ARRIA DATA2TEXT LIMITED
💤Zombieactive
SC355243 · ltd · incorporated 2009-02-18
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
53/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: Information technology consultancy activities
Sector: Information & communication
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 63110Data processing, hosting and related activities
- 72190Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
- 72200Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed admin-neglect survivor — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 53/100 (worth a look), bankability 37/100. 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: File overdue accounts. Clears statutory overdue flag — immediate bankability uplift for refinance conversations. Most likely exit: asset disposal / carve-out (35/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
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Refinance opportunity
5 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 9.1y
15/100
under pressure
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 9.1 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (57/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Company profile
address, 4 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
5 charges (5/5 with lender, 5/5 with type)
90
Directors & officers
22 officers (2 active, 22 linked, 14 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
2 connected companies via shared directors
51
Filing history
108 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
53/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.
Business quality
45
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
23
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
2
filings
- • 2 insolvency
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (72 events)Click to expand
- 2026-01-05⚠️liquidation-termination-of-provisional-liquidator-court-scotlandinsolvency · WU03(Scot)
- 2026-01-05⚠️liquidation-appointment-of-provisional-liquidator-court-scotlandinsolvency · WU02(Scot)
- 2025-10-08📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-09-17🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Collateral Holdings, Inc.
- 2025-07-30📄gazette-filings-brought-up-to-dategazette · DISS40
- 2025-07-29📄gazette-notice-compulsorygazette · GAZ1
- 2024-09-04📄gazette-filings-brought-up-to-dategazette · DISS40
- 2024-09-03📄gazette-notice-compulsorygazette · GAZ1
- 2024-08-16📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2024-08-16🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2023-09-05📄gazette-filings-brought-up-to-dategazette · DISS40
- 2023-08-29📄gazette-notice-compulsorygazette · GAZ1
- 2023-01-26📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2023-01-26📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2023-01-26📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2023-01-26🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2023-01-26🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2023-01-26🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2022-12-14📄gazette-filings-brought-up-to-dategazette · DISS40
- 2022-11-29📄gazette-notice-compulsorygazette · GAZ1
- 2022-07-13➖FERGUSON, Anthony Robert resigneddirector
- 2022-07-13📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-07-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-10-19➕LLOYD, David John appointedsecretary
- 2021-10-19➖MAKEIG, Thomas Howard, Mr. resignedsecretary
- 2021-10-19📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2021-10-19📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2020-10-07📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2020-09-08🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 2019-04-10➕DANIELS, Sharon Kay appointeddirector
- 2019-04-10➕FERGUSON, Anthony Robert appointeddirector
- 2019-04-10➖WEBB, Nichola resigneddirector
- 2018-08-21➖DANIELS, Sharon Kay resigneddirector
- 2018-08-21➕WEBB, Nichola appointeddirector
- 2017-03-17🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Aonas Holdings S.A.
- 2017-03-17🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Aonas Holdings S.A.
- 2017-03-17🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Aonas Holdings S.A.
- 2017-03-16➕MAKEIG, Thomas Howard, Mr. appointedsecretary
- 2017-03-16➖THORNHILL, Wayne resignedsecretary
- 2017-03-16➕DANIELS, Sharon Kay appointeddirector
- 2017-03-16➖THORNHILL, Wayne resigneddirector
- 2016-08-08➖ROGERS, Stuart resigneddirector
- 2016-02-18➖MAKEIG, Thomas resignedsecretary
- 2016-02-18➕THORNHILL, Wayne appointedsecretary
- 2016-02-18➖SMALL, Simon Francis resigneddirector
- 2014-11-07➖CRAWLEY, Peter John resignedsecretary
- 2014-11-07➕MAKEIG, Thomas appointedsecretary
- 2013-12-18➖REITER, Ehud Baruch resigneddirector
- 2013-11-18➕CRAWLEY, Peter John appointedsecretary
- 2013-11-18➖MAKEIG, Thomas Howard resignedsecretary
Showing most recent 50 of 72 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 64 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
75/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 64. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 17 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
3 high · 1 med ·Accounts overdue
highStatutory accounts have not been filed by their due date. Can indicate admin breakdown, cash preservation, or deliberate delay.
