CARD CONNECTION LIMITED
💤Zombieactive
02688778 · ltd · incorporated 1992-02-19
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
77/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 99999
Sector: Extraterritorial bodies
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and bankable structure.
Opportunity 77/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Strong seller-intent signal (65/100, director aged 58). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 5 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
8 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 34.3y
15/100
under pressure
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 34.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (58/100)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
8 charges (8/8 with lender, 8/8 with type)
90
Directors & officers
22 officers (1 active, 22 linked, 15 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
6 connected companies via shared directors
63
Filing history
178 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
77/100Strong
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
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (77 events)Click to expand
- 2025-10-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2025-10-07📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-05-08📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2024-11-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2024-08-02📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2024-03-21📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2024-03-21📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2024-03-18➕STIRLAND, Ceri Jane appointeddirector
- 2024-03-18📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-03-05📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-02-07➖SMITH, Adrian James resigneddirector
- 2023-11-14📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2022-11-14📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2021-11-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2021-02-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2019-11-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2018-09-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2018-04-17📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2018-04-17📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2018-03-01➕SMITH, Adrian James appointeddirector
- 2018-03-01➖VAUX, Kevin John resigneddirector
- 2009-12-10➖JOHNSON, Michael Peter resignedsecretary
- 2009-12-10➖JOHNSON, Michael Peter resigneddirector
- 2009-05-31➖CHARLTON, John Stuart Northcliffe resigneddirector
- 2009-05-31➖EVERY, Robina Mary resigneddirector
- 2009-05-31➖ROWLEY, Gary Leslie resigneddirector
- 2009-03-26➖HULME, Simon Charles Edward Barrington resigneddirector
- 2009-02-06➖GALVIN, Natalie resigneddirector
- 2008-04-01🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2008-04-01🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2008-03-26➕CHARLTON, John Stuart Northcliffe appointeddirector
- 2008-03-26➕ROWLEY, Gary Leslie appointeddirector
- 2008-03-26➕VAUX, Kevin John appointeddirector
- 2008-02-12🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2007-09-01➕GALVIN, Natalie appointeddirector
- 2005-06-14🔒Charge registered #8Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
- 2003-06-05➖WINCHESTER, Anthony John resigneddirector
- 2003-05-30➖ATKINSON, Adrian resigneddirector
- 2002-10-01➕EVERY, Robina Mary appointeddirector
- 2002-01-01➖HULME, Simon Charles Edward resignedsecretary
- 2002-01-01➕JOHNSON, Michael Peter appointedsecretary
- 2002-01-01➕JOHNSON, Michael Peter appointeddirector
- 2001-10-23🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2001-03-01➕WINCHESTER, Anthony John appointeddirector
- 1999-10-01➕HULME, Simon Charles Edward appointedsecretary
- 1999-10-01➖RIX, Timothy Michael resignedsecretary
- 1999-10-01➖RIX, Timothy Michael resigneddirector
- 1999-10-01➖WATERSON, Jonathan resigneddirector
- 1997-11-28➖BALL, Stephen resignedsecretary
- 1997-11-28➕RIX, Timothy Michael appointedsecretary
Showing most recent 50 of 77 events
Owner dependency
83/100
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.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 58 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
55/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 58. Early succession window.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
Red flags
1 med ·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
Uk Greetings Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Uk Greetings Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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CARD CONNECTION LIMITED
This company · 02688778
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Uk Greetings 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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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1992-02-19
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC99999 — SIC 99999
Registered office
Uk Greetings Ltd
Mill Street East
Dewsbury
West Yorkshire
WF12 9AW
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-11-30
Last made up to: 2025-02-28
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-02-20
Last: 2026-02-06
Officers (1 active · 21 resigned)
STIRLAND, Ceri Jane→
Activedirector · ~58y · appointed 2024-03-18
View their other companies + combined net worth →
BALL, Stephen→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1994-08-31 · resigned 1997-11-28
DREW, Christopher Michael→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1992-02-20 · resigned 1994-08-31
HULME, Simon Charles Edward→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1999-10-01 · resigned 2002-01-01
JOHNSON, Michael Peter→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2002-01-01 · resigned 2009-12-10
RIX, Timothy Michael→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1997-11-28 · resigned 1999-10-01
MBC SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1992-02-19 · resigned 1992-02-20
ATKINSON, Adrian→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · appointed 1996-09-25 · resigned 2003-05-30
BALL, Stephen→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 1997-04-01 · resigned 1997-11-28
CHARLTON, John Stuart Northcliffe→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · appointed 2008-03-26 · resigned 2009-05-31
DREW, Christopher Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 1992-02-20 · resigned 1994-08-31
EVERY, Robina Mary→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 2002-10-01 · resigned 2009-05-31
GALVIN, Natalie→
Resigneddirector · ~50y · appointed 2007-09-01 · resigned 2009-02-06
HULME, Simon Charles Edward Barrington→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 1992-02-20 · resigned 2009-03-26
JOHNSON, Michael Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2002-01-01 · resigned 2009-12-10
RIX, Timothy Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 1997-11-28 · resigned 1999-10-01
ROWLEY, Gary Leslie→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2008-03-26 · resigned 2009-05-31
SMITH, Adrian James→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2018-03-01 · resigned 2024-02-07
VAUX, Kevin John→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2008-03-26 · resigned 2018-03-01
WATERSON, Jonathan→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 1997-08-01 · resigned 1999-10-01
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Mortgages & charges
8
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:8 of 8 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Legal charge | 1 property | 14/06/2005 | 01/04/2008 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Legal charge | 3 properties | 10/02/1997 | 23/10/2001 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 24/01/1997 | 12/02/2008 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Debenture | 1 property | 18/01/1996 | 01/04/2008 | |
| satisfied | Wwav Rapp Collins Group Wwav Rapp Collins Group Limited | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 26/05/1994 | 04/02/1997 | |
| satisfied | Wwav Group Wwav Group PLC | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 01/12/1992 | 04/02/1997 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Letter of charge | 1 property | 27/03/1992 | 04/02/1997 | |
| satisfied | 3I 3I PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 12/03/1992 | 04/02/1997 |
Recent filings (178 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-02-10
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-10-28
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-10-07
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2025-05-08
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-02-06
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2024-11-18
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2024-08-02
memorandum-articles
incorporation · MA
2024-03-21
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2024-03-21
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-03-18
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-03-05
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-02-06
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2023-11-14
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-02-07
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2022-11-14