PEARSONS GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
💤Zombieactive
04478499 · ltd · incorporated 2002-07-05
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
67/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Other service activities n.e.c.
Sector: Other service activities
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed active trading company — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 67/100 (strong), bankability 85/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Resolve: 1 insolvency-related filing on record. Filings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (58/100).
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Refinance opportunity
5 live charges · oldest 23.8y
45/100
under pressure
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 23.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · Single lender — cleanest path to refinance.
- · 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
5 charges (5/5 with lender, 5/5 with type)
90
Directors & officers
26 officers (1 active, 26 linked, 14 with DOB)
81
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
138 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
67/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
55
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
59
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
3
filings
- • 2 officers
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (81 events)Click to expand
- 2026-02-11📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-02-10📄replacement-filing-of-director-appointment-with-nameofficers · RP01AP01
- 2025-11-15📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-10-27➕PLATT, Ellis Lewis appointeddirector
- 2025-10-27➖HUGHES, Patrick Joseph resigneddirector
- 2025-06-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2024-06-23📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2023-10-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-06-05📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2023-02-17📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2022-12-12📄change-account-reference-date-company-previous-extendedaccounts · AA01
- 2022-04-13📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-04-13📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-04-13📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-04-13📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2022-04-13📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2022-03-31➖HUGHES, Lyndi Margaret resignedsecretary
- 2022-03-31➖BRADSHAW, Kevin Michael resigneddirector
- 2022-03-31➕HUGHES, Patrick Joseph appointeddirector
- 2022-03-31➖MADDOCK, Nicholas William resigneddirector
- 2021-12-17📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-12-17📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2020-12-17📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2020-12-17⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2020-12-17📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2020-10-12➕BRADSHAW, Kevin Michael appointeddirector
- 2020-10-12➕MADDOCK, Nicholas William appointeddirector
- 2020-10-12➖PIDDINGTON, Phillip Charles resigneddirector
- 2020-10-12➖REES, Elliot Arthur James resigneddirector
- 2020-07-09➕HUGHES, Lyndi Margaret appointedsecretary
- 2020-07-08➖MASSIE, Scott Edward resignedsecretary
- 2020-07-08➖PUGSLEY, Simon Anthony Follett resignedsecretary
- 2020-07-08➖SENIOR, Karen resignedsecretary
- 2018-11-22➖BARRETT-HAGUE, Helen Patricia resignedsecretary
- 2018-11-22➕MASSIE, Scott Edward appointedsecretary
- 2018-11-22➕PUGSLEY, Simon Anthony Follett appointedsecretary
- 2016-11-30➖ZMUDA, Richard Cyril resignedsecretary
- 2016-03-25➕BARRETT-HAGUE, Helen Patricia appointedsecretary
- 2016-03-25➖WOODIER, Kenneth David resignedsecretary
- 2015-09-18➖KIRKMAN, Andrew Michael David resigneddirector
- 2015-07-31➕PIDDINGTON, Phillip Charles appointeddirector
- 2015-07-31➕REES, Elliot Arthur James appointeddirector
- 2015-06-30➖BURROWS SMITH, Mark resigneddirector
- 2014-11-01➕SENIOR, Karen appointedsecretary
- 2014-07-28➖HEELEY, Margaret Lillian resignedsecretary
- 2013-11-07➖VIVIANI, John Francis resigneddirector
- 2012-10-01➕BURROWS SMITH, Mark appointeddirector
- 2012-09-30➖HELLINGS, Michael resigneddirector
- 2012-03-13➕WOODIER, Kenneth David appointedsecretary
- 2012-03-13➕ZMUDA, Richard Cyril appointedsecretary
Showing most recent 50 of 81 events
Owner dependency
75/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
Succession & seller-readiness
45/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
Red flags
1 high · 1 med ·1 insolvency-related filing on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2020-12-17: legacy
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
Valencia Waste Management Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Valencia Waste Management Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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PEARSONS GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
This company · 04478499
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Valencia Waste Management 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
Incorporated2002-07-05
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC96090 — Other service activities n.e.c.
Registered office
Oil Depot
242 London Road
Stretton On Dunsmore
CV23 9JA
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-06-30
Last made up to: 2024-09-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-11-28
Last: 2025-11-14
Officers (1 active · 25 resigned)
PLATT, Ellis Lewis→
Activedirector · ~32y · appointed 2025-10-27
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BARRETT-HAGUE, Helen Patricia→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2016-03-25 · resigned 2018-11-22
HEELEY, Margaret Lillian→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2010-11-04 · resigned 2014-07-28
HUGHES, Lyndi Margaret→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2020-07-09 · resigned 2022-03-31
MASSIE, Scott Edward→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2018-11-22 · resigned 2020-07-08
PEARSON, Jonathan Charles→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2002-07-05 · resigned 2010-11-04
PUGSLEY, Simon Anthony Follett→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2018-11-22 · resigned 2020-07-08
SENIOR, Karen→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2014-11-01 · resigned 2020-07-08
WOODIER, Kenneth David→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2012-03-13 · resigned 2016-03-25
ZMUDA, Richard Cyril→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2012-03-13 · resigned 2016-11-30
COMBINED SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2002-07-05 · resigned 2002-07-05
BRADSHAW, Kevin Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2020-10-12 · resigned 2022-03-31
BURROWS SMITH, Mark→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2012-10-01 · resigned 2015-06-30
HELLINGS, Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 2010-11-04 · resigned 2012-09-30
HUGHES, Patrick Joseph→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2022-03-31 · resigned 2025-10-27
HURLEY, Barrie Sidney→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 2010-11-04 · resigned 2011-12-31
KIRKMAN, Andrew Michael David→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2011-04-01 · resigned 2015-09-18
MADDOCK, Nicholas William→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2020-10-12 · resigned 2022-03-31
PEARSON, Jonathan Charles→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2002-07-05 · resigned 2010-11-04
PEARSON, Patrick John→
Resigneddirector · ~86y · appointed 2002-07-05 · resigned 2010-11-04
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Mortgages & charges
5
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Guarantee & debenture | 1 property | 26/11/2004 | 11/11/2010 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 08/10/2002 | 11/11/2010 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 08/10/2002 | 11/11/2010 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 08/10/2002 | 11/11/2010 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 06/09/2002 | 11/11/2010 |
Recent filings (138 total)
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-02-11
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-02-11
replacement-filing-of-director-appointment-with-name
officers · RP01AP01
2026-02-10
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-11-15
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-06-20
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-11-27
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2024-06-23
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-11-17
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2023-10-05
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2023-06-05
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2023-02-17
change-account-reference-date-company-previous-extended
accounts · AA01
2022-12-12
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-11-15
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2022-04-13
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-04-13