COMPUTERLINKS (UK) LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
03281379 · ltd · incorporated 1996-11-20
Investment thesis
Established operating company — standard diligence applies, no dominant angle.
Why interesting: Live, filing, normal profile.
Why risky: No standout signals in either direction.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
63/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.
Sector: Financial & insurance
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 74990Non-trading company
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed asset-holding vehicle — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 63/100 (worth a look), bankability 57/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 59). 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 (45/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
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Refinance opportunity
8 live charges · 6 lenders · oldest 29.5y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 29.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 6 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 30/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
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, 2 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
8 charges (8/8 with lender, 8/8 with type)
90
Directors & officers
32 officers (3 active, 32 linked, 24 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 8 total, 8 with control declared
90
Director network
11 connected companies via shared directors
78
Filing history
187 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
63/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.
Business quality
55
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
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
2
filings
- • 2 gazette
Last 180 days
3
filings
- • 2 gazette
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (97 events)Click to expand
- 2026-04-04📄gazette-filings-brought-up-to-dategazette · DISS40
- 2026-03-03📄gazette-notice-compulsorygazette · GAZ1
- 2025-11-05📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2024-11-22📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2024-10-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-03-11📄capital-allotment-sharescapital · SH01
- 2024-01-15📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2023-12-15📄accounts-amended-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AAMD
- 2023-11-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2022-10-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-04-01➖STANSBURY, Christopher David resigneddirector
- 2022-04-01📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-10-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-10-04📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2021-10-04⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2021-10-04📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2021-07-20📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-07-20📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-07-14➕BANNISTER, Nicholas appointeddirector
- 2021-07-14➖RESTING-JEPPESEN, Henrik resigneddirector
- 2021-02-08📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-02-01📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-01-31➖MCHALE, Mark resigneddirector
- 2021-01-31➕RESTING-JEPPESEN, Henrik appointeddirector
- 2019-08-31➖HAYHURST, Paul resigneddirector
- 2019-08-31➕WATERS, Daniel Ross appointeddirector
- 2019-08-31➖WATERS, Daniel Ross resigneddirector
- 2018-07-01➖DAMS, John resigneddirector
- 2017-08-08➖TROLLE, Jesper Pilholm resigneddirector
- 2016-07-18➕HAYHURST, Paul appointeddirector
- 2016-07-18➕MCHALE, Mark appointeddirector
- 2016-05-20➕STANSBURY, Christopher David appointeddirector
- 2016-05-20➖THURLOW, Nicholas John resigneddirector
- 2016-05-20➕TROLLE, Jesper Pilholm appointeddirector
- 2016-01-14🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2016-01-14🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2016-01-14🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2016-01-01➕COOPER, Kieran David appointeddirector
- 2015-12-31➖BENSON, Grahame Paul resigneddirector
- 2015-07-27➕COOPER, Kieran appointedsecretary
- 2015-04-10➖ANKERS, Nigel resignedsecretary
- 2015-04-10➖ANKERS, Nigel resigneddirector
- 2015-03-13➖BARTON, Sally Ann resigneddirector
- 2014-12-31➖CAUGHTRY, David resigneddirector
- 2014-12-31➖DIJKSTRA, Meint resigneddirector
- 2014-12-31➖ELLIS, David Reginald resigneddirector
- 2014-08-08➖NORMAN, Mark Nicholas David resigneddirector
- 2014-01-02➕BENSON, Grahame Paul appointeddirector
- 2014-01-02➕THURLOW, Nicholas John appointeddirector
- 2012-02-13🔓Charge satisfied #5
Showing most recent 50 of 97 events
Owner dependency
66/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 59 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
56/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 59. Early succession window.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 30 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
2 high · 1 med ·Accounts overdue
highStatutory accounts have not been filed by their due date. Can indicate admin breakdown, cash preservation, or deliberate delay.
