THOIP

💤Zombieactive
01610133 · private-unlimited · incorporated 1982-01-29
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
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What this business does
Primary activity: Other service activities n.e.c.
Sector: Other service activities
Investor take
Pursue
Active trading company with a 60-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.

Opportunity 76/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Strong seller-intent signal (65/100, director aged 60). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 10 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

17 live charges · 10 lenders · oldest 22.1y

15/100
under pressure

Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.

  • · Oldest live charge is 22.1 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 10 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.

Data confidence

Overall: medium (57/100)

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
17 charges (17/17 with lender, 17/17 with type)
90
Directors & officers
21 officers (1 active, 21 linked, 18 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
2 connected companies via shared directors
51
Filing history
178 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
1
filing
  • • 1 address
Last 90 days
4
filings
  • • 2 address
  • • 2 officers
Last 180 days
7
filings
  • • 2 address
  • • 2 officers
  • • 2 gazette
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (91 events)Click to expand
  1. 2026-06-03
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  2. 2026-05-18
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  3. 2026-05-08
    📄
    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  4. 2026-05-07
    📄
    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  5. 2026-04-16
    ➕
    FIGINI, Silvia appointed
    director
  6. 2026-04-16
    ➖
    SAITO, Kiyoshi resigned
    director
  7. 2026-01-17
    📄
    gazette-filings-brought-up-to-date
    gazette · DISS40
  8. 2025-12-30
    📄
    gazette-notice-compulsory
    gazette · GAZ1
  9. 2024-11-18
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  10. 2023-09-27
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  11. 2022-10-04
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  12. 2021-10-11
    📄
    change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
  13. 2021-09-23
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  14. 2021-07-06
    📄
    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  15. 2021-07-06
    📍
    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  16. 2021-07-03
    📄
    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  17. 2021-06-18
    ➖
    KISHIMURA, Jiro resigned
    director
  18. 2021-06-18
    ➕
    SAITO, Kiyoshi appointed
    director
  19. 2021-01-07
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  20. 2020-01-03
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  21. 2019-10-24
    📄
    withdrawal-of-a-person-with-significant-control-statement
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC09
  22. 2018-12-18
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  23. 2018-07-25
    ➖
    DENECKE, Ronald resigned
    director
  24. 2017-06-20
    ➖
    DE RASPIDE, Sandrine Valerie Ginette resigned
    director
  25. 2015-11-17
    ➖
    HATOYAMA, Rehito resigned
    director
  26. 2015-11-17
    ➕
    KISHIMURA, Jiro appointed
    director
  27. 2015-11-01
    ➕
    DE RASPIDE, Sandrine Valerie Ginette appointed
    director
  28. 2014-01-01
    ➕
    DENECKE, Ronald appointed
    director
  29. 2013-12-31
    ➖
    LANZI, Roberto resigned
    director
  30. 2013-06-24
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #17
  31. 2013-06-24
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #16
  32. 2013-06-24
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #15
  33. 2013-06-24
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #14
  34. 2013-06-24
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #13
  35. 2013-06-24
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #12
  36. 2013-06-24
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #11
  37. 2013-06-24
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #10
  38. 2013-06-24
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #9
  39. 2013-06-24
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #8
  40. 2013-06-24
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #7
  41. 2013-06-24
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #6
  42. 2013-06-24
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #5
  43. 2013-06-24
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #4
  44. 2013-06-24
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #3
  45. 2011-12-05
    ➖
    BEALE, Philip Arthur resigned
    secretary
  46. 2011-12-05
    ➖
    DOWNING, Terry William resigned
    director
  47. 2011-12-05
    ➖
    DURKAN, Mary Margaret resigned
    director
  48. 2011-12-05
    ➕
    HATOYAMA, Rehito appointed
    director
  49. 2011-12-05
    ➕
    LANZI, Roberto appointed
    director
  50. 2011-09-15
    ➖
    BEALE, Philip Arthur resigned
    director
Showing most recent 50 of 91 events

Owner dependency

83/100
Critical — business is the founder

The 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.
  • +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 60 — approaching natural succession window.

