THINKANALYTICS LTD.
🌳Matureactive
SC220239 · ltd · incorporated 2001-06-14
Investment thesis
Well-run mature business — low negotiation leverage; premium likely.
Why interesting: Textbook target; clean filings, stable trading.
Why risky: No pressure on seller; any deal likely at full price.
Opportunity decay
hardening · 12-months
Already tight — no obvious softening catalysts on the horizon.
- · Thesis: well-run, low negotiation leverage
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
79/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Business and domestic software development
Sector: Information & communication
Investor take
PursueActive trading company. Family succession underway — not a classic acquisition target.
Opportunity 79/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Same-surname younger director in place — likely family handover, not open to sale. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 6 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
6 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 24.8y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 24.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 40/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
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
6 charges (6/6 with lender, 6/6 with type)
90
Directors & officers
18 officers (4 active, 18 linked, 13 with DOB)
84
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
136 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
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
1
filing
- • 1 accounts
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (61 events)Click to expand
- 2025-12-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2025-11-05📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2025-11-05📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2025-01-15📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2024-05-03➕YOUNG, Charles Edward appointeddirector
- 2024-05-03➖FINLAYSON, Alasdair resigneddirector
- 2024-05-03📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-05-03📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-03-11📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-03-08➖SWEET, Samuel resigneddirector
- 2023-10-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2022-12-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2022-02-16📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-02-14➕SWEET, Samuel appointeddirector
- 2021-10-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2021-05-07➕YOUNG, Anne appointeddirector
- 2021-05-07➖THOMSON, Paul Robert resigneddirector
- 2021-05-07📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-05-07📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2020-12-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridgedaccounts · AA
- 2020-11-26📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2020-11-25➖PALMER, Andrew Grant Dougal resigneddirector
- 2020-06-15📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC04
- 2019-05-23📄change-account-reference-date-company-current-extendedaccounts · AA01
- 2019-04-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2018-03-22➕PALMER, Andrew Grant Dougal appointeddirector
- 2018-03-22➕THOMSON, Paul Robert appointeddirector
- 2015-09-03🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2015-08-25🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Bank of Scotland PLC
- 2015-01-13🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2014-12-01➕PALMER, Andrew Grant Dougal appointedsecretary
- 2014-12-01➖FINLAYSON, Alasdair resignedsecretary
- 2014-12-01🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Bank of Scotland PLC
- 2014-09-02➖TOOKE, Chris Stuart resigneddirector
- 2014-05-15➕TOOKE, Chris Stuart appointeddirector
- 2012-11-07➖TOOKE, Christopher Stuart resigneddirector
- 2009-05-19🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Clydesdale Bank PLC
- 2008-11-25➖YOUNG, Edward resigneddirector
- 2008-01-05➕TOOKE, Christopher Stuart appointeddirector
- 2007-05-09➖TOOKE, Christopher Stuart resigneddirector
- 2006-10-12🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2003-03-17➕TOOKE, Christopher Stuart appointeddirector
- 2002-10-18➖JONES, Timothy Simon resigneddirector
- 2002-07-14➖OSBOURN, Richard resigneddirector
- 2001-11-26🔒Charge registered #3Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
- 2001-09-17➕FINLAYSON, Alasdair appointedsecretary
- 2001-09-17➖D.W. COMPANY SERVICES LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2001-08-01🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2001-07-18🔒Charge registered #2Lender: K. Wiz Solutions Limited
- 2001-07-17🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Acs (UK) Limited
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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
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 25 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 69 — succession pressure is live.
- +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.
Succession & seller-readiness
30/100
Weak signalLimited succession signal. Not a near-term off-market candidate.
SIGNALS
- primaryFamily succession underway: Not a takeover target — YOUNG, Charles Edward (same surname) appointed 2024-05-03. Pattern consistent with intra-family handover.
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 69. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 25 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
1 med ·Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr Edward Young Individual · British · DOB 12/1955 · age 71 | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2001-06-14
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC62012 — Business and domestic software development
Registered office
Parkview House
6 Woodside Place
Glasgow
Lanarkshire
G3 7QF
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-06-28
Last: 2025-06-14
Officers (4 active · 14 resigned)
PALMER, Andrew Grant Dougal→
Activesecretary · appointed 2014-12-01
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DOCHERTY, Peter James→
Activedirector · ~58y · appointed 2001-06-29
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Active
YOUNG, Charles Edward→
Activedirector · ~27y · appointed 2024-05-03
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FINLAYSON, Alasdair→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2001-09-17 · resigned 2014-12-01
D.W. COMPANY SERVICES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2001-06-14 · resigned 2001-09-17
FINLAYSON, Alasdair→
Resigneddirector · ~87y · appointed 2001-06-28 · resigned 2024-05-03
JONES, Timothy Simon→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 2001-06-29 · resigned 2002-10-18
OSBOURN, Richard→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2001-06-29 · resigned 2002-07-14
PALMER, Andrew Grant Dougal→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2018-03-22 · resigned 2020-11-25
SWEET, Samuel→
Resigneddirector · ~52y · appointed 2022-02-14 · resigned 2024-03-08
THOMSON, Paul Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2018-03-22 · resigned 2021-05-07
TOOKE, Chris Stuart→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2014-05-15 · resigned 2014-09-02
TOOKE, Christopher Stuart→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2008-01-05 · resigned 2012-11-07
TOOKE, Christopher Stuart→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2003-03-17 · resigned 2007-05-09
YOUNG, Edward→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2001-06-28 · resigned 2008-11-25
D.W. DIRECTOR 1 LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 2001-06-14 · resigned 2001-06-28
D.W. DIRECTOR 2 LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 2001-06-14 · resigned 2001-06-28
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Mortgages & charges
6
Total charges
2
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:6 of 6 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC | A registered charge | — | 25/08/2015 | 03/09/2015 | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC | A registered charge | — | 01/12/2014 | — | |
| satisfied | Virgin Money Clydesdale Bank PLC | Floating charge | 1 property | 19/05/2009 | 13/01/2015 | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Bond & floating charge | 1 property | 26/11/2001 | — | |
| satisfied | K. Wiz Solutions / Thinkanalytics Corporation K. Wiz Solutions Limited / Thinkanalytics Corporation | Floating charge | 1 property | 18/07/2001 | 01/08/2001 | |
| satisfied | Acs (UK) Acs (UK) Limited | Floating charge | 1 property | 17/07/2001 | 12/10/2006 |
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Recent filings (136 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-group
accounts · AA
2025-12-30
memorandum-articles
incorporation · MA
2025-11-05
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2025-11-05
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-06-17
accounts-with-accounts-type-group
accounts · AA
2025-01-15
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-06-18
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-05-03
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-05-03
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-03-11
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2023-10-11
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-06-19
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2022-12-28
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-06-15
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2022-02-16
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2021-10-04