ABERCROMBIE COURT MANAGEMENT LIMITED
💤Zombieactive
07761655 · private-limited-guarant-nsc · incorporated 2011-09-05
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
—
year to Sept 2025
Net worth
£3.3k
book net assets
Opportunity
70/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis
Sector: Real estate
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: asset-holding vehicle with strong profile and bankable structure.
Opportunity 70/100 (strong), bankability 75/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Broaden director team. Sole director creates succession risk and reduces buyer comfort. Appoint a second director or strong #2. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (58/100).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (71/100)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
2 years of iXBRL accounts extracted (YoY deltas available) + narrative notes parsed
75
Lenders & charges
Confirmed no charges registered
85
Directors & officers
17 officers (1 active, 17 linked, 15 with DOB)
88
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
1 connected companies via shared directors
48
Filing history
69 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
🔒Estimated company valuation
Sector-multiple EBITDA, turnover, and NAV-proxy valuation range with confidence tier — derived from extracted iXBRL financials.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
See pricing →Opportunity Score
70/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
55
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
74
Few red flags.
Signal strength
90
Good data coverage for analysis.
Signals from accounts
Derived from iXBRL accounts · accounting standard not declaredPositive net assets
Net assets £3,339
Net assets shrinking
Down £1,712 YoY
Key financials
2 years extracted from filed iXBRL accountsCash
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Net Worth
£3k
↓ 34% YoY
Current Assets
£3k
Current Liabilities
—
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Financials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · accounting standard unknown| Metric | 2025-09-30 | 2024-09-30 |
|---|---|---|
| Total assets | £3.3k | £5.1k |
| Current assets | £3.3k | — |
| Net assets | £3.3k | £5.1k |
Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
3
filings
- • 1 accounts
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 officers
Last 90 days
4
filings
- • 2 officers
- • 1 accounts
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Last 180 days
4
filings
- • 2 officers
- • 1 accounts
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (53 events)Click to expand
- 2026-07-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2026-07-02➖WATSON, Malcolm resigneddirector
- 2026-07-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-06-24➖DUNNE, Pauline resigneddirector
- 2026-06-24📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-06-21📍change-sail-address-company-with-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD02
- 2025-06-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2025-05-14➕WATSON, Malcolm appointeddirector
- 2025-05-14📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-10-18➕GARLINGE, Benjamin John appointeddirector
- 2024-10-18📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-08-18➖ABDERRAHMAN, Jacqueline resigneddirector
- 2024-08-18📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-08-18📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2024-05-31📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-05-31📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2024-04-07➖COCHRANE, Doreen Ann resigneddirector
- 2023-06-23📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2022-06-23📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2022-03-07➕DUNNE, Pauline appointeddirector
- 2022-03-07📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-07-28📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-07-19➖COURT, May resigneddirector
- 2021-06-23📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2021-04-25➕COCHRANE, Doreen Ann appointeddirector
- 2021-04-25📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2021-04-25📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2020-06-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2019-09-01➖RICHARDS, Marcus Philip resigneddirector
- 2015-05-17➖PETRIE, Kidron resigneddirector
- 2015-05-07➖DUNNE, Pauline resigneddirector
- 2014-12-15➖COCHRANE, Doreen Ann resigneddirector
- 2014-08-01➖WATSON, Malcolm resigneddirector
- 2014-07-15➖FILIPPAIOS, Piperis resigneddirector
- 2014-04-02➖MILLS, Linda resignedsecretary
- 2014-04-02➕ABDERRAHMAN, Jacqueline appointeddirector
- 2014-04-02➖CAPRIGLIONE, Bernardino resigneddirector
- 2014-04-02➕COCHRANE, Doreen Ann appointeddirector
- 2014-04-02➕COURT, May appointeddirector
- 2014-04-02➕DUNNE, Pauline appointeddirector
- 2014-04-02➕FILIPPAIOS, Piperis appointeddirector
- 2014-04-02➕PETRIE, Kidron appointeddirector
- 2014-04-02➕RICHARDS, Marcus Philip appointeddirector
- 2013-10-01➖SMITH, Ruth Louise resignedsecretary
- 2013-10-01➖FITZWATER, Trudy Ann, Dr resigneddirector
- 2013-10-01➖SMITH, Ruth Louise resigneddirector
- 2013-09-30➕MILLS, Linda appointedsecretary
- 2013-09-30➕CAPRIGLIONE, Bernardino appointeddirector
- 2013-09-30➕WATSON, Malcolm appointeddirector
- 2011-09-05🏢Company incorporatedAs ABERCROMBIE COURT MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Showing most recent 50 of 53 events
Owner dependency
75/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
Succession & seller-readiness
45/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
Red flags
1 med · 1 low2 director resignations in last 12 months
mediumMultiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.
