REEVES WIRELINE SERVICES LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
00134347 · ltd · incorporated 1914-03-04
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
49/100
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What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 06100
Sector: Mining & quarrying
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 49/100 (watch), bankability 47/100. 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: Consolidate lender relationships. 4 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (30/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
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Refinance opportunity
5 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 60.6y
25/100
too messy
Structure is too messy for a clean refinance right now — clean up first or expect bespoke terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 60.6 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 50/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: low (53/100)Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.
Company profile
address, 1 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
25 officers (3 active, 25 linked, 19 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
17 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
150 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
49/100Watch
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Not actionable now, but monitor — distressed, succession, or structural changes could flip this into a real opportunity.
Business quality
10
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
41
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
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (75 events)Click to expand
- 2017-12-28⚠️gazette-dissolved-liquidationgazette · GAZ2
- 2017-12-28🏁Company dissolved
- 2017-09-28⚠️liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meetinginsolvency · LIQ13
- 2017-08-03⚠️liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvencyinsolvency · LIQ01
- 2017-07-10⚠️liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidatorinsolvency · 600
- 2017-07-10📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2017-03-31➖JONES, Ian resigneddirector
- 2017-03-31📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2016-11-14📄memorandum-articlesincorporation · MA
- 2016-11-14📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2016-09-02📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2016-07-15📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2015-10-20📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2015-10-15📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2015-10-09➕STRACHAN, Richard Khalil appointedsecretary
- 2015-10-09➖ROSE-GARVIE, Gemma resignedsecretary
- 2015-07-14📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2015-06-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2014-07-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2014-07-10📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2014-01-06📄auditors-resignation-companyauditors · AUD
- 2013-11-15📄auditors-resignation-companyauditors · AUD
- 2013-09-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2013-08-28📄appoint-person-director-company-with-nameofficers · AP01
- 2013-08-28📄termination-director-company-with-nameofficers · TM01
- 2013-08-28📄termination-secretary-company-with-nameofficers · TM02
- 2013-08-28📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-nameofficers · AP03
- 2013-08-27➕THOMSON, Julie Mary appointeddirector
- 2013-08-27➖MONCUR, Brian resignedsecretary
- 2013-08-27➕ROSE-GARVIE, Gemma appointedsecretary
- 2013-08-05➖MONCUR, Brian resigneddirector
- 2013-07-02📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2012-09-28🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2012-09-04➕PRENTICE, Euan Robertson appointeddirector
- 2012-09-04➖FULTON, William Gray resigneddirector
- 2011-03-16➖HENRY, Joseph Claude resigneddirector
- 2011-03-16➕MONCUR, Brian appointeddirector
- 2009-10-02➖FULTON, William Gray resignedsecretary
- 2009-10-02➕MONCUR, Brian appointedsecretary
- 2009-06-18➕HENRY, Joseph Claude appointeddirector
- 2009-06-18➖MARTIN, Burt Michael resigneddirector
- 2009-06-01➕FULTON, William Gray appointedsecretary
- 2009-06-01➕FULTON, William Gray appointeddirector
- 2009-05-31➖WROOT, Richard Wilson resignedsecretary
- 2009-05-31➖WROOT, Richard Wilson resigneddirector
- 2005-08-31➕MARTIN, Burt Michael appointeddirector
- 2005-08-31➖MCNULTY, Michael Joseph resigneddirector
- 2004-12-31➖HYDE, Robin Anthony resigneddirector
- 2004-12-31➕JONES, Ian appointeddirector
- 2004-12-31➕MCNULTY, Michael Joseph appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 75 events
Owner dependency
66/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 64 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
79/100
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.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 14 years.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 112 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
2 high · 1 med ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2017-12-28
4 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2017-12-28: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2017-09-28: liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1914-03-04
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC06100 — SIC 06100
Registered office
Gotham Road
East Leake
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE12 6JX
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2015-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 22 resigned)
STRACHAN, Richard Khalil→
Activesecretary · appointed 2015-10-09
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PRENTICE, Euan Robertson→
Activedirector · ~64y · appointed 2012-09-04
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THOMSON, Julie Mary→
Activedirector · ~58y · appointed 2013-08-27
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ATKIN, James Reginald→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1994-03-31
FULTON, William Gray→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2009-06-01 · resigned 2009-10-02
MONCUR, Brian→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2009-10-02 · resigned 2013-08-27
ROSE-GARVIE, Gemma→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2013-08-27 · resigned 2015-10-09
WROOT, Richard Wilson→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1994-04-01 · resigned 2009-05-31
BOYES, John Stewart→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · resigned 2003-05-08
CHERRIE, Malcolm Angus→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · resigned 1994-03-31
DOE, Nigel Martin→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 1998-07-01 · resigned 2003-05-08
FULTON, William Gray→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2009-06-01 · resigned 2012-09-04
HENRY, Joseph Claude→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2009-06-18 · resigned 2011-03-16
HYDE, Robin Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 1998-04-01 · resigned 2004-12-31
HYDE, Robin Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · resigned 1994-03-31
JONES, Ian→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2004-12-31 · resigned 2017-03-31
MARTIN, Burt Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2005-08-31 · resigned 2009-06-18
MARTIN, David William→
Resigneddirector · ~83y · resigned 2003-05-08
MCNULTY, Michael Joseph→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 2004-12-31 · resigned 2005-08-31
MONCUR, Brian→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2011-03-16 · resigned 2013-08-05
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Mortgages & charges
5
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 24/12/1998 | 28/09/2012 | |
| satisfied | Banque Indosuez | Guarantee and debenture | 1 property | 11/07/1995 | 13/05/1999 | |
| satisfied | Alliances Assurance Company Alliances Assurance Company Limited | Second suppl trust deed | 1 property | 03/11/1972 | 03/05/1991 | |
| satisfied | Alliance Assurance Company Alliance Assurance Company Limited | Supplemental trust deed | 2 properties | 27/07/1970 | 03/05/1991 | |
| satisfied | Alliance Assurance Company Alliance Assurance Company Limited | Trust deed | 1 property | 27/10/1965 | 03/05/1991 |
Recent filings (150 total)
gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2017-12-28
liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · LIQ13
2017-09-28
liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
insolvency · LIQ01
2017-08-03
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2017-07-11
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2017-07-10
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2017-07-10
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2017-03-31
memorandum-articles
incorporation · MA
2016-11-14
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2016-11-14
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2016-09-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2016-07-15
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2015-10-20
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2015-10-15
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2015-07-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2015-06-18