WARACLE LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
SC325433 · ltd · incorporated 2007-06-13
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
78/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Ready-made interactive leisure and entertainment software development
Sector: Information & communication
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 62012Business and domestic software development
- 62090Other information technology service activities
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 78/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 3 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
3 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 9.3y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 9.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 38/100 — 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, 3 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
3 charges (3/3 with lender, 3/3 with type)
90
Directors & officers
15 officers (4 active, 15 linked, 11 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
9 connected companies via shared directors
72
Filing history
103 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
82
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
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filings
Last 90 days
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filings
Last 180 days
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filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (51 events)Click to expand
- 2025-09-09📄mortgage-alter-floating-charge-with-numbermortgage · 466(Scot)
- 2025-08-28📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2025-08-28🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2025-07-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-05-08📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-04-23🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Rbs Invoice Finance LTD
- 2024-11-19📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-11-19📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-11-18➖ANDERSON, Alan Alexander resigneddirector
- 2024-11-18➖MCGLINCHEY, Scott resigneddirector
- 2024-10-23📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-10-23📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-10-10➖MARTIN, Chris John resigneddirector
- 2024-10-10➖ROMILLY, David resigneddirector
- 2024-09-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-09-03📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-09-02➕TUCK, David Alan appointeddirector
- 2024-07-18📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2024-07-18📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2024-06-11📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2024-06-11📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2023-09-25📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-05-01📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-04-28➕DICKIE, Sharon Joy appointeddirector
- 2022-06-15📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2022-06-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-06-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-11-05📄mortgage-alter-floating-charge-with-numbermortgage · 466(Scot)
- 2020-10-22🔒Charge registered #2Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
- 2019-12-10➖ANDERSON, Alan Alexander resignedsecretary
- 2019-12-09➕CRAIG, John Paterson appointeddirector
- 2017-01-23🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Clydesdale Bank PLC (Trading as Both Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank) (Company Number SC001111)
- 2015-12-15➕BURKE, Martin Alexander appointeddirector
- 2015-12-15➕ANDERSON, Alan Alexander appointedsecretary
- 2015-12-15➕ANDERSON, Alan Alexander appointeddirector
- 2015-12-15➕MARTIN, Chris John appointeddirector
- 2015-12-15➕MCGLINCHEY, Scott appointeddirector
- 2015-12-15➖ROMILLY, Michael resigneddirector
- 2015-12-15➖WHARTON, Michael resigneddirector
- 2011-04-22➖DC CONSULTING (SCOTLAND) LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2010-03-31➕ROMILLY, David appointeddirector
- 2009-09-16➖KIRKWOOD, Oskar resigneddirector
- 2007-10-09➕DC CONSULTING (SCOTLAND) LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2007-10-09➖MD SECRETARIES LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 2007-10-09➕KIRKWOOD, Oskar appointeddirector
- 2007-10-09➕ROMILLY, Michael appointeddirector
- 2007-10-09➕WHARTON, Michael appointeddirector
- 2007-10-09➖MD DIRECTORS LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-director
- 2007-06-13🏢Company incorporatedAs WARACLE LIMITED
- 2007-06-13➕MD SECRETARIES LIMITED appointedcorporate-nominee-secretary
Showing most recent 50 of 51 events
Owner dependency
48/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- -4 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 63 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
55/100
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.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
1 lowMultiple registered office changes
lowMultiple address changes in a short period can indicate operational instability or admin disorder.
Group structure
Waracle Holding Company Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Waracle Holding Company Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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WARACLE LIMITED
This company · SC325433
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Waracle Holding Company Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 10/12/2019 |
2 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Exception Mobile Limitedceased 10/12/2019· 50-75% shares
- Exception Holdings Ltdceased 20/03/2018· 50-75% shares · 50-75% voting · board control
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2007-06-13
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC62011 — Ready-made interactive leisure and entertainment software development
Registered office
Flour Mill Dundee
34 Commercial Street
Dundee
DD1 3EJ
Scotland
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-08-18
Last: 2025-08-04
Officers (4 active · 11 resigned)
BURKE, Martin Alexander→
Activedirector · ~63y · appointed 2015-12-15
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CRAIG, John Paterson→
Activedirector · ~52y · appointed 2019-12-09
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DICKIE, Sharon Joy→
Activedirector · ~55y · appointed 2023-04-28
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TUCK, David Alan→
Activedirector · ~48y · appointed 2024-09-02
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ANDERSON, Alan Alexander→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2015-12-15 · resigned 2019-12-10
DC CONSULTING (SCOTLAND) LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2007-10-09 · resigned 2011-04-22
MD SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2007-06-13 · resigned 2007-10-09
ANDERSON, Alan Alexander→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2015-12-15 · resigned 2024-11-18
KIRKWOOD, Oskar→
Resigneddirector · ~45y · appointed 2007-10-09 · resigned 2009-09-16
MARTIN, Chris John→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2015-12-15 · resigned 2024-10-10
MCGLINCHEY, Scott→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2015-12-15 · resigned 2024-11-18
ROMILLY, David→
Resigneddirector · ~42y · appointed 2010-03-31 · resigned 2024-10-10
ROMILLY, Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~44y · appointed 2007-10-09 · resigned 2015-12-15
WHARTON, Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~41y · appointed 2007-10-09 · resigned 2015-12-15
MD DIRECTORS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 2007-06-13 · resigned 2007-10-09
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Mortgages & charges
3
Total charges
2
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | NatWest Group Rbs Invoice Finance LTD | A registered charge | — | 23/04/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | A registered charge | — | 22/10/2020 | — | |
| satisfied | Virgin Money Clydesdale Bank PLC (Trading as Both Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank) (Company Number SC001111) | A registered charge | — | 23/01/2017 | 28/08/2025 |
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Recent filings (103 total)
mortgage-alter-floating-charge-with-number
mortgage · 466(Scot)
2025-09-09
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2025-08-28
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-08-04
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-07-10
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-05-08
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-11-19
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-11-19
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-10-23
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-10-23
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-09-30
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-09-03
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-08-15
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2024-07-18
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2024-07-18
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2024-06-11