5 STAR COMPUTER SYSTEMS LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
03346768 · ltd · incorporated 1997-04-07
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
Opportunity decay
approaching window · 12-months
Approaching a transaction window — refinance or sale event plausible in the next 12 months.
  • · Oldest live charge 23.1y old — refinance window within 12 months
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Turnover
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Net worth
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Opportunity
48/100
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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 48/100 (watch), bankability 60/100. Strong seller-intent signal (73/100, director aged 66). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Resolve: Company dissolved. Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (58/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.

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Refinance opportunity

3 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 23.1y

50/100
clean up first

Refinance viable after a tidy-up — address the highlighted items first.

  • · Oldest live charge is 23.1 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
  • · Legal-friction score 40/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.

Data confidence

Overall: medium (59/100)

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
3 charges (3/3 with lender, 3/3 with type)
90
Directors & officers
24 officers (2 active, 24 linked, 16 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
10 connected companies via shared directors
75
Filing history
141 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
48/100Watch
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
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
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Last 180 days
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (75 events)Click to expand
  1. 2024-11-06
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    gazette-dissolved-liquidation
    gazette · GAZ2
  2. 2024-11-06
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    Company dissolved
  3. 2024-08-06
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
    insolvency · LIQ13
  4. 2024-03-02
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
    insolvency · LIQ03
  5. 2023-03-06
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    liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
    insolvency · LIQ03
  6. 2022-03-26
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    liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
    insolvency · LIQ03
  7. 2022-02-02
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  8. 2022-02-01
    ➖
    HICKS, Andrew William resigned
    director
  9. 2021-01-20
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
    insolvency · 600
  10. 2021-01-20
    📄
    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  11. 2021-01-20
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    liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
    insolvency · LIQ01
  12. 2020-09-03
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  13. 2019-12-02
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  14. 2018-10-02
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    appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP03
  15. 2018-10-02
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  16. 2018-10-01
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    SHAW, Natalie Amanda appointed
    secretary
  17. 2017-11-24
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  18. 2016-11-15
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  19. 2016-04-06
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  20. 2015-12-17
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    BOLIN, Bret Richard, Mr. resigned
    director
  21. 2015-12-17
    ➕
    HICKS, Andrew William appointed
    director
  22. 2015-12-17
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  23. 2015-12-17
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  24. 2015-11-26
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    auditors-resignation-company
    auditors · AUD
  25. 2015-10-29
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  26. 2015-09-24
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  27. 2015-09-09
    ➕
    WILSON, Gordon James appointed
    director
  28. 2015-09-09
    ➖
    GIBSON, Paul David resigned
    director
  29. 2015-06-24
    ➕
    BOLIN, Bret Richard, Mr. appointed
    director
  30. 2015-06-11
    ➖
    WILLIAMS, Denise resigned
    secretary
  31. 2015-05-18
    ➖
    MURRIA, Vinodka resigned
    director
  32. 2015-05-18
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #3
  33. 2015-03-31
    ➖
    FIRTH, Barbara Ann resigned
    director
  34. 2013-03-20
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #2
  35. 2013-03-07
    ➖
    ROBERTS, Neal Anthony resigned
    secretary
  36. 2013-03-07
    ➕
    WILLIAMS, Denise appointed
    secretary
  37. 2013-03-07
    ➖
    CROMPTON, Kerry Jane resigned
    director
  38. 2013-03-07
    ➕
    FIRTH, Barbara Ann appointed
    director
  39. 2013-03-07
    ➕
    GIBSON, Paul David appointed
    director
  40. 2013-03-07
    ➕
    MURRIA, Vinodka appointed
    director
  41. 2013-03-07
    ➖
    PREEDY, Richard Ian resigned
    director
  42. 2013-03-07
    ➖
    ROBERTS, Neal Anthony resigned
    director
  43. 2013-03-07
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    Charge registered #3
    Lender: Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited
  44. 2012-08-15
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    PREEDY, Richard Ian appointed
    director
  45. 2012-01-19
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    Charge registered #2
    Lender: Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited
  46. 2011-12-01
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #1
  47. 2011-03-01
    ➕
    CROMPTON, Kerry Jane appointed
    director
  48. 2011-03-01
    ➖
    LEUW, Martin Philip resigned
    director
  49. 2009-03-11
    ➕
    ROBERTS, Neal Anthony appointed
    secretary
  50. 2009-02-20
    ➖
    CHALLINGER, Sara resigned
    secretary
Showing most recent 50 of 75 events

Owner dependency

90/100
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.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 66 — succession pressure is live.

