ALARIC SYSTEMS LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
03314005 · ltd · incorporated 1997-02-06
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
—
book net assets
Opportunity
54/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: Business and domestic software development
Sector: Information & communication
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 54/100 (worth a look), bankability 62/100. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 6 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
6 live charges · 6 lenders · oldest 28.0y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 28.0 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 6 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 40/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: low (51/100)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
6 charges (6/6 with lender, 6/6 with type)
90
Directors & officers
31 officers (3 active, 31 linked, 25 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
8 connected companies via shared directors
69
Filing history
176 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
54/100Worth 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
70
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
0
filings
Last 180 days
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (97 events)Click to expand
- 2016-03-29📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2016-03-29🏁Company dissolved
- 2016-03-17📄dissolution-voluntary-strike-off-suspendeddissolution · SOAS(A)
- 2016-01-12📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2016-01-05📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2015-12-17📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2015-12-17📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2015-12-17⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2015-12-17📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2015-05-08📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2015-04-08📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2014-12-23📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2014-12-09📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2014-12-01➖WRIGHT, Marcus Jai resigneddirector
- 2014-10-27➖WILDE, Helen Louise resigneddirector
- 2014-08-19📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2014-08-19📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2014-08-19📄appoint-person-director-company-with-nameofficers · AP01
- 2014-08-18📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2014-08-14📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2014-07-31➖ALFORD, Michael John, Dr resigneddirector
- 2014-07-31➖PARKE, Peter David resigneddirector
- 2014-03-06📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2014-02-17📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2013-12-31📄appoint-person-director-company-with-nameofficers · AP01
- 2013-12-31📄appoint-person-director-company-with-nameofficers · AP01
- 2013-12-31📄appoint-person-director-company-with-nameofficers · AP01
- 2013-12-31📄appoint-person-director-company-with-nameofficers · AP01
- 2013-12-31📄termination-secretary-company-with-nameofficers · TM02
- 2013-12-31📄termination-director-company-with-nameofficers · TM01
- 2013-12-21🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2013-12-21🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2013-12-02➕CLARKE, Spencer appointeddirector
- 2013-12-02➕KEE, Caroline Amanda appointeddirector
- 2013-12-02➕NASH, Rachel Victoria appointeddirector
- 2013-12-02➖POTTS, Daniel James resignedsecretary
- 2013-12-02➖AMOS, Mervin resigneddirector
- 2013-12-02➖GRIFFIN, Paul Joseph resigneddirector
- 2013-12-02➖HUGHES, David Michael resigneddirector
- 2013-12-02➖KOVACHEVICH, Zlatan resigneddirector
- 2013-12-02➖LEVETT, Timothy Roland resigneddirector
- 2013-12-02➕WILDE, Helen Louise appointeddirector
- 2013-12-02➕WRIGHT, Marcus Jai appointeddirector
- 2012-11-13🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2012-11-13🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2012-06-08➖MITCHELL, Andrew Robert resignedsecretary
- 2012-06-08➕POTTS, Daniel James appointedsecretary
- 2011-11-30➖LOMAX, Stephen John David, Mr. resigneddirector
- 2011-06-09🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Breast Cancer Care and Overcourt Limited
- 2010-01-12➕GRIFFIN, Paul Joseph appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 97 events
Owner dependency
58/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 64 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
73/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 64. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 13 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.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
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 2016-03-29
1 insolvency-related filing on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2015-12-17: 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.
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1997-02-06
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC62012 — Business and domestic software development
Registered office
9th Floor 5 Merchant Square
London
W2 1BQ
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2013-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
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Officers (0 active · 28 resigned)
CLARKE, Spencer→
Activedirector · ~54y · appointed 2013-12-02
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KEE, Caroline Amanda→
Activedirector · ~60y · appointed 2013-12-02
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NASH, Rachel Victoria→
Activedirector · ~64y · appointed 2013-12-02
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GIBBONS, David John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2002-06-27 · resigned 2003-09-19
LAZARUS, Heather Ann→
Resignednominee-secretary · appointed 1997-02-06 · resigned 1997-02-06
MITCHELL, Andrew Robert→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2003-09-22 · resigned 2012-06-08
MITCHELL, Andrew Robert→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2001-01-09 · resigned 2002-06-27
POTTS, Daniel James→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2012-06-08 · resigned 2013-12-02
SWALE, Margaret Elizabeth→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1997-02-06 · resigned 2001-01-09
ALFORD, Michael John, Dr→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · appointed 2000-11-23 · resigned 2014-07-31
AMOS, Mervin→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2007-03-08 · resigned 2013-12-02
AMOS, Mervin→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 1999-11-01 · resigned 2000-11-23
BARTON, Howard→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 1998-08-05 · resigned 2000-11-23
BOVE, Peter John→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2002-02-01 · resigned 2004-09-26
GIBBONS, David John→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2002-06-27 · resigned 2003-09-19
GRIFFIN, Paul Joseph→
Resigneddirector · ~52y · appointed 2010-01-12 · resigned 2013-12-02
HUGHES, David Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 2008-05-28 · resigned 2013-12-02
KOVACHEVICH, Zlatan→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2007-03-08 · resigned 2013-12-02
LAZARUS, Harry Pierre→
Resignednominee-director · ~89y · appointed 1997-02-06 · resigned 1997-02-06
LEVETT, Timothy Roland→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 2002-01-22 · resigned 2013-12-02
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Mortgages & charges
6
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:6 of 6 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Breast Cancer Care and Overcourt Breast Cancer Care and Overcourt Limited | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 09/06/2011 | — | |
| satisfied | Nvm Private Equity (Security Trustee) Nvm Private Equity Limited (Security Trustee) | Debenture | 1 property | 27/05/2008 | 21/12/2013 | |
| satisfied | Nvm Private Equity (The "Security Trustee") Nvm Private Equity Limited (The "Security Trustee") | Debenture | 1 property | 28/08/2007 | 21/12/2013 | |
| satisfied | Northern Venture Managers (As Security Trustee for the Holders of the Loan Stock Fromtime to Time the Stockholder) Northern Venture Managers Limited (As Security Trustee for the Holders of the Loan Stock Fromtime to Time the Stockholder) | Debenture | 1 property | 23/06/2004 | 13/11/2012 | |
| satisfied | Michael John Alford (As Security Trustee for the Holders of the Loan Stock from Time to Timethe Stockholder) | Debenture | 1 property | 23/06/2004 | 13/11/2012 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 22/06/1998 | 08/09/2007 |
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Recent filings (176 total)
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2016-03-29
dissolution-voluntary-strike-off-suspended
dissolution · SOAS(A)
2016-03-17
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2016-01-12
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2016-01-05
legacy
capital · SH20
2015-12-17
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2015-12-17
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2015-12-17
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2015-12-17
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2015-05-08
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2015-04-08
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2014-12-23
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2014-12-09
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2014-08-19
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2014-08-19
appoint-person-director-company-with-name
officers · AP01
2014-08-19