EPYX LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
04087715 · ltd · incorporated 2000-10-11
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
78/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Business and domestic software development
Sector: Information & communication
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 62090Other information technology service activities
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 60-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 78/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Strong seller-intent signal (65/100, director aged 60). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 6 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
6 live charges · 6 lenders · oldest 23.4y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 23.4 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 6 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 30/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (61/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Company profile
address, 2 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
19 officers (2 active, 19 linked, 15 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
13 connected companies via shared directors
84
Filing history
162 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
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
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 (68 events)Click to expand
- 2025-10-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-08-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-08-23📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-10-13📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-10-04📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-10-02➖FREUND, Charles Richard resigneddirector
- 2022-08-26➕VARADPANDE, Aditya appointeddirector
- 2022-08-26📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-08-26📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-08-16➖KING, Alan resigneddirector
- 2022-05-10📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-05-06➕CAMERON, Dawn Louise appointeddirector
- 2022-05-06➖PISCIOTTA, Steven Joseph resigneddirector
- 2022-05-06📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-10-13📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-01-04📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2020-12-31➖KRAVOS-MEDIMOREC, Anita resigneddirector
- 2020-09-01➖DEY, Eric Richard resigneddirector
- 2020-09-01➕FREUND, Charles Richard appointeddirector
- 2020-09-01📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2020-09-01📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2020-09-01📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2020-08-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2019-11-19📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2019-11-19📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2019-11-19📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2019-10-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2019-02-11➕KRAVOS-MEDIMOREC, Anita appointeddirector
- 2018-05-31➖MACIVER, Angus Duncan resignedsecretary
- 2018-05-30➖MACIVER, Angus Duncan resigneddirector
- 2017-07-28➖BLAZYE, Andrew Robert resigneddirector
- 2017-07-28➕KING, Alan appointeddirector
- 2013-10-17🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2013-10-17🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2013-10-11➖CRAWFORD, Peter Alan resignedsecretary
- 2013-10-11➕MACIVER, Angus Duncan appointedsecretary
- 2013-10-11➕BLAZYE, Andrew Robert appointeddirector
- 2013-10-11➖CONNELL, Gregson Lee resigneddirector
- 2013-10-11➖CRAWFORD, Peter Alan resigneddirector
- 2013-10-11➕DEY, Eric Richard appointeddirector
- 2013-10-11➕MACIVER, Angus Duncan appointeddirector
- 2013-10-11➕PISCIOTTA, Steven Joseph appointeddirector
- 2013-03-25🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
- 2009-09-24🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2009-09-24🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2009-06-03🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC as Security Trustee for Itself and the Other Secured Parties (The "Security Agent")
- 2009-05-29🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2007-10-26🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2007-10-24➖DALE, Geoffrey resigneddirector
- 2007-10-24➖GASKELL, Kevin Derek resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 68 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 60 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
56/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 60. Early succession window.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- 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 med ·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
Quadrum Investment Group Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Quadrum Investment Group Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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EPYX LIMITED
This company · 04087715
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Quadrum Investment Group Limited 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
Incorporated2000-10-11
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC62012 — Business and domestic software development
Registered office
Heath Farm Hampton Lane
Meriden
Coventry
CV7 7LL
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-10-12
Last: 2025-09-28
Officers (2 active · 17 resigned)
CAMERON, Dawn Louise→
Activedirector · ~60y · appointed 2022-05-06
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VARADPANDE, Aditya→
Activedirector · ~49y · appointed 2022-08-26
View their other companies + combined net worth →
CRAWFORD, Peter Alan→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-05-05 · resigned 2013-10-11
KING, Nicola Jane→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2000-10-11 · resigned 2000-11-02
MACIVER, Angus Duncan→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2013-10-11 · resigned 2018-05-31
SNOWDEN, Jeremy Fredrick→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2000-11-02 · resigned 2006-05-05
BLAZYE, Andrew Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2013-10-11 · resigned 2017-07-28
CONNELL, Gregson Lee→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2000-12-01 · resigned 2013-10-11
CRAWFORD, Peter Alan→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2006-01-01 · resigned 2013-10-11
DALE, Geoffrey→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · appointed 2000-11-02 · resigned 2007-10-24
DEY, Eric Richard→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2013-10-11 · resigned 2020-09-01
FREUND, Charles Richard→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2020-09-01 · resigned 2022-10-02
GASKELL, Kevin Derek→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2000-11-02 · resigned 2007-10-24
KING, Alan→
Resigneddirector · ~50y · appointed 2017-07-28 · resigned 2022-08-16
KRAVOS-MEDIMOREC, Anita→
Resigneddirector · ~52y · appointed 2019-02-11 · resigned 2020-12-31
MACIVER, Angus Duncan→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2013-10-11 · resigned 2018-05-30
O'HARA, Gareth Thomas→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2000-10-11 · resigned 2000-11-02
PISCIOTTA, Steven Joseph→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2013-10-11 · resigned 2022-05-06
SNOWDEN, Jeremy Fredrick→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2000-11-02 · resigned 2007-10-24
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Mortgages & charges
6
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:6 of 6 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 25/03/2013 | 17/10/2013 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC as Security Trustee for Itself and the Other Secured Parties (The "Security Agent") | Security accession deed | 1 property | 03/06/2009 | 17/10/2013 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 24/10/2007 | 24/09/2009 | |
| satisfied | Firmrepair Firmrepair Limited | Deposit deed | 1 property | 15/03/2004 | 26/10/2007 | |
| satisfied | Cogent Elliott Investments Cogent Elliott Investments Limited | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 07/05/2003 | 29/05/2009 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Debenture | 1 property | 21/01/2003 | 24/09/2009 |
Recent filings (162 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-10-10
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-10-03
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-10-03
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-08-28
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-10-11
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-08-23
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-10-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2022-10-13
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-10-04
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2022-08-26
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-08-26
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2022-05-10
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-05-06
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-11-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2021-10-13