IRIS SOFTWARE GROUP LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
06295385 · ltd · incorporated 2007-06-27
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
78/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 99999
Sector: Extraterritorial bodies
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 63-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 78/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Strong seller-intent signal (65/100, director aged 63). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 6 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
5 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 18.9y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 18.9 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 38/100 — 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
5 charges (5/5 with lender, 5/5 with type)
90
Directors & officers
21 officers (2 active, 21 linked, 19 with DOB)
88
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
19 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
137 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
78/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
6
filings
- • 2 accounts
- • 2 officers
- • 2 other
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (73 events)Click to expand
- 2026-01-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2026-01-16📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-01-16📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-01-15➕STRUDWICK, Robert Henry appointeddirector
- 2026-01-15➖COX, Michael David resigneddirector
- 2025-12-09📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2025-12-09📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2025-12-09📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2025-08-14➕KELLY, Stephanie Ann appointeddirector
- 2025-08-14📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-02-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2025-02-03📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2025-02-03📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2025-02-03📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2025-01-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-12-20➖MORTIMER-ZHIKA, Elona, Ms. resigneddirector
- 2024-05-22📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-04-30➖DADY, Kevin Peter resigneddirector
- 2024-01-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2024-01-20📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2024-01-18📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2024-01-18📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2023-01-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2023-01-04📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2022-11-15📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2022-11-15📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2022-11-15📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2019-02-01➕COX, Michael David appointeddirector
- 2018-09-10🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2018-09-10🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2017-10-18🔒Charge registered #5Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland
- 2016-11-07➕MORTIMER-ZHIKA, Elona, Ms. appointeddirector
- 2016-09-28➖LEWIS, Mark Jonathan resigneddirector
- 2016-01-12➖ROBINSON, Phillip David resigneddirector
- 2015-12-01➕DADY, Kevin Peter appointeddirector
- 2015-09-03🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2015-09-03🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2015-08-25➖BOYES, Jonathan Philip resigneddirector
- 2015-08-25➖DISCOMBE, Nicholas Sanders resigneddirector
- 2015-08-25➖HUMPHRIES, Nicholas James, Mr. resigneddirector
- 2015-08-25➖PACKFORD, David John resigneddirector
- 2015-08-21🔒Charge registered #4Lender: The Governor & Company of the Bank of Ireland
- 2014-10-09🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2014-02-20🔒Charge registered #3Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
- 2013-12-16➕BOYES, Jonathan Philip appointeddirector
- 2013-12-16➖KING, Alexander Leslie John resigneddirector
- 2013-12-02➕LEWIS, Mark Jonathan appointeddirector
- 2013-05-31➖MARNOCH, Alasdair resigneddirector
- 2012-10-31➕PACKFORD, David John appointeddirector
- 2012-09-30➕MARNOCH, Alasdair appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 73 events
Owner dependency
66/100
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.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 63 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
56/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 63. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
Red flags
1 med ·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
Iris Capital Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Iris Capital Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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IRIS SOFTWARE GROUP LIMITED
This company · 06295385
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Iris Capital Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting | 30/04/2019 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Software (Holdco2) Limitedceased 30/04/2019· 75-100% shares
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2007-06-27
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC99999 — SIC 99999
Registered office
4th Floor Heathrow Approach
470 London Road
Slough
SL3 8QY
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-01-31
Last made up to: 2025-04-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-10-29
Last: 2025-10-15
Officers (2 active · 19 resigned)
KELLY, Stephanie Ann→
Activedirector · ~55y · appointed 2025-08-14
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STRUDWICK, Robert Henry→
Activedirector · ~63y · appointed 2026-01-15
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ROBERTS, Neal Anthony→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-07-03 · resigned 2011-12-21
VELUSSI, Luca→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-06-27 · resigned 2007-07-03
BOYES, Jonathan Philip→
Resigneddirector · ~49y · appointed 2013-12-16 · resigned 2015-08-25
BOYES, Jonathan Philip→
Resigneddirector · ~49y · appointed 2011-12-21 · resigned 2012-02-22
COX, Michael David→
Resigneddirector · ~43y · appointed 2019-02-01 · resigned 2026-01-15
DADY, Kevin Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2015-12-01 · resigned 2024-04-30
DISCOMBE, Nicholas Sanders→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2011-12-21 · resigned 2015-08-25
DUCKETT, Stephen Patrick→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2007-06-27 · resigned 2011-12-21
HUMPHRIES, Nicholas James, Mr.→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2012-02-22 · resigned 2015-08-25
KING, Alexander Leslie John→
Resigneddirector · ~51y · appointed 2011-12-21 · resigned 2013-12-16
KLEINMAN, Blake Christopher→
Resigneddirector · ~50y · appointed 2010-12-08 · resigned 2011-12-21
LEUW, Martin Philip→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2007-07-03 · resigned 2011-03-01
LEWIS, Mark Jonathan→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2013-12-02 · resigned 2016-09-28
MARNOCH, Alasdair→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2012-09-30 · resigned 2013-05-31
MORTIMER-ZHIKA, Elona, Ms.→
Resigneddirector · ~47y · appointed 2016-11-07 · resigned 2024-12-20
PACKFORD, David John→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2012-10-31 · resigned 2015-08-25
ROBERTS, Neal Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2007-07-03 · resigned 2012-09-30
ROBINSON, Phillip David→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2011-12-21 · resigned 2016-01-12
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Mortgages & charges
5
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland | A registered charge | 1 property | 18/10/2017 | 10/09/2018 | |
| satisfied | The Governor & Company of the Bank of Ireland | A registered charge | 1 property | 21/08/2015 | 10/09/2018 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | A registered charge | 4 properties | 20/02/2014 | 03/09/2015 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (Security Agent) | Fixed and floating security document | 1 property | 28/12/2011 | 03/09/2015 | |
| satisfied | Citibank N.V. as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties and Its Successors or Transferees / Citibank N.A. as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties and Its Successors or Transferees | A security over shares agreement | 1 property | 03/07/2007 | 09/10/2014 |
Recent filings (137 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2026-01-21
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-01-16
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-01-16
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2025-12-09
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2025-12-09
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2025-12-09
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-10-15
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-08-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2025-02-03
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2025-02-03
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2025-02-03
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2025-02-03
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-01-02
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-11-11
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-05-22