ALT-NA-CRAIG LIMITED
💤Zombieactive
SC368367 · ltd · incorporated 2009-11-11
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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not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
67/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Residential care activities for the elderly and disabled
Sector: Human health & social work
Investor take
PursueActive trading company. Reasonable fundamentals — worth a memo before deciding.
Opportunity 67/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 9 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (58/100).
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Refinance opportunity
10 live charges · 9 lenders · oldest 7.9y
15/100
under pressure
Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.
- · Oldest live charge is 7.9 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 9 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (60/100)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
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
10 charges (10/10 with lender, 10/10 with type)
90
Directors & officers
4 officers (1 active, 4 linked, 3 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
10 connected companies via shared directors
75
Filing history
62 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
67/100Strong
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
66
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
1
filing
- • 1 officers
Last 90 days
3
filings
- • 1 officers
- • 1 incorporation
- • 1 resolution
Last 180 days
9
filings
- • 4 mortgage
- • 1 officers
- • 1 incorporation
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (40 events)Click to expand
- 2026-04-02📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2026-02-19📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2026-02-19📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2026-01-09📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2026-01-07🔒Charge registered #10Lender: Tc Loans Limited (13031559)
- 2025-12-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-12-30📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-12-24📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-12-24📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-12-23🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Tc Security Trustee Limited
- 2025-12-23🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Tc Loans Limited (As Security Agent)
- 2025-12-19🔒Charge registered #9Lender: Tc Loans Limited (As Security Agent)
- 2024-12-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-11-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-12-14📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-01-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-08-20📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2021-08-20📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2021-08-20📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2021-08-20🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2021-08-18🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Esf Loans Limited (As Security Trustee of the Secured Parties)
- 2021-08-18🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Tc Security Trustee Limited (As Security Trustee of the Secured Parties)
- 2021-08-11📄mortgage-alter-floating-charge-with-numbermortgage · 466(Scot)
- 2021-08-11📄mortgage-alter-floating-charge-with-numbermortgage · 466(Scot)
- 2021-08-10📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2021-08-10🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2021-08-09📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2021-08-09📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2021-08-04🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Esf Loans Limited (As Security Trustee)
- 2021-08-04🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Tc Security Trustee Limited (As Security Trustee)
- 2018-06-26🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Barclays Security Trustee Limited as Security Trustee for Barclays Bank PLC, Barclays Bank UK PLC, Barclays Mercantile Business Finance Limited and Itself
- 2018-06-14➕UNADKAT, Sachin Shyam appointeddirector
- 2018-06-14➖CAPLAN, Sheena Capperauld resigneddirector
- 2018-06-14🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Barclays Security Trustees Limited as Security Trustee for Barlclays Bank PLC, Barclays Bank UK PLC, Barclays Mercantile Business Finance Limited and Itself
- 2009-11-11🏢Company incorporatedAs ALT-NA-CRAIG LIMITED
- 2009-11-11➕BRIAN REID LTD. appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2009-11-11➖BRIAN REID LTD. resignedcorporate-secretary
- 2009-11-11➕CAPLAN, Sheena Capperauld appointeddirector
- 2009-11-11➕MABBOTT, Stephen George appointeddirector
- 2009-11-11➖MABBOTT, Stephen George resigneddirector
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
55/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 16 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
2 med · 1 low4 new charges in last 12 months
mediumHeavy recent charge activity can indicate refinancing pressure, aggressive leverage, or multiple lender rotation.
Evidence: 2026-01-07: A registered charge; 2025-12-23: A registered charge; 2025-12-23: A registered charge
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
8 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
Group structure
Anc Care Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Anc Care Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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ALT-NA-CRAIG LIMITED
This company · SC368367
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Anc Care Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 18/06/2018 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Mrs Sheena Capperauld Caplanceased 18/06/2018· 75-100% shares
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2009-11-11
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC87300 — Residential care activities for the elderly and disabled
Registered office
215, Lyle Road
Greenock
PA16 7XT
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-12-31
Last made up to: 2025-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-11-25
Last: 2025-11-11
Officers (1 active · 3 resigned)
UNADKAT, Sachin Shyam→
Activedirector · ~44y · appointed 2018-06-14
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BRIAN REID LTD.→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2009-11-11 · resigned 2009-11-11
CAPLAN, Sheena Capperauld→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2009-11-11 · resigned 2018-06-14
MABBOTT, Stephen George→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 2009-11-11 · resigned 2009-11-11
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Mortgages & charges
10
Total charges
8
Outstanding
7
Active lenders
Status:Lender:10 of 10 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Tc Loans (13031559) Tc Loans Limited (13031559) | A registered charge | 5 properties | 07/01/2026 | — | |
| outstanding | Tc Security Trustee Tc Security Trustee Limited | A registered charge | — | 23/12/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | Tc Loans (As Security Agent) Tc Loans Limited (As Security Agent) | A registered charge | — | 23/12/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | Tc Loans (As Security Agent) Tc Loans Limited (As Security Agent) | A registered charge | — | 19/12/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | Esf Loans (As Security Trustee of the Secured Parties) Esf Loans Limited (As Security Trustee of the Secured Parties) | A registered charge | 1 property | 18/08/2021 | — | |
| outstanding | Tc Security Trustee (As Security Trustee of the Secured Parties) Tc Security Trustee Limited (As Security Trustee of the Secured Parties) | A registered charge | 1 property | 18/08/2021 | — | |
| outstanding | Esf Loans (As Security Trustee) Esf Loans Limited (As Security Trustee) | A registered charge | — | 04/08/2021 | — | |
| outstanding | Tc Security Trustee (As Security Trustee) Tc Security Trustee Limited (As Security Trustee) | A registered charge | — | 04/08/2021 | — | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Security Trustee Limited as Security Trustee for Barclays Bank PLC, Barclays Bank UK PLC, Barclays Mercantile Business Finance Limited and Itself | A registered charge | 1 property | 26/06/2018 | 20/08/2021 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Security Trustees Limited as Security Trustee for Barlclays Bank PLC, Barclays Bank UK PLC, Barclays Mercantile Business Finance Limited and Itself | A registered charge | — | 14/06/2018 | 10/08/2021 |
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Recent filings (62 total)
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2026-04-02
memorandum-articles
incorporation · MA
2026-02-19
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2026-02-19
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2026-01-09
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2025-12-30
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-12-30
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-12-24
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-12-24
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-11-11
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2024-12-27
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-11-11
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2023-11-28
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-11-13
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2022-12-14
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-11-17