BELCAN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
💤Zombieactive
02933658 · ltd · incorporated 1994-05-27
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
77/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 60-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 77/100 (strong), bankability 85/100. Strong seller-intent signal (65/100, director aged 60). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Broaden director team. Sole director creates succession risk and reduces buyer comfort. Appoint a second director or strong #2. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).
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Refinance opportunity
2 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 31.0y
30/100
under pressure
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 31.0 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
- · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.
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
2 charges (2/2 with lender, 2/2 with type)
90
Directors & officers
24 officers (2 active, 24 linked, 17 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
8 connected companies via shared directors
69
Filing history
140 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
1
filing
- • 1 officers
Last 180 days
3
filings
- • 2 officers
- • 1 accounts
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (74 events)Click to expand
- 2026-03-12📄change-corporate-secretary-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH04
- 2026-01-20📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-12-31➖MCBRINN, Ian Patrick David resigneddirector
- 2025-11-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2025-09-12📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-09-11📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control-statementpersons-with-significant-control · PSC08
- 2025-07-31➖SHAHAB, Zahra resigneddirector
- 2025-07-24📄legacymiscellaneous · ANNOTATION
- 2025-07-24📄legacymiscellaneous · ANNOTATION
- 2025-07-07📄withdrawal-of-a-person-with-significant-control-statementpersons-with-significant-control · PSC09
- 2024-11-03📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2024-11-03📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2024-10-28📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2024-10-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2024-10-04📄appoint-corporate-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP04
- 2024-09-23📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-09-20📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2024-09-20📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-09-20📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-09-20📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-09-19➕LDC NOMINEE SECRETARY LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2024-09-19➖MACLEOD, Neil Nicholson resigneddirector
- 2024-09-19➕MCBRINN, Ian Patrick David appointeddirector
- 2024-09-19➖MONTOUR, Neal Roy resigneddirector
- 2024-09-19➕SHAHAB, Zahra appointeddirector
- 2024-05-23📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-05-23🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2023-11-09📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-11-09📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-11-09📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-11-01➕MACLEOD, Neil Nicholson appointeddirector
- 2023-10-31➖JUDSON, Lee resigneddirector
- 2023-10-31➖MATTHEWS, Keith resigneddirector
- 2023-10-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2022-11-01➕JUDSON, Lee appointeddirector
- 2021-07-31➖NAYLOR, Mark Mckenzie resigneddirector
- 2018-03-21➖DAVIES, Richard Thomas resigneddirector
- 2018-03-21➖WIRTH, Michael resigneddirector
- 2018-03-20➕FERRIS, Elizabeth appointeddirector
- 2018-03-20➕MATTHEWS, Keith appointeddirector
- 2018-03-20➕NAYLOR, Mark Mckenzie appointeddirector
- 2017-02-14➖COHEN, Colin Martin resigneddirector
- 2016-09-01➕COHEN, Colin Martin appointeddirector
- 2016-04-20➖KLEKAMP, Don resignedsecretary
- 2016-04-20➕MONTOUR, Neal Roy appointeddirector
- 2013-07-17➖CAMPBELL, Cleve Lawrence resigneddirector
- 2005-03-14➖LAJOIE, Richard resigneddirector
- 2005-03-14➕WIRTH, Michael appointeddirector
- 2002-04-30➖DONNELLY, Lane resigneddirector
- 2002-03-04➕CAMPBELL, Cleve Lawrence appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 74 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 60 — 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 60. Early succession window.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
Red flags
1 med ·2 director resignations in last 12 months
mediumMultiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.
Evidence: MCBRINN, Ian Patrick David resigned 2025-12-31; SHAHAB, Zahra resigned 2025-07-31
Group structure
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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BELCAN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
This company · 02933658
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 26/08/2024 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Belcan Alliances Incceased 06/04/2016· 75-100% shares
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1994-05-27
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC74909 — Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.
Registered office
280 Bishopsgate
London
EC2M 4AG
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-26
Last made up to: 2024-12-29
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-07-11
Last: 2025-06-27
Officers (2 active · 22 resigned)
LDC NOMINEE SECRETARY LIMITED→
Activecorporate-secretary · appointed 2024-09-19
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FERRIS, Elizabeth→
Activedirector · ~60y · appointed 2018-03-20
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KLEKAMP, Don→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1998-07-07 · resigned 2016-04-20
STEWART, Tracey Joanne→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1994-06-24 · resigned 1996-10-10
TAYLOR, Michael Ian→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1996-10-10 · resigned 1998-07-07
WILTSHIRE, Sheila Tessa→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1994-05-27 · resigned 1994-06-24
BRISTOL LEGAL SERVICES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1994-05-27 · resigned 1994-05-27
CAMPBELL, Cleve Lawrence→
Resigneddirector · ~84y · appointed 2002-03-04 · resigned 2013-07-17
COHEN, Colin Martin→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 2016-09-01 · resigned 2017-02-14
DAVIES, Richard Thomas→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 1994-05-27 · resigned 2018-03-21
DONNELLY, Lane→
Resigneddirector · ~89y · appointed 1998-07-07 · resigned 2002-04-30
JUDSON, Lee→
Resigneddirector · ~43y · appointed 2022-11-01 · resigned 2023-10-31
LAJOIE, Richard→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 1998-07-07 · resigned 2005-03-14
MACLEOD, Neil Nicholson→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2023-11-01 · resigned 2024-09-19
MATTHEWS, Keith→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2018-03-20 · resigned 2023-10-31
MCBRINN, Ian Patrick David→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2024-09-19 · resigned 2025-12-31
MONTOUR, Neal Roy→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2016-04-20 · resigned 2024-09-19
NAYLOR, Mark Mckenzie→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2018-03-20 · resigned 2021-07-31
SHAHAB, Zahra→
Resigneddirector · ~39y · appointed 2024-09-19 · resigned 2025-07-31
TAYLOR, John→
Resigneddirector · ~88y · appointed 1995-09-13 · resigned 1998-07-07
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Mortgages & charges
2
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:2 of 2 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Pnc Bank,National Association | Debenture | 1 property | 24/11/2000 | 23/05/2024 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 01/06/1995 | 15/03/2000 |
Recent filings (140 total)
change-corporate-secretary-company-with-change-date
officers · CH04
2026-03-12
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-01-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-group
accounts · AA
2025-11-26
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-09-12
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control-statement
persons-with-significant-control · PSC08
2025-09-11
legacy
miscellaneous · ANNOTATION
2025-07-24
legacy
miscellaneous · ANNOTATION
2025-07-24
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-07-10
withdrawal-of-a-person-with-significant-control-statement
persons-with-significant-control · PSC09
2025-07-07
memorandum-articles
incorporation · MA
2024-11-03
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2024-11-03
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
2024-10-28
accounts-with-accounts-type-group
accounts · AA
2024-10-06
appoint-corporate-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP04
2024-10-04
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-09-23