DATAPOINT GLOBAL SERVICES LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
03070360 · ltd · incorporated 1995-06-20
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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book net assets
Opportunity
43/100
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What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 99999
Sector: Extraterritorial bodies
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 43/100 (watch), bankability 52/100. Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 11 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
17 live charges · 11 lenders · oldest 29.4y
25/100
too messy
Structure is too messy for a clean refinance right now — clean up first or expect bespoke terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 29.4 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 11 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 65/100 (specialist).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (60/100)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
17 charges (17/17 with lender, 17/17 with type)
90
Directors & officers
28 officers (2 active, 28 linked, 22 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
10 connected companies via shared directors
75
Filing history
220 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
43/100Watch
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Not actionable now, but monitor — distressed, succession, or structural changes could flip this into a real opportunity.
Business quality
10
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
50
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
41
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 (111 events)Click to expand
- 2024-11-27⚠️gazette-dissolved-liquidationgazette · GAZ2
- 2024-11-27🏁Company dissolved
- 2024-08-27⚠️liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meetinginsolvency · LIQ13
- 2023-10-10⚠️liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvencyinsolvency · LIQ01
- 2023-09-26⚠️liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidatorinsolvency · 600
- 2023-09-26📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2023-09-25📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2023-06-13📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2023-03-08📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-03-03➕PIRONA, Gabriel Joseph appointeddirector
- 2023-02-28➖MACRAE, Ioan Griffith resigneddirector
- 2023-02-28📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-01-31📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2023-01-13📄gazette-filings-brought-up-to-dategazette · DISS40
- 2022-11-29📄gazette-notice-compulsorygazette · GAZ1
- 2021-10-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2021-08-31➖TOWNSEND, Mark Vincent resigneddirector
- 2021-08-31📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-05-27📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-05-27📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-05-27📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-05-17➕DAVIES, Daniel John appointeddirector
- 2021-05-17➖GRIG, Rufus Damian Philip resigneddirector
- 2021-05-17➕MACRAE, Ioan Griffith appointeddirector
- 2021-01-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2020-09-04📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2020-09-04📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2020-08-10📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2020-06-30➕GRIG, Rufus Damian Philip appointeddirector
- 2020-06-30➖STEVENS, Kevin resigneddirector
- 2019-10-04➖BUXTON, Edward resigneddirector
- 2019-10-04➖MCCAFFERY, Angus John resigneddirector
- 2019-10-04➕STEVENS, Kevin appointeddirector
- 2019-10-04➕TOWNSEND, Mark Vincent appointeddirector
- 2019-09-02➖TODD, William Drysdale resignedsecretary
- 2019-09-02➖TODD, William Drysdale resigneddirector
- 2017-03-29🔓Charge satisfied #17
- 2016-05-18🔓Charge satisfied #16
- 2016-05-18🔓Charge satisfied #15
- 2016-05-18🔓Charge satisfied #14
- 2016-05-04🔒Charge registered #17Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC as Security Agent
- 2014-11-06➖CLOSE, Jim resigneddirector
- 2014-10-24🔒Charge registered #16Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 2013-09-26🔓Charge satisfied #12
- 2013-09-26🔓Charge satisfied #11
- 2013-09-13➖MARSHALL, Brent Austin resignedsecretary
- 2013-09-13➕TODD, William Drysdale appointedsecretary
- 2013-09-13➕BUXTON, Edward appointeddirector
- 2013-09-13➖KENT, James resigneddirector
- 2013-09-13➖MARSHALL, Brent Austin resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 111 events
Owner dependency
58/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
Succession & seller-readiness
46/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 31 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
2 high · 1 med ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2024-11-27
4 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2024-11-27: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2024-08-27: liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
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
Maintel Europe Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Maintel Europe Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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DATAPOINT GLOBAL SERVICES LIMITED
This company · 03070360
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Maintel Europe Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 01/10/2016 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Maintel Holdings Plcceased 01/10/2016· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control · significant influence
