00062246 PLC
💤Zombieactive
00062246 · plc · incorporated 1899-05-24
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
—
not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
36/100
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What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 8511
Sector: Education
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed admin-neglect survivor — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 36/100 (watch), bankability 0/100. Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: File overdue accounts. Clears statutory overdue flag — immediate bankability uplift for refinance conversations. Most likely exit: asset disposal / carve-out (80/100). Current lenders should be on immediate intervention.
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Refinance opportunity
9 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 50.0y
15/100
under pressure
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 50.0 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.
Data confidence
Overall: low (47/100)Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.
Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
9 charges (9/9 with lender, 9/9 with type)
90
Directors & officers
17 officers (1 active, 17 linked, 15 with DOB)
88
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
Network not yet resolved
30
Filing history
162 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
36/100Watch
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Not actionable now, but monitor — distressed, succession, or structural changes could flip this into a real opportunity.
Business quality
15
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
50
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
12
Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
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 (64 events)Click to expand
- 2014-12-22📄restoration-order-of-courtrestoration · AC92
- 2014-12-22✏️certificate-change-of-name-companychange-of-name · CERTNM
- 2000-10-24📄gazette-dissolved-compulsorygazette · GAZ2
- 2000-07-04📄gazette-notice-compulsorygazette · GAZ1
- 2000-02-04⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 3.6
- 2000-02-03⚠️legacyinsolvency · 405(2)
- 1999-07-07⚠️legacyinsolvency · 405(2)
- 1999-04-20⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 3.6
- 1998-03-16⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 3.6
- 1997-04-01⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 3.6
- 1996-04-22⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 3.6
- 1995-03-27⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 3.6
- 1994-05-04⚠️liquidation-receiver-administrative-receivers-reportinsolvency · 3.10
- 1994-04-19📄legacyannual-return · 363s
- 1994-04-19📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 1994-04-14⚠️legacyinsolvency · 405(1)
- 1994-03-11📄legacyofficers · 288
- 1994-03-11📄legacyofficers · 288
- 1994-03-11📄legacyofficers · 288
- 1994-03-11📄legacyofficers · 288
- 1994-03-09📄legacymortgage · 403b
- 1994-02-25➖HUGHES, James resigneddirector
- 1994-02-25➖HUGHES, James resigneddirector
- 1994-01-26📄legacyofficers · 288
- 1994-01-20📄legacyaccounts · 244
- 1993-12-21📄legacyofficers · 288
- 1993-12-10📄legacyofficers · 288
- 1993-07-28🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 1993-07-16➕HUGHES, James appointeddirector
- 1993-07-16➕HUGHES, James appointeddirector
- 1993-06-16➖BRYAN, Anthony John Adrian resigneddirector
- 1993-06-16➖GRIERSON, Ronald Hugh, Sir resigneddirector
- 1993-06-16➖MARSTON, Ronald Clyde resigneddirector
- 1993-06-16➖SOKOL, Dennis Alexander resigneddirector
- 1993-04-08🔒Charge registered #9Lender: Generale De Sante International PLC
- 1993-04-08🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Generale De Sante International PLC
- 1993-01-19➖ROWE-HAM, David Kenneth, Sir resigneddirector
- 1992-07-25➖JARRETT, Paul Eugene Marcus resigneddirector
- 1992-02-24➕GRIERSON, Ronald Hugh, Sir appointeddirector
- 1992-02-19➖NELLIST, Robert Henry Harger resigneddirector
- 1992-02-19➖NUTTING, Peter Robert resigneddirector
- 1992-02-14➕ROWE-HAM, David Kenneth, Sir appointeddirector
- 1992-01-16➕STONE, Arthur James appointedsecretary
- 1992-01-16➖COYNE, Raymond resignedsecretary
- 1992-01-16➕BRYAN, Anthony John Adrian appointeddirector
- 1992-01-16➕MARSTON, Ronald Clyde appointeddirector
- 1992-01-16➕SOKOL, Dennis Alexander appointeddirector
- 1991-12-20➖HERRIDGE, Colin Malcolm resigneddirector
- 1991-12-20➖TOWNSEND, Richard Charles resigneddirector
- 1991-12-20➖WILLIAMS, Peter James resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 64 events
Owner dependency
50/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
Succession & seller-readiness
40/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 127 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
3 high · 2 med · 1 lowAccounts overdue
highStatutory accounts have not been filed by their due date. Can indicate admin breakdown, cash preservation, or deliberate delay.
