COMPUTER SOFTWARE HOLDINGS LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
06025453 · ltd · incorporated 2006-12-12
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
66/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.
Sector: Financial & insurance
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed asset-holding vehicle — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 66/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 7 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (63/100).
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Refinance opportunity
8 live charges · 7 lenders · oldest 19.2y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 19.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 7 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, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
8 charges (8/8 with lender, 8/8 with type)
90
Directors & officers
29 officers (3 active, 29 linked, 21 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
15 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
220 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
66/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
50
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
5
filings
- • 2 accounts
- • 2 other
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (94 events)Click to expand
- 2025-12-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2025-12-02📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2025-12-02📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2025-12-02📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2025-04-09📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2025-03-11📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2025-03-11📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2025-03-11📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2025-02-05📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2025-02-05📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2025-02-05⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2025-02-05📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2025-02-05📄capital-allotment-sharescapital · SH01
- 2024-08-01📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-08-01🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2024-01-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2024-01-25📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2024-01-09📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2024-01-09📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2024-01-09📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2023-07-05➖WILSON, Gordon James resigneddirector
- 2023-07-05📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-06-19📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-06-19📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-06-09➕DEWS, Stephen Eric appointeddirector
- 2023-06-09➕WALSH, Simon David appointeddirector
- 2023-02-10➖KERR, Richard James resigneddirector
- 2022-04-26➕ASPELL, Jayne Louise appointedsecretary
- 2022-04-26➖SHAW, Natalie Amanda resignedsecretary
- 2022-02-01➖HICKS, Andrew William resigneddirector
- 2022-02-01➕KERR, Richard James appointeddirector
- 2020-02-06🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc. in Its Capacity as International Security Agent
- 2019-10-11🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2019-10-11🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2018-10-01➕SHAW, Natalie Amanda appointedsecretary
- 2018-06-08🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc. as Security Agent
- 2015-12-17➖BOLIN, Bret Richard, Mr. resigneddirector
- 2015-12-17➕HICKS, Andrew William appointeddirector
- 2015-09-09➖GIBSON, Paul David resigneddirector
- 2015-09-09➕WILSON, Gordon James appointeddirector
- 2015-06-18➕BOLIN, Bret Richard, Mr. appointeddirector
- 2015-06-18🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc as the Security Agent
- 2015-06-11➖WILLIAMS, Denise resignedsecretary
- 2015-05-18➖MURRIA, Vinodka resigneddirector
- 2015-05-18🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2015-03-31➖FIRTH, Barbara Ann resigneddirector
- 2013-03-20🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2013-03-07➖ROBERTS, Neal Anthony resignedsecretary
- 2013-03-07➕WILLIAMS, Denise appointedsecretary
- 2013-03-07➖BOYES, Jonathan resigneddirector
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Owner dependency
58/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
Succession & seller-readiness
36/100
Weak signalLimited succession signal. Not a near-term off-market candidate.
SIGNALS
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
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: 2025-02-05: 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
Csg Bidco Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Csg Bidco Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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COMPUTER SOFTWARE HOLDINGS LIMITED
This company · 06025453
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Csg Bidco 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
Incorporated2006-12-12
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC64209 — Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.
Registered office
The Mailbox Level 3
101 Wharfside Street
Birmingham
B1 1RF
United Kingdom
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-11-30
Last made up to: 2025-02-28
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-12-12
Last: 2025-11-28
Officers (3 active · 26 resigned)
ASPELL, Jayne Louise→
Activesecretary · appointed 2022-04-26
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DEWS, Stephen Eric→
Activedirector · ~51y · appointed 2023-06-09
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WALSH, Simon David→
Activedirector · ~55y · appointed 2023-06-09
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CHALLINGER, Sara→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-07-24 · resigned 2009-02-20
MURRIA, Vinodka→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-05-02 · resigned 2007-07-03
ROBERTS, Neal Anthony→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2009-03-11 · resigned 2013-03-07
SHAW, Natalie Amanda→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2018-10-01 · resigned 2022-04-26
WILLIAMS, Denise→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2013-03-07 · resigned 2015-06-11
HACKWOOD SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2006-12-12 · resigned 2007-05-02
BOLIN, Bret Richard, Mr.→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2015-06-18 · resigned 2015-12-17
BOYES, Jonathan→
Resigneddirector · ~49y · appointed 2013-01-21 · resigned 2013-03-07
CROMPTON, Kerry Jane→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2011-03-01 · resigned 2013-03-07
FIRTH, Barbara Ann→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 2013-03-07 · resigned 2015-03-31
FIRTH, Barbara Ann→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 2007-07-20 · resigned 2009-10-19
GIBSON, Paul David→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2013-03-07 · resigned 2015-09-09
HICKS, Andrew William→
Resigneddirector · ~51y · appointed 2015-12-17 · resigned 2022-02-01
JACKSON, Michael Edward Wilson→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 2007-05-02 · resigned 2007-07-03
KERR, Richard James→
Resigneddirector · ~52y · appointed 2022-02-01 · resigned 2023-02-10
KING, Alexander Leslie John→
Resigneddirector · ~51y · appointed 2007-03-07 · resigned 2007-08-01
LEUW, Martin Philip→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2007-07-24 · resigned 2011-03-01
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Mortgages & charges
8
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:8 of 8 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, . in Its Capacity as International Security Agent Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc. in Its Capacity as International Security Agent | A registered charge | — | 06/02/2020 | 01/08/2024 | |
| satisfied | Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, . as Security Agent Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc. as Security Agent | A registered charge | 1 property | 08/06/2018 | 11/10/2019 | |
| satisfied | Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, as the Security Agent Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc as the Security Agent | A registered charge | 1 property | 18/06/2015 | 11/10/2019 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited | Debenture | 1 property | 07/03/2013 | 18/05/2015 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited | Fixed and floating security document | 1 property | 19/01/2012 | 20/03/2013 | |
| satisfied | Citibank N.A., London as Security Trustee | Debenture | 1 property | 02/10/2007 | 12/01/2012 | |
| satisfied | Nibc Bank N.V., London Branch | Security agreement | 1 property | 23/04/2007 | 23/07/2007 | |
| satisfied | Nibc Bank N.V, London Branch | Fixed and floating charge | 1 property | 16/03/2007 | 23/07/2007 |
Recent filings (220 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2025-12-18
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-12-11
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2025-12-02
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2025-12-02
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2025-12-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2025-04-09
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2025-03-11
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2025-03-11
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2025-03-11
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2025-02-05
legacy
capital · SH20
2025-02-05
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2025-02-05
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2025-02-05
capital-allotment-shares
capital · SH01
2025-02-05
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-11-29