00152305 LIMITED
⚰️Wound downliquidation
00152305 · ltd · incorporated 1918-12-19
Investment thesis
Company liquidation — 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
37/100
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What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 7415
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed low-transparency controlled group — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 37/100 (watch), bankability 7/100. Strong seller-intent signal (70/100, director aged 79). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: File overdue accounts. Clears statutory overdue flag — immediate bankability uplift for refinance conversations. Most likely exit: asset disposal / carve-out (90/100). Current lenders should be on immediate intervention.
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Refinance opportunity
10 live charges · 8 lenders · oldest 33.8y
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 33.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 8 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 75/100 (specialist).
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
10 charges (10/10 with lender, 10/10 with type)
90
Directors & officers
24 officers (3 active, 24 linked, 20 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
17 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
303 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
37/100Watch
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Not actionable now, but monitor — distressed, succession, or structural changes could flip this into a real opportunity.
Business quality
0
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
5
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 (80 events)Click to expand
- 2013-04-08📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2013-04-08⚠️liquidation-court-order-miscellaneousinsolvency · LIQ MISC OC
- 2013-04-08📄restoration-order-of-courtrestoration · AC92
- 2010-06-10⚠️gazette-dissolved-liquidationgazette · GAZ2
- 2010-03-10⚠️liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meetinginsolvency · 4.71
- 2009-03-30⚠️liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvencyinsolvency · 4.70
- 2009-03-30⚠️liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidatorinsolvency · 600
- 2009-03-30📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2009-03-30📍legacyaddress · 287
- 2008-12-15📄legacyofficers · 288c
- 2008-11-24📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2008-10-24📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2008-09-23➕WALTERS, Nicholas John Cordeaux appointedsecretary
- 2008-09-23➕WALTERS, Nicholas John Cordeaux appointeddirector
- 2008-09-23➖MAYNARD, Alan David resignedsecretary
- 2008-09-23➖MAYNARD, Alan David resigneddirector
- 2008-08-15📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2008-05-21📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2008-05-21📄legacyofficers · 288c
- 2007-10-17📍legacyaddress · 287
- 2007-09-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2007-06-06📄legacyannual-return · 363s
- 2007-01-07📍legacyaddress · 287
- 2006-12-22📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2006-12-22📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2006-12-01➖HOLMES, Shaun David resigneddirector
- 2006-10-29➕HOLMES, Shaun David appointeddirector
- 2006-10-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2006-05-26📄legacyofficers · 288c
- 2006-05-15📄legacyannual-return · 363s
- 2006-03-13📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2005-12-31➕THOMPSON, Alan Sydney appointeddirector
- 2005-12-31➖WILSON, Richard Haigh resigneddirector
- 2005-09-17🔓Charge satisfied #9
- 2005-06-08➕MAYNARD, Alan David appointedsecretary
- 2005-06-08➖TAYLOR, Martyn resignedsecretary
- 2005-06-08➕MAYNARD, Alan David appointeddirector
- 2005-06-08➖TAYLOR, Martyn resigneddirector
- 2003-06-19🔒Charge registered #10Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
- 2001-08-17➖RAYNER, Thomas resigneddirector
- 2001-07-13🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2001-07-13🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2001-07-13🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2001-06-30➖HEWITT, John Donald Kerr resignedsecretary
- 2001-06-30➕TAYLOR, Martyn appointedsecretary
- 2001-06-28🔒Charge registered #9Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland as Arranger Clearing Bank and Agent for Itselfand the Ratable Benefit of the Agent the Security Trustee the Banks the Clearing Bank and the Hedging Banks
- 2001-06-28🔒Charge registered #8Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland as Agent and Trustee for Itself and for Each of the Secured Parties
- 2001-06-27➖BAILIE, Mark Mccracken resigneddirector
- 2001-06-27➖JOHNSON, Duncan Edward resigneddirector
- 2001-06-27➖NICHOLLS, Mark Patrick resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 80 events
Owner dependency
83/100
Critical — business is the founderThe business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 20 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 79 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
91/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 79 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 20 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 107 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
4 high · 1 med ·Accounts overdue
highStatutory accounts have not been filed by their due date. Can indicate admin breakdown, cash preservation, or deliberate delay.
Evidence: Next due: 2009-10-31
Confirmation statement overdue
highAnnual confirmation statement not filed on time. Required statutory filing — overdue is a strong discipline signal.
