02136671 LIMITED
💤Zombieactive
02136671 · ltd · incorporated 1987-06-02
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
—
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Opportunity
40/100
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What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 7499
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed admin-neglect survivor — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 40/100 (watch), bankability 30/100. 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 (55/100). Current lenders should be on immediate intervention.
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Refinance opportunity
5 live charges · oldest 38.6y
45/100
under pressure
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 38.6 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · Single lender — cleanest path to refinance.
- · 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
5 charges (5/5 with lender, 5/5 with type)
90
Directors & officers
23 officers (1 active, 23 linked, 19 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
Network not yet resolved
30
Filing history
144 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
40/100Watch
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Not actionable now, but monitor — distressed, succession, or structural changes could flip this into a real opportunity.
Business quality
25
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
50
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
15
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 (70 events)Click to expand
- 2019-02-04📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2019-01-26➖LUMBY, Richard Gregg resigneddirector
- 2019-01-10📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2018-12-31➖TAPP, Richard Francis resigneddirector
- 2014-12-18📄restoration-order-of-courtrestoration · AC92
- 2014-12-18✏️certificate-change-of-name-companychange-of-name · CERTNM
- 2004-04-08⚠️legacyinsolvency · LIQ
- 2004-01-08⚠️liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meetinginsolvency · 4.71
- 2003-11-26⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 4.68
- 2003-06-26📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2003-05-28⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 4.68
- 2003-05-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2002-12-11⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 4.68
- 2002-10-27📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2002-08-13➕TAPP, Richard Francis appointeddirector
- 2002-06-26📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2002-04-10📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2002-03-08➖CRUDDACE, David Lee resigneddirector
- 2001-11-27⚠️liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvencyinsolvency · 4.70
- 2001-11-27📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2001-11-27⚠️liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidatorinsolvency · 600
- 2001-11-15✏️certificate-change-of-name-companychange-of-name · CERTNM
- 2001-11-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2001-06-21📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2001-01-08➖NESBIT, Philip Leslie resigneddirector
- 2001-01-08📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2001-01-04➖STARK, Archibald Halford resigneddirector
- 2001-01-04📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2000-10-17📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2000-09-25➖PORT, Alan Roger resigneddirector
- 2000-07-26📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2000-07-26📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2000-07-24➕CRUDDACE, David Lee appointeddirector
- 2000-07-17➖DOUGLAS, Robert Granville resigneddirector
- 1999-09-29➕GEORGE, Timothy Francis appointedsecretary
- 1999-09-29➖MCEWAN, Euan resignedsecretary
- 1999-07-30➕LUMBY, Richard Gregg appointeddirector
- 1999-07-30➖TOCK, Brian Leslie resigneddirector
- 1999-07-01➖PELLARD, Brian resigneddirector
- 1997-12-11➖GRAHAM, James Robert resigneddirector
- 1997-09-08➖ROBINSON, Roger William resigneddirector
- 1996-12-31➖CHURCHARD, Leo Joseph Patrick resigneddirector
- 1996-07-01➖MCCORMACK, James Joseph resignedsecretary
- 1996-07-01➕MCEWAN, Euan appointedsecretary
- 1996-01-01➕TOCK, Brian Leslie appointeddirector
- 1995-12-31➖GEORGEL, Brian resigneddirector
- 1995-08-01➖BOORMAN, Derek, Sir resigneddirector
- 1995-07-08🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 1994-08-12➕DOUGLAS, Robert Granville appointeddirector
- 1994-08-12➖GILDIE, Robert resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 70 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 39 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
3 high · 2 med ·Accounts overdue
highStatutory accounts have not been filed by their due date. Can indicate admin breakdown, cash preservation, or deliberate delay.
Evidence: Next due: 2004-10-31
Confirmation statement overdue
highAnnual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal.
Evidence: Next due: 2017-06-20
7 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2004-04-08: legacy; 2004-01-08: 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.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1987-06-02
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC7499 — SIC 7499
Registered office
Birch Street
Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV1 4HY
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2004-10-31OVERDUE
Last made up to: 2002-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2017-06-20OVERDUE
Last: —
Officers (1 active · 22 resigned)
GEORGE, Timothy Francis→
Activesecretary · appointed 1999-09-29
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MCCORMACK, James Joseph→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1996-07-01
MCEWAN, Euan→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1996-07-01 · resigned 1999-09-29
BOORMAN, Derek, Sir→
Resigneddirector · ~96y · resigned 1995-08-01
CARDELL, Peter Julian Southwell→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · resigned 1994-06-06
CARR, James Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · resigned 1992-10-01
CHURCHARD, Leo Joseph Patrick→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · resigned 1996-12-31
CRUDDACE, David Lee→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2000-07-24 · resigned 2002-03-08
DOUGLAS, Robert Granville→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 1994-08-12 · resigned 2000-07-17
ESCOTT, Kenneth→
Resigneddirector · ~84y · resigned 1993-09-07
GEORGEL, Brian→
Resigneddirector · ~89y · appointed 1993-02-01 · resigned 1995-12-31
GILDIE, Robert→
Resigneddirector · appointed 1993-10-04 · resigned 1994-08-12
GILES, Brian→
Resigneddirector · ~86y · resigned 1994-01-01
GRAHAM, James Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 1993-06-01 · resigned 1997-12-11
LUMBY, Richard Gregg→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 1999-07-30 · resigned 2019-01-26
NESBIT, Philip Leslie→
Resigneddirector · ~81y · resigned 2001-01-08
PELLARD, Brian→
Resigneddirector · ~84y · appointed 1994-04-18 · resigned 1999-07-01
PORT, Alan Roger→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · resigned 2000-09-25
ROBINSON, Roger William→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 1993-09-07 · resigned 1997-09-08
STAPLES, Brian Lynn→
Resigneddirector · ~81y · resigned 1994-04-18
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Mortgages & charges
5
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Caisse Nationale De Credit Agricole | Legal charge | 1 property | 10/04/1989 | 28/12/1989 | |
| satisfied | Caisse Nationale De Credit Agricole | Legal charge | 2 properties | 30/03/1989 | 28/12/1989 | |
| satisfied | Caisse Nationale De Credit Agricole | Legal charge | 1 property | 29/03/1989 | 28/12/1989 | |
| satisfied | Caisse Nationale De Credit Agricole | Legal charge | 1 property | 06/02/1989 | 28/12/1989 | |
| satisfied | Caisse Nationale De Credit Agricole | Guarantee & debenture | 1 property | 21/09/1987 | 08/07/1995 |
Recent filings (144 total)
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2019-02-04
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2019-01-10
restoration-order-of-court
restoration · AC92
2014-12-18
certificate-change-of-name-company
change-of-name · CERTNM
2014-12-18
legacy
insolvency · LIQ
2004-04-08
liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · 4.71
2004-01-08
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments
insolvency · 4.68
2003-11-26
legacy
annual-return · 363a
2003-06-26
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments
insolvency · 4.68
2003-05-28
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2003-05-21
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments
insolvency · 4.68
2002-12-11
legacy
officers · 288a
2002-10-27
legacy
annual-return · 363a
2002-06-26
legacy
officers · 288b
2002-04-10
liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
insolvency · 4.70
2001-11-27