Evidence: Next due: 2022-09-30
Confirmation statement overdue
highAnnual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal.
Evidence: Next due: 2026-02-28
2 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2026-01-05: liquidation-termination-of-provisional-liquidator-court-scotland; 2026-01-05: liquidation-appointment-of-provisional-liquidator-court-scotland
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
Arria Nlg Plc is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Arria Nlg Plc
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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ARRIA DATA2TEXT LIMITED
This company · SC355243
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Arria Nlg Plc Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 30/06/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2009-02-18
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC62020 — Information technology consultancy activities
Registered office
6 Carden Place
Aberdeen
AB10 1UR
Scotland
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2022-09-30OVERDUE
Last made up to: 2020-09-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-02-28OVERDUE
Last: 2025-02-14
Officers (2 active · 20 resigned)
Active
DANIELS, Sharon Kay→
Activedirector · ~64y · appointed 2019-04-10
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CRAWLEY, Peter John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2013-11-18 · resigned 2014-11-07
MAKEIG, Thomas Howard, Mr.→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2017-03-16 · resigned 2021-10-19
MAKEIG, Thomas→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2014-11-07 · resigned 2016-02-18
MAKEIG, Thomas Howard→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2013-10-25 · resigned 2013-11-18
THORNHILL, Wayne→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2016-02-18 · resigned 2017-03-16
LC SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2009-09-14 · resigned 2013-10-25
MD SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2009-02-18 · resigned 2009-09-14
BEWS, Irene Anderson→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2009-09-04 · resigned 2013-10-25
CONNON, Roger→
Resignednominee-director · ~67y · appointed 2009-02-18 · resigned 2009-04-23
DANIELS, Sharon Kay→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2017-03-16 · resigned 2018-08-21
DAVY, Ian Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 2009-09-11 · resigned 2013-10-25
FERGUSON, Anthony Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2019-04-10 · resigned 2022-07-13
HOULIHAN, Dominic Francis, Professor→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · appointed 2009-04-23 · resigned 2009-09-04
REITER, Ehud Baruch→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2009-09-11 · resigned 2013-12-18
ROGERS, Stuart→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2013-10-25 · resigned 2016-08-08
RUTHERFORD, John→
Resignednominee-director · ~68y · appointed 2009-02-18 · resigned 2009-04-23
SMALL, Simon Francis→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2012-05-01 · resigned 2016-02-18
SRIPADA, Somajajulu Gowri→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2009-09-11 · resigned 2013-10-30
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Mortgages & charges
5
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Collateral Holdings, . Collateral Holdings, Inc. | A registered charge | — | 17/09/2025 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 08/09/2020 | 16/08/2024 | |
| satisfied | Aonas Holdings S.A. | A registered charge | — | 17/03/2017 | 26/01/2023 | |
| satisfied | Aonas Holdings S.A. | A registered charge | — | 17/03/2017 | 26/01/2023 | |
| satisfied | Aonas Holdings S.A. | A registered charge | 1 property | 17/03/2017 | 26/01/2023 |
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Recent filings (108 total)
liquidation-termination-of-provisional-liquidator-court-scotland
insolvency · WU03(Scot)
2026-01-05
liquidation-appointment-of-provisional-liquidator-court-scotland
insolvency · WU02(Scot)
2026-01-05
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-10-08
gazette-filings-brought-up-to-date
gazette · DISS40
2025-07-30
gazette-notice-compulsory
gazette · GAZ1
2025-07-29
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-02-25
gazette-filings-brought-up-to-date
gazette · DISS40
2024-09-04
gazette-notice-compulsory
gazette · GAZ1
2024-09-03
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2024-08-16
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-02-14
gazette-filings-brought-up-to-date
gazette · DISS40
2023-09-05
gazette-notice-compulsory
gazette · GAZ1
2023-08-29
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-02-15
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2023-01-26
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2023-01-26