APPLIED COMPUTER EXPERTISE LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
01844239 · ltd · incorporated 1984-08-29
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
Why now
Window steady · low confidence
Stable recent picture — watch for any upcoming trigger event.
What changed my view
Last 30 days
No material changes in the last 30 days.
Last 90 days
No snapshot from 90 days ago — start tracking from today.
Last 180 days
No snapshot from 180 days ago — start tracking from today.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
48/100
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What this business does
Primary activity: Non-trading company
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed dormant / non-trading — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 48/100 (watch), bankability 52/100. Strong seller-intent signal (73/100, director aged 66). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. 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 (38/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
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Refinance opportunity
6 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 31.6y
25/100
too messy
Structure is too messy for a clean refinance right now — clean up first or expect bespoke terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 31.6 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 50/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (59/100)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
6 charges (6/6 with lender, 6/6 with type)
90
Directors & officers
28 officers (2 active, 28 linked, 19 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
10 connected companies via shared directors
75
Filing history
185 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
48/100Watch
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Not actionable now, but monitor — distressed, succession, or structural changes could flip this into a real opportunity.
Business quality
10
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
41
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 (85 events)Click to expand
- 2024-11-06⚠️gazette-dissolved-liquidationgazette · GAZ2
- 2024-11-06🏁Company dissolved
- 2024-08-06⚠️liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meetinginsolvency · LIQ13
- 2024-03-03⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · LIQ03
- 2023-03-07⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · LIQ03
- 2022-03-26⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · LIQ03
- 2022-02-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-02-01➖HICKS, Andrew William resigneddirector
- 2021-01-20⚠️liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidatorinsolvency · 600
- 2021-01-20📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2021-01-20⚠️liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvencyinsolvency · LIQ01
- 2020-09-03📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2019-12-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2018-10-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2018-10-02📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2018-10-01➕SHAW, Natalie Amanda appointedsecretary
- 2017-11-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2016-11-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2015-12-17➖BOLIN, Bret Richard, Mr. resigneddirector
- 2015-12-17➕HICKS, Andrew William appointeddirector
- 2015-12-17📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2015-12-17📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2015-11-30📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2015-10-29📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2015-09-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2015-09-09➕WILSON, Gordon James appointeddirector
- 2015-09-09➖GIBSON, Paul David resigneddirector
- 2015-06-24➕BOLIN, Bret Richard, Mr. appointeddirector
- 2015-06-11➖WILLIAMS, Denise resignedsecretary
- 2015-05-18➖MURRIA, Vinodka resigneddirector
- 2015-03-31➖FIRTH, Barbara Ann resigneddirector
- 2013-03-07➖ROBERTS, Neal Anthony resignedsecretary
- 2013-03-07➕WILLIAMS, Denise appointedsecretary
- 2013-03-07➖CROMPTON, Kerry Jane resigneddirector
- 2013-03-07➕FIRTH, Barbara Ann appointeddirector
- 2013-03-07➕GIBSON, Paul David appointeddirector
- 2013-03-07➕MURRIA, Vinodka appointeddirector
- 2013-03-07➖PREEDY, Richard Ian resigneddirector
- 2013-03-07➖ROBERTS, Neal Anthony resigneddirector
- 2012-08-15➕PREEDY, Richard Ian appointeddirector
- 2012-01-25🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2011-03-01➕CROMPTON, Kerry Jane appointeddirector
- 2011-03-01➖LEUW, Martin Philip resigneddirector
- 2010-12-08➖VELUSSI, Luca resigneddirector
- 2009-10-19➖FIRTH, Barbara Ann resigneddirector
- 2009-03-11➕ROBERTS, Neal Anthony appointedsecretary
- 2009-02-20➖CHALLINGER, Sara resignedsecretary
- 2008-03-14➕VELUSSI, Luca appointeddirector
- 2007-10-02🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Citibank N.A., London as Security Trustee
- 2007-07-24➕CHALLINGER, Sara appointedsecretary
Showing most recent 50 of 85 events
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 66 — succession pressure is live.
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 66. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 42 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
2 high · 1 med ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2024-11-06
7 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2024-11-06: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2024-08-06: liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Group structure
Meridian Law Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Meridian Law Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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APPLIED COMPUTER EXPERTISE LIMITED
This company · 01844239
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%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Meridian Law Limited Corporate entity | 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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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1984-08-29
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC74990 — Non-trading company
Registered office
Ditton Park
Riding Court Road
Datchet
Berkshire
SL3 9LL
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2019-02-28
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: 2020-11-28
Officers (0 active · 26 resigned)
SHAW, Natalie Amanda→
Activesecretary · appointed 2018-10-01
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WILSON, Gordon James→
Activedirector · ~66y · appointed 2015-09-09
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CHALLINGER, Sara→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-07-24 · resigned 2009-02-20
FIRTH, Barbara Ann→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-06-04 · resigned 2007-07-24
KENDRICK, Stephen Edward→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2002-11-08 · resigned 2007-06-04
LASKOWSKI, Elizabeth→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2000-03-14 · resigned 2002-11-08
ROBERTS, Neal Anthony→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2009-03-11 · resigned 2013-03-07
VOYCE, Carole Michel→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1999-11-01
VOYCE, Rodney→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1999-11-01 · resigned 2000-03-13
WILLIAMS, Denise→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2013-03-07 · resigned 2015-06-11
BOLIN, Bret Richard, Mr.→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2015-06-24 · resigned 2015-12-17
CROMPTON, Kerry Jane→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2011-03-01 · resigned 2013-03-07
FIRTH, Barbara Ann→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 2013-03-07 · resigned 2015-03-31
FIRTH, Barbara Ann→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 2007-06-04 · resigned 2009-10-19
GIBSON, Paul David→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2013-03-07 · resigned 2015-09-09
HICKS, Andrew William→
Resigneddirector · ~51y · appointed 2015-12-17 · resigned 2022-02-01
KENDRICK, Stephen Edward→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2002-11-08 · resigned 2007-06-04
KNOX, Ian Wallace→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 2002-11-08 · resigned 2007-06-04
LEUW, Martin Philip→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2007-07-24 · resigned 2011-03-01
LLOYD-MERRELL, William Timothy→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 1998-02-01 · resigned 2000-01-25
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Mortgages & charges
6
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:6 of 6 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Citibank N.A., London as Security Trustee | Debenture | 1 property | 02/10/2007 | 25/01/2012 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 01/12/2004 | 16/06/2007 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Assignment of life policy | 1 property | 08/11/2002 | 16/06/2007 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 08/11/2002 | 16/06/2007 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 12/12/1997 | 11/06/1998 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 05/12/1994 | 02/04/1997 |
Recent filings (185 total)
gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2024-11-06
liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · LIQ13
2024-08-06
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · LIQ03
2024-03-03
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · LIQ03
2023-03-07
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · LIQ03
2022-03-26
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-02-02
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2021-01-20
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2021-01-20
liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
insolvency · LIQ01
2021-01-20
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2020-12-09
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2020-09-03
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2019-12-02
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2019-11-28
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2018-11-28
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2018-10-02