03276399 LIMITED

💤Zombieactive
03276399 · ltd · incorporated 1996-11-11
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
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
58/100
Worth a look
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What this business does
Primary activity: Non-trading company
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed dormant / non-trading — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 58/100 (worth a look), bankability 45/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Biggest value-creation lever: File overdue accounts. Clears statutory overdue flag — immediate bankability uplift for refinance conversations. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (38/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.

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Refinance opportunity

2 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 28.8y

30/100
under pressure

Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.

  • · Oldest live charge is 28.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
  • · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.

Data confidence

Overall: low (50/100)

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
2 charges (2/2 with lender, 2/2 with type)
90
Directors & officers
15 officers (2 active, 15 linked, 7 with DOB)
79
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
10 connected companies via shared directors
75
Filing history
79 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
58/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.

Business quality
45
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
60
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
49
Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
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filings
Last 90 days
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Last 180 days
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Corporate timeline (57 events)Click to expand
  1. 2021-04-15
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    restoration-order-of-court
    restoration · AC92
  2. 2021-04-15
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    certificate-change-of-name-company
    change-of-name · CERTNM
  3. 2017-03-07
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    gazette-dissolved-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ2(A)
  4. 2017-03-07
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    Company dissolved
  5. 2016-12-20
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    gazette-notice-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ1(A)
  6. 2016-12-08
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    dissolution-application-strike-off-company
    dissolution · DS01
  7. 2016-09-08
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  8. 2015-12-23
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  9. 2015-06-26
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  10. 2014-12-17
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  11. 2014-09-24
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  12. 2014-01-30
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  13. 2013-06-21
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  14. 2013-03-11
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  15. 2013-03-05
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  16. 2012-07-06
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  17. 2012-03-07
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  18. 2011-09-02
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  19. 2011-09-01
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address
    address · AD01
  20. 2010-12-15
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  21. 2010-09-06
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  22. 2010-03-19
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name
    officers · AP01
  23. 2010-03-19
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    termination-director-company-with-name
    officers · TM01
  24. 2010-03-17
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    SEGGIE, Colin John appointed
    director
  25. 2010-03-17
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    FOLEY, Charles Gerard resigned
    director
  26. 2009-12-21
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  27. 2009-10-23
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  28. 2009-10-09
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    appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name
    officers · AP03
  29. 2009-10-07
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    HAWKINS, Charles appointed
    secretary
  30. 2009-10-07
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    MURRAY, Daniel resigned
    secretary
  31. 2007-10-05
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    FOLEY, Charles Gerard appointed
    director
  32. 2007-10-05
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    MCMILLAN, Gordon resigned
    director
  33. 2006-12-20
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    MACLEAN, Charles Andrew Bourke resigned
    director
  34. 2005-01-26
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    MCMILLAN, Gordon appointed
    director
  35. 2004-09-19
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    HAUGHEY, William, Lord resigned
    director
  36. 2004-09-18
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    FERGUSON, Derek Owen resigned
    secretary
  37. 2004-09-18
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    MURRAY, Daniel appointed
    secretary
  38. 2002-12-11
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    Charge registered #2
    Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
  39. 2002-12-10
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    FERGUSON, Derek Owen appointed
    secretary
  40. 2002-12-10
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    MCKECHAN, Ronald resigned
    secretary
  41. 2001-03-31
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    MCKECHAN, Ronald appointed
    secretary
  42. 2000-12-31
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    DOAK, Iain Kenneth resigned
    secretary
  43. 2000-04-07
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    DOAK, Iain Kenneth appointed
    secretary
  44. 2000-04-07
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    FLETCHER, Andrew resigned
    secretary
  45. 2000-04-07
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    FLETCHER, Andrew resigned
    director
  46. 2000-04-07
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    HAUGHEY, William, Lord appointed
    director
  47. 2000-04-07
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    JONES, Philip, Mr. resigned
    director
  48. 2000-04-07
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    MACLEAN, Charles Andrew Bourke appointed
    director
  49. 1997-07-15
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    Charge registered #1
    Lender: Tsb Bank PLC
  50. 1996-11-28
    ➕
    FLETCHER, Andrew appointed
    secretary
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Owner dependency

85/100
Critical — business is the founder

The 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 16 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.

Succession & seller-readiness

63/100
Strong succession signal

Multiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.

SIGNALS
  • primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
  • secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 16 years.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 29 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.

Red flags

2 high ·
Accounts overdue
high

Statutory accounts have not been filed by their due date. Can indicate admin breakdown, cash preservation, or deliberate delay.

Evidence: Next due: 2017-09-30

Confirmation statement overdue
high

Annual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal.

Evidence: Next due: 2016-12-25

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Company details

Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1996-11-11
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC74990 — Non-trading company

Registered office

Unit 1a Lea Green Business Park
Eurolink
St Helens
WA9 4TR

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2017-09-30OVERDUE
Last made up to: 2015-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2016-12-25OVERDUE
Last: —

Officers (2 active · 13 resigned)

HAWKINS, Charles→
secretary · appointed 2009-10-07
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Active
SEGGIE, Colin John→
director · ~53y · appointed 2010-03-17
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Active
DOAK, Iain Kenneth→
secretary · appointed 2000-04-07 · resigned 2000-12-31
Resigned
FERGUSON, Derek Owen→
secretary · appointed 2002-12-10 · resigned 2004-09-18
Resigned
FLETCHER, Andrew→
secretary · appointed 1996-11-28 · resigned 2000-04-07
Resigned
MCKECHAN, Ronald→
secretary · appointed 2001-03-31 · resigned 2002-12-10
Resigned
MURRAY, Daniel→
secretary · appointed 2004-09-18 · resigned 2009-10-07
Resigned
SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1996-11-11 · resigned 1996-11-28
Resigned
FLETCHER, Andrew→
director · ~66y · appointed 1996-11-28 · resigned 2000-04-07
Resigned
FOLEY, Charles Gerard→
director · ~61y · appointed 2007-10-05 · resigned 2010-03-17
Resigned
HAUGHEY, William, Lord→
director · ~70y · appointed 2000-04-07 · resigned 2004-09-19
Resigned
JONES, Philip, Mr.→
director · ~66y · appointed 1996-11-28 · resigned 2000-04-07
Resigned
MACLEAN, Charles Andrew Bourke→
director · ~81y · appointed 2000-04-07 · resigned 2006-12-20
Resigned
MCMILLAN, Gordon→
director · ~66y · appointed 2005-01-26 · resigned 2007-10-05
Resigned
INSTANT COMPANIES LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-director · appointed 1996-11-11 · resigned 1996-11-28
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

2
Total charges
2
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:2 of 2 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
Lloyds Banking Group
The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
Debenture1 property11/12/2002—
outstanding
Lloyds Banking Group
Tsb Bank PLC
Mortgage debenture1 property15/07/1997—
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Recent filings (79 total)

restoration-order-of-court
restoration · AC92
2021-04-15
certificate-change-of-name-company
change-of-name · CERTNM
2021-04-15
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2017-03-07
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2016-12-20
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2016-12-08
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2016-09-08
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2015-12-23
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2015-06-26
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2014-12-17
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2014-09-24
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2014-01-30
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2013-06-21
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2013-03-11
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2013-03-05
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2012-07-06