OPHTHALMOS LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
04299001 · ltd · incorporated 2001-10-04
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
Opportunity decay
approaching window · 12-months
Approaching a transaction window — refinance or sale event plausible in the next 12 months.
  • · Oldest live charge 19.5y old — refinance window within 12 months
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Net worth
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Opportunity
62/100
Worth a look
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What this business does
Primary activity: Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 62/100 (worth a look), bankability 75/100. Strong seller-intent signal (63/100, director aged 69). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Resolve: Company dissolved. Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).

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Refinance opportunity

1 live charge · oldest 19.5y

65/100
clean up first

Refinance viable after a tidy-up — address the highlighted items first.

  • · Oldest live charge is 19.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · Single lender — cleanest path to refinance.
  • · Legal-friction score 30/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.

Data confidence

Overall: medium (55/100)

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
1 charges (1/1 with lender, 1/1 with type)
90
Directors & officers
18 officers (1 active, 18 linked, 11 with DOB)
82
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
Network not yet resolved
30
Filing history
111 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
62/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.

Business quality
30
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
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
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filings
Last 90 days
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Last 180 days
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Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (57 events)Click to expand
  1. 2022-06-21
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    gazette-dissolved-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ2(A)
  2. 2022-06-21
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    Company dissolved
  3. 2022-04-05
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    gazette-notice-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ1(A)
  4. 2022-03-28
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    dissolution-application-strike-off-company
    dissolution · DS01
  5. 2022-02-28
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  6. 2021-05-04
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
    accounts · AA
  7. 2020-04-28
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
    accounts · AA
  8. 2019-04-29
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
    accounts · AA
  9. 2018-04-09
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
    accounts · AA
  10. 2017-05-15
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
    accounts · AA
  11. 2016-05-03
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
    accounts · AA
  12. 2015-10-19
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  13. 2015-06-19
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  14. 2014-09-29
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    annual-return · AR01
  15. 2014-06-27
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  16. 2014-06-26
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address
    address · AD01
  17. 2013-12-20
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    termination-director-company-with-name
    officers · TM01
  18. 2013-12-20
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    officers · TM01
  19. 2013-12-20
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    termination-director-company-with-name
    officers · TM01
  20. 2013-12-20
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    termination-director-company-with-name
    officers · TM01
  21. 2013-12-19
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    SHAW, Catherine Sheilah resigned
    secretary
  22. 2013-12-19
    ➖
    ARMOUR, Jasmin Beverley resigned
    director
  23. 2013-12-19
    ➖
    ARMOUR, Roger Hanif resigned
    director
  24. 2013-12-19
    ➖
    SHAW, Catherine Sheilah resigned
    director
  25. 2013-12-19
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    TURNER, Jeremy John resigned
    director
  26. 2011-10-20
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    DYER-BARTLETT, Max appointed
    director
  27. 2010-09-30
    ➖
    SLASKI, Helen Julia resigned
    director
  28. 2010-04-21
    ➕
    TURNER, Jeremy John appointed
    director
  29. 2010-02-22
    ➖
    LODGE, John Stuart resigned
    director
  30. 2008-12-21
    ➖
    MULLIS, Graham David resigned
    director
  31. 2008-01-15
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    MULLIS, Graham David appointed
    director
  32. 2007-06-13
    ➖
    HOWARTH, Megan Elizabeth resigned
    secretary
  33. 2007-06-13
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    SHAW, Catherine Sheilah appointed
    secretary
  34. 2007-06-13
    ➖
    HOWARTH, Megan Elizabeth resigned
    director
  35. 2007-06-13
    ➕
    LODGE, John Stuart appointed
    director
  36. 2007-06-13
    ➕
    SHAW, Catherine Sheilah appointed
    director
  37. 2007-05-22
    ➕
    HOWARTH, Megan Elizabeth appointed
    secretary
  38. 2007-05-22
    ➖
    WATLINGTON SECURITIES LIMITED resigned
    corporate-secretary
  39. 2007-05-22
    ➖
    ROCHFORD, Craig Malcolm resigned
    director
  40. 2006-11-21
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    Charge registered #1
    Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
  41. 2005-06-08
    ➖
    HOWARTH, Megan Elizabeth resigned
    secretary
  42. 2005-06-08
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    WATLINGTON SECURITIES LIMITED appointed
    corporate-secretary
  43. 2005-06-08
    ➕
    HOWARTH, Megan Elizabeth appointed
    director
  44. 2005-06-08
    ➕
    ROCHFORD, Craig Malcolm appointed
    director
  45. 2004-07-27
    ➕
    ARMOUR, Jasmin Beverley appointed
    director
  46. 2004-07-01
    ➕
    ARMOUR, Roger Hanif appointed
    director
  47. 2004-01-27
    ➕
    HOWARTH, Megan Elizabeth appointed
    secretary
  48. 2004-01-27
    ➖
    IMPHAL LIMITED resigned
    corporate-secretary
  49. 2004-01-27
    ➖
    DYER BARTLETT, Dudley Richard Max resigned
    director
  50. 2004-01-27
    ➕
    SLASKI, Helen Julia appointed
    director
Showing most recent 50 of 57 events

