POOLE DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
💤Zombieactive
FC013202 · oversea-company · incorporated 1985-12-04
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
61/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 7011
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed active trading company — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 61/100 (worth a look), bankability 32/100. Strong seller-intent signal (83/100, director aged 81). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 11 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: asset disposal / carve-out (55/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
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Refinance opportunity
38 live charges · 11 lenders · oldest 40.6y
15/100
under pressure
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 40.6 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 11 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.
Data confidence
Overall: low (51/100)Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.
Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
38 charges (38/38 with lender, 38/38 with type)
90
Directors & officers
14 officers (2 active, 14 linked, 10 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
10 connected companies via shared directors
75
Filing history
210 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
61/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.
Business quality
40
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
48
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 (113 events)Click to expand
- 2016-05-18📄miscellaneousmiscellaneous · MISC
- 2010-01-22⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 3.6
- 2010-01-22⚠️legacyinsolvency · LQ02
- 2010-01-22⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 3.6
- 2010-01-22⚠️legacyinsolvency · LQ02
- 2010-01-22⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 3.6
- 2010-01-22⚠️legacyinsolvency · LQ02
- 2010-01-12⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 3.6
- 2010-01-12⚠️legacyinsolvency · LQ02
- 2009-08-13⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 3.6
- 2009-07-02⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 3.6
- 2009-07-02⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 3.6
- 2009-07-02⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 3.6
- 2008-12-27⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 3.6
- 2008-12-27⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 3.6
- 2008-12-27⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 3.6
- 2008-08-18⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 3.6
- 2008-06-26⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 3.6
- 2008-06-26⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 3.6
- 2008-06-26⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 3.6
- 2008-01-09⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 3.6
- 2008-01-09⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 3.6
- 2008-01-09⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 3.6
- 2007-08-16⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 3.6
- 2007-07-06⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 3.6
- 2006-09-08➖SINCLAIR, Stephen Charles Duncan Sinclair resigneddirector
- 2002-06-29🔓Charge satisfied #21
- 2002-06-29🔓Charge satisfied #17
- 2002-06-13➕MILLS, Peter Aubrey appointeddirector
- 2002-06-13➖HELVERT, Charles Osborne resigneddirector
- 2002-06-13➖MULDOON, John Gerard resigneddirector
- 2002-06-13➕SINCLAIR, Stephen Charles Duncan Sinclair appointeddirector
- 2001-08-22🔒Charge registered #38Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited
- 2001-08-21🔒Charge registered #37Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited
- 2001-06-22➕MULDOON, John Gerard appointeddirector
- 2001-06-22➖TAYLOR, Roger James resigneddirector
- 2001-04-19➖CATTO, Peter Michael Ian resigneddirector
- 2001-01-17🔒Charge registered #36Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited
- 2001-01-17🔒Charge registered #35Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited
- 2001-01-17🔒Charge registered #34Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited
- 2001-01-09🔒Charge registered #33Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited
- 2000-03-22🔒Charge registered #32Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited
- 2000-03-22🔒Charge registered #31Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited
- 2000-03-22🔒Charge registered #30Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited
- 2000-03-22🔒Charge registered #29Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited
- 2000-03-14🔒Charge registered #28Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited
- 2000-03-14🔒Charge registered #27Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited
- 1999-10-19➕HELVERT, Charles Osborne appointeddirector
- 1999-10-19➕TAYLOR, Roger James appointeddirector
- 1999-10-18🔒Charge registered #26Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited
Showing most recent 50 of 113 events
Owner dependency
100/100
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.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 24 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 81 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
100/100
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 81 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 24 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 41 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
1 high · 2 med · 1 low24 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2010-01-22: liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date; 2010-01-22: legacy
Has insolvency history
mediumCompanies House flags prior insolvency events. Review the insolvency filings for context.