Evidence: Next due: 2025-12-31
1 insolvency-related filing on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2021-10-04: legacy
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
Arrow Electronics Inc is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Arrow Electronics Inc
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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COMPUTERLINKS (UK) LIMITED
This company · 03281379
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Arrow Electronics Inc Corporate entity | 75–100% | — | board control75-100% shares · board control | 30/09/2016 |
7 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Mr Kieran David Cooperceased 25/08/2017· significant influence
- Mr John Damsceased 25/08/2017· significant influence
- Mr Paul Hayhurstceased 25/08/2017· significant influence
- Mr Mark Mchaleceased 25/08/2017· significant influence
- Mr Christopher David Stansburyceased 25/08/2017· significant influence
- Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions Ltdceased 25/08/2017· 75-100% shares · board control
- Mr Jesper Pilholm Trolleceased 08/08/2017· significant influence
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1996-11-20
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC64209 — Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.
Registered office
Central House Otley Road
Part 1st Floor, Suite 1d/1
Harrogate
HG3 1UG
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2025-12-31OVERDUE
Last made up to: 2023-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-12-03
Last: 2025-11-19
Officers (3 active · 29 resigned)
Active
BANNISTER, Nicholas→
Activedirector · ~59y · appointed 2021-07-14
View their other companies + combined net worth →
COOPER, Kieran David→
Activedirector · ~57y · appointed 2016-01-01
View their other companies + combined net worth →
ANKERS, Nigel→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2003-06-26 · resigned 2015-04-10
ANKERS, Nigel→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1998-12-18 · resigned 2000-05-10
CONSIDINE, Timothy Clifton John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1996-12-16 · resigned 1998-12-18
GURR, David James→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2000-05-10 · resigned 2003-06-26
SKILTON, Sally Elizabeth→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1996-11-22 · resigned 1996-12-16
SAME-DAY COMPANY SERVICES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1996-11-20 · resigned 1996-11-22
ANKERS, Nigel→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2000-05-10 · resigned 2015-04-10
BARTON, Sally Ann→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2005-01-01 · resigned 2015-03-13
BARTON, Sally Ann→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2001-01-01 · resigned 2004-01-05
BENSON, Grahame Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2014-01-02 · resigned 2015-12-31
CAUGHTRY, David→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2007-01-02 · resigned 2014-12-31
CONSIDINE, Timothy Clifton John→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 1996-11-22 · resigned 1998-12-18
DAMS, John→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2001-10-04 · resigned 2018-07-01
DIJKSTRA, Meint→
Resigneddirector · ~51y · appointed 2007-01-02 · resigned 2014-12-31
ELLIS, David Reginald→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2001-01-01 · resigned 2014-12-31
GRIFFITHS, William Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 2000-05-10 · resigned 2006-12-31
HAYHURST, Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2016-07-18 · resigned 2019-08-31
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Mortgages & charges
8
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:8 of 8 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Ibm United Kingdom Financial Services Ibm United Kingdom Financial Services Limited | Deed | 1 property | 30/11/2011 | 14/01/2016 | |
| satisfied | Ibm United Kingdom Financial Services Ibm United Kingdom Financial Services Limited | Deed | 1 property | 30/11/2011 | 14/01/2016 | |
| satisfied | Ibm United Kingdom Financial Services Ibm United Kingdom Financial Services Limited | Deed | 1 property | 30/11/2011 | 14/01/2016 | |
| satisfied | Sal.Oppenheim Jr. & Cie. Kgaa as Security Trustee for Itself and on Behalf of the Other Secured Parties (The Security Trustee) | Debenture | 1 property | 23/12/2009 | 13/02/2012 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 11/11/2004 | 21/11/2009 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Debenture | 1 property | 17/03/1997 | 04/02/2006 | |
| satisfied | John Hooper / Susan Hooper | Debenture | 1 property | 06/02/1997 | 19/09/1998 | |
| satisfied | Unipalm Group Unipalm Group PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 29/11/1996 | 08/11/2004 |
Recent filings (187 total)
gazette-filings-brought-up-to-date
gazette · DISS40
2026-04-04
gazette-notice-compulsory
gazette · GAZ1
2026-03-03
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-11-28
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2025-11-05
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-11-22
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2024-11-22
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2024-10-05
capital-allotment-shares
capital · SH01
2024-03-11
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2024-01-15
accounts-amended-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AAMD
2023-12-15
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2023-11-28
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-11-22
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-11-28
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2022-10-06
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-04-01