DAXBOURNE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
💤Zombieactive
03369640 · ltd · incorporated 1997-05-13
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
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
78/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Non-specialised wholesale trade
Sector: Wholesale & retail
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 47190Other retail sale in non-specialised stores
- 47789Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores (other than commercial art galleries and opticians)
- 47910Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 67-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 78/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (83/100, director aged 67). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 10 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
15 live charges · 10 lenders · oldest 28.6y
15/100
under pressure
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 28.6 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 10 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (57/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Company profile
address, 4 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
15 charges (15/15 with lender, 15/15 with type)
90
Directors & officers
19 officers (2 active, 19 linked, 14 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
1 connected companies via shared directors
48
Filing history
149 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
78/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
74
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
2
filings
- • 2 address
Last 90 days
2
filings
- • 2 address
Last 180 days
3
filings
- • 2 address
- • 1 accounts
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (84 events)Click to expand
- 2026-05-08📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2026-04-27📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2026-02-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-03-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-11-14📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-11-14🔓Charge satisfied #13
- 2024-03-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-11-20📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2023-11-09📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2023-11-09🔒Charge registered #15Lender: Ultimate Finance LTD
- 2023-10-12📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2023-10-12🔓Charge satisfied #12
- 2023-03-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-03-09📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-07-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-05-22📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2020-05-15🔒Charge registered #14Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 2019-11-19📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2019-10-21📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2019-10-21📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2019-10-16📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2019-10-10➕ROLT, Jeremy Charles appointedsecretary
- 2019-10-10➖LIPTON, Richard Geoffrey resignedsecretary
- 2019-07-08📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2019-07-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2019-06-20➖IPPOLITO, Michael, President/Ceo resigneddirector
- 2019-06-20➖PALTER, Gilbert resigneddirector
- 2019-06-20🔒Charge registered #13Lender: SC Corporation
- 2019-06-20🔒Charge registered #12Lender: Ultimate Finance Limited
- 2018-07-24🔓Charge satisfied #11
- 2018-07-24🔓Charge satisfied #10
- 2018-07-24🔓Charge satisfied #9
- 2018-07-24🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2018-07-24🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2018-07-24🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2015-05-15🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2014-11-07➖GOEL, Sarah resigneddirector
- 2013-10-21➖FEUER, Christian resigneddirector
- 2013-10-21➕IPPOLITO, Michael, President/Ceo appointeddirector
- 2012-07-19🔒Charge registered #11Lender: Golub Capital Llc the "Agent"
- 2012-07-19🔒Charge registered #10Lender: Golub Capital Llc the "Agent"
- 2012-07-19🔒Charge registered #9Lender: Golub Capital Llc the "Administrative Agent"
- 2012-05-04➖BERNSTEIN, Jonathan Cutler resigneddirector
- 2012-04-09➕FEUER, Christian appointeddirector
- 2011-11-30➖BOSELA, Sandra resigneddirector
- 2011-11-30➕GOEL, Sarah appointeddirector
- 2009-06-12➕BERNSTEIN, Jonathan Cutler appointeddirector
- 2009-06-03🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2009-06-03🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2009-04-30🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Bank of America N.A.
Showing most recent 50 of 84 events
Owner dependency
100/100
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 29 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 67 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
95/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 67. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 29 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- 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
1 med · 1 lowCharge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Multiple registered office changes
lowMultiple address changes in a short period can indicate operational instability or admin disorder.
