BELCAN TEST SYSTEMS UK LIMITED
💤Zombieactive
06122998 · ltd · incorporated 2007-02-21
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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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
73/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 27900
Sector: Manufacturing
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 60-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 73/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Strong seller-intent signal (65/100, director aged 60). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 3 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).
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Refinance opportunity
4 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 14.5y
15/100
under pressure
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 14.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · 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
4 charges (4/4 with lender, 4/4 with type)
90
Directors & officers
14 officers (2 active, 14 linked, 12 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 5 total, 5 with control declared
90
Director network
8 connected companies via shared directors
69
Filing history
120 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
73/100Strong
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
66
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 90 days
2
filings
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 officers
Last 180 days
8
filings
- • 2 officers
- • 2 accounts
- • 2 other
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (58 events)Click to expand
- 2026-03-12📄change-corporate-secretary-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH04
- 2026-01-26📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2026-01-20📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-12-31➖MCBRINN, Ian Patrick David resigneddirector
- 2025-12-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2025-12-16📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2025-12-16📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2025-12-16📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2025-09-12📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-07-31➖SHAHAB, Zahra resigneddirector
- 2025-06-16📄second-filing-notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · RP04PSC02
- 2024-11-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2024-11-11📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2024-11-03📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2024-11-03📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2024-10-06📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2024-10-06📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2024-10-04📄appoint-corporate-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP04
- 2024-09-27📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2024-09-23📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-09-23📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-09-23📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2024-09-23📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-09-23📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-09-19➕LDC NOMINEE SECRETARY LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2024-09-19➖MACLEOD, Neil Nicholson resigneddirector
- 2024-09-19➕MCBRINN, Ian Patrick David appointeddirector
- 2024-09-19➖MONTOUR, Neal Roy resigneddirector
- 2024-09-19➕SHAHAB, Zahra appointeddirector
- 2024-05-07📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-05-07🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2024-05-07🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2024-05-07🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2024-05-07🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2023-11-01➕MACLEOD, Neil Nicholson appointeddirector
- 2023-10-31➖JUDSON, Lee resigneddirector
- 2023-10-31➖MATTHEWS, Keith resigneddirector
- 2022-11-01➕JUDSON, Lee appointeddirector
- 2021-07-31➖NAYLOR, Mark Mckenzie resigneddirector
- 2018-08-30➕FERRIS, Elizabeth appointeddirector
- 2018-08-30➕MONTOUR, Neal Roy appointeddirector
- 2018-07-31➖BERESFORD, Alan Robert resignedsecretary
- 2018-07-31➖BERESFORD, Alan Robert resigneddirector
- 2018-07-31➕MATTHEWS, Keith appointeddirector
- 2018-07-31➕NAYLOR, Mark Mckenzie appointeddirector
- 2018-07-31➖PUGH, Raymond resigneddirector
- 2018-07-31➖STRICKLAND, James Frederick Anthony resigneddirector
- 2015-06-30🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 2012-08-31➖LUXTON, Clare resigneddirector
- 2011-10-31🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Lloyds Tsb Commercial Finance Limited
Showing most recent 50 of 58 events
Owner dependency
83/100
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.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 60 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
55/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 60. Early succession window.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
Red flags
2 med · 1 low2 director resignations in last 12 months
mediumMultiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.
Evidence: MCBRINN, Ian Patrick David resigned 2025-12-31; SHAHAB, Zahra resigned 2025-07-31
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Multiple registered office changes
lowMultiple address changes in a short period can indicate operational instability or admin disorder.
Group structure
Belcan International Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Belcan International Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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BELCAN TEST SYSTEMS UK LIMITED
This company · 06122998
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Belcan International Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 31/07/2018 |
4 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Mr James Frederick Anthony Stricklandceased 21/02/2017· significant influence
- Mr Alan Robert Beresfordceased 21/02/2017· significant influence
- Mr Raymond Pughceased 21/02/2017· significant influence
- Passionate About People Limitedceased 31/07/2018· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2007-02-21
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC27900 — SIC 27900
Registered office
280 Bishopsgate
London
EC2M 4AG
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-26
Last made up to: 2024-12-29
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-03-07
Last: 2026-02-21
Officers (2 active · 12 resigned)
LDC NOMINEE SECRETARY LIMITED→
Activecorporate-secretary · appointed 2024-09-19
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FERRIS, Elizabeth→
Activedirector · ~60y · appointed 2018-08-30
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BERESFORD, Alan Robert→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-02-21 · resigned 2018-07-31
BERESFORD, Alan Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~52y · appointed 2007-02-21 · resigned 2018-07-31
JUDSON, Lee→
Resigneddirector · ~43y · appointed 2022-11-01 · resigned 2023-10-31
LUXTON, Clare→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2011-10-18 · resigned 2012-08-31
MACLEOD, Neil Nicholson→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2023-11-01 · resigned 2024-09-19
MATTHEWS, Keith→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2018-07-31 · resigned 2023-10-31
MCBRINN, Ian Patrick David→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2024-09-19 · resigned 2025-12-31
MONTOUR, Neal Roy→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2018-08-30 · resigned 2024-09-19
NAYLOR, Mark Mckenzie→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2018-07-31 · resigned 2021-07-31
PUGH, Raymond→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2007-02-21 · resigned 2018-07-31
SHAHAB, Zahra→
Resigneddirector · ~39y · appointed 2024-09-19 · resigned 2025-07-31
STRICKLAND, James Frederick Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2007-02-21 · resigned 2018-07-31
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Mortgages & charges
4
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 30/06/2015 | 07/05/2024 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Commercial Finance Limited | Debenture | 1 property | 31/10/2011 | 07/05/2024 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 31/10/2011 | 07/05/2024 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | An omnibus guarantee and set-off agreement | 1 property | 31/10/2011 | 07/05/2024 |
Recent filings (120 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-04-17
change-corporate-secretary-company-with-change-date
officers · CH04
2026-03-12
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2026-01-26
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-01-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2025-12-16
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2025-12-16
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2025-12-16
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2025-12-16
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-09-12
second-filing-notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · RP04PSC02
2025-06-16
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-03-07
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2024-11-11
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2024-11-11
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2024-11-03
memorandum-articles
incorporation · MA
2024-11-03