100A WANDSWORTH BRIDGE ROAD LTD
💤Zombieactive
10745304 · ltd · incorporated 2017-04-28
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
60/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: Buying and selling of own real estate
Sector: Real estate
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed property-backed borrower — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 60/100 (worth a look), bankability 45/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 82). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Resolve: 13 insolvency-related filings on record. Filings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (58/100).
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Refinance opportunity
6 live charges · oldest 8.9y
45/100
under pressure
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 8.9 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · Single lender — cleanest path to refinance.
- · 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
6 charges (6/6 with lender, 6/6 with type)
90
Directors & officers
7 officers (2 active, 7 linked, 6 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
Network not yet resolved
30
Filing history
52 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
60/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.
Business quality
35
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
56
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
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 (38 events)Click to expand
- 2025-08-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-10-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-01-29⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · REC2
- 2024-01-29⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · REC2
- 2024-01-26⚠️liquidation-receiver-cease-to-act-receiverinsolvency · RM02
- 2024-01-26⚠️liquidation-receiver-cease-to-act-receiverinsolvency · RM02
- 2024-01-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-11-06⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · REC2
- 2023-11-06⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · REC2
- 2022-10-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-05-17⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · REC2
- 2022-05-17⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · REC2
- 2021-11-29⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · REC2
- 2021-11-26⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · REC2
- 2021-11-26⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · REC2
- 2021-09-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-05-25⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · REC2
- 2020-12-14📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-11-30⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · REC2
- 2019-10-30➖PONTIN, Benjamin William resigneddirector
- 2019-10-30➖SEARBY, Robert Anthony resigneddirector
- 2019-09-26➖HUGHES-HALLETT, Andrew William resigneddirector
- 2019-06-17➖WATSON, James Patrick resigneddirector
- 2019-05-01➕WATSON, James Patrick appointeddirector
- 2019-02-11➕PONTIN, Benjamin William appointeddirector
- 2018-11-28➕SEARBY, Robert Anthony appointedsecretary
- 2018-11-28➕PONTIN, Alan appointeddirector
- 2018-11-28➕HUGHES-HALLETT, Andrew William appointeddirector
- 2018-11-28➕SEARBY, Robert Anthony appointeddirector
- 2018-11-28➖WATSON, James Patrick resigneddirector
- 2018-03-20🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Oblix Capital LTD
- 2018-03-20🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Oblix Capital LTD
- 2018-02-23🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Oblix Capital LTD
- 2018-02-23🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Oblix Capital LTD
- 2017-06-23🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Oblix Capital LTD
- 2017-06-23🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Oblix Capital LTD
- 2017-04-28🏢Company incorporatedAs 100A WANDSWORTH BRIDGE ROAD LTD
- 2017-04-28➕WATSON, James Patrick appointeddirector
Owner dependency
90/100
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.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 82 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
75/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 82 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
Red flags
1 high · 1 med · 1 low13 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2024-01-29: liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date; 2024-01-29: liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
Has insolvency history
mediumCompanies House flags prior insolvency events. Review the insolvency filings for context.
6 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr Alan Pontin Individual · British · DOB 11/1945 · age 81 | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 28/11/2018 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Mr James Patrick Watsonceased 28/11/2018· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2017-04-28
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC68100 — Buying and selling of own real estate
Registered office
Suite 9 Badgemore House, Gravel Hill
Henley On Thames
RG9 4NR
United Kingdom
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-01-31
Last made up to: 2025-04-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-05-11
Last: 2025-04-27
Officers (2 active · 5 resigned)
SEARBY, Robert Anthony→
Activesecretary · appointed 2018-11-28
View their other companies + combined net worth →
PONTIN, Alan→
Activedirector · ~82y · appointed 2018-11-28
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HUGHES-HALLETT, Andrew William→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2018-11-28 · resigned 2019-09-26
PONTIN, Benjamin William→
Resigneddirector · ~50y · appointed 2019-02-11 · resigned 2019-10-30
SEARBY, Robert Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2018-11-28 · resigned 2019-10-30
WATSON, James Patrick→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2019-05-01 · resigned 2019-06-17
WATSON, James Patrick→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2017-04-28 · resigned 2018-11-28
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Mortgages & charges
6
Total charges
6
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:6 of 6 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Oblix Capital Oblix Capital LTD | A registered charge | — | 20/03/2018 | — | |
| outstanding | Oblix Capital Oblix Capital LTD | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/03/2018 | — | |
| outstanding | Oblix Capital Oblix Capital LTD | A registered charge | 1 property | 23/02/2018 | — | |
| outstanding | Oblix Capital Oblix Capital LTD | A registered charge | — | 23/02/2018 | — | |
| outstanding | Oblix Capital Oblix Capital LTD | A registered charge | — | 23/06/2017 | — | |
| outstanding | Oblix Capital Oblix Capital LTD | A registered charge | 1 property | 23/06/2017 | — |
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Recent filings (52 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2025-08-18
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-07-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2024-10-21
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-05-08
liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · REC2
2024-01-29
liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · REC2
2024-01-29
liquidation-receiver-cease-to-act-receiver
insolvency · RM02
2024-01-26
liquidation-receiver-cease-to-act-receiver
insolvency · RM02
2024-01-26
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2024-01-16
liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · REC2
2023-11-06
liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · REC2
2023-11-06
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-07-05
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-01-12
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2022-10-24
liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · REC2
2022-05-17