Enigmatic Smile Ltd Listed for Winding-Up Petition Hearing
The High Court of Justice (Insolvency and Companies Court) listed a winding-up petition hearing for ENIGMATIC SMILE LTD on 16 September 2026 at 10:30am. The matter, recorded under case number CR-2026-005403, was scheduled for hearing at The Rolls Building, Court 4. The listing follows a statutory notice advertisement published in The Gazette on 20 August 2026.
Hearing details
The hearing information as published on the official court cause list is summarised below:
| Attribute | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Company Name | ENIGMATIC SMILE LTD (formerly CASHBACK PREPAID CARD LTD) |
| Company Number | 08869163 |
| Case Number | CR-2026-005403 |
| Court | High Court of Justice (Insolvency and Companies Court) |
| Hearing Date | 16 September 2026 |
| Hearing Time | 10:30am |
| Hearing Venue | The Rolls Building, Court 4 |
| Case Type | Winding-up petition |
Readers monitoring daily court operations can review the complete listing via today's cause list.
Company snapshot
Public filings on the Companies House register state that ENIGMATIC SMILE LTD is an active private limited company incorporated under company number 08869163. The company was previously named CASHBACK PREPAID CARD LTD before registering its current name. Further registered office and financial statement details were not included in the primary cause list feed.
Directors and ownership
According to the public register at Companies House, the recorded officers and ownership structure of ENIGMATIC SMILE LTD consist of the following parties:
Active directors
- COHEN, John David: Appointed on 28 May 2014. Nationality: British. Country of residence: England. Born: April 1962.
- FRAZER, Shawn Brady: Appointed on 20 January 2023. Nationality: British. Country of residence: England. Born: April 1972.
- HELFRICH, Barry Kenneth: Appointed on 20 January 2023. Nationality: British. Country of residence: Scotland. Born: February 1985.
- SMEIR, Bishara Ae, Lord: Appointed on 1 May 2017. Nationality: British. Country of residence: United Kingdom. Born: February 1976.
Resigned directors
- HAY, William Bennet: Appointed on 30 January 2014; resigned on 3 September 2016.
- WALL, Thomas Richard: Appointed on 28 May 2014; resigned on 1 July 2014.
Persons with significant control (PSC)
- Capture Value Ltd (Company Number 15620656): Notified as a corporate PSC on 12 April 2024. The register indicates that Capture Value Ltd holds between 75% and 100% of shares and voting rights in the company.
- Previous PSC statements recorded on 13 April 2017 were filed as ceased on 12 April 2024.
These details reflect entries on the public register. The presence of an officer or shareholder on the corporate register does not imply personal responsibility for corporate debt or insolvency proceedings.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
A statutory advertisement was published in The Gazette on 20 August 2026 under notice type winding-up. The entry confirms proceedings in the High Court of Justice (Chancery Division) Companies Court regarding case CR-2026-005403 for ENIGMATIC SMILE LTD.
Under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, any disposition of company property made after the presentation of a winding-up petition is void unless validated by the court. Commercial counterparties often carry out a winding up search when evaluating active trading risk.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
A petition listing in the High Court is a formal procedural event. It is not an adjudication of insolvency or an order for compulsory liquidation. However, credit controllers and risk management teams typically perform specific checks when a court listing is identified:
1. Review account status: Verify current outstanding invoice balances and trade credit exposure against terms.
2. Check for validation orders: Determine whether the court has granted permission for continued account payments or property transfers.
3. Perform a winding up petition search: Confirm court records to see whether additional petitions or support notices have been filed by other creditors.
4. Monitor regulatory records: Track filings at Companies House for notices of appointment, administration applications, or winding-up orders.
Performing a comprehensive winding up search on connected entities helps credit managers establish whether exposure extends across related corporate structures.
How to investigate further
To conduct further checks regarding ENIGMATIC SMILE LTD, stakeholders can check the public records directly:
- Search official company records on Companies House.
- Inspect statutory legal notices published in The Gazette.
- Verify petition status across alternative suppliers or counterparties using a dedicated winding up petition search.
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit underwriters and legal risk managers require immediate visibility over statutory enforcement proceedings. Relying solely on annual accounts or delayed registry filings leaves businesses exposed to unvalidated dispositions under s.127 Insolvency Act 1986. You can establish automated due diligence by setting up free company monitoring to receive immediate risk alerts whenever a counterparty is subject to fresh court or Gazette filings.
FAQ
Does a court listing mean the company is in liquidation?
No. A court listing indicates that a hearing has been scheduled regarding a winding-up petition. The court may dismiss the petition, adjourn the hearing, or issue an order depending on the evidence presented.
What happens if a winding-up order is made?
If the court issues a compulsory winding-up order, an Official Receiver or private insolvency practitioner is appointed as liquidator. The directors' powers cease, and the liquidator realizes company assets to distribute to creditors in accordance with statutory priority.
Can a company settle the debt before the hearing?
Yes. A petitioning creditor may withdraw or seek dismissal of the petition if the underlying claim is settled or secured, subject to the court's approval and the rights of any supporting creditors.
Disclaimer
This report summarises entries on the published court cause list. Presentation of a petition is not a determination of insolvency; the outcome is a matter for the court. Companies believing they are named incorrectly should email contact@corp-intel.co.uk.