ATLANTIC SCREEN COMPOSERS LIMITED
💤Zombieactive
07248363 · ltd · incorporated 2010-05-10
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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year to Dec 2024
Net worth
£2.31M
book net assets
Opportunity
77/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Artistic creation
Sector: Arts, entertainment & recreation
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 64-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 77/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (65/100, director aged 64). 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
6 live charges · 6 lenders · oldest 9.8y
15/100
under pressure
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 9.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 6 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.
Data confidence
Overall: high (82/100)Strong data coverage across all sections. AI outputs should be trusted with minimal caveats.
Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
2 years of iXBRL accounts extracted (YoY deltas available) + narrative notes parsed
75
Lenders & charges
6 charges (6/6 with lender, 6/6 with type)
90
Directors & officers
8 officers (1 active, 8 linked, 7 with DOB)
88
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
76 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
77/100Strong
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
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Signals from accounts
Derived from iXBRL accounts · accounting standard not declaredPositive net assets
Net assets £2,310,621
Key financials
2 years extracted from filed iXBRL accountsCash
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Net Worth
£2.3m
↑ 1.5% YoY
Current Assets
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Current Liabilities
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Financials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · accounting standard unknown| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 |
|---|---|---|
| Total assets | £2.31M | £2.28M |
| Debtors | £1.96M | £1.92M |
| Net assets | £2.31M | £2.28M |
Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.
🔒Filing-note intelligence
1 signal detected in this company's narrative notes — going-concern language, audit opinion, contingent liabilities, related-party transactions.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
See pricing →Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
4
filings
- • 2 officers
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 incorporation
Last 180 days
5
filings
- • 2 officers
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 incorporation
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (45 events)Click to expand
- 2026-05-21➕FAWCETT, Simon Patrick appointeddirector
- 2026-05-21➖FAWCETT, Simon Patrick resigneddirector
- 2026-05-21📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2026-05-21📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-04-30📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2026-02-14📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2025-07-25📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-07-10📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-07-04📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-07-04🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2025-06-27🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Corrum Capital Umf, LP
- 2024-10-14📄mortgage-charge-part-release-with-charge-numbermortgage · MR05
- 2024-08-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-04-20📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2023-08-04📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2023-08-03🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Lendnet LLP
- 2023-06-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-09-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-04-14📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2022-04-14🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2021-05-14📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-10-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-08-09📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2020-08-09🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2020-08-05📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2020-08-04🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Union Bank UK PLC
- 2018-10-01🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2018-10-01🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2018-09-28🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Triple Point Advancr Leasing PLC
- 2017-07-05➖TIMOTHY GORDON, Hollier resigneddirector
- 2016-10-06➖FELLOWS, Edward William resigneddirector
- 2016-10-06🔒Charge registered #2Lender: QF4 Films (Quickfire) Limited
- 2016-10-06🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Octopus Apollo Vct PLC
- 2016-01-06➕FAWCETT, Simon Patrick appointeddirector
- 2016-01-06➖HULATT, Christopher Robert resigneddirector
- 2016-01-06➕TIMOTHY GORDON, Hollier appointeddirector
- 2016-01-06➖OCS SERVICES LIMITED resignedcorporate-director
- 2015-03-27➖FAWCETT, Simon Patrick resigneddirector
- 2015-03-27➕FELLOWS, Edward William appointeddirector
- 2015-03-27➖HOLLIER, Timothy Gordon resigneddirector
- 2015-03-27➕HULATT, Christopher Robert appointeddirector
- 2011-02-23➕HOLLIER, Timothy Gordon appointeddirector
- 2011-02-23➕OCS SERVICES LIMITED appointedcorporate-director
- 2010-05-10🏢Company incorporatedAs ATLANTIC SCREEN COMPOSERS LIMITED
- 2010-05-10➕FAWCETT, Simon Patrick appointeddirector
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 64 — approaching natural succession window.
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 64. 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 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.
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr Simon Fawcett Individual · British · DOB 02/1962 · age 64 | — | — | sig. influencesignificant influence | 05/10/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
🔒Co-director network graph
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7 specific questions generated from this company's actual signals — liquidity, leverage, director age, charge count, red flags, age-of-company.
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See pricing →Company details
Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2010-05-10
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC90030 — Artistic creation
Registered office
23 High Street
Pewsey
SN9 5AF
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-05-24
Last: 2026-05-10
Officers (1 active · 7 resigned)
FAWCETT, Simon Patrick→
Activedirector · ~64y · appointed 2026-05-21
View their other companies + combined net worth →
FAWCETT, Simon Patrick→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2016-01-06 · resigned 2026-05-21
FAWCETT, Simon Patrick→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2010-05-10 · resigned 2015-03-27
FELLOWS, Edward William→
Resigneddirector · ~49y · appointed 2015-03-27 · resigned 2016-10-06
HOLLIER, Timothy Gordon→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 2011-02-23 · resigned 2015-03-27
HULATT, Christopher Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~50y · appointed 2015-03-27 · resigned 2016-01-06
TIMOTHY GORDON, Hollier→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 2016-01-06 · resigned 2017-07-05
OCS SERVICES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-director · appointed 2011-02-23 · resigned 2016-01-06
Click a director name to see their full track record across all companies.
Mortgages & charges
6
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:6 of 6 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Corrum Capital Umf, LP | A registered charge | — | 27/06/2025 | — | |
| satisfied | Lendnet Lendnet LLP | A registered charge | — | 03/08/2023 | 04/07/2025 | |
| satisfied | Union Bank UK Union Bank UK PLC | A registered charge | — | 04/08/2020 | 14/04/2022 | |
| satisfied | Triple Point Advancr Leasing Triple Point Advancr Leasing PLC | A registered charge | 7 properties | 28/09/2018 | 09/08/2020 | |
| satisfied | QF4 Films (Quickfire) QF4 Films (Quickfire) Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 06/10/2016 | 01/10/2018 | |
| satisfied | Octopus Apollo Vct Octopus Apollo Vct PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 06/10/2016 | 01/10/2018 |
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Recent filings (76 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-05-22
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2026-05-21
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-05-21
memorandum-articles
incorporation · MA
2026-04-30
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2026-02-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2025-07-25
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-07-10
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2025-07-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-06-17
mortgage-charge-part-release-with-charge-number
mortgage · MR05
2024-10-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2024-08-28
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-06-13
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2024-04-20
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2023-08-04
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2023-06-29