SUMIT PLC
⚰️Wound downdissolved
01462512 · plc · incorporated 1979-11-21
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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book net assets
Opportunity
65/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 7499
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 65/100 (strong), bankability 52/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 3 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
4 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 42.8y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 42.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 40/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: low (53/100)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
4 charges (4/4 with lender, 4/4 with type)
90
Directors & officers
21 officers (4 active, 21 linked, 17 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
18 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
117 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
65/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
30
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
85
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
67
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
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 (63 events)Click to expand
- 2010-02-16📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2010-02-16🏁Company dissolved
- 2009-11-03📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2009-10-26📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2008-09-29📄accounts-with-made-up-dateaccounts · AA
- 2008-09-25📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2008-07-21📄legacymortgage · 395
- 2008-07-08🔒Charge registered #4Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (The Security Trustee)
- 2008-02-21📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2008-02-07➕BESSANT, David Thomas appointeddirector
- 2007-10-10📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2007-09-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2007-08-14📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2007-08-14📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2007-08-01📄legacymortgage · 395
- 2007-07-20🔒Charge registered #3Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (As Security Trustee)
- 2007-07-13➕KANDHOLA, Kulbir Singh appointeddirector
- 2007-07-13➖FITCHFORD, Andrew Michael John resigneddirector
- 2006-10-30📄accounts-with-made-up-dateaccounts · AA
- 2006-10-11📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2006-08-23📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2006-08-23📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2006-07-31➕FITCHFORD, Andrew Michael John appointeddirector
- 2006-07-31➖MANSON, David resigneddirector
- 2005-11-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2005-10-14📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2005-09-09📍legacyaddress · 287
- 2005-04-15📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2005-04-15📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2005-04-01➕JOWETT, Jonathan David appointedsecretary
- 2005-04-01➕JOWETT, Jonathan David appointeddirector
- 2005-03-31➖HUMPHERSON, Carolyn Mary resignedsecretary
- 2005-03-31➖HUMPHERSON, Carolyn Mary resigneddirector
- 2004-11-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2004-10-12📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2003-10-31📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2003-10-13📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2002-09-02➖FAIRBROTHER, Michael resigneddirector
- 2002-09-02➕MANSON, David appointeddirector
- 1999-12-21➕FAIRBROTHER, Michael appointeddirector
- 1999-12-21➖FOX, Ian Russell resigneddirector
- 1995-11-10➖HUDSON, John Lewis resigneddirector
- 1995-11-10➕HUMPHERSON, Carolyn Mary appointeddirector
- 1995-11-10➖WILSON, Kevin resigneddirector
- 1995-06-22➖HORTON, Jacqueline resignedsecretary
- 1995-06-22➕HUMPHERSON, Carolyn Mary appointedsecretary
- 1995-06-22➕FOX, Ian Russell appointeddirector
- 1995-06-22➕HUDSON, John Lewis appointeddirector
- 1995-06-22➖JOHNSON, Brian Derek resigneddirector
- 1995-06-22➖MURRAY, John Hendry resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 63 events
Owner dependency
68/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 21 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 64 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
80/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 64. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 21 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 46 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
1 high ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2010-02-16
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| 88 LAW LTD→ 16035562 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
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| A3Z CONSULTANCY LTD→ 14909100 · est 2023 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
| AA GLOBAL PROPERTY LTD→ 14832223 · est 2023 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
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Statusdissolved
Typeplc
Incorporated1979-11-21
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC7499 — SIC 7499
Registered office
3500 Parkside
Birmingham Business Park
Birmingham
B37 7YG
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2008-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 17 resigned)
JOWETT, Jonathan David→
Activesecretary · appointed 2005-04-01
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BESSANT, David Thomas→
Activedirector · ~55y · appointed 2008-02-07
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JOWETT, Jonathan David→
Activedirector · ~64y · appointed 2005-04-01
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KANDHOLA, Kulbir Singh→
Activedirector · ~64y · appointed 2007-07-13
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HORTON, Jacqueline→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1991-07-01 · resigned 1995-06-22
HUMPHERSON, Carolyn Mary→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1995-06-22 · resigned 2005-03-31
WESTON, Caspar Tobin→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1991-07-01
FAIRBROTHER, Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 1999-12-21 · resigned 2002-09-02
FITCHFORD, Andrew Michael John→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2006-07-31 · resigned 2007-07-13
FOX, Ian Russell→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · appointed 1995-06-22 · resigned 1999-12-21
HALL, Leonard Graham→
Resigneddirector · ~109y · resigned 1992-08-25
HUDSON, John Lewis→
Resigneddirector · ~81y · appointed 1995-06-22 · resigned 1995-11-10
HUMPHERSON, Carolyn Mary→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 1995-11-10 · resigned 2005-03-31
JOHNSON, Brian Derek→
Resigneddirector · ~89y · appointed 1991-06-25 · resigned 1995-06-22
KERR, John Michael Bryan Leslie→
Resigneddirector · ~84y · resigned 1992-05-28
MANSON, David→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2002-09-02 · resigned 2006-07-31
MURRAY, John Hendry→
Resigneddirector · ~95y · appointed 1991-08-01 · resigned 1995-06-22
SHARP, Simon Dumville→
Resigneddirector · ~89y · resigned 1995-06-22
TALBOT RICE, Nicholas Charles→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · resigned 1992-08-25
TUCKER, David Lambert→
Resigneddirector · ~87y · resigned 1995-06-22
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Mortgages & charges
4
Total charges
4
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (The Security Trustee) | A supplemental deed | 1 property | 08/07/2008 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (As Security Trustee) | Debenture | 1 property | 20/07/2007 | — | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Letter of charge | 1 property | 27/12/1991 | — | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Letter of charge | 1 property | 15/08/1983 | — |
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Recent filings (117 total)
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2010-02-16
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2009-11-03
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2009-10-26
accounts-with-made-up-date
accounts · AA
2008-09-29
legacy
annual-return · 363a
2008-09-25
legacy
mortgage · 395
2008-07-21
legacy
officers · 288a
2008-02-21
legacy
annual-return · 363a
2007-10-10
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2007-09-26
legacy
officers · 288a
2007-08-14
legacy
officers · 288b
2007-08-14
legacy
mortgage · 395
2007-08-01
accounts-with-made-up-date
accounts · AA
2006-10-30
legacy
annual-return · 363a
2006-10-11
legacy
officers · 288a
2006-08-23