DS UK MIDCO 1 LIMITED
💤Zombieactive
09505116 · ltd · incorporated 2015-03-24
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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not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
73/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Sector: Administrative & support services
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 73/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 3 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (58/100).
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Refinance opportunity
4 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 7.7y
15/100
under pressure
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 7.7 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (55/100)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
10 officers (1 active, 10 linked, 9 with DOB)
88
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
Network not yet resolved
30
Filing history
74 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
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
1
filing
- • 1 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (47 events)Click to expand
- 2025-12-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-12-01📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2025-12-01📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2025-12-01📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2025-11-17📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-11-17📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-11-01➕NILSEN, Frode Scott appointeddirector
- 2025-10-31➖FRANKLIN, Kevin Nigel resigneddirector
- 2025-07-08📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-06-30➖BODEN, Martin Brett resigneddirector
- 2024-10-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-10-29📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2024-10-29📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2024-10-29📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2024-09-27📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-09-27🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2024-06-11📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-06-11📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-06-06🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Nordic Trustee As
- 2024-06-01➕BODEN, Martin Brett appointeddirector
- 2024-02-13📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-01-31➖SINCLAIR, Patrick Malcolm Mann resigneddirector
- 2023-09-25📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2023-09-25📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2023-09-25📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2023-09-25📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2023-03-16➖SOMERVILLE, Martin resigneddirector
- 2023-03-16📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-01-20🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2022-01-20🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2021-12-13🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Investec Bank PLC (As Security Agent)
- 2021-02-10🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Investec Bank PLC (As Security Trustee for the Secured Parties (as Defined in the Instrument)).
- 2019-11-14➕SINCLAIR, Patrick Malcolm Mann appointeddirector
- 2019-01-30➖RICHENS, Sarah Lesley resignedsecretary
- 2018-10-31🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Investec Bank PLC (As Security Trustee for the Secured Parties (as Defined in the Instrument)).
- 2018-10-10➖SWORD, Graeme David resigneddirector
- 2018-05-31➕FRANKLIN, Kevin Nigel appointeddirector
- 2018-04-06➖DINES, Stephen resigneddirector
- 2017-04-03➕RICHENS, Sarah Lesley appointedsecretary
- 2017-04-03➕DINES, Stephen appointeddirector
- 2017-04-03➖HARRISON, Paul David resigneddirector
- 2017-04-03➖WHITTINGHAM, James Ronald resigneddirector
- 2015-03-31➕HARRISON, Paul David appointeddirector
- 2015-03-31➕WHITTINGHAM, James Ronald appointeddirector
- 2015-03-24🏢Company incorporatedAs DS UK MIDCO 1 LIMITED
- 2015-03-24➕SOMERVILLE, Martin appointeddirector
- 2015-03-24➕SWORD, Graeme David 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.
Group structure
Ds Uk Topco Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Ds Uk Topco Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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DS UK MIDCO 1 LIMITED
This company · 09505116
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ds Uk Topco Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2015-03-24
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC82990 — Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Registered office
Hurn View House 5 Aviation Park West
Bournemouth International Airport
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 6EW
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-04-19
Last: 2026-04-05
Officers (1 active · 9 resigned)
NILSEN, Frode Scott→
Activedirector · ~53y · appointed 2025-11-01
View their other companies + combined net worth →
RICHENS, Sarah Lesley→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2017-04-03 · resigned 2019-01-30
BODEN, Martin Brett→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2024-06-01 · resigned 2025-06-30
DINES, Stephen→
Resigneddirector · ~49y · appointed 2017-04-03 · resigned 2018-04-06
FRANKLIN, Kevin Nigel→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2018-05-31 · resigned 2025-10-31
HARRISON, Paul David→
Resigneddirector · ~50y · appointed 2015-03-31 · resigned 2017-04-03
SINCLAIR, Patrick Malcolm Mann→
Resigneddirector · ~51y · appointed 2019-11-14 · resigned 2024-01-31
SOMERVILLE, Martin→
Resigneddirector · ~49y · appointed 2015-03-24 · resigned 2023-03-16
SWORD, Graeme David→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2015-03-24 · resigned 2018-10-10
WHITTINGHAM, James Ronald→
Resigneddirector · ~48y · appointed 2015-03-31 · resigned 2017-04-03
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Mortgages & charges
4
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Nordic Trustee As | A registered charge | — | 06/06/2024 | — | |
| satisfied | Investec Bank (As Security Agent) Investec Bank PLC (As Security Agent) | A registered charge | 1 property | 13/12/2021 | 27/09/2024 | |
| satisfied | Investec Bank (As Security Trustee for the Secured Parties (as Defined in the Instrument)). Investec Bank PLC (As Security Trustee for the Secured Parties (as Defined in the Instrument)). | A registered charge | 1 property | 10/02/2021 | 20/01/2022 | |
| satisfied | Investec Bank (As Security Trustee for the Secured Parties (as Defined in the Instrument)). Investec Bank PLC (As Security Trustee for the Secured Parties (as Defined in the Instrument)). | A registered charge | 1 property | 31/10/2018 | 20/01/2022 |
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Recent filings (74 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-04-07
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2025-12-01
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2025-12-01
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2025-12-01
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2025-12-01
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-11-17
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-11-17
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-07-08
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-04-07
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2024-10-29
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2024-10-29
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2024-10-29
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2024-10-29
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2024-09-27
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-06-11