HIGH MARKETING & RECRUITMENT COMPANY LTD
💤Zombieactive
SC494086 · ltd · incorporated 2014-12-29
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.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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year to Dec 2024
Net worth
£9.0k
book net assets
Opportunity
65/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Combined office administrative service activities
Sector: Administrative & support services
Investor take
Special-situation opportunityDistressed trade-services with salvageable qualities — special-situations priority.
Opportunity 65/100 (strong), bankability 65/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Biggest value-creation lever: Resolve: Confirmation statement overdue. Annual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (58/100).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (79/100)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
10 officers (1 active, 10 linked, 6 with DOB)
82
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 4 total, 4 with control declared
90
Director network
4 connected companies via shared directors
57
Filing history
52 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
65/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
55
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
67
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
90
Good data coverage for analysis.
Signals from accounts
Derived from iXBRL accounts · accounting standard not declaredPositive net assets
Net assets £9,020
Key financials
2 years extracted from filed iXBRL accountsCash
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Net Worth
£9k
↑ 17% YoY
Current Assets
£21k
↑ 298% YoY
Current Liabilities
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Financials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · accounting standard unknown| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 |
|---|---|---|
| Total assets | £9.0k | £7.7k |
| Current assets | £20.5k | £5.2k |
| Net assets | £9.0k | £7.7k |
Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
1
filing
- • 1 gazette
Last 90 days
1
filing
- • 1 gazette
Last 180 days
2
filings
- • 1 gazette
- • 1 officers
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (41 events)Click to expand
- 2026-04-14📄gazette-notice-compulsorygazette · GAZ1
- 2026-01-08📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-09-06➕MUBASHIR, Muhammad appointeddirector
- 2025-09-06➖MUZAFFAR, Muhammad resigneddirector
- 2025-09-06📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-09-06📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2025-09-06📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC01
- 2025-09-06📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-08-15📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2025-07-14📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2024-09-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2024-04-29➖ALAM, Sanaullah resignedsecretary
- 2024-04-29➖ALAM, Sanaullah resigneddirector
- 2024-04-29📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2024-04-29📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2024-04-29📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-03-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2023-01-07📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2022-11-17➕MUZAFFAR, Muhammad appointeddirector
- 2022-11-17📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2022-11-17📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC04
- 2022-11-17📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-11-17📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC01
- 2022-09-23📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2022-08-23📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2021-03-25📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2020-07-01➕ALAM, Sanaullah appointedsecretary
- 2020-07-01➖RAZA, Muhammad Waqas resignedsecretary
- 2020-07-01➖RAZA, Muhammad Waqas resigneddirector
- 2019-05-03➕ALAM, Sanaullah appointeddirector
- 2018-10-26➖ALAM, Sanaullah resignedsecretary
- 2018-10-26➕RAZA, Muhammad Waqas appointedsecretary
- 2018-10-26➖ALAM, Sanaullah resigneddirector
- 2018-10-26➕RAZA, Muhammad Waqas appointeddirector
- 2017-08-01➕ALAM, Sanaullah appointedsecretary
- 2017-08-01➖MUBASHIR, Muhammad resignedsecretary
- 2017-08-01➕ALAM, Sanaullah appointeddirector
- 2017-08-01➖MUBASHIR, Muhammad resigneddirector
- 2014-12-29🏢Company incorporatedAs HIGH MARKETING & RECRUITMENT COMPANY LTD
- 2014-12-29➕MUBASHIR, Muhammad appointedsecretary
- 2014-12-29➕MUBASHIR, Muhammad appointeddirector
Owner dependency
75/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
Succession & seller-readiness
45/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
Red flags
1 high ·Confirmation statement overdue
highAnnual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal.
Evidence: Next due: 2026-01-12
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr Muhammad Mubashir Individual · British · DOB 10/1977 · age 49 | 75–100% | 75–100% | 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting | 06/09/2025 |
3 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Mr Muhammad Muzaffarceased 06/09/2025· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Mr Sanaullah Alamceased 29/04/2024· 75-100% shares
- Mr Muhammad Mubashirceased 01/08/2017· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control · trust interest · firm interest
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRAHAM BIRSE CONSULTING LIMITED→ SC546642 · est 2016 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 9y | — | — |
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| GROG DETAILING LTD→ SC401884 · est 2011 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 14y | — | — |
| GROUNDHOGGS GARDEN SERVICES LTD→ SC516153 · est 2015 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 10y | — | — |
| HARRISON WALSH ENTERPRISES LIMITED→ SC821124 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| HEADZ HAIR CO LTD→ SC883689 · est 2026 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| HEIRS (SCOTLAND) LTD→ SC624120 · est 2019 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 7y | — | — |
| HENRYS LITTLE LIMPET LTD→ SC441456 · est 2013 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 13y | — | — |
| HERITAGE HOSPITALITY CONSULTING LTD→ SC670707 · est 2020 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 5y | — | — |
| HEWITT CHIMNEY SWEEP SERVICES LTD→ SC733836 · est 2022 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 3y | — | — |
| HIGH ACCESS RESCUE TEAM→ SC266788 · est 2004 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 21y | — | — |
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2014-12-29
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC82110 — Combined office administrative service activities
Registered office
53 Priorwood Drive
Dunfermline
KY11 8FG
Scotland
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-01-12OVERDUE
Last: 2024-12-29
Officers (1 active · 9 resigned)
MUBASHIR, Muhammad→
Activedirector · ~49y · appointed 2025-09-06
View their other companies + combined net worth →
ALAM, Sanaullah→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2020-07-01 · resigned 2024-04-29
ALAM, Sanaullah→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2017-08-01 · resigned 2018-10-26
MUBASHIR, Muhammad→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2014-12-29 · resigned 2017-08-01
RAZA, Muhammad Waqas→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2018-10-26 · resigned 2020-07-01
ALAM, Sanaullah→
Resigneddirector · ~45y · appointed 2019-05-03 · resigned 2024-04-29
ALAM, Sanaullah→
Resigneddirector · ~45y · appointed 2017-08-01 · resigned 2018-10-26
MUBASHIR, Muhammad→
Resigneddirector · ~49y · appointed 2014-12-29 · resigned 2017-08-01
MUZAFFAR, Muhammad→
Resigneddirector · ~46y · appointed 2022-11-17 · resigned 2025-09-06
RAZA, Muhammad Waqas→
Resigneddirector · ~39y · appointed 2018-10-26 · resigned 2020-07-01
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Recent filings (52 total)
gazette-notice-compulsory
gazette · GAZ1
2026-04-14
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2026-01-08
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-09-06
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2025-09-06
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC01
2025-09-06
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-09-06
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2025-08-15
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2025-07-14
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-01-13
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2024-09-21
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2024-04-29
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2024-04-29
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-04-29
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-12-29
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2023-03-10