SCO13284 LIMITED

💤Zombieactive
SC013284 · ltd · incorporated 1924-08-18
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.
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Net worth
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Opportunity
79/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 99999
Sector: Extraterritorial bodies
Investor take
Pursue
Strong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.

Opportunity 79/100 (strong), bankability 70/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Discharge stale live charges. 1 live charge(s) created 15+ years ago — likely paid but undischarged. Clean register. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).

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Refinance opportunity

2 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 53.9y

30/100
under pressure

Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.

  • · Oldest live charge is 53.9 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
  • · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.

Data confidence

Overall: medium (57/100)

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
2 charges (2/2 with lender, 2/2 with type)
90
Directors & officers
20 officers (2 active, 20 linked, 17 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
2 connected companies via shared directors
51
Filing history
159 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
79/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.

Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
85
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
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Corporate timeline (53 events)Click to expand
  1. 2025-08-08
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  2. 2024-07-16
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  3. 2023-09-21
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  4. 2022-10-04
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  5. 2021-09-06
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  6. 2021-01-12
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  7. 2019-09-24
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  8. 2019-09-12
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  9. 2019-02-15
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    MCMULLEN, Rachel resigned
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  10. 2018-10-05
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  11. 2017-09-30
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  12. 2016-10-10
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  13. 2015-12-21
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  14. 2015-09-17
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  15. 2014-11-20
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  16. 2014-10-06
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  17. 2013-07-10
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    TOMLINSON, Mark appointed
    director
  18. 2013-07-10
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    STUART, Ian resigned
    director
  19. 2012-06-20
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    BERTHER, Philippe resigned
    director
  20. 2012-06-20
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    CHATIN, Arnaud Francois Jacques Marie resigned
    director
  21. 2011-03-08
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    CHATIN, Arnaud Francois Jacques Marie appointed
    director
  22. 2011-03-08
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    GERARDIN, Bernard Marie Jacques resigned
    director
  23. 2007-12-17
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    TOMLINSON, Mark Charles appointed
    secretary
  24. 2007-12-17
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    ATKINS, Leon Ronald resigned
    secretary
  25. 2007-12-17
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    GRAY, Bruce Nelson resigned
    director
  26. 2007-12-17
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    MCMULLEN, Rachel appointed
    director
  27. 2007-08-01
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    BAUDOUIN, Jerome Aurelien resigned
    director
  28. 2007-08-01
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    BERTHER, Philippe appointed
    director
  29. 2006-05-16
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    STUART, Ian appointed
    director
  30. 2006-03-21
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    GREGG, Nicholas resigned
    director
  31. 2005-12-09
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    ATKINS, Leon Ronald resigned
    director
  32. 2005-12-09
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    BAUDOUIN, Jerome Aurelien appointed
    director
  33. 2005-12-09
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    GERARDIN, Bernard Marie Jacques appointed
    director
  34. 2005-12-09
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    GREGG, Nicholas appointed
    director
  35. 2003-11-24
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    COMBES, Roland Yves Marcel resigned
    director
  36. 2003-09-11
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    GRAY, Bruce Nelson appointed
    director
  37. 2003-01-31
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    ATKINS, Leon Ronald appointed
    director
  38. 2003-01-31
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    PIGGOTT, Richard Courtney resigned
    director
  39. 2002-12-16
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    ATKINS, Leon Ronald appointed
    secretary
  40. 2002-12-16
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    MCCARTNEY, Patrick resigned
    secretary
  41. 2001-10-31
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    HOLPIN, Peter Mario resigned
    director
  42. 2001-10-01
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    PIGGOTT, Richard Courtney appointed
    director
  43. 2000-12-29
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    CAMPBELL, John Alexander resigned
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  44. 2000-12-29
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    CANDLISH, Ian resigned
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  45. 2000-12-29
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    COMBES, Roland Yves Marcel appointed
    director
  46. 2000-12-29
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    HOLPIN, Peter Mario appointed
    director
  47. 2000-03-06
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    Charge satisfied #1
  48. 1999-07-07
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    Charge registered #2
    Lender: Clowes Developments (Scotland) Limited
  49. 1999-02-01
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    HOLLAND, John Edward resigned
    director
  50. 1996-10-21
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    HOPE, Ian Robertson resigned
    director
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Owner dependency

83/100
Critical — business is the founder

The 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.
  • +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 64 — approaching natural succession window.

