ZAT REALISATIONS LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
06213622 · ltd · incorporated 2007-04-16
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
52/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Sector: Administrative & support services
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 52/100 (worth a look), bankability 42/100. Strong seller-intent signal (65/100, director aged 58). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. 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 (50/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
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Refinance opportunity
4 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 17.8y
25/100
too messy
Structure is too messy for a clean refinance right now — clean up first or expect bespoke terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 17.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 45/100 (high).
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
4 officers (3 active, 4 linked, 3 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
8 connected companies via shared directors
69
Filing history
66 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
52/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.
Business quality
10
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
85
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
41
Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
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filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (38 events)Click to expand
- 2021-01-27⚠️gazette-dissolved-liquidationgazette · GAZ2
- 2021-01-27🏁Company dissolved
- 2020-10-27⚠️liquidation-in-administration-move-to-dissolutioninsolvency · AM23
- 2020-08-14⚠️liquidation-in-administration-progress-reportinsolvency · AM10
- 2020-02-27⚠️liquidation-in-administration-progress-reportinsolvency · AM10
- 2019-09-07⚠️liquidation-in-administration-progress-reportinsolvency · AM10
- 2019-08-16⚠️liquidation-in-administration-extension-of-periodinsolvency · AM19
- 2019-08-02⚠️liquidation-in-administration-extension-of-periodinsolvency · AM19
- 2019-03-12⚠️liquidation-in-administration-progress-reportinsolvency · AM10
- 2019-02-22⚠️liquidation-in-administration-removal-of-administrator-from-officeinsolvency · AM16
- 2019-02-22⚠️liquidation-in-administration-appointment-of-a-replacement-or-additional-administratorinsolvency · AM11
- 2018-08-24⚠️liquidation-in-administration-progress-reportinsolvency · AM10
- 2018-08-24⚠️liquidation-in-administration-extension-of-periodinsolvency · AM19
- 2018-08-16⚠️liquidation-in-administration-extension-of-periodinsolvency · AM19
- 2018-02-14⚠️liquidation-in-administration-progress-reportinsolvency · AM10
- 2017-09-22📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2017-09-22✏️change-of-name-noticechange-of-name · CONNOT
- 2017-09-19📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2017-09-15⚠️liquidation-voluntary-arrangement-completioninsolvency · CVA4
- 2017-09-06⚠️liquidation-in-administration-proposalsinsolvency · AM03
- 2017-09-06⚠️liquidation-in-administration-statement-of-affairs-with-form-attachedinsolvency · AM02
- 2017-09-02⚠️liquidation-administration-notice-deemed-approval-of-proposalsinsolvency · AM06
- 2017-08-24📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2017-08-22📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2017-08-22⚠️liquidation-in-administration-appointment-of-administratorinsolvency · AM01
- 2017-07-24📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2017-07-24🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2015-09-15🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2015-07-01🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Thincats Loan Syndicates Limited
- 2015-07-01🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Thincats Loan Syndicates Limited
- 2011-11-11🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
- 2008-08-05🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Factor 21 PLC
- 2008-07-30➕BRADY, Brian Christopher appointeddirector
- 2008-07-30➖DAVIES, Simon John resigneddirector
- 2007-04-16🏢Company incorporatedAs ZAT REALISATIONS LIMITED
- 2007-04-16➕CLARKE, Dean appointedsecretary
- 2007-04-16➕CLARKE, Dean appointeddirector
- 2007-04-16➕DAVIES, Simon John appointeddirector
Owner dependency
76/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 19 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 58 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
69/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 58. Early succession window.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 19 years.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 19 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
2 high · 1 med ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2021-01-27
19 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2021-01-27: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2020-10-27: liquidation-in-administration-move-to-dissolution
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr Brian Christopher Brady Individual · British · DOB 05/1968 · age 58 | 25–50% | — | 25-50% 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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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated2007-04-16
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC82990 — Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Registered office
Resolve Partners Limited 22 York Buildings
John Adam Street
London
WC2N 6JU
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2016-02-29
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 1 resigned)
Active
BRADY, Brian Christopher→
Activedirector · ~58y · appointed 2008-07-30
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CLARKE, Dean→
Activedirector · ~56y · appointed 2007-04-16
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DAVIES, Simon John→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2007-04-16 · resigned 2008-07-30
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Mortgages & charges
4
Total charges
2
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Thincats Loan Syndicates Thincats Loan Syndicates Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 01/07/2015 | — | |
| outstanding | Thincats Loan Syndicates Thincats Loan Syndicates Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 01/07/2015 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 11/11/2011 | 15/09/2015 | |
| satisfied | Factor 21 Factor 21 PLC | All assets debenture | 1 property | 05/08/2008 | 24/07/2017 |
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Recent filings (66 total)
gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2021-01-27
liquidation-in-administration-move-to-dissolution
insolvency · AM23
2020-10-27
liquidation-in-administration-progress-report
insolvency · AM10
2020-08-14
liquidation-in-administration-progress-report
insolvency · AM10
2020-02-27
liquidation-in-administration-progress-report
insolvency · AM10
2019-09-07
liquidation-in-administration-extension-of-period
insolvency · AM19
2019-08-16
liquidation-in-administration-extension-of-period
insolvency · AM19
2019-08-02
liquidation-in-administration-progress-report
insolvency · AM10
2019-03-12
liquidation-in-administration-removal-of-administrator-from-office
insolvency · AM16
2019-02-22
liquidation-in-administration-appointment-of-a-replacement-or-additional-administrator
insolvency · AM11
2019-02-22
liquidation-in-administration-progress-report
insolvency · AM10
2018-08-24
liquidation-in-administration-extension-of-period
insolvency · AM19
2018-08-24
liquidation-in-administration-extension-of-period
insolvency · AM19
2018-08-16
liquidation-in-administration-progress-report
insolvency · AM10
2018-02-14
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2017-09-22