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
14 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
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Statusactive
Typeoversea-company
Incorporated1985-12-04
Jurisdictionunited-kingdom
Primary SIC7011 — SIC 7011
Registered office
Charles Helvert
Orb Estates Plc
Albermarle House,1 Albermarle St
Reetlondon
W1S 4HA
Channel Islands
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2001-06-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (2 active · 12 resigned)
WALGATE SERVICES LIMITED→
Activecorporate-secretary · appointed 1998-11-20
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MILLS, Peter Aubrey→
Activedirector · ~81y · appointed 2002-06-13
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ATKIN, Paul→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1998-03-09 · resigned 1998-11-20
FITZGERALD, Jillian Mary→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1994-07-14 · resigned 1996-07-08
MATTHEWS, Simon→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1996-07-08 · resigned 1998-03-09
CATTO, Peter Michael Ian→
Resigneddirector · ~84y · appointed 1998-11-09 · resigned 2001-04-19
FIELD, Douglas James→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · resigned 1997-10-24
HELVERT, Charles Osborne→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 1999-10-19 · resigned 2002-06-13
HIGGINS, William→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 1993-12-29 · resigned 1996-05-30
KENNEDY, Alastair→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · appointed 1993-11-24 · resigned 1995-11-21
MULDOON, John Gerard→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2001-06-22 · resigned 2002-06-13
RIDAL, Philip Martin→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 1996-05-10 · resigned 1998-12-11
SINCLAIR, Stephen Charles Duncan Sinclair→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2002-06-13 · resigned 2006-09-08
TAYLOR, Roger James→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 1999-10-19 · resigned 2001-06-22
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Mortgages & charges
38
Total charges
14
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:38 of 38 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited | Charge over end user contracts | 1 property | 22/08/2001 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited | Charge over construction documentation | 1 property | 21/08/2001 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited | Legal charge | 1 property | 17/01/2001 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited | General security assignment over agreement for lease | 1 property | 17/01/2001 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited | Charge over shares in dolphin quay management apartments limited | 1 property | 17/01/2001 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited | Legal charge over intellectual property rights | 1 property | 09/01/2001 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited | Legal charge | 1 property | 22/03/2000 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited | Legal charge over intellectual property rights | 1 property | 22/03/2000 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited | General security assignment over agreement for lease | 1 property | 22/03/2000 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited | General security assignment relating to supply agreement | 1 property | 22/03/2000 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited | General security assignment | 1 property | 14/03/2000 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited | Legal charge | 1 property | 14/03/2000 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited | Debenture | 1 property | 18/10/1999 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited | Legal charge | 1 property | 18/10/1999 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Deed of assignment | 2 properties | 31/03/1993 | 29/06/1996 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 05/06/1991 | 29/11/1991 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 05/06/1991 | 29/06/1996 | |
| satisfied | Kansallis Osake Pankki | Supplemental legal charge | 1 property | 31/01/1991 | 29/06/2002 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 3 properties | 12/06/1990 | 29/06/1996 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Mortgage | 3 properties | 14/11/1989 | 29/06/1996 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 2 properties | 24/10/1989 | 29/06/1996 | |
| satisfied | Kansallis-Osake-Pankki | Legal charge | 1 property | 12/10/1989 | 29/06/2002 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 20/07/1989 | 29/06/1996 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 20/07/1989 | 29/06/1996 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 20/07/1989 | 29/06/1996 | |
| satisfied | The Sumitomo Trust & Banking Co., The Sumitomo Trust & Banking Co., LTD | First legal charge | 1 property | 17/05/1989 | 26/02/1993 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 19/02/1988 | 26/02/1993 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 19/02/1988 | 26/02/1993 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 19/02/1988 | 26/02/1993 | |
| satisfied | P.K. English Trust Company P.K. English Trust Company Limited | Legal mortgage | 2 properties | 30/12/1987 | 29/06/1996 | |
| satisfied | P.K. English Trust Company P.K. English Trust Company Limited | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 30/12/1987 | 26/02/1993 | |
| satisfied | P.K. English Trust Company P.K. English Trust Company Limited | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 30/12/1987 | 12/10/1991 | |
| satisfied | Bank of Nova Scotia | Legal charge | 1 property | 14/09/1987 | 26/02/1993 | |
| satisfied | P.K. English Trust Company P.K. English Trust Company Limited | Deposit of deeds without written instrument | 2 properties | 01/09/1987 | 29/06/1996 | |
| satisfied | P.K. English Trust Company P.K. English Trust Company Limited | Deposit of deeds without written instrument | 1 property | 01/09/1987 | 12/10/1991 | |
| satisfied | P.K. English Trust Company P.K. English Trust Company Limited | Deposit of deeds without written instrument | 1 property | 01/09/1987 | 26/02/1993 | |
| satisfied | P K English Trust Company P K English Trust Company Limited | Legal charge | 1 property | 30/04/1987 | 26/02/1993 | |
| satisfied | The English Association Trust The English Association Trust Limited | Legal charge | 4 properties | 18/10/1985 | 02/02/1989 |
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Recent filings (210 total)
miscellaneous
miscellaneous · MISC
2016-05-18
liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 3.6
2010-01-22
legacy
insolvency · LQ02
2010-01-22
liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 3.6
2010-01-22
legacy
insolvency · LQ02
2010-01-22
liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 3.6
2010-01-22
legacy
insolvency · LQ02
2010-01-22
liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 3.6
2010-01-12
legacy
insolvency · LQ02
2010-01-12
liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 3.6
2009-08-13
liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 3.6
2009-07-02
liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 3.6
2009-07-02
liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 3.6
2009-07-02
liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 3.6
2008-12-27
liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 3.6
2008-12-27