CATAMARAN CRUISERS LIMITED
💤Zombieactive
00932641 · ltd · incorporated 1968-05-24
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
—
book net assets
Opportunity
70/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Non-trading company
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: dormant / non-trading with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 70/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 16 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (53/100).
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Refinance opportunity
61 live charges · 16 lenders · oldest 52.5y
15/100
under pressure
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 52.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 16 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.
Data confidence
Overall: low (51/100)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
61 charges (61/61 with lender, 61/61 with type)
90
Directors & officers
31 officers (1 active, 31 linked, 20 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
10 connected companies via shared directors
75
Filing history
259 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
70/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
66
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
2
filings
- • 2 officers
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (187 events)Click to expand
- 2025-12-18➖SODEXO CORPORATE SERVICES (NO.2) LIMITED resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2025-12-18➖SODEXO CORPORATE SERVICES (NO.1) LIMITED resignedcorporate-director
- 2025-12-18📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2025-12-18📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-03-17📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2024-12-04📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-12-04🔓Charge satisfied #13
- 2024-03-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2023-05-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2022-05-23📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2021-01-25📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2020-05-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2019-06-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2018-06-04📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control-statementpersons-with-significant-control · PSC08
- 2018-04-25📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2017-05-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2016-09-05📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2016-07-14➖JOHN, Chris James resigneddirector
- 2016-07-14➕SODEXO CORPORATE SERVICES (NO.1) LIMITED appointedcorporate-director
- 2016-07-14📄appoint-corporate-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP02
- 2016-07-14📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2013-03-28➕CARTER, Stuart Anthony appointeddirector
- 2013-03-28➖ANDREW, Philip Richard resigneddirector
- 2012-01-01➕ANDREW, Philip Richard appointeddirector
- 2011-12-31➖CONNOLLY, Aidan Joseph resigneddirector
- 2009-06-30➖BAILEY, Simon Nicholas resigneddirector
- 2008-09-09🔓Charge satisfied #62
- 2008-09-01➖COWDELL, Jonathan Nigel Edward, Mr. resigneddirector
- 2008-08-28➕COWDELL, Jonathan Nigel Edward, Mr. appointeddirector
- 2008-04-01➕JOHN, Chris James appointeddirector
- 2008-04-01➖JOHNSON, Michael Andrew resigneddirector
- 2007-03-05➕CONNOLLY, Aidan Joseph appointeddirector
- 2007-03-05➖WHITE, Debra Jayne resigneddirector
- 2004-06-24➖MCMANUS, Stephen Charles resigneddirector
- 2004-04-01➕JOHNSON, Michael Andrew appointeddirector
- 2004-03-01➖SHIPMAN, Mark resigneddirector
- 2004-01-31➖ADAMS, Mark Robert resigneddirector
- 2004-01-31➕WHITE, Debra Jayne appointeddirector
- 2003-11-18➖WOOLHOUSE, Martin Brennan resignedsecretary
- 2003-11-18➕SODEXO CORPORATE SERVICES (NO.2) LIMITED appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2002-07-01➖GURUNG, Khadak Kumar resigneddirector
- 2002-06-25➖FARRELL, John resignedsecretary
- 2002-06-13➕BAILEY, Simon Nicholas appointeddirector
- 2002-06-01➖CARTON, Bernard, Monsieur resigneddirector
- 2002-06-01➖CUNY, Jean Pierre resigneddirector
- 2002-06-01➖DOUCE, Patrice resigneddirector
- 2002-05-25➕ADAMS, Mark Robert appointeddirector
- 2002-05-25➕SHIPMAN, Mark appointeddirector
- 2002-05-22➕WOOLHOUSE, Martin Brennan appointedsecretary
- 2002-04-26➕FARRELL, John appointedsecretary
Showing most recent 50 of 187 events
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
- +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 61 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
78/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 61. Early succession window.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 13 years.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 58 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
2 med · 1 low2 director resignations in last 12 months
mediumMultiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.