Group structure
Daxbourne Holdings Ltd is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Daxbourne Holdings Ltd
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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DAXBOURNE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
This company · 03369640
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Daxbourne Holdings Ltd Corporate entity | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Active · Wholesale & distribution · EC postcode area| Company | Est. value | Turnover | Net worth | Staff | Age | Opp | Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 07 2004 LTD→ 15923374 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| 2M GLOBAL LTD→ 16609519 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3 BAGSS LIMITED→ 15793397 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| 3T OVERSEAS LIMITED→ 13357338 · est 2021 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 4y | — | — |
| 420 BEVERAGES LTD→ 11663827 · est 2018 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 7y | — | — |
| 909 APPAREL LTD→ 15606344 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
| AB CARE HEALTH LTD→ 16484299 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| AB DESTOCK LTD→ 15275898 · est 2023 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
| ABLE VISIONS LTD→ 15106389 · est 2023 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
| ABOMIN UK LIMITED→ 11499966 · est 2018 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 7y | — | — |
| ABSORLUTION ( UK ) CO., LIMITED→ 15679615 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| ABSURD STREETWEAR LIMITED→ 12909976 · est 2020 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 5y | — | — |
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1997-05-13
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC46900 — Non-specialised wholesale trade
Registered office
3 Lombard Street
C/O Mercer And Hole
London
EC3V 9AA
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-03-31
Last made up to: 2025-06-28
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-05-27
Last: 2025-05-13
Officers (2 active · 17 resigned)
ROLT, Jeremy Charles→
Activesecretary · appointed 2019-10-10
View their other companies + combined net worth →
LIPTON, Richard Geoffrey→
Activedirector · ~67y · appointed 1997-09-30
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LIPTON, Richard Geoffrey→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1997-09-30 · resigned 2019-10-10
DLA SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1997-05-13 · resigned 1997-09-30
BERNSTEIN, Jonathan Cutler→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2009-06-12 · resigned 2012-05-04
BOCK, Steven→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 1997-07-24 · resigned 2000-07-24
BOSELA, Sandra→
Resigneddirector · ~51y · appointed 2005-02-04 · resigned 2011-11-30
COWAN, Sandra→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2005-02-04 · resigned 2008-12-08
FABBRO, Ronald James→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 2005-05-13 · resigned 2009-01-05
FEUER, Christian→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2012-04-09 · resigned 2013-10-21
GOEL, Sarah→
Resigneddirector · ~48y · appointed 2011-11-30 · resigned 2014-11-07
GRABOWSKI, Joseph→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · appointed 2003-10-27 · resigned 2005-05-13
IPPOLITO, Michael, President/Ceo→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2013-10-21 · resigned 2019-06-20
MC CAIN, Thomas→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · appointed 2000-12-26 · resigned 2002-10-22
NAGGAR, Guy Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~86y · appointed 1997-07-24 · resigned 2005-02-04
O HARA, Stephen→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 1997-07-24 · resigned 1997-09-30
PALTER, Gilbert→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2005-02-04 · resigned 2019-06-20
DLA NOMINEES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 1997-05-13 · resigned 1997-07-24
DLA SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 1997-05-13 · resigned 1997-07-24
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Mortgages & charges
15
Total charges
2
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:15 of 15 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Ultimate Finance Ultimate Finance LTD | A registered charge | 1 property | 09/11/2023 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 15/05/2020 | — | |
| satisfied | SC Corporation | A registered charge | — | 20/06/2019 | 14/11/2024 | |
| satisfied | Ultimate Finance Ultimate Finance Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/06/2019 | 12/10/2023 | |
| satisfied | Golub Capital the "Agent" Golub Capital Llc the "Agent" | Collateral assignment of domian names | 1 property | 19/07/2012 | 24/07/2018 | |
| satisfied | Golub Capital the "Agent" Golub Capital Llc the "Agent" | Collateral assignment of patents and trademarks | 1 property | 19/07/2012 | 24/07/2018 | |
| satisfied | Golub Capital the "Administrative Agent" Golub Capital Llc the "Administrative Agent" | Debenture | 1 property | 19/07/2012 | 24/07/2018 | |
| satisfied | Bank of America N.A. | Amended and restated security agreement executed outside of the united kingdom over property situated there | 1 property | 30/04/2009 | 24/07/2018 | |
| satisfied | Bank of America N.A. | Amended and restated collateral assignment of patents and trademarks executed outside of the united kingdom over property situated there | 1 property | 30/04/2009 | 24/07/2018 | |
| satisfied | Bank of America N.A. | Amended and restated collateral assignment of internet domain names executed outside of the united kingdom over property situated there | 1 property | 30/04/2009 | 24/07/2018 | |
| satisfied | Golub Capital (As Trustee for Itself and Others) Golub Capital Incorporated (As Trustee for Itself and Others) | Debenture | 1 property | 04/02/2005 | 03/06/2009 | |
| satisfied | Golub Capital (As Trustee for Itself and Others) Golub Capital Incorporated (As Trustee for Itself and Others) | Debenture | 1 property | 04/02/2005 | 03/06/2009 | |
| satisfied | Lasalle National Bank Association (As Trustee for Itself and Others) | Debenture | 1 property | 04/02/2005 | 15/05/2015 | |
| satisfied | Bankboston N.A. | Debenture | 1 property | 03/10/1997 | 17/02/2005 | |
| satisfied | Bankboston N.A. | Legal charge | 1 property | 03/10/1997 | 17/02/2005 |
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Recent filings (149 total)
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2026-05-08
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2026-04-27
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2026-02-20
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-05-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2025-03-27
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2024-11-14
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-06-19
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2024-03-07
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2023-11-20
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2023-11-09
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2023-10-12
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-05-16
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2023-03-24
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-07-07
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2022-03-09