INSIGHT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED

💤Zombieactive
03998404 · ltd · incorporated 2000-05-22
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
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Opportunity
75/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: Other information technology service activities
Sector: Information & communication
Investor take
Pursue
Strong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and bankable structure.

Opportunity 75/100 (strong), bankability 75/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. 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: strategic trade sale (65/100).

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
Confirmed no charges registered
85
Directors & officers
17 officers (2 active, 17 linked, 13 with DOB)
85
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
102 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
75/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.

Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
60
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
85
Few red flags.
Signal strength
90
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
1
filing
  • • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 90 days
1
filing
  • • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 180 days
1
filing
  • • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (48 events)Click to expand
  1. 2025-09-16
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  2. 2025-01-09
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    change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
  3. 2025-01-09
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  4. 2024-12-31
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    BRYAN, Glynis Ann resigned
    director
  5. 2024-06-21
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  6. 2024-06-10
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  7. 2023-05-13
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  8. 2022-06-24
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  9. 2021-10-06
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  10. 2020-02-06
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  11. 2019-09-25
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  12. 2018-10-25
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    notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
  13. 2018-10-18
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    withdrawal-of-a-person-with-significant-control-statement
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC09
  14. 2018-09-04
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  15. 2018-05-23
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    notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control-statement
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC08
  16. 2018-05-23
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    withdrawal-of-a-person-with-significant-control-statement
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC09
  17. 2013-08-28
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    FENTON, Stuart Andrew resigned
    director
  18. 2009-09-08
    ➖
    FENNESSY, Richard resigned
    director
  19. 2008-09-22
    ➕
    LEIGHTON, Russell Eric appointed
    director
  20. 2008-09-22
    ➕
    BRYAN, Glynis Ann appointed
    director
  21. 2008-09-22
    ➖
    CROWN, Timothy resigned
    director
  22. 2008-09-22
    ➖
    LAYBOURNE, Stanley resigned
    director
  23. 2005-06-06
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    FENNESSY, Richard appointed
    director
  24. 2004-05-26
    ➕
    GOLIA, Jetinder appointed
    secretary
  25. 2004-05-26
    ➖
    MAKANJI, Ashok resigned
    secretary
  26. 2002-10-14
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    FENTON, Stuart Andrew appointed
    director
  27. 2002-10-14
    ➖
    KENT, Paul resigned
    director
  28. 2002-08-07
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    KENT, Paul appointed
    director
  29. 2002-07-17
    ➖
    PALK, David Brian resigned
    director
  30. 2001-11-06
    ➖
    CROWN, Eric J resigned
    director
  31. 2001-11-06
    ➕
    LAYBOURNE, Stanley appointed
    director
  32. 2001-10-08
    ➖
    MYERS, Kirby resigned
    director
  33. 2001-10-08
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    PALK, David Brian appointed
    director
  34. 2001-07-23
    ➖
    GUMBERT, Michael resigned
    director
  35. 2001-07-23
    ➖
    LAYBOURNE, Stanley resigned
    director
  36. 2001-07-23
    ➕
    MYERS, Kirby appointed
    director
  37. 2001-07-23
    ➖
    STRAFFORD, Lee Andrew resigned
    director
  38. 2000-06-21
    ➕
    MAKANJI, Ashok appointed
    secretary
  39. 2000-06-21
    ➖
    YORK PLACE COMPANY SECRETARIES LIMITED resigned
    corporate-nominee-secretary
  40. 2000-06-21
    ➕
    CROWN, Eric J appointed
    director
  41. 2000-06-21
    ➕
    CROWN, Timothy appointed
    director
  42. 2000-06-21
    ➕
    GUMBERT, Michael appointed
    director
  43. 2000-06-21
    ➕
    LAYBOURNE, Stanley appointed
    director
  44. 2000-06-21
    ➕
    STRAFFORD, Lee Andrew appointed
    director
  45. 2000-06-21
    ➖
    YORK PLACE COMPANY NOMINEES LIMITED resigned
    corporate-nominee-director
  46. 2000-05-22
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    Company incorporated
    As INSIGHT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED
  47. 2000-05-22
    ➕
    YORK PLACE COMPANY SECRETARIES LIMITED appointed
    corporate-nominee-secretary
  48. 2000-05-22
    ➕
    YORK PLACE COMPANY NOMINEES LIMITED appointed
    corporate-nominee-director

Owner dependency

85/100
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.
  • +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 18 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.

Succession & seller-readiness

68/100
Strong succession signal

Multiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.

SIGNALS
  • primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
  • secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 18 years.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 26 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

clean
No red flags detected from available public data. (This is not a clean bill of health — detailed accounts review still recommended.)

Group structure

Insight Enterprises (Uk) Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Insight Enterprises (Uk) Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
ultimate parent
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INSIGHT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED
This company · 03998404

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
Insight Enterprises (Uk) Limited
Corporate entity
75–100%
—75-100% shares18/10/2018

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

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Company details

Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2000-05-22
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC62090 — Other information technology service activities

Registered office

1st Floor, St Paul's Place
121 Norfolk Street
Sheffield
S1 2JF
England

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-06-05
Last: 2026-05-22

Officers (2 active · 15 resigned)

GOLIA, Jetinder→
secretary · appointed 2004-05-26
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
LEIGHTON, Russell Eric→
director · ~55y · appointed 2008-09-22
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
MAKANJI, Ashok→
secretary · appointed 2000-06-21 · resigned 2004-05-26
Resigned
YORK PLACE COMPANY SECRETARIES LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2000-05-22 · resigned 2000-06-21
Resigned
BRYAN, Glynis Ann→
director · ~68y · appointed 2008-09-22 · resigned 2024-12-31
Resigned
CROWN, Eric J→
director · ~64y · appointed 2000-06-21 · resigned 2001-11-06
Resigned
CROWN, Timothy→
director · ~62y · appointed 2000-06-21 · resigned 2008-09-22
Resigned
FENNESSY, Richard→
director · ~62y · appointed 2005-06-06 · resigned 2009-09-08
Resigned
FENTON, Stuart Andrew→
director · ~58y · appointed 2002-10-14 · resigned 2013-08-28
Resigned
GUMBERT, Michael→
director · ~68y · appointed 2000-06-21 · resigned 2001-07-23
Resigned
KENT, Paul→
director · ~60y · appointed 2002-08-07 · resigned 2002-10-14
Resigned
LAYBOURNE, Stanley→
director · ~77y · appointed 2001-11-06 · resigned 2008-09-22
Resigned
LAYBOURNE, Stanley→
director · ~77y · appointed 2000-06-21 · resigned 2001-07-23
Resigned
MYERS, Kirby→
director · ~70y · appointed 2001-07-23 · resigned 2001-10-08
Resigned
PALK, David Brian→
director · ~66y · appointed 2001-10-08 · resigned 2002-07-17
Resigned
STRAFFORD, Lee Andrew→
director · ~54y · appointed 2000-06-21 · resigned 2001-07-23
Resigned
YORK PLACE COMPANY NOMINEES LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-director · appointed 2000-05-22 · resigned 2000-06-21
Resigned

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Recent filings (102 total)

confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-05-22
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-09-16
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-07-08
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2025-01-09
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-01-09
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2024-06-21
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-06-10
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2024-06-10
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-05-22
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2023-05-13
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2022-06-24
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-06-06
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2021-10-06
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-05-27
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2020-07-20