ARK-H HANDLING LIMITED
💤Zombieactive
02518086 · ltd · incorporated 1990-07-04
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
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not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
65/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 52103
Sector: Transportation & storage
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed active trading company — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 65/100 (strong), bankability 42/100. Strong seller-intent signal (83/100, director aged 75). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 4 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: asset disposal / carve-out (45/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
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Refinance opportunity
5 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 31.5y
15/100
under pressure
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 31.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 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
5 charges (5/5 with lender, 5/5 with type)
90
Directors & officers
6 officers (2 active, 6 linked, 3 with DOB)
80
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
5 connected companies via shared directors
60
Filing history
107 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
50
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
51
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
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filings
Last 180 days
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filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (32 events)Click to expand
- 2025-08-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-09-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-09-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-09-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-09-22📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC04
- 2021-09-22📄change-person-secretary-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH03
- 2021-09-22📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2021-05-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-08-14📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2020-08-06🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 2020-07-13📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2019-07-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2019-02-21⚠️liquidation-voluntary-arrangement-completioninsolvency · CVA4
- 2018-11-02⚠️liquidation-cva-supervisors-abstract-of-receipts-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · CVA3
- 2018-10-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2017-09-18⚠️liquidation-cva-supervisors-abstract-of-receipts-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · CVA3
- 2016-03-16🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2015-04-16🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2009-08-04🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Lloyds Tsb Commercial Finance Limited
- 2009-07-23🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 1999-03-11🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Bny International Limited
- 1997-12-18🔒Charge registered #2Lender: John Weston
- 1997-08-01➖CHURCHILL COLLINS SECRETARIES LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 1995-09-01➕DENNIS, Pamela Elizabeth appointedsecretary
- 1995-09-01➕STRONG, Fiona Gillian appointeddirector
- 1995-09-01➖DENNIS, Pamela Elizabeth resigneddirector
- 1995-02-07🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 1995-02-03➖DENNIS, Pamela Elizabeth resignedsecretary
- 1995-02-03➕CHURCHILL COLLINS SECRETARIES LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 1995-02-03➕DENNIS, Pamela Elizabeth appointeddirector
- 1995-02-03➖STRONG, Fiona Gillian resigneddirector
- 1990-07-04🏢Company incorporatedAs ARK-H HANDLING LIMITED
Owner dependency
100/100
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.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 31 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 75 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
100/100
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 75 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 31 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 36 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 · 2 med ·3 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2019-02-21: liquidation-voluntary-arrangement-completion; 2018-11-02: liquidation-cva-supervisors-abstract-of-receipts-payments-with-brought-down-date
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.
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Miss Fiona Gillian Strong Individual · British · DOB 02/1951 · age 75 | 75–100% | — | board control75-100% shares · board control · firm interest | 01/06/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1990-07-04
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC52103 — SIC 52103
Registered office
Unit 1 Kenneth Way
Wilstead Industrial Park
Wilstead
Bedfordshire
MK45 3PD
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-09-23
Last: 2025-09-09
Officers (2 active · 4 resigned)
DENNIS, Pamela Elizabeth→
Activesecretary · appointed 1995-09-01
View their other companies + combined net worth →
STRONG, Fiona Gillian→
Activedirector · ~75y · appointed 1995-09-01
View their other companies + combined net worth →
DENNIS, Pamela Elizabeth→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1995-02-03
CHURCHILL COLLINS SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 1995-02-03 · resigned 1997-08-01
DENNIS, Pamela Elizabeth→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 1995-02-03 · resigned 1995-09-01
STRONG, Fiona Gillian→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · resigned 1995-02-03
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Mortgages & charges
5
Total charges
2
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 06/08/2020 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Commercial Finance Limited | All assets debenture | 1 property | 04/08/2009 | — | |
| satisfied | Bny International Bny International Limited | Debenture | 1 property | 11/03/1999 | 16/04/2015 | |
| satisfied | John Weston | Debenture | 1 property | 18/12/1997 | 23/07/2009 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Single debenture | 1 property | 07/02/1995 | 16/03/2016 |
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Recent filings (107 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-09-30
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2025-08-28
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-10-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2024-09-19
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-10-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2023-09-28
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2022-09-28
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-09-22
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC04
2021-09-22
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-09-22
change-person-secretary-company-with-change-date
officers · CH03
2021-09-22
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2021-09-22
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2021-05-11
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2020-09-09
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2020-08-14