Succession & seller-readiness

55/100
Strong succession signal

Multiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.

SIGNALS
  • secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 60. Early succession window.
  • primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.

Red flags

1 med · 1 low
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
medium

Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.

Multiple registered office changes
low

Multiple address changes in a short period can indicate operational instability or admin disorder.

Group structure

Mister Men Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Mister Men Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
ultimate parent
⬇
THOIP
This company · 01610133

Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).

Shareholders & ownership

1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Mister Men Limited
Corporate entity
75–100%
75–100%board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control06/04/2016

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusactive
Typeprivate-unlimited
Incorporated1982-01-29
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC96090 — Other service activities n.e.c.

Registered office

Spencer House 23 Sheen Road
Unit 207
Richmond
London
TW9 1BN
United Kingdom

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2023-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-10-20
Last: 2025-10-06

Officers (1 active · 20 resigned)

FIGINI, Silvia→
director · ~60y · appointed 2026-04-16
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
BEALE, Philip Arthur→
secretary · appointed 2004-05-28 · resigned 2011-12-05
Resigned
HARGREAVES, Adam→
secretary · appointed 2004-05-09 · resigned 2004-05-28
Resigned
HARGREAVES, Margaret Christine→
secretary · resigned 2003-07-01
Resigned
BANKS, Jeremy Loch Mansell→
director · ~55y · appointed 2004-05-28 · resigned 2006-01-31
Resigned
BEALE, Philip Arthur→
director · ~73y · appointed 2008-11-03 · resigned 2011-09-15
Resigned
BEDDOE, Amelia Jane→
director · ~56y · appointed 2002-08-30 · resigned 2004-05-28
Resigned
DE RASPIDE, Sandrine Valerie Ginette→
director · ~55y · appointed 2015-11-01 · resigned 2017-06-20
Resigned
DENECKE, Ronald→
director · ~71y · appointed 2014-01-01 · resigned 2018-07-25
Resigned
DOWNING, Terry William→
director · ~61y · appointed 2007-01-29 · resigned 2011-12-05
Resigned
DURKAN, Mary Margaret→
director · ~66y · appointed 2009-11-27 · resigned 2011-12-05
Resigned
HARGREAVES, Adam→
director · ~63y · resigned 2004-05-28
Resigned
HARGREAVES, Margaret Christine→
director · ~89y · resigned 2003-07-01
Resigned
HATOYAMA, Rehito→
director · ~52y · appointed 2011-12-05 · resigned 2015-11-17
Resigned
KISHIMURA, Jiro→
director · ~67y · appointed 2015-11-17 · resigned 2021-06-18
Resigned
LANZI, Roberto→
director · ~68y · appointed 2011-12-05 · resigned 2013-12-31
Resigned
MURPHY, Susan Margaret→
director · ~70y · appointed 2004-10-01 · resigned 2007-01-26
Resigned
SAITO, Kiyoshi→
director · ~60y · appointed 2021-06-18 · resigned 2026-04-16
Resigned
TURNER, Jane Elizabeth→
director · ~66y · appointed 2007-07-27 · resigned 2008-11-03
Resigned
WHITE, Madeleine→
director · ~51y · appointed 2008-11-03 · resigned 2009-11-05
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