Evidence: Next due: 1996-01-30
Confirmation statement overdue
highAnnual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal.
Evidence: Next due: 2017-05-15
10 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2000-02-04: liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments; 2000-02-03: legacy
Has insolvency history
mediumCompanies House flags prior insolvency events. Review the insolvency filings for context.
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
7 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
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Statusactive
Typeplc
Incorporated1899-05-24
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC8511 — SIC 8511
Registered office
Eldridge House
25 Windsor Street
Chertsey
Surrey
KT16 8AY
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 1996-01-30OVERDUE
Last made up to: 1991-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2017-05-15OVERDUE
Last: —
Officers (1 active · 16 resigned)
STONE, Arthur James→
Activesecretary · appointed 1992-01-16
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COYNE, Raymond→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1992-01-16
BRYAN, Anthony John Adrian→
Resigneddirector · ~103y · appointed 1992-01-16 · resigned 1993-06-16
GRIERSON, Ronald Hugh, Sir→
Resigneddirector · ~105y · appointed 1992-02-24 · resigned 1993-06-16
HERRIDGE, Colin Malcolm→
Resigneddirector · ~86y · resigned 1991-12-20
HUGHES, James→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 1993-07-16 · resigned 1994-02-25
HUGHES, James→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 1993-07-16 · resigned 1994-02-25
JARRETT, Paul Eugene Marcus→
Resigneddirector · ~83y · appointed 1991-09-11 · resigned 1992-07-25
JARRETT, Paul Eugene Marcus→
Resigneddirector · ~83y · resigned 1991-06-06
MARSTON, Ronald Clyde→
Resigneddirector · ~84y · appointed 1992-01-16 · resigned 1993-06-16
NELLIST, Robert Henry Harger→
Resigneddirector · ~89y · appointed 1991-05-03 · resigned 1992-02-19
NUTTING, Peter Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~91y · appointed 1991-05-03 · resigned 1992-02-19
ROWE-HAM, David Kenneth, Sir→
Resigneddirector · ~91y · appointed 1992-02-14 · resigned 1993-01-19
SOKOL, Dennis Alexander→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · appointed 1992-01-16 · resigned 1993-06-16
TOWNSEND, Peter George→
Resigneddirector · ~92y · resigned 1991-09-11
TOWNSEND, Richard Charles→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · resigned 1991-12-20
WILLIAMS, Peter James→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · resigned 1991-12-20
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Mortgages & charges
9
Total charges
7
Outstanding
3
Active lenders
Status:Lender:9 of 9 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Generale De Sante International Generale De Sante International PLC | Amendment and assignment agreement | 1 property | 08/04/1993 | — | |
| outstanding | Generale De Sante International Generale De Sante International PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 08/04/1993 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 08/05/1991 | 28/07/1993 | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 08/05/1991 | — | |
| outstanding | Girozentrale Und Bank Der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen Aktiengesellschaft | Guarantee and debenture | 1 property | 27/03/1991 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Counter indemnity and charge on deposit | 1 property | 04/09/1986 | 21/05/1991 | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Counter indemnity and charge on deposit | 1 property | 04/01/1985 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Single debenture | 1 property | 05/07/1984 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 03/05/1976 | — |
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Recent filings (162 total)
restoration-order-of-court
restoration · AC92
2014-12-22
certificate-change-of-name-company
change-of-name · CERTNM
2014-12-22
gazette-dissolved-compulsory
gazette · GAZ2
2000-10-24
gazette-notice-compulsory
gazette · GAZ1
2000-07-04
liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments
insolvency · 3.6
2000-02-04
legacy
insolvency · 405(2)
2000-02-03
legacy
insolvency · 405(2)
1999-07-07
liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments
insolvency · 3.6
1999-04-20
liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments
insolvency · 3.6
1998-03-16
liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments
insolvency · 3.6
1997-04-01
liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments
insolvency · 3.6
1996-04-22
liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments
insolvency · 3.6
1995-03-27
liquidation-receiver-administrative-receivers-report
insolvency · 3.10
1994-05-04
legacy
annual-return · 363s
1994-04-19
legacy
annual-return · 363a
1994-04-19