Evidence: SODEXO CORPORATE SERVICES (NO.2) LIMITED resigned 2025-12-18; SODEXO CORPORATE SERVICES (NO.1) LIMITED resigned 2025-12-18
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
6 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1968-05-24
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC74990 — Non-trading company
Registered office
One
Southampton Row
London
WC1B 5HA
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-05-31
Last made up to: 2024-08-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-07-13
Last: 2025-06-29
Officers (1 active · 30 resigned)
CARTER, Stuart Anthony→
Activedirector · ~61y · appointed 2013-03-28
View their other companies + combined net worth →
ADAM, Ifti→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1995-11-10 · resigned 1996-05-10
FARRELL, John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2002-04-26 · resigned 2002-06-25
HABERT, Jean-Francois→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1996-05-10 · resigned 1997-01-16
PLANTEY, Philippe→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1999-09-16 · resigned 2002-04-26
RITEAU, Bertrand Maurice Marcel→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1997-01-16 · resigned 1999-09-15
TAYLOR, Stephen Charles→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1995-07-04 · resigned 1995-11-10
VINCENT, Francois, Monsieur→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1995-07-04
WOOLHOUSE, Martin Brennan→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2002-05-22 · resigned 2003-11-18
SODEXO CORPORATE SERVICES (NO.2) LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2003-11-18 · resigned 2025-12-18
ADAMS, Mark Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2002-05-25 · resigned 2004-01-31
ANDREW, Philip Richard→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2012-01-01 · resigned 2013-03-28
BAILEY, Simon Nicholas→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2002-06-13 · resigned 2009-06-30
CARTON, Bernard, Monsieur→
Resigneddirector · ~92y · resigned 2002-06-01
CONNOLLY, Aidan Joseph→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2007-03-05 · resigned 2011-12-31
COWDELL, Jonathan Nigel Edward, Mr.→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2008-08-28 · resigned 2008-09-01
CROUCH, Robert George→
Resigneddirector · ~89y · resigned 1994-03-23
CUNY, Jean Pierre→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · resigned 2002-06-01
DOUCE, Patrice→
Resigneddirector · ~84y · resigned 2002-06-01
GURUNG, Khadak Kumar→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2001-10-01 · resigned 2002-07-01
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Mortgages & charges
61
Total charges
6
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:61 of 61 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 04/04/1997 | 09/09/2008 | |
| satisfied | Banque Nationale De Paris Banque Nationale De Paris PLC | Deed of covenants | 1 property | 03/02/1992 | 26/08/1992 | |
| satisfied | Banque Nationale De Paris Banque Nationale De Paris PLC | Statutory mortgage | 1 property | 03/02/1992 | 26/08/1992 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Chattel mortgage | 1 property | 10/01/1991 | 30/03/1995 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Chattels mortgage | 1 property | 10/01/1991 | 30/03/1995 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Chattel mortgage | 1 property | 10/01/1991 | 30/03/1995 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Chattel mortgage | 1 property | 10/01/1991 | 30/03/1995 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Chattel mortgage | 1 property | 29/09/1989 | 30/03/1995 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Chattel mortgage | 1 property | 29/09/1989 | 30/03/1995 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Statutory mortgage | 1 property | 13/01/1989 | 22/02/1992 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Deed of covenant | 1 property | 13/01/1989 | 22/02/1992 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Deed of covenant | 1 property | 29/12/1988 | 30/03/1995 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Statutory mortgage | 1 property | 29/12/1988 | 30/03/1995 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Deed of covenant | 1 property | 29/12/1988 | 30/03/1995 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Statutory mortgage | 1 property | 29/12/1988 | 30/03/1995 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Deed of covenant | 1 property | 29/12/1988 | 30/03/1995 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Statutory mortgage | 1 property | 29/12/1988 | 30/03/1995 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Deed of covenant | 1 property | 29/12/1988 | 30/03/1995 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Statutory mortgage | 1 property | 29/12/1988 | 30/03/1995 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Deed of covenant | 1 property | 29/12/1988 | 30/03/1995 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Statutory mortgage | 1 property | 29/12/1988 | 30/03/1995 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Guarantee & debenture | 1 property | 29/01/1987 | 30/03/1995 | |