Evidence: DUNNE, Pauline resigned 2026-06-24; WATSON, Malcolm resigned 2026-07-02
Multiple registered office changes
lowMultiple address changes in a short period can indicate operational instability or admin disorder.
🔒Co-director network graph
Radial SVG graph showing every company connected via shared directors, colour-coded by status.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A & E PROPERTY LTD→ 10193628 · est 2016 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 9y | — | — |
| A.H BALLARD LTD→ 17089165 · est 2026 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A&E GROUP PROPERTIES LTD→ 16822231 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| AARDVARK ESTATES LIMITED→ 06267406 · est 2007 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 18y | — | — |
| ABBEY PARK (FAVERSHAM) LIMITED→ 07586375 · est 2011 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 15y | — | — |
| ABBEY ROAD DEVELOPMENTS (KENT) LIMITED→ 03271570 · est 1996 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 29y | — | — |
| ABBOTT REAL ESTATES LTD→ 15575762 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
| ABCORE REAL ESTATE LIMITED→ 15997900 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| ABEL AND MILES ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS LTD→ 15192115 · est 2023 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
| ABL EXCLUSIVE LTD→ 16580102 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ABODE SALES AND LETTINGS LIMITED→ 07972215 · est 2012 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 14y | — | — |
| ABTEX HOLDINGS LTD→ 16538419 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Peers ranked by estimated value, then turnover, then opportunity score.See all →
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See pricing →Company details
Statusactive
Typeprivate-limited-guarant-nsc
Incorporated2011-09-05
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC68320 — Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis
Registered office
8 Abercrombie Court Boulevard Courrieres
Aylesham
Canterbury
CT3 3DU
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-06-30
Last made up to: 2025-09-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-06-24
Last: 2026-06-10
Officers (1 active · 16 resigned)
GARLINGE, Benjamin John→
Activedirector · ~32y · appointed 2024-10-18
View their other companies + combined net worth →
MILLS, Linda→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2013-09-30 · resigned 2014-04-02
SMITH, Ruth Louise→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2011-09-05 · resigned 2013-10-01
ABDERRAHMAN, Jacqueline→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2014-04-02 · resigned 2024-08-18
CAPRIGLIONE, Bernardino→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2013-09-30 · resigned 2014-04-02
COCHRANE, Doreen Ann→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 2021-04-25 · resigned 2024-04-07
COCHRANE, Doreen Ann→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 2014-04-02 · resigned 2014-12-15
COURT, May→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2014-04-02 · resigned 2021-07-19
DUNNE, Pauline→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2022-03-07 · resigned 2026-06-24
DUNNE, Pauline→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2014-04-02 · resigned 2015-05-07
FILIPPAIOS, Piperis→
Resigneddirector · ~38y · appointed 2014-04-02 · resigned 2014-07-15
FITZWATER, Trudy Ann, Dr→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 2011-09-05 · resigned 2013-10-01
PETRIE, Kidron→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 2014-04-02 · resigned 2015-05-17
RICHARDS, Marcus Philip→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2014-04-02 · resigned 2019-09-01
SMITH, Ruth Louise→
Resigneddirector · ~45y · appointed 2011-09-05 · resigned 2013-10-01
WATSON, Malcolm→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 2025-05-14 · resigned 2026-07-02
WATSON, Malcolm→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 2013-09-30 · resigned 2014-08-01
Click a director name to see their full track record across all companies.
Recent filings (69 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2026-07-03
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-07-03
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-07-02
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-06-24
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-06-21
change-sail-address-company-with-old-address-new-address
address · AD02
2025-06-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2025-06-21
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-05-14
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-10-18
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-08-18
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2024-08-18
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-06-10
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-05-31
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2024-05-31
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-06-23