A D C (EAST ANGLIA) LIMITED
💤Zombieactive
04178162 · ltd · incorporated 2001-03-13
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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year to Aug 2025
Net worth
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book net assets
Opportunity
74/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Sector: Administrative & support services
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 74/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 4 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (58/100).
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Refinance opportunity
4 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 22.6y
15/100
under pressure
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 22.6 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (79/100)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
2 years of iXBRL accounts extracted (YoY deltas available) + narrative notes parsed
75
Lenders & charges
4 charges (4/4 with lender, 4/4 with type)
90
Directors & officers
5 officers (1 active, 5 linked, 3 with DOB)
82
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
1 connected companies via shared directors
48
Filing history
90 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
60
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Key financials
2 years extracted from filed iXBRL accountsCash
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Financials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · FRS 102| Metric | 2025-08-31 | 2024-08-31 |
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| Average employees | 15 | 1500 |
Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.
🔒Filing-note intelligence
1 signal detected in this company's narrative notes — going-concern language, audit opinion, contingent liabilities, related-party transactions.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
See pricing →Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
6
filings
- • 4 persons-with-significant-control
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 officers
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (34 events)Click to expand
- 2025-12-16📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-12-16📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2025-12-16📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC04
- 2025-12-16📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2025-12-16📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC04
- 2025-11-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-11-17➖REEVE, Stephanie Gaye resigneddirector
- 2025-07-10📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2025-06-25➖REEVE, Stephanie Gaye resignedsecretary
- 2025-02-24📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-02-19➖REEVE, Michael Anthony resigneddirector
- 2025-01-07📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC04
- 2025-01-07📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-01-07📄change-person-secretary-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH03
- 2025-01-07📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-01-07📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-01-07📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2024-12-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-02-15📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-01-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-08-31📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-05-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2012-02-16🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Rbs Invoice Finance Limited
- 2011-12-09🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Lombard North Central PLC
- 2011-05-11🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2007-03-20🔒Charge registered #2Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
- 2004-03-01➕REEVE, Michael Anthony appointeddirector
- 2003-11-11🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2001-03-13🏢Company incorporatedAs A D C (EAST ANGLIA) LIMITED
- 2001-03-13➕PAIGE, Stephen Jonathan appointeddirector
- 2001-03-13➕REEVE, Stephanie Gaye appointedsecretary
- 2001-03-13➕SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2001-03-13➖SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2001-03-13➕REEVE, Stephanie Gaye appointeddirector
Owner dependency
85/100
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.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 25 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
Succession & seller-readiness
75/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 25 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 25 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
1 med ·2 director resignations in last 12 months
mediumMultiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.
Evidence: REEVE, Stephanie Gaye resigned 2025-06-25; REEVE, Stephanie Gaye resigned 2025-11-17
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr Stephen Jonathan Paige Individual · British · DOB 07/1980 · age 46 | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 06/04/2016 |
2 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Mrs Stephanie Gaye Reeveceased 17/11/2025· 50-75% shares · 50-75% voting · board control
- Michael Anthony Reeveceased 29/09/2025· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting · board control
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
🔒Co-director network graph
Radial SVG graph showing every company connected via shared directors, colour-coded by status.
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See pricing →Company details
Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2001-03-13
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC82990 — Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Registered office
Unit 14 The Boathouse Business Centre
1 Harbour Square
Wisbech
Cambs
PE13 3BH
United Kingdom
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-05-31
Last made up to: 2025-08-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-12-31
Last: 2025-12-17
Officers (1 active · 4 resigned)
PAIGE, Stephen Jonathan→
Activedirector · ~46y · appointed 2001-03-13
View their other companies + combined net worth →
REEVE, Stephanie Gaye→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2001-03-13 · resigned 2025-06-25
SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2001-03-13 · resigned 2001-03-13
REEVE, Michael Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 2004-03-01 · resigned 2025-02-19
REEVE, Stephanie Gaye→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2001-03-13 · resigned 2025-11-17
Click a director name to see their full track record across all companies.
Mortgages & charges
4
Total charges
3
Outstanding
3
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | NatWest Group Rbs Invoice Finance Limited | All assets debenture | 1 property | 16/02/2012 | — | |
| outstanding | Lombard North Central Lombard North Central PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 09/12/2011 | — | |
| outstanding | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 20/03/2007 | — | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 11/11/2003 | 11/05/2011 |
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Recent filings (90 total)
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-12-17
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-12-16
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2025-12-16
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC04
2025-12-16
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2025-12-16
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC04
2025-12-16
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2025-11-18
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2025-07-10
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-03-13
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-02-24
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC04
2025-01-07
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-01-07
change-person-secretary-company-with-change-date
officers · CH03
2025-01-07
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-01-07
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-01-07