FORMAKIN MANSIONHOUSE COMPANY LIMITED
💤Zombieactive
SC169062 · private-limited-guarant-nsc · incorporated 1996-10-15
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.
Why now
Window steady · low confidence
Steady and stalled — no momentum either way. Needs an approach trigger.
What changed my view
Last 30 days
No material changes in the last 30 days.
Last 90 days
No snapshot from 90 days ago — start tracking from today.
Last 180 days
No snapshot from 180 days ago — start tracking from today.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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year to Aug 2024
Net worth
£13.8k
book net assets
Opportunity
78/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 81100
Sector: Administrative & support services
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: asset-holding vehicle with strong profile and bankable structure.
Opportunity 78/100 (strong), bankability 75/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Broaden director team. Sole director creates succession risk and reduces buyer comfort. Appoint a second director or strong #2. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (70/100)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
2 years of iXBRL accounts extracted (YoY deltas available) + narrative notes parsed
75
Lenders & charges
Confirmed no charges registered
85
Directors & officers
18 officers (2 active, 18 linked, 10 with DOB)
81
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
2 connected companies via shared directors
51
Filing history
101 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
78/100Strong
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
90
Good data coverage for analysis.
Signals from accounts
Derived from iXBRL accounts · accounting standard not declaredPositive net assets
Net assets £13,825
Key financials
2 years extracted from filed iXBRL accountsCash
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Net Worth
£14k
↑ 43% YoY
Current Assets
£14k
↑ 43% YoY
Current Liabilities
—
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Financials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · accounting standard unknown| Metric | 2024-08-31 | 2023-08-31 |
|---|---|---|
| Total assets | £13.8k | £9.7k |
| Current assets | £13.8k | £9.7k |
| Net assets | £13.8k | £9.7k |
Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.
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 (52 events)Click to expand
- 2025-03-18📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2025-03-17➕SINCLAIR, Fiona appointedsecretary
- 2025-03-17📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2025-02-06➖FIELD, Richard resigneddirector
- 2025-02-06📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-02-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2025-01-13➕GRAVES, Susan Elizabeth Smith appointeddirector
- 2025-01-13📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-12-30📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2024-12-17➖O'BRIEN, Cheryl Jean, Lady resignedsecretary
- 2024-09-21📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-09-21📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-09-15➕FIELD, Richard appointeddirector
- 2024-09-15➖O'BRIEN, Cheryl Jean, Lady resigneddirector
- 2024-05-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2023-08-08📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-07-31➖MCNAULL, Ian resigneddirector
- 2023-04-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2022-04-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2021-03-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2020-10-02📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2020-10-02📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2020-09-27➕MCNAULL, Ian appointeddirector
- 2020-02-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2019-10-31➖MACKENZIE, Kenneth Bell resigneddirector
- 2018-10-15📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2014-09-01➖MCKENZIE, Kenneth Bell resignedsecretary
- 2014-09-01➕O'BRIEN, Cheryl Jean, Lady appointedsecretary
- 2013-09-16➖HOWISON, Geoffrey Allan resigneddirector
- 2013-09-16➕O'BRIEN, Cheryl Jean, Lady appointeddirector
- 2010-06-15➕HOWISON, Geoffrey Allan appointeddirector
- 2010-06-15➖JORDAN, Michael John resigneddirector
- 2007-12-18➕JORDAN, Michael John appointeddirector
- 2007-06-30➖CKD GALBRAITH resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2007-06-20➕MCKENZIE, Kenneth Bell appointedsecretary
- 2007-06-20➕MACKENZIE, Kenneth Bell appointeddirector
- 2006-10-01➖WHITE, Cheryl resigneddirector
- 2004-08-19➖BARCLAY, Jon Matthew resigneddirector
- 2003-12-01➕WHITE, Cheryl appointeddirector
- 2003-04-06➕CKD GALBRAITH appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2003-04-06➖CLUTTONS resignedcorporate-secretary
- 1999-08-06➖WILLIAMS, Philippa Alice Ross resignedsecretary
- 1999-08-06➕CLUTTONS appointedcorporate-secretary
- 1999-07-23➖MARTIN, Christopher resigneddirector
- 1999-06-09➕BARCLAY, Jon Matthew appointeddirector
- 1996-10-17➕WILLIAMS, Philippa Alice Ross appointedsecretary
- 1996-10-17➖MD SECRETARIES LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 1996-10-17➕MARTIN, Christopher appointeddirector
- 1996-10-17➖MD DIRECTORS LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-director
- 1996-10-15🏢Company incorporatedAs FORMAKIN MANSIONHOUSE COMPANY LIMITED
Showing most recent 50 of 52 events
Owner dependency
83/100
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.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 63 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
65/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 63. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
Red flags
cleanNo red flags detected from available public data. (This is not a clean bill of health — detailed accounts review still recommended.)
