OCHRESOFT TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
03645549 · ltd · incorporated 1998-10-07
Investment thesis
Well-run mature business — low negotiation leverage; premium likely.
Why interesting: Textbook target; clean filings, stable trading.
Why risky: No pressure on seller; any deal likely at full price.
Opportunity decay
hardening · 12-months
Already tight — no obvious softening catalysts on the horizon.
- · Thesis: well-run, low negotiation leverage
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
—
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Opportunity
72/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Business and domestic software development
Sector: Information & communication
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 62020Information technology consultancy activities
- 62090Other information technology service activities
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed active trading company — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 72/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Strong seller-intent signal (65/100, director aged 61). Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 5 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 · 5 lenders · oldest 22.1y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 22.1 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 38/100 — 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, 3 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
27 officers (3 active, 27 linked, 21 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
12 connected companies via shared directors
81
Filing history
194 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
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
59
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
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filings
Last 90 days
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filings
Last 180 days
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filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (81 events)Click to expand
- 2025-03-07📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-02-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2025-01-17➕TEAGUE, Matthew appointeddirector
- 2025-01-16➖STOUT, Stephen John resigneddirector
- 2025-01-16➖TEAGUE, Matthew resigneddirector
- 2025-01-16📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-01-16📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-10-03📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-09-30➖JOHNSTON, Mark Daniel resigneddirector
- 2024-09-30➕TEAGUE, Matthew appointeddirector
- 2024-09-30📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-04-30📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2024-03-23📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2023-07-31📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-06-22📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2023-06-22📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2022-08-02📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2022-08-02📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2022-08-02⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2022-08-02📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2022-03-23📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-03-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2019-10-18➕JOHNSTON, Mark Daniel appointeddirector
- 2019-10-18➖TEAGUE, Matthew Stephen resigneddirector
- 2019-04-01➖CALLCOTT, David William resigneddirector
- 2019-04-01➕TEAGUE, Matthew Stephen appointeddirector
- 2018-11-05➕BROWN, Simon James appointeddirector
- 2018-11-05➖MILNER, Mark Francis resigneddirector
- 2018-11-05➕STOUT, Stephen John appointeddirector
- 2017-05-23➖BRETHERTON, Richard James Howard resigneddirector
- 2017-05-23➖WILLIAMS, Vivian resigneddirector
- 2017-03-15➕TEAGUE, Matthew appointedsecretary
- 2017-01-20➖PAUL, Nigel Trevor resigneddirector
- 2015-12-14➖FREEGARD, Pauline Lesley resigneddirector
- 2014-10-01➖BRETHERTON, Richard James Howard resignedsecretary
- 2014-08-30🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2014-08-30🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2014-08-30🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2014-07-01➕CALLCOTT, David William appointeddirector
- 2014-07-01➕MILNER, Mark Francis appointeddirector
- 2014-07-01➕PAUL, Nigel Trevor appointeddirector
- 2014-07-01➖SIMMONDS, Nicholas resigneddirector
- 2014-06-14🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2013-09-11🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2013-01-31➖KENYON, Anthony resigneddirector
- 2012-09-06➕FREEGARD, Pauline Lesley appointeddirector
- 2012-04-30➖SWIFT, Michael William resigneddirector
- 2012-04-30➕WILLIAMS, Vivian appointeddirector
- 2012-04-27➖SUNTH, Bhodi resigneddirector
- 2011-11-01➕SIMMONDS, Nicholas appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 81 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 61 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
46/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 61. Early succession window.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
Red flags
1 high · 1 med ·1 insolvency-related filing on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2022-08-02: 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
Dmgi Land & Property Europe Ltd is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Dmgi Land & Property Europe Ltd
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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OCHRESOFT TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
This company · 03645549
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dmgi Land & Property Europe 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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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1998-10-07
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC62012 — Business and domestic software development
Registered office
5-6 Abbey Court Eagle Way
Sowton Industrial Estate
Exeter
EX2 7HY
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-06-30
Last made up to: 2024-09-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-10-20
Last: 2025-10-06
Officers (3 active · 24 resigned)
Active
BROWN, Simon James→
Activedirector · ~61y · appointed 2018-11-05
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TEAGUE, Matthew→
Activedirector · ~51y · appointed 2025-01-17
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BRETHERTON, Richard James Howard→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-07-25 · resigned 2014-10-01
OLDHAM, David John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1998-10-23 · resigned 2004-01-12
BPE SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2004-01-12 · resigned 2006-07-25
SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1998-10-07 · resigned 1998-10-23
BATES, Alan Christopher→
Resigneddirector · ~84y · appointed 2004-01-06 · resigned 2010-06-15
BRETHERTON, Richard James Howard→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 2004-01-06 · resigned 2017-05-23
CALLCOTT, David William→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2014-07-01 · resigned 2019-04-01
DUNCAN, Scott Grieve→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2007-10-26 · resigned 2010-07-29
FREEGARD, Pauline Lesley→
Resigneddirector · ~52y · appointed 2012-09-06 · resigned 2015-12-14
JOHNSTON, Mark Daniel→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2019-10-18 · resigned 2024-09-30
KENYON, Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2008-03-17 · resigned 2013-01-31
MCCAFFERTY, Clive Alexander→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2004-01-06 · resigned 2007-10-20
MILNER, Mark Francis→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2014-07-01 · resigned 2018-11-05
OLDHAM, David John→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 2004-01-06 · resigned 2009-09-25
PAUL, Nigel Trevor→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2014-07-01 · resigned 2017-01-20
PRICE, Malcolm Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · appointed 1998-10-23 · resigned 2004-01-06
SIMMONDS, Nicholas→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2011-11-01 · resigned 2014-07-01
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Mortgages & charges
6
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:6 of 6 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Alan Christopher Bates | Debenture | 1 property | 27/07/2011 | 14/06/2014 | |
| satisfied | Ian Calcutt | Debenture | 1 property | 31/08/2010 | 23/06/2011 | |
| satisfied | Fse Loan Management Fse Loan Management Limited | Debenture | 1 property | 26/08/2010 | 11/09/2013 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Assignment and charge of copyright and design right | 1 property | 09/11/2004 | 30/08/2014 | |
| satisfied | Antler Investments Copse Antler Investments Copse Limited | Deed of rent deposit | 1 property | 14/05/2004 | 30/08/2014 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 10/05/2004 | 30/08/2014 |
Recent filings (194 total)
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-10-09
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-03-07
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-02-10
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-01-16
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-01-16
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-10-22
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-10-03
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-09-30
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2024-04-30
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2024-03-23
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-11-17
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2023-07-31
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2023-06-22
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2023-06-22
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-10-11