| satisfied | Charrington & Company Charrington & Company Limited | Deed of covenant | 1 property | 05/12/1986 | 17/05/1991 | |
| satisfied | Charrington & Company Charrington & Company Limited | Statutory mortgage | 1 property | 05/12/1986 | 17/05/1991 | |
| satisfied | Allied Irish Finance Company Allied Irish Finance Company Limited | Statutory mortgage of a ship | 1 property | 03/09/1986 | 17/05/1991 | |
| satisfied | Allied Irish Finance Company Allied Irish Finance Company Limited | Deed of covenant & charge | 1 property | 03/09/1986 | 17/05/1991 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Deed of covenant | 1 property | 24/04/1984 | 30/03/1995 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Mortgage | 1 property | 24/04/1984 | 30/03/1995 | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Statutory mortgage | 1 property | 14/03/1983 | — | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Deed of covenant | 1 property | 14/03/1983 | — | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Statutory mortgage | 1 property | 14/03/1983 | 30/03/1995 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Deed of covenant | 1 property | 14/03/1983 | 30/03/1995 | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Statutory mortgage | 1 property | 14/03/1983 | — | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Deed of covenant | 1 property | 14/03/1983 | — | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Statutory mortgage | 1 property | 14/03/1983 | 30/03/1995 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Deed of covenant | 1 property | 14/03/1983 | 30/03/1995 | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Deed of covenant | 1 property | 14/03/1983 | — | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Statutory mortgage | 1 property | 14/03/1983 | — | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Deed of covenant | 1 property | 14/03/1983 | 14/03/1992 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Statutory mortgage | 1 property | 14/03/1983 | 14/03/1992 | |
| satisfied | Charrington and Company Charrington and Company LTD | Mortgage | 1 property | 12/05/1982 | 14/03/1992 | |
| satisfied | Charrington and Company Charrington and Company LTD | Deed of covenant | 1 property | 15/01/1981 | 14/03/1992 | |
| satisfied | Charrington and Company Charrington and Company LTD | Mortgage | 1 property | 15/01/1981 | 14/03/1992 | |
| satisfied | Hill Samuel & Co Hill Samuel & Co LTD | Deed of covenants | 1 property | 04/09/1980 | 14/03/1992 | |
| satisfied | Hill Samuel & Co Hill Samuel & Co LTD | Statutory mortgage | 1 property | 04/09/1980 | 14/03/1992 | |
| satisfied | Hill Samuel Co . Hill Samuel Co LTD. | Deed of covenant | 1 property | 04/06/1980 | 14/03/1992 | |
| satisfied | Hill Samuel & Co . Hill Samuel & Co LTD. | Mortgage | 1 property | 04/06/1980 | 14/03/1992 | |
| satisfied | Watneys London Watneys London LTD | Deed of covenant | 1 property | 24/03/1980 | 14/03/1992 | |
| satisfied | Watneys London Watneys London LTD | Mortgage | 1 property | 24/03/1980 | 04/12/2024 | |
| satisfied | Hill Samuel & Co | Deed of covenant | 1 property | 19/02/1980 | 14/03/1992 | |
| satisfied | Hill Samuel & Co Hill Samuel & Co LTD | Statutory mortgage | 1 property | 19/02/1980 | 14/03/1992 | |
| satisfied | Hill Samuel & Co Hill Samuel & Co LTD | Statutary mortgage | 1 property | 15/01/1979 | 14/03/1992 | |
| satisfied | Hill Samuel & Co Hill Samuel & Co Limited | Statutary mortgage | 1 property | 15/01/1979 | 14/03/1992 | |
| satisfied | Hill Samuel & Co Hill Samuel & Co LTD | Deed of assignment | 1 property | 15/01/1979 | 14/03/1992 | |
| satisfied | Marine Transit Marine Transit LTD | Deed of covenant | 1 property | 24/06/1977 | 14/03/1992 | |
| satisfied | Marine Transit Marine Transit LTD | Statutory mortgage | 1 property | 24/06/1977 | 14/03/1992 | |
| satisfied | Watneys London Watneys London LTD | Deed of covenant | 1 property | 01/06/1977 | 14/03/1992 | |
| satisfied | Watneys London Watneys London LTD | Statutory mortgage | 1 property | 01/06/1977 | 14/03/1992 | |
| satisfied | Lombard North Central Lombard North Central LTD | Marine mortgage | 1 property | 15/03/1976 | 14/03/1992 | |
| satisfied | Watney Mann (London & Home Counties) Watney Mann (London & Home Counties) LTD | Mortgage | 1 property | 09/11/1973 | 14/03/1992 | |
| satisfied | Hill Samuel Hill Samuel LTD | Mortgage | 1 property | 10/10/1973 | 14/03/1992 |
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