COOLER KING LIMITED
💤Zombieactive
05540154 · ltd · incorporated 2005-08-18
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
71/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 99999
Sector: Extraterritorial bodies
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed active trading company — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 71/100 (strong), bankability 85/100. Strong seller-intent signal (78/100, director aged 65). 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 (73/100).
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Refinance opportunity
2 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 18.6y
30/100
under pressure
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 18.6 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
- · 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
2 charges (2/2 with lender, 2/2 with type)
90
Directors & officers
17 officers (2 active, 17 linked, 12 with DOB)
84
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
130 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
71/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
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
2
filings
- • 1 gazette
- • 1 dissolution
Last 180 days
9
filings
- • 3 officers
- • 2 capital
- • 1 gazette
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (56 events)Click to expand
- 2026-03-24📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2026-03-11📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2026-02-11📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2026-02-11📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2026-02-11⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2026-02-11📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2026-01-21📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-01-21📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-01-21📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-01-15➖ADAMSON, Alan Ralston resigneddirector
- 2026-01-14➕ROSS, Allan John appointeddirector
- 2026-01-14➖TODHUNTER, Darren resigneddirector
- 2025-09-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2024-09-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2023-09-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2022-09-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2022-08-23📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2022-05-04📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2021-10-28📄accounts-amended-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AAMD
- 2021-10-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2020-10-05📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2020-09-23➕MCARTHUR, Anna Louise Liberty appointedsecretary
- 2020-09-23➖ROSS, Allan John resignedsecretary
- 2020-09-23➕ROSS, Allan John appointeddirector
- 2020-09-23➖ROSS, Allan John resigneddirector
- 2020-09-23📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2019-06-30➖WICKERSON, Susan Joan resigneddirector
- 2019-06-30➖WILKERSON, Robert Frank resigneddirector
- 2019-03-06🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2019-01-09➕TODHUNTER, Darren appointeddirector
- 2018-01-09➕ADAMSON, Alan Ralston appointeddirector
- 2017-10-17➖FRAMPTON-CALERO, Paul Anthony resigneddirector
- 2017-06-30➖POYNTON, Darren William resigneddirector
- 2016-10-06➕ROSS, Allan John appointedsecretary
- 2016-10-06➖WICKERSON, Susan Joan resignedsecretary
- 2016-10-06➕FRAMPTON-CALERO, Paul Anthony appointeddirector
- 2016-10-06➕POYNTON, Darren William appointeddirector
- 2016-04-13🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2015-07-31🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Rbs Invoice Finance Limited
- 2009-05-31➖HIGGINS, John Gerard Anthony resigneddirector
- 2007-11-01➕WICKERSON, Susan Joan appointedsecretary
- 2007-11-01➖ABACUS LONDON LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2007-11-01🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2005-09-30➕WICKERSON, Susan Joan appointeddirector
- 2005-09-09➖BARCLAY, Lucinda resigneddirector
- 2005-09-09➕HIGGINS, John Gerard Anthony appointeddirector
- 2005-08-18🏢Company incorporatedAs COOLER KING LIMITED
- 2005-08-18➕ABACUS LONDON LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2005-08-18➕C H REGISTRARS LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2005-08-18➖C H REGISTRARS LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
Showing most recent 50 of 56 events
Owner dependency
90/100
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.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 65 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
65/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 65. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- 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: 2026-02-11: legacy
2 director resignations in last 12 months
mediumMultiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.
Evidence: ADAMSON, Alan Ralston resigned 2026-01-15; TODHUNTER, Darren resigned 2026-01-14
Group structure
Havas E Group Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Havas E Group Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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COOLER KING LIMITED
This company · 05540154
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Havas E 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
Incorporated2005-08-18
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC99999 — SIC 99999
Registered office
Havas House Hermitage Court
Hermitage Lane
Maidstone
Kent
ME16 9NT
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-09-03
Last: 2025-08-20
Officers (2 active · 15 resigned)
MCARTHUR, Anna Louise Liberty→
Activesecretary · appointed 2020-09-23
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ROSS, Allan John→
Activedirector · ~65y · appointed 2026-01-14
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ROSS, Allan John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2016-10-06 · resigned 2020-09-23
WICKERSON, Susan Joan→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-11-01 · resigned 2016-10-06
ABACUS LONDON LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2005-08-18 · resigned 2007-11-01
C H REGISTRARS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2005-08-18 · resigned 2005-08-18
ADAMSON, Alan Ralston→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2018-01-09 · resigned 2026-01-15
BARCLAY, Lucinda→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2005-08-18 · resigned 2005-09-09
FRAMPTON-CALERO, Paul Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~51y · appointed 2016-10-06 · resigned 2017-10-17
HIGGINS, John Gerard Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2005-09-09 · resigned 2009-05-31
POYNTON, Darren William→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2016-10-06 · resigned 2017-06-30
RICKMAN, Bryan Colin→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2005-08-18 · resigned 2005-08-18
ROSS, Allan John→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2020-09-23 · resigned 2020-09-23
SETHI, Nishi→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2005-08-18 · resigned 2005-08-18
TODHUNTER, Darren→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2019-01-09 · resigned 2026-01-14
WICKERSON, Susan Joan→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · appointed 2005-09-30 · resigned 2019-06-30
WILKERSON, Robert Frank→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2005-08-18 · resigned 2019-06-30
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Mortgages & charges
2
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:2 of 2 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | NatWest Group Rbs Invoice Finance Limited | A registered charge | — | 31/07/2015 | 06/03/2019 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 01/11/2007 | 13/04/2016 |
Recent filings (130 total)
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2026-03-24
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2026-03-11
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2026-02-11
legacy
capital · SH20
2026-02-11
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2026-02-11
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2026-02-11
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-01-21
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-01-21
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-01-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-09-29
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-08-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2024-09-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-08-28
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2023-09-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-08-23