🔒Co-director network graph
Radial SVG graph showing every company connected via shared directors, colour-coded by status.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
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Active · Trade services · PA postcode area| Company | Est. value | Turnover | Net worth | Staff | Age | Opp | Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY GATE CONSTRUCTION (SCOTLAND) LIMITED→ SC244614 · est 2003 | £12.48M £9.36M–£15.60M | — | — | 194 | 23y | 88 | 63y |
| BRAID GROUP (HOLDINGS) LIMITED→ SC299361 · est 2006 | £2.98M £2.24M–£3.73M | — | — | 200 | 20y | 93 | 59y |
| IMPERIAL LAUNDRY LIMITED→ SC466704 · est 2014 | £86.3k £64.7k–£107.8k | £126.9k | — | 100 | 12y | 94 | 66y |
| MOBILE GRITTING SERVICES LIMITED→ SC378297 · est 2010 | — | — | £701.6k | — | 16y | 83 | 61y |
| RIVERSIDE INVERCLYDE (PROPERTY HOLDINGS) LIMITED→ SC331360 · est 2007 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 18y | 83 | 68y |
| SALON ALTERNATIVES LTD.→ SC367809 · est 2009 | — | — | £483.9k | — | 16y | 83 | 69y |
| STERLING HYDROKLEAR LIMITED→ SC321932 · est 2007 | — | — | — | 0 | 19y | 83 | 81y |
| WEST COAST DESIGN & PRINT LTD.→ SC302588 · est 2006 | — | — | £104.8k | — | 20y | 83 | 63y |
| ARDORAN MARINE LIMITED→ SC290011 · est 2005 | — | — | £455.9k | — | 20y | 82 | 79y |
| CUT AND DRY (RENFREW) LIMITED→ SC080545 · est 1982 | — | — | £27.6k | — | 43y | 82 | 74y |
| EXCEL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LTD.→ SC292026 · est 2005 | — | — | £176.8k | — | 20y | 82 | 64y |
| GLYCOMAR LIMITED→ SC279835 · est 2005 | — | — | — | 1 | 21y | 82 | 79y |
Peers ranked by estimated value, then turnover, then opportunity score.See all →
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Statusactive
Typeprivate-limited-guarant-nsc
Incorporated1996-10-15
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC81100 — SIC 81100
Registered office
The Mansion Gallery Formakin Estate
Houston Road
Bishopton
Renfrewshire
PA7 5NX
Scotland
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-05-31
Last made up to: 2024-08-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-09-18
Last: 2025-09-04
Officers (2 active · 16 resigned)
Active
GRAVES, Susan Elizabeth Smith→
Activedirector · ~63y · appointed 2025-01-13
View their other companies + combined net worth →
MCKENZIE, Kenneth Bell→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-06-20 · resigned 2014-09-01
O'BRIEN, Cheryl Jean, Lady→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2014-09-01 · resigned 2024-12-17
WILLIAMS, Philippa Alice Ross→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1996-10-17 · resigned 1999-08-06
CKD GALBRAITH→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2003-04-06 · resigned 2007-06-30
CLUTTONS→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 1999-08-06 · resigned 2003-04-06
MD SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1996-10-15 · resigned 1996-10-17
BARCLAY, Jon Matthew→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 1999-06-09 · resigned 2004-08-19
FIELD, Richard→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2024-09-15 · resigned 2025-02-06
HOWISON, Geoffrey Allan→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 2010-06-15 · resigned 2013-09-16
JORDAN, Michael John→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2007-12-18 · resigned 2010-06-15
MACKENZIE, Kenneth Bell→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2007-06-20 · resigned 2019-10-31
MARTIN, Christopher→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 1996-10-17 · resigned 1999-07-23
MCNAULL, Ian→
Resigneddirector · ~40y · appointed 2020-09-27 · resigned 2023-07-31
O'BRIEN, Cheryl Jean, Lady→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2013-09-16 · resigned 2024-09-15
WHITE, Cheryl→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2003-12-01 · resigned 2006-10-01
MD DIRECTORS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 1996-10-15 · resigned 1996-10-17
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Recent filings (101 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-11-05
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2025-03-18
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2025-03-17
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-02-06
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2025-02-06
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-01-13
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2024-12-30
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-09-21
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-09-21
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-09-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2024-05-02
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-05-02
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-10-14
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-08-08
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2023-04-21