The Challenge

A UK-based company discovered that several of its historic shareholdings were no longer accurately recorded. Over time, shareholders had moved, passed away, or inherited shares without formal notification to the company. In some cases, the shares had simply been forgotten.

As a result, the company was unable to confirm:

• Who legally owned certain shares
• Whether dividends were being paid correctly
• Whether its statutory records were fully up to date

This presented a growing governance issue, with the potential to affect compliance, future restructuring plans, and shareholder communications.

Despite internal efforts, the company had exhausted its available information and could not locate the missing shareholders through conventional means.

We're thrilled to announce that Vilcol has been shortlisted for the prestigious 'Top Debt Tracing Agent Service in UK 2026' award by Financial Services Review Europe, one of the UK and Europe's most respected financial services publications.

Vilcol was the only company to receive recognition in the debt tracing category, highlighting our unique position within the financial services sector. This distinction underscores our innovative approach to debt recovery, our strategic client solutions, and the strong relationships we've built with customers and industry partners over the years.