WHARTON ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED
💤Zombieactive
02868397 · ltd · incorporated 1993-11-02
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
—
book net assets
Opportunity
74/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified
Sector: Financial & insurance
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and bankable structure.
Opportunity 74/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Strong seller-intent signal (68/100, director aged 54). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 3 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
3 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 32.0y
15/100
under pressure
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 32.0 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 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
3 charges (3/3 with lender, 3/3 with type)
90
Directors & officers
8 officers (1 active, 8 linked, 4 with DOB)
80
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
8 connected companies via shared directors
69
Filing history
105 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
74/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
60
Some acquirability indicators.
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
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (37 events)Click to expand
- 2025-10-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-10-09📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-10-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-10-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-09-23📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-11-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2019-10-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2018-09-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2017-10-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2017-08-14📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2017-08-14📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2017-08-14🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2017-08-14🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2016-10-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-smallaccounts · AA
- 2016-09-29📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2016-09-25➖SALEM, Claire Emily Charlotte resignedsecretary
- 2016-09-12📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2015-11-06📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2005-10-05➕SALEM, Claire Emily Charlotte appointedsecretary
- 2005-10-05➖SALEM, Gaby resignedsecretary
- 2005-10-05➖SALEM, Maurice resigneddirector
- 2004-01-01➕SALEM, Gaby appointedsecretary
- 2004-01-01➖SALEM, Renee resignedsecretary
- 2000-07-08🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 1999-03-05🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Desmond & Sons Limited
- 1996-11-25🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Gerard Atkins & Co Limited
- 1994-09-08➕SALEM, Maurice appointeddirector
- 1994-06-21🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Republic National Bank of New York
- 1994-06-20➕SALEM, Renee appointedsecretary
- 1994-06-20➖GRAVITAS COMPANY SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 1994-04-29➕SALEM, Gaby appointeddirector
- 1994-04-29➖JOHNS, Michael Stephen Mackelcan resignednominee-director
- 1994-04-29➖WEIL, Lesa Josephine resignednominee-director
- 1993-11-02🏢Company incorporatedAs WHARTON ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED
- 1993-11-02➕GRAVITAS COMPANY SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 1993-11-02➕JOHNS, Michael Stephen Mackelcan appointednominee-director
- 1993-11-02➕WEIL, Lesa Josephine appointednominee-director
Owner dependency
85/100
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 32 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
Succession & seller-readiness
75/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 32 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 33 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 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.
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr Gaby Salem Individual · Belgian · DOB 04/1972 · age 54 | 75–100% | 75–100% | 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting | 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
Incorporated1993-11-02
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC64999 — Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified
Registered office
45 Pont Street
London
SW1X 0BD
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-11-16
Last: 2025-11-02
Officers (1 active · 7 resigned)
Active
SALEM, Claire Emily Charlotte→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-10-05 · resigned 2016-09-25
SALEM, Gaby→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-01-01 · resigned 2005-10-05
SALEM, Renee→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1994-06-20 · resigned 2004-01-01
GRAVITAS COMPANY SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1993-11-02 · resigned 1994-06-20
JOHNS, Michael Stephen Mackelcan→
Resignednominee-director · ~83y · appointed 1993-11-02 · resigned 1994-04-29
SALEM, Maurice→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 1994-09-08 · resigned 2005-10-05
WEIL, Lesa Josephine→
Resignednominee-director · ~65y · appointed 1993-11-02 · resigned 1994-04-29
Click a director name to see their full track record across all companies.
Mortgages & charges
3
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Desmond & Sons Desmond & Sons Limited | Deed supplemental to an underlease of premises | 1 property | 05/03/1999 | 14/08/2017 | |
| satisfied | Gerard Atkins & Co Gerard Atkins & Co Limited | Rent deposit agreement | 1 property | 25/11/1996 | 08/07/2000 | |
| satisfied | Republic National Bank of New York | General account conditions | 1 property | 21/06/1994 | 14/08/2017 |
Recent filings (105 total)
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confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-12-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2025-10-02
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-12-16
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2024-10-09
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-01-23
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2023-10-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-12-15
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2022-10-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-01-12
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2021-09-23
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-03-15
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2020-11-10
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2019-12-09
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2019-10-05
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2018-11-06