E WOOD HOLDINGS LIMITED
💤Zombieactive
00417183 · ltd · incorporated 1946-08-13
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
32/100
Pass
What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.
Sector: Financial & insurance
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed asset-holding vehicle — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 32/100 (pass), bankability 2/100. 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 (80/100). Current lenders should be on immediate intervention.
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Refinance opportunity
18 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 46.4y
15/100
under pressure
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 46.4 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
18 charges (18/18 with lender, 18/18 with type)
90
Directors & officers
35 officers (0 active, 35 linked, 30 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
Network not yet resolved
30
Filing history
345 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
32/100Pass
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Clear signal to pass. Time better spent elsewhere unless you have a specific strategic angle.
Business quality
15
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 (121 events)Click to expand
- 2018-12-05📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2018-04-18📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2017-06-14📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2017-06-14📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2017-06-14📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2017-06-14📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2016-01-26📄restoration-order-of-courtrestoration · AC92
- 2015-03-30⚠️gazette-dissolved-liquidationgazette · GAZ2
- 2015-03-30🏁Company dissolved
- 2014-12-30⚠️liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meetinginsolvency · 4.71
- 2014-02-26⚠️liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidatorinsolvency · 600
- 2014-02-26📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2014-02-26⚠️liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvencyinsolvency · 4.70
- 2014-02-14➖ASHLEY, David James resignedsecretary
- 2014-02-14➖ASHLEY, David James resigneddirector
- 2014-02-14➖GRAY, Donald resigneddirector
- 2014-02-14➖KEEL, Paul Andreas resigneddirector
- 2013-09-27📄change-account-reference-date-company-previous-extendedaccounts · AA01
- 2013-05-10📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2013-04-30📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2013-04-04📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2013-04-04📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2013-04-04📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2013-04-01➕ASHLEY, David James appointedsecretary
- 2013-04-01➕ASHLEY, David James appointeddirector
- 2013-03-31➖PIKETT, Christopher resignedsecretary
- 2013-03-31➖PIKETT, Christopher resigneddirector
- 2013-03-04📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2013-02-26📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2013-02-22➕KEEL, Paul Andreas appointeddirector
- 2013-02-22➖MCSHEFFREY, James Willard resigneddirector
- 2012-10-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2012-05-24📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2011-08-09📄statement-of-companys-objectschange-of-constitution · CC04
- 2011-08-09📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2011-08-09📄re-registration-memorandum-articlesincorporation · MAR
- 2011-04-29➖BROWNLEE, Kenneth Arthur resigneddirector
- 2011-04-29➕GRAY, Donald appointeddirector
- 2010-04-13➕MCSHEFFREY, James Willard appointeddirector
- 2010-03-31➖MITCHELL, Douglas resigneddirector
- 2008-06-30➖MCDONNELL, Christopher Robin Stack resigneddirector
- 2008-01-01➕PIKETT, Christopher appointedsecretary
- 2007-12-31➖MACKNESS, Donald Richard resignedsecretary
- 2007-12-17🔓Charge satisfied #18
- 2007-10-31➖MORLEY, Anthony resigneddirector
- 2007-06-01➕BROWNLEE, Kenneth Arthur appointeddirector
- 2007-06-01➕MITCHELL, Douglas appointeddirector
- 2007-06-01➕PIKETT, Christopher appointeddirector
- 2007-04-30➖LEEK, James Anthony resigneddirector
- 2007-04-30➖MOWAT, Magnus Charles resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 121 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 80 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
4 high · 2 med · 1 lowAccounts overdue
highStatutory accounts have not been filed by their due date. Can indicate admin breakdown, cash preservation, or deliberate delay.
Evidence: Next due: 2014-03-31
Confirmation statement overdue
highAnnual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal.
Evidence: Next due: 2017-05-22
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: 2015-03-30: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2014-12-30: 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.
5 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1946-08-13
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC64209 — Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.
Registered office
Unit 3 207 Brooklands Road
Weybridge
KT13 0TS
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2014-03-31OVERDUE
Last made up to: 2011-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2017-05-22OVERDUE
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 35 resigned)
ASHLEY, David James→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2013-04-01 · resigned 2014-02-14
MACKNESS, Donald Richard→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2000-03-01 · resigned 2007-12-31
PIKETT, Christopher→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2008-01-01 · resigned 2013-03-31
SCOTT, Stephen Michael→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1994-03-31 · resigned 2000-03-01
THORNTON, James→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1994-03-31
ASHLEY, David James→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2013-04-01 · resigned 2014-02-14
BATIE, David Alwyn→
Resigneddirector · ~85y · appointed 1994-02-01 · resigned 1998-04-17
BRIGHTMORE, Eric Arthur→
Resigneddirector · ~85y · appointed 1994-03-31 · resigned 2002-10-29
BROWNLEE, Kenneth Arthur→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 2007-06-01 · resigned 2011-04-29
CARLISLE, Michael, Sir→
Resigneddirector · ~97y · resigned 1994-01-11
CHAPMAN, Michael Noel→
Resigneddirector · ~88y · resigned 1991-07-15
COLE, James Henry Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~87y · appointed 1994-03-31 · resigned 1995-12-31
DENNY, Edward Michael Patrick→
Resigneddirector · ~83y · resigned 1994-01-11
DUMA, Alexander Agim→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · resigned 1992-04-23
FARLEY, Jack→
Resigneddirector · ~91y · appointed 1997-04-21 · resigned 2004-03-15
GRAY, Donald→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2011-04-29 · resigned 2014-02-14
HENNON, Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · appointed 1994-02-01 · resigned 1998-04-17
HIRST, Elliot→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 1992-04-23 · resigned 1993-06-30
KEEL, Paul Andreas→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2013-02-22 · resigned 2014-02-14
LEEK, James Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · appointed 1998-04-17 · resigned 2007-04-30
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Mortgages & charges
18
Total charges
5
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:18 of 18 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 19/07/2004 | 17/12/2007 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 29/08/2001 | 09/09/2004 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Guarantee & debenture | 1 property | 08/08/2001 | 09/09/2004 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 14/05/1993 | 11/10/1996 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 14/05/1993 | 13/05/1994 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 09/12/1992 | 09/09/2004 | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 03/04/1989 | — | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 03/04/1989 | 14/10/1992 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 24/01/1989 | 14/10/1992 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 18/11/1988 | 14/10/1992 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 18/11/1988 | 14/10/1992 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 18/11/1988 | 14/10/1992 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 18/11/1988 | 14/10/1992 | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 2 properties | 15/07/1986 | — | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 30/01/1986 | 09/09/2004 | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Deed of indemnity and charge | 1 property | 30/05/1985 | — | |
| outstanding | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank Limited | Mortgage | 2 properties | 15/02/1980 | — | |
| outstanding | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank Limited | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 14/01/1980 | — |
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Recent filings (345 total)
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2018-12-05
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2018-04-18
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2017-06-14
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2017-06-14
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2017-06-14
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2017-06-14
restoration-order-of-court
restoration · AC92
2016-01-26
gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2015-03-30
liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · 4.71
2014-12-30
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2014-02-26
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2014-02-26
liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
insolvency · 4.70
2014-02-26
change-account-reference-date-company-previous-extended
accounts · AA01
2013-09-27
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2013-05-10
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2013-04-30