Owner dependency

90/100
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.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 69 — succession pressure is live.

Succession & seller-readiness

88/100
Likely off-market candidate

Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 69. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
  • primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
  • secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 15 years.
  • 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 high ·
Company dissolved
high

Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.

Evidence: Dissolved on 2022-06-21

Group structure

Westminster Capital Partners Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Westminster Capital Partners Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
ultimate parent
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OPHTHALMOS LIMITED
This company · 04299001

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
Westminster Capital Partners Limited
Corporate entity
75–100%
—75-100% shares01/07/2016

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

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated2001-10-04
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC74909 — Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.

Registered office

33 Chilworth Mews
London
W2 3RG

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2021-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 17 resigned)

DYER-BARTLETT, Max→
director · ~69y · appointed 2011-10-20
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
HOWARTH, Megan Elizabeth→
secretary · appointed 2007-05-22 · resigned 2007-06-13
Resigned
HOWARTH, Megan Elizabeth→
secretary · appointed 2004-01-27 · resigned 2005-06-08
Resigned
SHAW, Catherine Sheilah→
secretary · appointed 2007-06-13 · resigned 2013-12-19
Resigned
IMPHAL LIMITED→
corporate-secretary · appointed 2001-10-04 · resigned 2004-01-27
Resigned
TEMPLE SECRETARIES LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2001-10-04 · resigned 2001-10-04
Resigned
WATLINGTON SECURITIES LIMITED→
corporate-secretary · appointed 2005-06-08 · resigned 2007-05-22
Resigned
ARMOUR, Jasmin Beverley→
director · ~62y · appointed 2004-07-27 · resigned 2013-12-19
Resigned
ARMOUR, Roger Hanif→
director · ~92y · appointed 2004-07-01 · resigned 2013-12-19
Resigned
DYER BARTLETT, Dudley Richard Max→
director · ~69y · appointed 2001-10-04 · resigned 2004-01-27
Resigned
HOWARTH, Megan Elizabeth→
director · ~50y · appointed 2005-06-08 · resigned 2007-06-13
Resigned
LODGE, John Stuart→
director · ~81y · appointed 2007-06-13 · resigned 2010-02-22
Resigned
MULLIS, Graham David→
director · ~64y · appointed 2008-01-15 · resigned 2008-12-21
Resigned
ROCHFORD, Craig Malcolm→
director · ~56y · appointed 2005-06-08 · resigned 2007-05-22
Resigned
SHAW, Catherine Sheilah→
director · ~67y · appointed 2007-06-13 · resigned 2013-12-19
Resigned
SLASKI, Helen Julia→
director · ~70y · appointed 2004-01-27 · resigned 2010-09-30
Resigned
TURNER, Jeremy John→
director · ~75y · appointed 2010-04-21 · resigned 2013-12-19
Resigned
COMPANY DIRECTORS LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-director · appointed 2001-10-04 · resigned 2001-10-04
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

1
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:1 of 1 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
Debenture1 property21/11/2006—
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Recent filings (111 total)

gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2022-06-21
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2022-04-05
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2022-03-28
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2022-02-28
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-10-31
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2021-05-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2020-11-26
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2020-04-28
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2019-10-06
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2019-04-29
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2018-10-12
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2018-04-09
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2017-09-25
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2017-05-15
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2016-09-26