EDINBURGH COMPUTER SERVICES (SCOTLAND) LTD.
🌳Matureactive
SC228242 · ltd · incorporated 2002-02-19
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
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
72/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Other information technology service activities
Sector: Information & communication
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed active trading company — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 72/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Strong seller-intent signal (73/100, director aged 65). Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 4 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
4 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 10.3y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 10.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 25/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (59/100)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
4 charges (4/4 with lender, 4/4 with type)
90
Directors & officers
11 officers (3 active, 11 linked, 6 with DOB)
81
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
10 connected companies via shared directors
75
Filing history
114 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
72/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
59
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
7
filings
- • 2 mortgage
- • 2 capital
- • 1 insolvency
Last 180 days
7
filings
- • 2 mortgage
- • 2 capital
- • 1 insolvency
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (49 events)Click to expand
- 2026-04-04📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2026-04-04📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2026-04-04🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2026-04-04🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2026-03-20📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2026-03-20📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2026-03-20⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2026-03-20📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2025-07-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2024-08-13📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2024-08-13📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2024-08-13📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2024-08-12📄accounts-with-made-up-dateaccounts · AA
- 2023-10-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-10-03📄mortgage-alter-floating-charge-with-numbermortgage · 466(Scot)
- 2023-10-01📄mortgage-alter-floating-charge-with-numbermortgage · 466(Scot)
- 2023-09-26📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2023-09-22📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2023-09-22🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2023-09-19🔒Charge registered #4Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (As Security Trustee for the Secured Parties)
- 2023-01-31📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2022-12-21📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2022-10-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-10-10📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2022-10-10📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2022-04-19➖ST JOHN, Graeme Sloan resigneddirector
- 2022-04-11➕LEITCH, Andrew Jack appointeddirector
- 2022-04-11➕STRANG, Bruce Alan appointeddirector
- 2019-12-18➖FAIRHURST, William Paul resigneddirector
- 2019-12-18🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Ldc (Managers) Limited as Security Trustee
- 2019-12-18🔒Charge registered #2Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC as Lender
- 2018-06-28🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2018-05-01➕NICOL, Richard appointeddirector
- 2018-05-01➖FAIRHURST, Ceri resignedsecretary
- 2018-05-01➕ST JOHN, Graeme Sloan appointeddirector
- 2016-02-08➕FAIRHURST, Ceri appointedsecretary
- 2016-01-29➖YOUNG, Kenneth resignedsecretary
- 2016-01-29➖YOUNG, Kenneth resigneddirector
- 2016-01-20🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Rbs Invoice Finance Limited
- 2002-02-19🏢Company incorporatedAs EDINBURGH COMPUTER SERVICES (SCOTLAND) LTD.
- 2002-02-19➕YOUNG, Kenneth appointedsecretary
- 2002-02-19➕PETER TRAINER COMPANY SECRETARIES LTD. appointedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2002-02-19➖PETER TRAINER COMPANY SECRETARIES LTD. resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2002-02-19➕FAIRHURST, William Paul appointeddirector
- 2002-02-19➕YOUNG, Kenneth appointeddirector
- 2002-02-19➕PETER TRAINER COMPANY SECRETARIES LTD. appointedcorporate-nominee-director
- 2002-02-19➖PETER TRAINER COMPANY SECRETARIES LTD. resignedcorporate-nominee-director
- 2002-02-19➕PETER TRAINER COMPANY SERVICES LTD. appointedcorporate-nominee-director
- 2002-02-19➖PETER TRAINER COMPANY SERVICES LTD. resignedcorporate-nominee-director
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 65 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
60/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 65. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 24 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
1 high · 1 med ·1 insolvency-related filing on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2026-03-20: 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
Commsworld Holdings Ltd is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Commsworld Holdings Ltd
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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EDINBURGH COMPUTER SERVICES (SCOTLAND) LTD.
This company · SC228242
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Commsworld Holdings Ltd Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 01/05/2018 |
2 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Mrs Ceri Fairhurstceased 01/05/2018· 25-50% shares
- Mr William Paul Fairhurstceased 01/05/2018· 25-50% shares
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2002-02-19
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC62090 — Other information technology service activities
Registered office
Commsworld House
Queen Anne Drive
Newbridge
EH28 8LH
Scotland
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-03-04
Last: 2026-02-18
Officers (3 active · 8 resigned)
LEITCH, Andrew Jack→
Activedirector · ~59y · appointed 2022-04-11
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NICOL, Richard→
Activedirector · ~65y · appointed 2018-05-01
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STRANG, Bruce Alan→
Activedirector · ~61y · appointed 2022-04-11
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FAIRHURST, Ceri→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2016-02-08 · resigned 2018-05-01
YOUNG, Kenneth→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2002-02-19 · resigned 2016-01-29
PETER TRAINER COMPANY SECRETARIES LTD.→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2002-02-19 · resigned 2002-02-19
FAIRHURST, William Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2002-02-19 · resigned 2019-12-18
ST JOHN, Graeme Sloan→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2018-05-01 · resigned 2022-04-19
YOUNG, Kenneth→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2002-02-19 · resigned 2016-01-29
PETER TRAINER COMPANY SECRETARIES LTD.→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 2002-02-19 · resigned 2002-02-19
PETER TRAINER COMPANY SERVICES LTD.→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 2002-02-19 · resigned 2002-02-19
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Mortgages & charges
4
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (As Security Trustee for the Secured Parties) | A registered charge | — | 19/09/2023 | 04/04/2026 | |
| satisfied | Ldc (Managers) as Security Trustee Ldc (Managers) Limited as Security Trustee | A registered charge | 1 property | 18/12/2019 | 04/04/2026 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC as Lender | A registered charge | 1 property | 18/12/2019 | 22/09/2023 | |
| satisfied | NatWest Group Rbs Invoice Finance Limited | A registered charge | — | 20/01/2016 | 28/06/2018 |
Recent filings (114 total)
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2026-04-04
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2026-04-04
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2026-03-20
legacy
capital · SH20
2026-03-20
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2026-03-20
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2026-03-20
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-02-25
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-07-22
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-03-17
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2024-08-13
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2024-08-13
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2024-08-13
accounts-with-made-up-date
accounts · AA
2024-08-12
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-05-16
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2023-10-11