Evidence: Next due: 2017-05-22
Company in liquidation
highCompany is actively being wound up. Not a going concern.
5 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2013-04-08: liquidation-court-order-miscellaneous; 2010-06-10: gazette-dissolved-liquidation
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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Statusliquidation
Typeltd
Incorporated1918-12-19
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC7415 — SIC 7415
Registered office
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
1 More London Place
London
SE1 2AF
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2009-10-31OVERDUE
Last made up to: 2007-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2017-05-22OVERDUE
Last: —
Officers (3 active · 21 resigned)
WALTERS, Nicholas John Cordeaux→
Activesecretary · appointed 2008-09-23
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THOMPSON, Alan Sydney→
Activedirector · ~79y · appointed 2005-12-31
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WALTERS, Nicholas John Cordeaux→
Activedirector · ~68y · appointed 2008-09-23
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HEWITT, John Donald Kerr→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 2001-06-30
MAYNARD, Alan David→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-06-08 · resigned 2008-09-23
TAYLOR, Martyn→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2001-06-30 · resigned 2005-06-08
BAENA, Richard→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · appointed 1996-01-23 · resigned 2001-06-26
BAILIE, Mark Mccracken→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2001-04-30 · resigned 2001-06-27
BEASLEY, Jeremy Griffin→
Resigneddirector · ~96y · resigned 1992-07-22
HAUXWELL, Timothy Norbury→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · resigned 1996-05-01
HERRON, Anthony Gavin→
Resigneddirector · ~92y · resigned 1997-04-29
HOLMES, Shaun David→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2006-10-29 · resigned 2006-12-01
JACQUET, Michel Antoine→
Resigneddirector · ~90y · resigned 2000-04-26
JOHNSON, Duncan Edward→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2001-04-30 · resigned 2001-06-27
MAYNARD, Alan David→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2005-06-08 · resigned 2008-09-23
NICHOLLS, Mark Patrick→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 2001-04-30 · resigned 2001-06-27
ORR, Alex→
Resigneddirector · ~93y · resigned 1995-03-31
RAYNER, Thomas→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 1999-06-09 · resigned 2001-08-17
REEDER, Philip→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 1994-10-27 · resigned 1999-08-31
ROBERTS, John Alexander, Doctor→
Resigneddirector · ~90y · resigned 2001-04-30
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Mortgages & charges
10
Total charges
3
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:10 of 10 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | Deposit agreement to secure own liabilities | 1 property | 19/06/2003 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland as Arranger Clearing Bank and Agent for Itselfand the Ratable Benefit of the Agent the Security Trustee the Banks the Clearing Bank and the Hedging Banks | Stock pledge agreement | 1 property | 28/06/2001 | 17/09/2005 | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland as Agent and Trustee for Itself and for Each of the Secured Parties | Guarantee & debenture | 1 property | 28/06/2001 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Deposit agreement | 1 property | 27/06/1996 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC,as Security Trustee | Deposit agreement to secure own liabilities | 1 property | 01/02/1996 | 13/07/2001 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC (As Agent and Trustee for the Banks) | Deed of sub-charge | 1 property | 19/04/1993 | 13/07/2001 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC (As Agent and Trustee for the Banks) | Deed of sub-mortgage | 1 property | 19/04/1993 | 13/07/2001 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC (As Agent and Trustee for the Banks) | Deed of sub-mortgage | 2 properties | 19/04/1993 | 14/03/2001 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC as Agent and Trustee for the Banks (As Defined) | Assignment | 1 property | 06/04/1993 | 14/03/2001 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC(As Agent of and Trustee for the Banks So Defined) | Composite guarantee and debenture | 1 property | 22/07/1992 | 14/03/2001 |
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Recent filings (303 total)
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2013-04-08
liquidation-court-order-miscellaneous
insolvency · LIQ MISC OC
2013-04-08
restoration-order-of-court
restoration · AC92
2013-04-08
gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2010-06-10
liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · 4.71
2010-03-10
liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
insolvency · 4.70
2009-03-30
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2009-03-30
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2009-03-30
legacy
address · 287
2009-03-30
legacy
officers · 288c
2008-12-15
legacy
officers · 288a
2008-11-24
legacy
officers · 288b
2008-10-24
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2008-08-15
legacy
annual-return · 363a
2008-05-21
legacy
officers · 288c
2008-05-21