# Merlin Business Software Limited

## Details

- **Company number:** [01274874](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/01274874)
- **Status:** Active
- **Type:** Private Limited Company
- **Incorporated:** 26 Aug 1976
- **Registered office:** LINCOLN HOUSE, WELLINGTON CRESCENT, FRADLEY PARK, LICHFIELD, WS13 8RZ
- **Nature of business:** [62012](/sic/62012) Business and domestic software development
- **Corporate group:** [Gator Intermediate Holdco (UK) Ltd](/group/3138) (33 companies)


## Previous names

- Chatsworth Computers And Business Systems Ltd (until 16 May 2012)
- Coggon Computers (North Midlands) Limited (until 19 Oct 2007)




## Control

| Name | Nature of control | Notified | Ceased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashlink Software Limited | ownership-of-shares-75-to-100-percent, voting-rights-75-to-100-percent | 6 Apr 2016 | 26 Jul 2019 |
| Cromwell Group (Holdings) Limited | ownership-of-shares-75-to-100-percent, voting-rights-75-to-100-percent, right-to-appoint-and-remove-directors | 26 Jul 2019 | 21 Oct 2022 |
| Aptean Limited | ownership-of-shares-75-to-100-percent, voting-rights-75-to-100-percent, right-to-appoint-and-remove-directors | 22 Oct 2022 |  |



## Accounts

| Year ended | Turnover | Net assets | Cash | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2021 | £5,267,250 | £1,401,814 | £4,016,930 | 59 |
| 31 Dec 2020 | £4,400,638 | £1,251,841 | £2,500,386 | 66 |



## Owned by

Merlin Business Software Limited → [Aptean Limited](/company/03399429) → [Yaletown Acquiror (UK) Ltd](/company/11830145) → [Gator Holdco (UK) Ltd](/company/11829967) → [Gator Intermediate Holdco (UK) Ltd](/company/11899400)