CRITICAL PATH TECHNOLOGIES UK LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
03079051 · ltd · incorporated 1995-07-12
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
62/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 7222
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 62/100 (worth a look), bankability 72/100. Strong seller-intent signal (75/100, director aged 59). Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 3 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
3 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 28.6y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 28.6 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 30/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: low (49/100)Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.
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
27 officers (2 active, 27 linked, 18 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
2 connected companies via shared directors
51
Filing history
123 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
62/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.
Business quality
30
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
59
Some moderate concerns — review 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 (85 events)Click to expand
- 2010-05-11📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2010-05-11🏁Company dissolved
- 2010-01-26📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2010-01-13📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2009-10-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2009-08-07📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2008-12-11📄accounts-with-made-up-dateaccounts · AA
- 2008-08-14📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2008-02-06📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2008-02-06📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2008-01-17➕TWOHIG, Barry Finbarr appointeddirector
- 2008-01-17➖O'MAHONY, Sean Maurice resigneddirector
- 2007-10-22📄accounts-with-made-up-dateaccounts · AA
- 2007-10-16📄legacyannual-return · 363s
- 2007-10-16📄legacyannual-return · 363(288)
- 2007-06-11📄legacyannual-return · 363s
- 2006-12-22📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2006-12-22📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2006-12-22📄accounts-with-made-up-dateaccounts · AA
- 2006-10-19➕O'MAHONY, Sean Maurice appointeddirector
- 2006-10-19➖ZUKERMAN, Michael Jay resigneddirector
- 2006-08-09📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2006-06-09➖MC COURT, Conal resigneddirector
- 2006-01-05📄accounts-with-made-up-dateaccounts · AA
- 2005-10-31📄legacyaccounts · 244
- 2005-08-31📄legacyannual-return · 363s
- 2005-03-03📍legacyaddress · 287
- 2005-02-04📄accounts-with-made-up-dateaccounts · AA
- 2004-11-04📄legacyaccounts · 244
- 2004-07-28📄legacyannual-return · 363s
- 2004-06-25📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2004-03-23➕MC COURT, Conal appointeddirector
- 2004-01-23➖WATKINS, Derek resigneddirector
- 2003-04-24🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2003-04-24🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2003-04-24🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2002-06-20➕BURNETT, Paul appointedsecretary
- 2002-06-20➖PRYER, David William resignedsecretary
- 2001-09-30➖TURRELL, Mary Margaret resigneddirector
- 2001-09-10➕WATKINS, Derek appointeddirector
- 2001-09-10➕ZUKERMAN, Michael Jay appointeddirector
- 2001-08-28➖DENN, Gavin resigneddirector
- 2001-06-14➕PRYER, David William appointedsecretary
- 2001-06-14➖QUINN, Alastair Gillespie resignedsecretary
- 2001-06-14➖QUINN, Alastair Gillespie resigneddirector
- 2001-04-09🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Ubs Asset Management Limited
- 2001-04-02➕DENN, Gavin appointeddirector
- 2001-03-09➖GREGERSON, Daniel resigneddirector
- 2000-12-06🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Orbit Investments (Properties) Limited
- 2000-10-10➖GILMOUR, John Stewart resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 85 events
Owner dependency
93/100
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 18 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 59 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
78/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 59. Early succession window.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 18 years.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 31 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 · 1 med ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2010-05-11
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1995-07-12
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC7222 — SIC 7222
Registered office
Beechfield House Winterton Way
Lyme Green Business And Retail
Park Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK11 0JP
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2008-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 25 resigned)
Active
TWOHIG, Barry Finbarr→
Activedirector · ~59y · appointed 2008-01-17
View their other companies + combined net worth →
LAW, Steven→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1998-01-16 · resigned 1999-12-31
PRYER, David William→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2001-06-14 · resigned 2002-06-20
QUINN, Alastair Gillespie→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1999-12-31 · resigned 2001-06-14
WILSON, Chris→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1996-02-07 · resigned 1998-01-16
FNCS SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1995-07-12 · resigned 1995-09-28
WACKS CALLER LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 1995-09-28 · resigned 1996-02-07
CARTMELL, John William, Dr→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 1996-12-02 · resigned 1999-12-31
DENN, Gavin→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2001-04-02 · resigned 2001-08-28
GETHING, Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 1996-12-02 · resigned 1999-12-31
GILMOUR, John Stewart→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 1999-12-31 · resigned 2000-10-10
GREGERSON, Daniel→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 1999-12-31 · resigned 2001-03-09
HALL, Ashley Jay→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 1996-02-07 · resigned 1999-08-19
KERTZ, Mark→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · appointed 1999-12-31 · resigned 2000-10-10
LAW, Steven→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 1996-02-07 · resigned 1999-12-31
MACDONALD, Iain Archibald→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · appointed 1997-02-04 · resigned 1999-12-31
MACFARLANE, Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · appointed 1998-02-23 · resigned 1999-08-19
MC COURT, Conal→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2004-03-23 · resigned 2006-06-09
O'MAHONY, Sean Maurice→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2006-10-19 · resigned 2008-01-17
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Mortgages & charges
3
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Ubs Asset Management Ubs Asset Management Limited | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 09/04/2001 | 24/04/2003 | |
| satisfied | Orbit Investments (Properties) Orbit Investments (Properties) Limited | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 06/12/2000 | 24/04/2003 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 15/10/1997 | 24/04/2003 |
Recent filings (123 total)
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2010-05-11
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2010-01-26
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2010-01-13
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2009-10-29
legacy
annual-return · 363a
2009-08-07
accounts-with-made-up-date
accounts · AA
2008-12-11
legacy
annual-return · 363a
2008-08-14
legacy
officers · 288a
2008-02-06
legacy
officers · 288b
2008-02-06
accounts-with-made-up-date
accounts · AA
2007-10-22
legacy
annual-return · 363s
2007-10-16
legacy
annual-return · 363(288)
2007-10-16
legacy
annual-return · 363s
2007-06-11
legacy
officers · 288a
2006-12-22
legacy
officers · 288b
2006-12-22