CLYCAN MANAGEMENT LIMITED
💤Zombieactive
01374167 · ltd · incorporated 1978-06-20
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
76/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Renting and leasing of recreational and sports goods
Sector: Administrative & support services
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 84-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 76/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. Strong seller-intent signal (68/100, director aged 84). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 5 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).
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Refinance opportunity
8 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 35.0y
15/100
under pressure
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 35.0 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (58/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
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
7 officers (2 active, 7 linked, 3 with DOB)
79
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
9 connected companies via shared directors
72
Filing history
126 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
76/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
74
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
4
filings
- • 2 persons-with-significant-control
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 officers
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (38 events)Click to expand
- 2026-01-13📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC04
- 2026-01-12📄change-person-secretary-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH03
- 2026-01-12📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC04
- 2025-10-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-01-14📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2025-01-14📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2024-10-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-10-31📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-10-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-11-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-01-13📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-02-25📄accounts-amended-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AAMD
- 2019-11-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2018-10-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2017-10-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2014-06-11➕PRATT, Gordon Wallace appointedsecretary
- 2014-06-11➖PRATT, Kathleen Currie resignedsecretary
- 2014-06-11➖PRATT, Kathleen Currie resigneddirector
- 2008-11-28🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Clyde Canvas Goods and Structures Limited
- 2001-10-03🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2001-03-24🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2001-03-24🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2001-03-01🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Mr Gordon Wallace Pratt
- 2001-03-01🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Mrs Kathleen Currie Pratt
- 2001-03-01🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 1995-05-26➖CASKIE, Craig resignedsecretary
- 1995-05-26➕PRATT, Kathleen Currie appointedsecretary
- 1995-05-26➖CASKIE, Craig resigneddirector
- 1995-03-30🔒Charge registered #5Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
- 1994-11-07🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Clyde Canvas Goods and Structures Limited
- 1994-05-12➕CASKIE, Craig appointedsecretary
- 1994-05-12➖PARTNERS IN MANAGEMENT LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 1994-05-12➕CASKIE, Craig appointeddirector
- 1994-05-12➕PRATT, Kathleen Currie appointeddirector
- 1994-04-22🔒Charge registered #3Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
- 1991-05-29🔒Charge registered #2Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
- 1991-05-29🔒Charge registered #1Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
- 1978-06-20🏢Company incorporatedAs CLYCAN MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Owner dependency
90/100
Critical — business is the founderThe business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.
FACTORS
- +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 84 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
85/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 84 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 48 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
1 med · 1 lowCharge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Multiple registered office changes
lowMultiple address changes in a short period can indicate operational instability or admin disorder.
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr Gordon Wallace Pratt Individual · British · DOB 01/1942 · age 84 | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1978-06-20
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC77210 — Renting and leasing of recreational and sports goods
Registered office
B1 Vantage Park, Old Gloucester Road
Hambrook
Bristol
BS16 1GW
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-10-31
Last made up to: 2025-01-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-12-27
Last: 2025-12-13
Officers (2 active · 5 resigned)
PRATT, Gordon Wallace→
Activesecretary · appointed 2014-06-11
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
CASKIE, Craig→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1994-05-12 · resigned 1995-05-26
PRATT, Kathleen Currie→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1995-05-26 · resigned 2014-06-11
PARTNERS IN MANAGEMENT LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · resigned 1994-05-12
CASKIE, Craig→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · appointed 1994-05-12 · resigned 1995-05-26
PRATT, Kathleen Currie→
Resigneddirector · ~81y · appointed 1994-05-12 · resigned 2014-06-11
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Mortgages & charges
8
Total charges
4
Outstanding
4
Active lenders
Status:Lender:8 of 8 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Clyde Canvas Goods and Structures Clyde Canvas Goods and Structures Limited | Debenture | 1 property | 28/11/2008 | — | |
| outstanding | Mr Gordon Wallace Pratt | Debenture | 1 property | 01/03/2001 | — | |
| outstanding | Mrs Kathleen Currie Pratt | Debenture | 1 property | 01/03/2001 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 30/03/1995 | 03/10/2001 | |
| satisfied | Clyde Canvas Goods and Structures Clyde Canvas Goods and Structures Limited | Debenture | 1 property | 07/11/1994 | 01/03/2001 | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 22/04/1994 | — | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 29/05/1991 | 24/03/2001 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 29/05/1991 | 24/03/2001 |
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Recent filings (126 total)
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-01-21
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC04
2026-01-13
change-person-secretary-company-with-change-date
officers · CH03
2026-01-12
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC04
2026-01-12
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2025-10-30
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-01-15
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2025-01-14
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2025-01-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2024-10-22
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-12-13
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2023-10-31
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-12-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2022-10-27
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-12-13
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2021-11-18