CIBOODLE LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
SC143434 · ltd · incorporated 1993-03-24
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
55/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: Business and domestic software development
Sector: Information & communication
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 55/100 (worth a look), bankability 72/100. Strong seller-intent signal (68/100, director aged 70). Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 6 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (73/100).
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Refinance opportunity
9 live charges · 6 lenders · oldest 33.2y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 33.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 6 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 30/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (61/100)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
9 charges (9/9 with lender, 9/9 with type)
90
Directors & officers
46 officers (3 active, 46 linked, 41 with DOB)
88
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
15 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
249 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
55/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.
Business quality
30
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
41
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 (133 events)Click to expand
- 2018-01-09📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2018-01-09🏁Company dissolved
- 2017-10-24📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2017-10-18📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2017-09-18📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2017-09-18📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2017-09-18📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2017-09-18📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2017-07-26📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2017-07-21📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2017-07-21📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2017-05-24📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2017-05-24📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2017-05-24📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2017-05-24⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2016-08-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2016-04-08📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2015-11-12📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2015-11-12📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2015-11-11📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2015-11-11📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2015-11-11📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2015-11-04➕FANTE, Peter Demian appointeddirector
- 2015-11-04➕OUTRAM, David Peter appointeddirector
- 2015-11-04➕ROBINSON, Douglas Edward appointeddirector
- 2015-11-04➖BAIN, Kenneth resigneddirector
- 2015-11-04➖WYLIE, Jeff Jackson resigneddirector
- 2015-10-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2015-07-27📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2015-07-27📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2015-04-06➖MURRAY, John Arthur resignedsecretary
- 2015-04-06➖MURRAY, John Arthur resigneddirector
- 2014-02-13🔓Charge satisfied #10
- 2013-07-31➖FEICHTMANN, William Howard resigneddirector
- 2012-08-02🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2012-07-28➕MURRAY, John Arthur appointedsecretary
- 2012-07-28➖NORGATE, Philip Neil resignedsecretary
- 2012-07-28➕BAIN, Kenneth appointeddirector
- 2012-07-28➕FEICHTMANN, William Howard appointeddirector
- 2012-07-28➖FILLOT, Francoise Marie resigneddirector
- 2012-07-28➖MOTTARD, Jacques Francois resigneddirector
- 2012-07-28➕MURRAY, John Arthur appointeddirector
- 2012-07-28➖NORGATE, Philip Neil resigneddirector
- 2012-07-28➕WYLIE, Jeff Jackson appointeddirector
- 2012-07-27🔒Charge registered #10Lender: Silicon Valley Bank
- 2010-12-31➖DAVIES, Heath John resigneddirector
- 2008-03-31➖BAIN, Kenneth resignedsecretary
- 2008-03-31➕NORGATE, Philip Neil appointedsecretary
- 2008-03-31➖BAIN, Kenneth resigneddirector
- 2008-03-31➕DAVIES, Heath John appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 133 events
Owner dependency
65/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 70 — 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 70 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 33 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
2 high · 1 med ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2018-01-09
1 insolvency-related filing on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2017-05-24: legacy
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
Verint Ws Holdings Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Verint Ws Holdings Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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CIBOODLE LIMITED
This company · SC143434
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Verint Ws Holdings Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 14/07/2017 |
2 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Verint Systems Incceased 14/07/2017· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Edgar Acquisition Company Limitedceased 25/05/2016· 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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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1993-03-24
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC62012 — Business and domestic software development
Registered office
India Of Inchinnan
Inchinnan
Renfrewshire
PA4 9LH
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2016-01-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 43 resigned)
FANTE, Peter Demian→
Activedirector · ~59y · appointed 2015-11-04
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OUTRAM, David Peter→
Activedirector · ~64y · appointed 2015-11-04
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ROBINSON, Douglas Edward→
Activedirector · ~70y · appointed 2015-11-04
View their other companies + combined net worth →
BAIN, Kenneth→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2002-12-19 · resigned 2008-03-31
MURRAY, John Arthur→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2012-07-28 · resigned 2015-04-06
NORGATE, Philip Neil→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2008-03-31 · resigned 2012-07-28
REID, Brian→
Resignednominee-secretary · appointed 1993-03-24 · resigned 1993-03-24
SIMPSON, Ellis→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1993-03-24 · resigned 2002-12-19
ANDERSON, William→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · appointed 1993-06-22 · resigned 2006-04-11
BAIN, Kenneth→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2012-07-28 · resigned 2015-11-04
BAIN, Kenneth→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2003-06-30 · resigned 2008-03-31
BERRY, Joseph Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · appointed 1993-03-22 · resigned 1993-08-27
BRIERCLIFFE, Michael James→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · appointed 1995-10-24 · resigned 1996-07-31
CAMILLERI, Mark→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2001-12-19 · resigned 2004-02-06
DAVIES, Heath John→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2008-03-31 · resigned 2010-12-31
DONNELLY, Colin→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 1993-06-22 · resigned 1994-05-06
FAIRBAIRN, Roger William→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · appointed 1999-08-31 · resigned 2001-09-13
FEICHTMANN, William Howard→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 2012-07-28 · resigned 2013-07-31
FILLOT, Francoise Marie→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2008-03-31 · resigned 2012-07-28
FORSYTH, Kenny Iain→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2001-05-29 · resigned 2001-12-05
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Mortgages & charges
9
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:9 of 9 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Silicon Valley Bank | Bond & floating charge | 1 property | 27/07/2012 | 13/02/2014 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Standard security | 2 properties | 07/03/2003 | 22/06/2004 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Floating charge | 1 property | 04/02/2003 | 02/08/2012 | |
| satisfied | The Scottish Ministers | Standard security | 1 property | 30/07/2001 | 22/06/2004 | |
| satisfied | The Scottish Ministers | Bond & floating charge | 1 property | 24/07/2001 | 23/06/2004 | |
| satisfied | Virgin Money Clydesdale Bank Public Limited Company | Standard security | 1 property | 19/06/2001 | 27/05/2004 | |
| satisfied | Virgin Money Clydesdale Bank Public Limited Company | Floating charge | 1 property | 28/02/2001 | 25/03/2003 | |
| satisfied | Renfrewshire Enterprise | Standard security | 1 property | 10/02/2000 | 25/03/2003 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Floating charge | 1 property | 29/03/1993 | 30/05/2001 |
Recent filings (249 total)
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2018-01-09
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2017-10-24
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2017-10-18
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2017-09-18
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2017-09-18
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2017-09-18
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2017-09-18
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2017-07-26
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2017-07-21
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
2017-07-21
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2017-05-24
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2017-05-24
legacy
capital · SH20
2017-05-24
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2017-05-24
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2017-03-20