Succession & seller-readiness

80/100
Likely off-market candidate

Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 66. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
  • primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
  • 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
high

Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.

Evidence: Dissolved on 2024-11-06

7 insolvency-related filings on record
high

Filings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.

Evidence: 2024-11-06: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2024-08-06: liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting

Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
medium

Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.

Group structure

Advanced Enterprise Software Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

🏛️
Advanced Enterprise Software Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
ultimate parent
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5 STAR COMPUTER SYSTEMS LIMITED
This company · 03346768

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%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Advanced Enterprise Software Limited
Corporate entity
75–100%
75–100%board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control06/04/2016

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1997-04-07
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC74990 — Non-trading company

Registered office

Ditton Park
Riding Court Road
Datchet
Berkshire
SL3 9LL
United Kingdom

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2019-02-28
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: 2020-04-04

Officers (0 active · 22 resigned)

SHAW, Natalie Amanda→
secretary · appointed 2018-10-01
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
WILSON, Gordon James→
director · ~66y · appointed 2015-09-09
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Active
CHALLINGER, Sara→
secretary · appointed 2008-08-13 · resigned 2009-02-20
Resigned
CLARKE, Graeme Paul→
secretary · appointed 2004-06-30 · resigned 2008-08-13
Resigned
ROBERTS, Neal Anthony→
secretary · appointed 2009-03-11 · resigned 2013-03-07
Resigned
WILLIAMS, Denise→
secretary · appointed 2013-03-07 · resigned 2015-06-11
Resigned
COMPUTERCOUNTS SECRETARIAL LIMITED→
corporate-secretary · appointed 1997-04-07 · resigned 2004-06-28
Resigned
SAME-DAY COMPANY SERVICES LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1997-04-07 · resigned 1997-04-07
Resigned
APPLETON, Darren Paul→
director · ~56y · appointed 2003-05-16 · resigned 2008-08-13
Resigned
BOLIN, Bret Richard, Mr.→
director · ~58y · appointed 2015-06-24 · resigned 2015-12-17
Resigned
CHALLINGER, Sara→
director · ~55y · appointed 2008-08-13 · resigned 2009-02-20
Resigned
CLARKE, Andrew John→
director · ~60y · appointed 1997-04-07 · resigned 2008-08-13
Resigned
CLARKE, Graeme Paul→
director · ~58y · appointed 1997-04-07 · resigned 2008-08-13
Resigned
CROMPTON, Kerry Jane→
director · ~56y · appointed 2011-03-01 · resigned 2013-03-07
Resigned
CROW, Louis→
director · ~52y · appointed 2003-05-16 · resigned 2006-06-23
Resigned
FIRTH, Barbara Ann→
director · ~74y · appointed 2013-03-07 · resigned 2015-03-31
Resigned
GIBSON, Paul David→
director · ~62y · appointed 2013-03-07 · resigned 2015-09-09
Resigned
GODDARD, David→
director · ~71y · appointed 2006-03-13 · resigned 2008-08-13
Resigned
HICKS, Andrew William→
director · ~51y · appointed 2015-12-17 · resigned 2022-02-01
Resigned
LEUW, Martin Philip→
director · ~64y · appointed 2008-08-13 · resigned 2011-03-01
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

3
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
HSBC
Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited
Debenture1 property07/03/201318/05/2015
satisfied
HSBC
Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited
Fixed and floating security document1 property19/01/201220/03/2013
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Debenture1 property28/05/200301/12/2011

Recent filings (141 total)

gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2024-11-06
liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · LIQ13
2024-08-06
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · LIQ03
2024-03-02
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · LIQ03
2023-03-06
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · LIQ03
2022-03-26
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-02-02
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2021-01-20
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2021-01-20
liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
insolvency · LIQ01
2021-01-20
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2020-09-03
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2020-04-06
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2019-12-02
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2019-04-04
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2018-10-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2018-10-02