17
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:17 of 17 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
Ge Leveraged Loans as Agent and Trustee for Itself and Each of the Beneficiaries (The "Security Agent")
Ge Leveraged Loans Limited as Agent and Trustee for Itself and Each of the Beneficiaries (The "Security Agent")
Second supplemental debenture1 property07/05/201024/06/2013
satisfied
G E Leveraged Loans as Agent and Trustee for Itself and Each of the Beneficiaries (Security Agent)
G E Leveraged Loans Limited as Agent and Trustee for Itself and Each of the Beneficiaries (Security Agent)
Amended and restated trademark security agreement1 property10/10/200824/06/2013
satisfied
Ge Leveraged Loans as Agent and Trustee for Itself and Each of the Beneficiaries(The Security Agent)
Ge Leveraged Loans Limited as Agent and Trustee for Itself and Each of the Beneficiaries(The Security Agent)
Amended and restated copyright security agreement1 property10/10/200824/06/2013
satisfied
Ge Leveraged Loans as Agent and Trustee for Itself and Each of the Beneficiaries(The Security Agent)
Ge Leveraged Loans Limited as Agent and Trustee for Itself and Each of the Beneficiaries(The Security Agent)
Third ranking pledge of ip rights agreement1 property10/10/200824/06/2013
satisfied
Ge Leveraged Loans as Agent and Trustee for Itself and Each of the Beneficiaries
Ge Leveraged Loans Limited as Agent and Trustee for Itself and Each of the Beneficiaries
Pledge of ip rights agreement1 property10/10/200824/06/2013
satisfied
Ge Leveraged Loans (The "Security Agent")
Ge Leveraged Loans Limited (The "Security Agent")
Supplemental debenture1 property10/10/200824/06/2013
satisfied
G E Leveraged Loans as Agent and Trustee for Itself and Each of the Beneficiaries(Security Agent)
G E Leveraged Loans Limited as Agent and Trustee for Itself and Each of the Beneficiaries(Security Agent)
Debenture1 property04/09/200624/06/2013
satisfied
Ge Leveraged Loans as Agent and Trustee for Itself and Each of the Beneficiaries (Thesecurity Agent)
Ge Leveraged Loans Limited as Agent and Trustee for Itself and Each of the Beneficiaries (Thesecurity Agent)
Second ranking pledge of ip rights agreement1 property04/09/200624/06/2013
satisfied
Ge Leveraged Loans as Agent and Trustee for Itself and Each of the Beneficiaries (Thesecurity Agent)
Ge Leveraged Loans Limited as Agent and Trustee for Itself and Each of the Beneficiaries (Thesecurity Agent)
Trademark security agreement1 property04/09/200624/06/2013
satisfied
Ge Leveraged Loans as Agent and Trustee for Itself and Each of the Beneficiaries (Thesecurity Agent)
Ge Leveraged Loans Limited as Agent and Trustee for Itself and Each of the Beneficiaries (Thesecurity Agent)
Copyright security agreement1 property04/09/200624/06/2013
satisfied
Ge Leveraged Loans Acting in Its Own Name and on Behalf of the Beneficiaries
Ge Leveraged Loans Limited Acting in Its Own Name and on Behalf of the Beneficiaries
Pledge of ip rights agreement1 property17/07/200624/06/2013
satisfied
Ge Leveraged Loans as Agent and Trustee for Itself and Each of the Beneficiaries
Ge Leveraged Loans Limited as Agent and Trustee for Itself and Each of the Beneficiaries
Trademark security agreement1 property17/07/200624/06/2013
satisfied
Ge Leveraged Loans (The Security Agent)
Ge Leveraged Loans Limited (The Security Agent)
Debenture1 property17/07/200624/06/2013
satisfied
Ge Leveraged Loans as Agent and Trustee for Itself and Each of the Beneficiaries / Ge Leveraged Loans as Agent and Trustee for Itself and Each of the Beneficiaries
Ge Leveraged Loans Limited as Agent and Trustee for Itself and Each of the Beneficiaries / Ge Leveraged Loans Limited as Agent and Trustee for Itself and Each of the Beneficiaries
Copyright security agreement1 property17/07/200624/06/2013
satisfied
Ge Leveraged Loans as Agent and Trustee for Itself and Each of the Beneficiaries (Thesecurity Agent)
Ge Leveraged Loans Limited as Agent and Trustee for Itself and Each of the Beneficiaries (Thesecurity Agent)
Debenture1 property24/05/200624/06/2013
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Guarantee & debenture1 property28/05/200422/08/2006
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Deed of charge in relation to intellectual property rights and related rights1 property28/05/200422/08/2006

Recent filings (178 total)

change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2026-06-03
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2026-05-18
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-05-08
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-05-07
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-02-06
gazette-filings-brought-up-to-date
gazette · DISS40
2026-01-17
gazette-notice-compulsory
gazette · GAZ1
2025-12-30
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2024-11-18
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-10-29
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-10-06
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2023-09-27
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-10-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2022-10-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-10-11
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2021-10-11