SOFTWARE (HOLDCO 4) LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
07851248 · ltd · incorporated 2011-11-17
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
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Turnover
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Net worth
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Opportunity
54/100
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What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of head offices
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 54/100 (worth a look), bankability 72/100. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 4 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).

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Refinance opportunity

4 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 14.5y

35/100
too messy

Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.

  • · Oldest live charge is 14.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 25/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.

Data confidence

Overall: medium (62/100)

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
11 officers (3 active, 11 linked, 11 with DOB)
90
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
21 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
61 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
54/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.

Business quality
30
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
70
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
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (49 events)Click to expand
  1. 2020-09-22
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    gazette-dissolved-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ2(A)
  2. 2020-09-22
    🏁
    Company dissolved
  3. 2020-02-11
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    gazette-notice-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ1(A)
  4. 2020-01-30
    📄
    dissolution-application-strike-off-company
    dissolution · DS01
  5. 2019-03-26
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  6. 2019-02-08
    📄
    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  7. 2019-02-04
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  8. 2019-02-01
    ➕
    COX, Michael David appointed
    director
  9. 2018-09-10
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  10. 2018-09-10
    📄
    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  11. 2018-09-10
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #4
  12. 2018-09-10
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #3
  13. 2018-02-19
    📄
    capital-allotment-shares
    capital · SH01
  14. 2018-02-16
    📄
    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  15. 2018-02-14
    📄
    legacy
    capital · SH20
  16. 2018-02-14
    📄
    capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
    capital · SH19
  17. 2018-02-14
    ⚠️
    legacy
    insolvency · CAP-SS
  18. 2018-02-14
    📄
    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  19. 2018-02-06
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  20. 2017-10-26
    📄
    mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
    mortgage · MR01
  21. 2017-10-18
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    Charge registered #4
    Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland
  22. 2017-02-03
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  23. 2016-11-18
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  24. 2016-11-07
    ➕
    MORTIMER-ZHIKA, Elona, Ms. appointed
    director
  25. 2016-10-12
    📄
    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  26. 2016-09-28
    ➖
    LEWIS, Mark Jonathan resigned
    director
  27. 2016-09-07
    📄
    capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
    capital · SH19
  28. 2016-01-12
    ➖
    ROBINSON, Phillip David resigned
    director
  29. 2015-12-01
    ➕
    DADY, Kevin Peter appointed
    director
  30. 2015-09-03
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #2
  31. 2015-09-03
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #1
  32. 2015-08-21
    🔒
    Charge registered #3
    Lender: The Governor & Company of the Bank of Ireland
  33. 2014-02-20
    🔒
    Charge registered #2
    Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
  34. 2014-01-28
    ➖
    DISCOMBE, Nicholas Sanders resigned
    director
  35. 2014-01-28
    ➕
    LEWIS, Mark Jonathan appointed
    director
  36. 2013-05-31
    ➕
    DISCOMBE, Nicholas Sanders appointed
    director
  37. 2013-05-31
    ➖
    MARNOCH, Alasdair resigned
    director
  38. 2012-07-24
    ➖
    DISCOMBE, Nicholas Sanders resigned
    director
  39. 2012-07-24
    ➕
    MARNOCH, Alasdair appointed
    director
  40. 2012-05-31
    ➕
    DISCOMBE, Nicholas Sanders appointed
    director
  41. 2012-05-14
    ➖
    ALI, Mansoor Anwar resigned
    director
  42. 2012-01-10
    ➕
    ALI, Mansoor Anwar appointed
    director
  43. 2012-01-10
    ➖
    BOYES, Jonathan Philip resigned
    director
  44. 2012-01-10
    ➖
    KING, Alexander Leslie John resigned
    director
  45. 2012-01-10
    ➕
    ROBINSON, Phillip David appointed
    director
  46. 2011-12-06
    🔒
    Charge registered #1
    Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (Security Agent)
  47. 2011-11-17
    🏢
    Company incorporated
    As SOFTWARE (HOLDCO 4) LIMITED
  48. 2011-11-17
    ➕
    BOYES, Jonathan Philip appointed
    director
  49. 2011-11-17
    ➕
    KING, Alexander Leslie John appointed
    director

Owner dependency

58/100
Moderate — manageable with handover

Some founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.

FACTORS
  • +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 62 — approaching natural succession window.

Succession & seller-readiness

45/100
Moderate signal

Some succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.

SIGNALS
  • secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 62. Early succession window.
  • supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.

Red flags

2 high · 1 med ·
Company dissolved
high

Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.

Evidence: Dissolved on 2020-09-22

1 insolvency-related filing on record
high

Filings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.

Evidence: 2018-02-14: legacy

Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
medium

Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.

Group structure

Iris Software Group Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Iris Software Group Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
ultimate parent
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SOFTWARE (HOLDCO 4) LIMITED
This company · 07851248

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%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Iris Software Group Limited
Corporate entity
75–100%
—75-100% shares06/04/2016

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated2011-11-17
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC70100 — Activities of head offices

Registered office

4th Floor Heathrow Approach
470 London Road
Slough
SL3 8QY
England

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2018-04-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 8 resigned)

COX, Michael David→
director · ~43y · appointed 2019-02-01
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
DADY, Kevin Peter→
director · ~62y · appointed 2015-12-01
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
MORTIMER-ZHIKA, Elona, Ms.→
director · ~47y · appointed 2016-11-07
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
ALI, Mansoor Anwar→
director · ~70y · appointed 2012-01-10 · resigned 2012-05-14
Resigned
BOYES, Jonathan Philip→
director · ~49y · appointed 2011-11-17 · resigned 2012-01-10
Resigned
DISCOMBE, Nicholas Sanders→
director · ~64y · appointed 2013-05-31 · resigned 2014-01-28
Resigned
DISCOMBE, Nicholas Sanders→
director · ~64y · appointed 2012-05-31 · resigned 2012-07-24
Resigned
KING, Alexander Leslie John→
director · ~51y · appointed 2011-11-17 · resigned 2012-01-10
Resigned
LEWIS, Mark Jonathan→
director · ~61y · appointed 2014-01-28 · resigned 2016-09-28
Resigned
MARNOCH, Alasdair→
director · ~63y · appointed 2012-07-24 · resigned 2013-05-31
Resigned
ROBINSON, Phillip David→
director · ~61y · appointed 2012-01-10 · resigned 2016-01-12
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

4
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland
A registered charge1 property18/10/201710/09/2018
satisfied
The Governor & Company of the Bank of Ireland
A registered charge—21/08/201510/09/2018
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
A registered charge1 property20/02/201403/09/2015
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (Security Agent)
Fixed and floating security document1 property06/12/201103/09/2015

Recent filings (61 total)

gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2020-09-22
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2020-02-11
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2020-01-30
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2019-12-03
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2019-03-26
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2019-02-08
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2019-02-04
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2018-12-11
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2018-09-10
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2018-09-10
capital-allotment-shares
capital · SH01
2018-02-19
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2018-02-16
legacy
capital · SH20
2018-02-14
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2018-02-14
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2018-02-14