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1995-06-20
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC99999 — SIC 99999
Registered office
Teneo Financial Advisory Limited The Colmore Building
20 Colmore Circus Queensway
Birmingham
B4 6AT
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2022-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: 2023-07-01
Officers (0 active · 26 resigned)
DAVIES, Daniel John→
Activedirector · ~48y · appointed 2021-05-17
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PIRONA, Gabriel Joseph→
Activedirector · ~56y · appointed 2023-03-03
View their other companies + combined net worth →
MARSHALL, Brent Austin→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2012-03-19 · resigned 2013-09-13
MAYNARD, Jeffrey Richard→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1995-06-20 · resigned 2007-03-02
TAILOR, Pravin→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-03-02 · resigned 2010-02-26
TODD, William Drysdale→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2013-09-13 · resigned 2019-09-02
WINGFIELD, Richard→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2009-09-09 · resigned 2011-11-04
SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1995-06-20 · resigned 1995-06-20
BUXTON, Edward→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2013-09-13 · resigned 2019-10-04
CLOSE, Jim→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2012-03-19 · resigned 2014-11-06
DU TOIT, David Francois→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2007-03-02 · resigned 2010-06-30
GRIG, Rufus Damian Philip→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2020-06-30 · resigned 2021-05-17
JONES, Meurig→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2010-05-25 · resigned 2011-04-29
KENT, James→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2009-09-09 · resigned 2013-09-13
LEWIS, Paul Raymond Thomas→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2007-08-09 · resigned 2009-09-09
MACRAE, Ioan Griffith→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2021-05-17 · resigned 2023-02-28
MARSHALL, Brent Austin→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2012-03-19 · resigned 2013-09-13
MAYNARD, Jeffrey Richard→
Resigneddirector · ~85y · appointed 1995-06-20 · resigned 2007-03-02
MAYNARD, Riordan Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 1995-06-20 · resigned 2007-03-02
MCCAFFERY, Angus John→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2013-09-13 · resigned 2019-10-04
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Mortgages & charges
17
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:17 of 17 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC as Security Agent | A registered charge | — | 04/05/2016 | 29/03/2017 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 24/10/2014 | 18/05/2016 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 13/09/2013 | 18/05/2016 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 13/09/2013 | 18/05/2016 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Commercial Finance Limited | Debenture | 1 property | 15/10/2007 | 31/08/2013 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | A deed of admission | 1 property | 09/03/2007 | 26/09/2013 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 09/03/2007 | 26/09/2013 | |
| satisfied | The Pollen Estate Trustee Company | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 11/01/2006 | 04/09/2013 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | Omnibus guarantee and set-off agreement | 1 property | 18/06/2004 | 26/05/2007 | |
| satisfied | Northamber Northamber PLC | Legal charge | 2 properties | 15/10/2002 | 21/02/2004 | |
| satisfied | Tyco Capital (UK) Tyco Capital (UK) Limited | Charge (receivables) | 1 property | 25/03/2002 | 17/10/2007 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 15/06/2001 | 26/05/2007 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Commercial Finance Limited | All assets debenture | 1 property | 06/07/2000 | 10/04/2002 | |
| satisfied | Versailles Trade Finance Versailles Trade Finance Limited | Debenture | 1 property | 29/11/1999 | 20/07/2001 | |
| satisfied | Touchbase Network Touchbase Network Limited | Debenture | 1 property | 16/11/1999 | 23/05/2000 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 22/12/1997 | 05/07/2001 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 06/01/1997 | 23/02/1998 |
Recent filings (220 total)
gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2024-11-27
liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · LIQ13
2024-08-27
liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
insolvency · LIQ01
2023-10-10
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2023-09-26
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2023-09-26
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2023-09-25
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-08-07
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2023-06-13
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2023-03-08
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-02-28
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2023-01-31
gazette-filings-brought-up-to-date
gazette · DISS40
2023-01-13
gazette-notice-compulsory
gazette · GAZ1
2022-11-29
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-07-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2021-10-05