Succession & seller-readiness

88/100
Likely off-market candidate

Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 64. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
  • primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
  • secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 13 years.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 102 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

clean
No red flags detected from available public data. (This is not a clean bill of health — detailed accounts review still recommended.)

Group structure

Ats Euromaster Ltd (Atse) is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Ats Euromaster Ltd (Atse)
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
ultimate parent
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SCO13284 LIMITED
This company · SC013284

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
Ats Euromaster Ltd (Atse)
Corporate entity
75–100%
75–100%board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control · trust interest06/04/2016

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

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Company details

Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1924-08-18
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC99999 — SIC 99999

Registered office

C/O Wright Johnston & Mackenzie
302 St Vincent Street
Glasgow
G2 5RZ

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-11-05
Last: 2025-10-22

Officers (2 active · 18 resigned)

TOMLINSON, Mark Charles→
secretary · appointed 2007-12-17
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Active
TOMLINSON, Mark→
director · ~64y · appointed 2013-07-10
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Active
ATKINS, Leon Ronald→
secretary · appointed 2002-12-16 · resigned 2007-12-17
Resigned
MCCARTNEY, Patrick→
secretary · resigned 2002-12-16
Resigned
ATKINS, Leon Ronald→
director · ~56y · appointed 2003-01-31 · resigned 2005-12-09
Resigned
BAUDOUIN, Jerome Aurelien→
director · ~51y · appointed 2005-12-09 · resigned 2007-08-01
Resigned
BERTHER, Philippe→
director · ~58y · appointed 2007-08-01 · resigned 2012-06-20
Resigned
CAMPBELL, John Alexander→
director · ~87y · resigned 2000-12-29
Resigned
CANDLISH, Ian→
director · ~81y · appointed 1995-01-01 · resigned 2000-12-29
Resigned
CHATIN, Arnaud Francois Jacques Marie→
director · ~71y · appointed 2011-03-08 · resigned 2012-06-20
Resigned
COMBES, Roland Yves Marcel→
director · ~79y · appointed 2000-12-29 · resigned 2003-11-24
Resigned
GERARDIN, Bernard Marie Jacques→
director · ~73y · appointed 2005-12-09 · resigned 2011-03-08
Resigned
GRAY, Bruce Nelson→
director · ~56y · appointed 2003-09-11 · resigned 2007-12-17
Resigned
GREGG, Nicholas→
director · ~63y · appointed 2005-12-09 · resigned 2006-03-21
Resigned
HOLLAND, John Edward→
director · ~90y · resigned 1999-02-01
Resigned
HOLPIN, Peter Mario→
director · ~65y · appointed 2000-12-29 · resigned 2001-10-31
Resigned
HOPE, Ian Robertson→
director · ~83y · resigned 1996-10-21
Resigned
MCMULLEN, Rachel→
director · ~52y · appointed 2007-12-17 · resigned 2019-02-15
Resigned
PIGGOTT, Richard Courtney→
director · ~80y · appointed 2001-10-01 · resigned 2003-01-31
Resigned
STUART, Ian→
director · ~73y · appointed 2006-05-16 · resigned 2013-07-10
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

2
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:2 of 2 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
Clowes Developments (Scotland)
Clowes Developments (Scotland) Limited
Standard security1 property07/07/1999—
satisfied
Pearl Assurance Company
Pearl Assurance Company LTD
Third supplemental trust deed1 property03/07/197206/03/2000
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Recent filings (159 total)

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confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-11-04
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accounts · AA
2025-08-08
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confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-11-05
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accounts · AA
2024-07-16
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-10-25
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2023-09-21
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confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-11-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2022-10-04
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2021-11-02
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accounts · AA
2021-09-06
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2021-01-12
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2020-11-11
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2019-10-31
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2019-09-24
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2019-09-12