Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
- 2003-12-22🔒Charge registered #7Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
- 2003-11-21🔒Charge registered #6Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
- 2003-11-01➕CHABOWSKI, Christopher Paul appointedsecretary
- 2003-10-31➖THOMAS, Pauline Sandra resignedsecretary
- 2003-10-31➖QUAYSECO LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2002-02-28➕QUAYSECO LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
Showing most recent 50 of 83 events
Owner dependency
50/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
Succession & seller-readiness
40/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 118 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
4 high · 2 med ·Accounts overdue
highStatutory accounts have not been filed by their due date. Can indicate admin breakdown, cash preservation, or deliberate delay.
Evidence: Next due: 2007-10-31
Confirmation statement overdue
highAnnual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal.
Evidence: Next due: 2017-06-23
No active directors on record
highCompany is active but has no current directors in the register. This is unusual and should be investigated.
4 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2007-10-06: legacy; 2007-07-06: liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
Has insolvency history
mediumCompanies House flags prior insolvency events. Review the insolvency filings for context.
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1908-05-06
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC1584 — SIC 1584
Registered office
1 Westminster Way
Oxford
OX2 0PZ
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2007-10-31OVERDUE
Last made up to: 2005-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2017-06-23OVERDUE
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 25 resigned)
CANTY, Michael Norman→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1998-08-31 · resigned 1999-12-23
CARR, Timothy James→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-06-27 · resigned 2006-02-16
CHABOWSKI, Christopher Paul→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2003-11-01 · resigned 2005-06-27
PATCH, Gerald Frank→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1998-08-31
THOMAS, Pauline Sandra→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1999-12-23 · resigned 2003-10-31
QUAYSECO LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2006-02-16 · resigned 2015-06-08
QUAYSECO LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2002-02-28 · resigned 2003-10-31
ASPIN, John→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · appointed 1996-12-27 · resigned 1997-06-30
BARNETT, Stephen Ambrose→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 1994-04-12 · resigned 1996-10-23
BOLTON, Alan John→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · resigned 1995-03-03
CANTY, Michael Norman→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 1998-08-31 · resigned 1999-12-23
CURRIE, James Beattie→
Resigneddirector · ~81y · resigned 1992-08-28
HALL, Martin John Dennis→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2006-02-16 · resigned 2016-03-24
KEITH, Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 2006-02-16 · resigned 2006-12-31
LEE-BARBER, Christopher Geoffrey→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2000-03-03 · resigned 2000-06-01
LEE-BARBER, Christopher Geoffrey→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2000-03-03 · resigned 2000-06-30
LEE-BARBER, Christopher Geoffrey→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 1998-03-20 · resigned 2000-03-02
MATTHEWS, Geoffrey Alan→
Resigneddirector · ~86y · resigned 1998-08-20
MCREYNOLDS, Malachy→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 2000-03-29 · resigned 2016-03-24
PATCH, Gerald Frank→
Resigneddirector · ~87y · resigned 1998-08-31
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Mortgages & charges
8
Total charges
4
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:8 of 8 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Legal charge | 1 property | 22/12/2003 | 19/10/2006 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Debenture | 1 property | 22/12/2003 | 19/10/2006 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Legal charge | 1 property | 21/11/2003 | 19/10/2006 | |
| satisfied | Ge Capital Commercial Finance Ge Capital Commercial Finance Limited | Debenture | 1 property | 29/03/2000 | 03/05/2006 | |
| outstanding | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 19/09/1983 | — | |
| outstanding | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 19/09/1983 | — | |
| outstanding | Henry Ausbucher & Co Henry Ausbucher & Co Limited | Debenture | 1 property | 15/07/1981 | — | |
| outstanding | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 15/07/1981 | — |
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Recent filings (149 total)
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2019-10-16
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2016-04-06
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2016-04-06
restoration-order-of-court
restoration · AC92
2015-06-08
legacy
insolvency · LIQ
2007-10-06
liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · 4.71
2007-07-06
legacy
officers · 288b
2007-01-15
legacy
officers · 288b
2007-01-15
legacy
officers · 288b
2007-01-15
legacy
address · 287
2006-11-07
liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
insolvency · 4.70
2006-11-06
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2006-10-31
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2006-10-31
legacy
mortgage · 403a
2006-10-19
legacy
mortgage · 403a
2006-10-19