EMMEPI GROUP UK LTD
💤Zombieactive
03547449 · ltd · incorporated 1998-04-17
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
—
book net assets
Opportunity
72/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 28220
Sector: Manufacturing
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and bankable structure.
Opportunity 72/100 (strong), bankability 75/100. Strong seller-intent signal (65/100, director aged 59). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Broaden director team. Sole director creates succession risk and reduces buyer comfort. Appoint a second director or strong #2. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).
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Refinance opportunity
7 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 25.3y
30/100
under pressure
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 25.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
- · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (58/100)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
7 charges (7/7 with lender, 7/7 with type)
90
Directors & officers
12 officers (1 active, 12 linked, 8 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
5 connected companies via shared directors
60
Filing history
109 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
72/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
61
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
1
filing
- • 1 change-of-name
Last 90 days
6
filings
- • 3 officers
- • 2 persons-with-significant-control
- • 1 change-of-name
Last 180 days
7
filings
- • 3 officers
- • 2 persons-with-significant-control
- • 1 change-of-name
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (55 events)Click to expand
- 2026-07-04✏️certificate-change-of-name-companychange-of-name · CERTNM
- 2026-06-05📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2026-06-05📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2026-06-05📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2026-06-05📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-06-05📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-05-31➖MANDER, Simon John resignedsecretary
- 2026-05-31➖DAMIANOU, Damianos, Dr resigneddirector
- 2026-05-31➖MANDER, Simon John resigneddirector
- 2026-01-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-09-15📄change-account-reference-date-company-current-extendedaccounts · AA01
- 2024-07-31📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-07-22➕WILLIAMS, David Emlyn appointeddirector
- 2024-02-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-03-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-06-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-03-17📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2022-03-17🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2022-01-11📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC04
- 2022-01-11📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2021-06-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-09-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2019-06-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2017-08-31➖MANDER, Keith Anthony resigneddirector
- 2015-09-12🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2015-09-12🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2015-09-12🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2015-09-12🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2015-09-12🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2015-03-18🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2012-07-31🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2011-02-28🔒Charge registered #5Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
- 2009-03-16🔒Charge registered #4Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
- 2008-11-27➖SMITH, David Michael resigneddirector
- 2006-05-05🔒Charge registered #3Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
- 2002-11-22🔒Charge registered #2Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
- 2002-05-01➕SMITH, David Michael appointeddirector
- 2001-06-25➕MANDER, Simon John appointeddirector
- 2001-03-28🔒Charge registered #1Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
- 2000-11-08➖HARRIS, Robert Lewis resignedsecretary
- 2000-11-08➕MANDER, Simon John appointedsecretary
- 2000-11-08➕DAMIANOU, Damianos, Dr appointeddirector
- 2000-11-08➖HUNTLEY, George John resigneddirector
- 2000-11-08➖LANDEGGER, Carl Clement resigneddirector
- 2000-11-08➖SUICA, David Earl resigneddirector
- 1998-04-21➕HARRIS, Robert Lewis appointedsecretary
- 1998-04-21➖RWL REGISTRARS LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 1998-04-21➕HUNTLEY, George John appointeddirector
- 1998-04-21➕LANDEGGER, Carl Clement appointeddirector
- 1998-04-21➕MANDER, Keith Anthony appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 55 events
Owner dependency
83/100
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.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 59 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
55/100
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.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
Red flags
3 med ·3 director resignations in last 12 months
mediumMultiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.
Evidence: MANDER, Simon John resigned 2026-05-31; DAMIANOU, Damianos, Dr resigned 2026-05-31; MANDER, Simon John resigned 2026-05-31
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Name changed recently
mediumName changes can be benign (rebrand) but can also precede distress, phoenix activity, or buyer concealment.
Evidence: 2026-07-04: certificate-change-of-name-company
Group structure
Emmepi Group S.R.L. is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Emmepi Group S.R.L.
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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EMMEPI GROUP UK LTD
This company · 03547449
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Emmepi Group S.R.L. Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 25/05/2026 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Mr Simon John Manderceased 25/05/2026· 50-75% shares · 50-75% voting
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1998-04-17
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC28220 — SIC 28220
Registered office
Furness Vale Business Centre Calico Lane
Furness Vale
High Peak
SK23 7SW
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-01-20
Last: 2026-01-06
Officers (1 active · 11 resigned)
WILLIAMS, David Emlyn→
Activedirector · ~59y · appointed 2024-07-22
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HARRIS, Robert Lewis→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1998-04-21 · resigned 2000-11-08
MANDER, Simon John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2000-11-08 · resigned 2026-05-31
RWL REGISTRARS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1998-04-17 · resigned 1998-04-21
DAMIANOU, Damianos, Dr→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2000-11-08 · resigned 2026-05-31
HUNTLEY, George John→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 1998-04-21 · resigned 2000-11-08
LANDEGGER, Carl Clement→
Resigneddirector · ~96y · appointed 1998-04-21 · resigned 2000-11-08
MANDER, Keith Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · appointed 1998-04-21 · resigned 2017-08-31
MANDER, Simon John→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2001-06-25 · resigned 2026-05-31
SMITH, David Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · appointed 2002-05-01 · resigned 2008-11-27
SUICA, David Earl→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 1998-04-21 · resigned 2000-11-08
BONUSWORTH LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 1998-04-17 · resigned 1998-04-21
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Mortgages & charges
7
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:7 of 7 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 18/03/2015 | — | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 31/07/2012 | 17/03/2022 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Charge of deposit | 1 property | 28/02/2011 | 12/09/2015 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Charge of deposit | 1 property | 16/03/2009 | 12/09/2015 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Charge of deposit | 1 property | 05/05/2006 | 12/09/2015 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Charge of deposit | 1 property | 22/11/2002 | 12/09/2015 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 28/03/2001 | 12/09/2015 |
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Recent filings (109 total)
certificate-change-of-name-company
change-of-name · CERTNM
2026-07-04
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2026-06-05
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2026-06-05
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
2026-06-05
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-06-05
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-06-05
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-03-03
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2026-01-02
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-01-06
change-account-reference-date-company-current-extended
accounts · AA01
2024-09-15
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-07-31
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-02-20
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-01-09
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2023-03-06
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-01-29