ASKEY LIMITED
💤Zombieactive
07988906 · ltd · incorporated 2012-03-13
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
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
73/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.
Sector: Financial & insurance
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: asset-holding vehicle with strong profile and bankable structure.
Opportunity 73/100 (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).
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Refinance opportunity
6 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 10.3y
30/100
under pressure
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 10.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
- · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (58/100)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
6 charges (6/6 with lender, 6/6 with type)
90
Directors & officers
7 officers (2 active, 7 linked, 5 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
7 connected companies via shared directors
66
Filing history
66 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
73/100Strong
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
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
3
filings
- • 2 persons-with-significant-control
- • 1 officers
Last 90 days
7
filings
- • 4 mortgage
- • 2 persons-with-significant-control
- • 1 officers
Last 180 days
9
filings
- • 5 mortgage
- • 2 persons-with-significant-control
- • 1 officers
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (44 events)Click to expand
- 2026-07-15📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-07-15📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2026-07-15📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC01
- 2026-07-01➖PARKES, Robert William resigneddirector
- 2026-04-28📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2026-04-28📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2026-04-28📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2026-04-28📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2026-04-28🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2026-04-28🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2026-04-28🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2026-04-28🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2026-03-18📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2026-03-16🔒Charge registered #6Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
- 2025-11-20📄replacement-filing-of-director-appointment-with-nameofficers · RP01AP01
- 2025-11-06📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-07-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2025-07-08📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2025-07-08📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2025-07-08📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2024-09-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-02-29📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-02-29🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2024-01-13📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-01-13📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2024-01-13📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2024-01-13📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2023-02-06🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 2019-08-15🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 2019-05-01➕PARKES, Christopher James appointeddirector
- 2019-04-08➖WILD, Matthew Charles resigneddirector
- 2016-07-11🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 2016-04-27🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 2016-04-26➕PARKES, Robert William appointeddirector
- 2016-04-12➕PARKES, Diane Leslie appointedsecretary
- 2016-04-12➖ASKEY, Chloe Nicole resigneddirector
- 2016-04-12➖ASKEY, Jacqueline Ann resigneddirector
- 2016-04-12➕WILD, Matthew Charles appointeddirector
- 2016-04-12🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 2016-03-29➕ASKEY, Chloe Nicole appointeddirector
- 2015-09-30➖ASKEY, Colin Graham resignedsecretary
- 2012-03-13🏢Company incorporatedAs ASKEY LIMITED
- 2012-03-13➕ASKEY, Colin Graham appointedsecretary
- 2012-03-13➕ASKEY, Jacqueline Ann appointeddirector
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 ·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 Christopher James Parkes Individual · British · DOB 09/1971 · age 55 | — | — | sig. influencesignificant influence | 01/07/2026 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Mr Robert William Parkesceased 01/07/2026· 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
Incorporated2012-03-13
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC64209 — Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.
Registered office
Presco House
Selborne Street
Walsall
WS1 2JN
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-04-07
Last: 2026-03-24
Officers (2 active · 5 resigned)
PARKES, Diane Leslie→
Activesecretary · appointed 2016-04-12
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PARKES, Christopher James→
Activedirector · ~55y · appointed 2019-05-01
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ASKEY, Colin Graham→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2012-03-13 · resigned 2015-09-30
ASKEY, Chloe Nicole→
Resigneddirector · ~30y · appointed 2016-03-29 · resigned 2016-04-12
ASKEY, Jacqueline Ann→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2012-03-13 · resigned 2016-04-12
PARKES, Robert William→
Resigneddirector · ~81y · appointed 2016-04-26 · resigned 2026-07-01
WILD, Matthew Charles→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2016-04-12 · resigned 2019-04-08
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Mortgages & charges
6
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:6 of 6 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 16/03/2026 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 06/02/2023 | 28/04/2026 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 15/08/2019 | 28/04/2026 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 11/07/2016 | 28/04/2026 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 27/04/2016 | 28/04/2026 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 12/04/2016 | 29/02/2024 |
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Recent filings (66 total)
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-07-15
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2026-07-15
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC01
2026-07-15
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2026-04-28
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2026-04-28
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2026-04-28
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2026-04-28
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-03-24
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2026-03-18
replacement-filing-of-director-appointment-with-name
officers · RP01AP01
2025-11-20
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-11-06
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2025-07-08
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2025-07-08
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2025-07-08
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2025-07-08