TITLEABSOLUTE LIMITED
💤Zombieactive
03958105 · ltd · incorporated 2000-03-28
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
74/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of patent and copyright agents; other legal activities
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed active trading company — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 74/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Strong seller-intent signal (65/100, director aged 61). Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 3 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
3 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 14.7y
15/100
under pressure
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 14.7 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.
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
32 officers (2 active, 32 linked, 23 with DOB)
84
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
164 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
74/100Strong
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
67
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
1
filing
- • 1 accounts
Last 180 days
3
filings
- • 1 accounts
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 officers
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (90 events)Click to expand
- 2026-04-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2026-01-22📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-01-21➖CASTRO, Susan Jane resigneddirector
- 2025-09-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2025-01-09📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2024-09-14📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2024-09-14📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2024-09-14📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2024-09-14📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2024-02-19📍move-registers-to-sail-company-with-new-addressaddress · AD03
- 2023-12-12📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2023-11-14📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2023-11-14📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2023-11-14⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2023-11-14📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2023-09-13📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2023-09-13📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2023-09-13📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2023-09-13📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2022-10-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2022-10-01📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2022-10-01📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2021-11-30➖WILLIAMS, Gareth Rhys resignedsecretary
- 2021-10-15➖WAREHAM, Paul Anthony resigneddirector
- 2021-03-23🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2021-03-23🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2021-03-08➕TWIGG, Richard John appointeddirector
- 2020-08-21➕CASTRO, Susan Jane appointeddirector
- 2020-08-21➖EMBLEM, Matthew resigneddirector
- 2020-04-29🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited
- 2019-12-19🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties
- 2018-11-01➖CHAPMAN, Paul Robert resigneddirector
- 2018-11-01➕EMBLEM, Matthew appointeddirector
- 2018-11-01➖SCOTT, James Robert resigneddirector
- 2018-07-26➕WILLIAMS, Gareth Rhys appointedsecretary
- 2016-11-10➖CORLEY, Vincent Edward resigneddirector
- 2016-11-10➕SCOTT, James Robert appointeddirector
- 2016-11-10➕WAREHAM, Paul Anthony appointeddirector
- 2015-10-31➕CHAPMAN, Paul Robert appointeddirector
- 2015-10-31➖PERKINS, Simon James resigneddirector
- 2015-05-29➕CORLEY, Vincent Edward appointeddirector
- 2015-05-29➖SCARFF, Robert Alan resigneddirector
- 2014-12-22➖CHAPMAN, Paul Robert resigneddirector
- 2014-12-22➕PERKINS, Simon James appointeddirector
- 2014-12-22➕SCARFF, Robert Alan appointeddirector
- 2014-12-22➖SCOTT, James Robert resigneddirector
- 2014-12-22➖SPURGEON, Susan Veronica resigneddirector
- 2014-12-22➖WALTON, Rachel Sarah Melanie resigneddirector
- 2014-12-19➖NORTH, Alyn Rhys resignedsecretary
- 2014-12-19➕CHAPMAN, Paul Robert appointeddirector
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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 61 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
65/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 61. Early succession window.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 26 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
1 high ·1 insolvency-related filing on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2023-11-14: legacy
Group structure
Countrywide Group Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Countrywide Group Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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TITLEABSOLUTE LIMITED
This company · 03958105
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Countrywide Group Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 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
Incorporated2000-03-28
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC69109 — Activities of patent and copyright agents; other legal activities
Registered office
Churchgate House 2nd Floor
56 Oxford Street
Manchester
M1 6EU
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-09-30
Last made up to: 2025-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-03-01
Last: 2026-02-15
Officers (2 active · 30 resigned)
OAKWOOD CORPORATE SECRETARY LIMITED→
Activecorporate-secretary · appointed 2013-11-18
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TWIGG, Richard John→
Activedirector · ~61y · appointed 2021-03-08
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BAILES, Constance Mary, Mrs.→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-12-17 · resigned 2005-01-01
HARRIS, Alison Clare→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2000-03-28 · resigned 2004-12-17
JALLAND, Stephen→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2008-10-03 · resigned 2010-06-04
NORTH, Alyn Rhys→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2010-06-04 · resigned 2014-12-19
WAKE, Peter Wilson→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-01-01 · resigned 2008-10-03
WILLIAMS, Gareth Rhys→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2018-07-26 · resigned 2021-11-30
LONDON LAW SECRETARIAL LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2000-03-28 · resigned 2000-03-28
BAILES, Peter, Dr.→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 2000-03-28 · resigned 2007-06-05
BLACK, David Charles→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 2000-03-28 · resigned 2004-12-17
CASTRO, Susan Jane→
Resigneddirector · ~51y · appointed 2020-08-21 · resigned 2026-01-21
CHAPMAN, Paul Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2015-10-31 · resigned 2018-11-01
CHAPMAN, Paul Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2014-12-19 · resigned 2014-12-22
CLARK, John→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · appointed 2000-10-20 · resigned 2004-12-17
CORLEY, Vincent Edward→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2015-05-29 · resigned 2016-11-10
CREFFIELD, Paul Lewis→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 2007-07-01 · resigned 2013-02-19
DAVIS, Jacqueline Anne→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2005-01-06 · resigned 2005-10-14
EMBLEM, Matthew→
Resigneddirector · ~43y · appointed 2018-11-01 · resigned 2020-08-21
LEAVER, Jasper→
Resigneddirector · ~51y · appointed 2005-12-01 · resigned 2006-04-13
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Mortgages & charges
3
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 29/04/2020 | 23/03/2021 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties | A registered charge | — | 19/12/2019 | 23/03/2021 | |
| satisfied | Deutsche Bank Ag, London Branch | A security agreement | 1 property | 20/09/2011 | 25/05/2013 |
Recent filings (164 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2026-04-03
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-02-17
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-01-22
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-09-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-02-17
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-01-09
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2024-09-14
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2024-09-14
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2024-09-14
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2024-09-14
move-registers-to-sail-company-with-new-address
address · AD03
2024-02-19
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-02-19
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2023-12-12
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2023-11-14
legacy
capital · SH20
2023-11-14