BUDGENS NOMINEES LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
00261579 · ltd · incorporated 1932-01-01
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
Opportunity decay
approaching window · 12-months
Approaching a transaction window — refinance or sale event plausible in the next 12 months.
- · Oldest live charge 45.4y old — refinance window within 12 months
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
46/100
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What this business does
Primary activity: Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco
Sector: Wholesale & retail
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 46/100 (watch), bankability 50/100. Strong seller-intent signal (63/100, director aged 65). Biggest value-creation lever: File overdue accounts. Clears statutory overdue flag — immediate bankability uplift for refinance conversations. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (53/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
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Refinance opportunity
2 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 45.4y
50/100
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Refinance viable after a tidy-up — address the highlighted items first.
- · Oldest live charge is 45.4 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
- · Legal-friction score 30/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (59/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
2 charges (2/2 with lender, 2/2 with type)
90
Directors & officers
24 officers (2 active, 24 linked, 15 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
10 connected companies via shared directors
75
Filing history
153 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
46/100Watch
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Not actionable now, but monitor — distressed, succession, or structural changes could flip this into a real opportunity.
Business quality
15
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
31
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 (72 events)Click to expand
- 2017-05-23📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2017-05-23🏁Company dissolved
- 2017-02-09📄dissolution-voluntary-strike-off-suspendeddissolution · SOAS(A)
- 2016-12-21📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2016-12-20📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2016-12-09📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2016-01-12📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2016-01-06📄dissolution-withdrawal-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS02
- 2016-01-04📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2015-12-30📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2015-12-16📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2015-12-16📄statement-of-companys-objectschange-of-constitution · CC04
- 2015-12-15📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2015-12-15📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2015-12-15⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2015-12-15📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2015-12-14📄change-account-reference-date-company-current-extendedaccounts · AA01
- 2015-11-12📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2015-11-12📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2015-11-12📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2015-11-12📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2015-11-12📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2015-11-12📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2015-09-29📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2015-09-14➕CHILTON, Mark appointedsecretary
- 2015-09-14➕PRENTIS, Jonathan Paul appointeddirector
- 2015-09-14➖CODD, David Thomas, Mr. resignedsecretary
- 2015-09-14➖CODD, David Thomas, Mr. resigneddirector
- 2015-09-14➖KENNY, Timothy, Mr. resigneddirector
- 2015-09-14➖MARTIN, Christopher Nicholas resigneddirector
- 2015-09-11📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2014-04-24➖HORGAN, Donal Patrick resigneddirector
- 2013-10-25➕CODD, David Thomas, Mr. appointedsecretary
- 2013-10-25➖WIRTH, Julie Ann resignedsecretary
- 2013-10-25➕CODD, David Thomas, Mr. appointeddirector
- 2013-10-25➖WIRTH, Julie Ann resigneddirector
- 2013-06-06➖O'FLYNN, David, Mr. resigneddirector
- 2011-10-11➕O'FLYNN, David, Mr. appointeddirector
- 2011-09-14➕HORGAN, Donal Patrick appointeddirector
- 2010-11-18➖SMITH, Philip Anthony resigneddirector
- 2008-04-22➖O'FLYNN, David resignedsecretary
- 2008-04-22➕WIRTH, Julie Ann appointedsecretary
- 2008-04-22➖HYSON, Martin John resigneddirector
- 2008-04-22➖O'FLYNN, David resigneddirector
- 2008-04-22➕WIRTH, Julie Ann appointeddirector
- 2007-09-12➕SMITH, Philip Anthony appointeddirector
- 2007-07-06➖DUNLEA, Aidan Finbar resignedsecretary
- 2007-07-06➕O'FLYNN, David appointedsecretary
- 2007-07-06➖DUNLEA, Aidan Finbar resigneddirector
- 2007-07-06➕O'FLYNN, David appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 72 events
Owner dependency
90/100
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
- +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 65 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
75/100
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 65. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 94 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
3 high ·Accounts overdue
highStatutory accounts have not been filed by their due date. Can indicate admin breakdown, cash preservation, or deliberate delay.
Evidence: Next due: 2016-12-31
Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2017-05-23
1 insolvency-related filing on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2015-12-15: legacy
Group structure
Booker Retail Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Booker Retail Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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BUDGENS NOMINEES LIMITED
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Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Booker Retail Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board controlsig. influence75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control · significant influence | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1932-01-01
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC46390 — Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco
Registered office
Equity House
Irthlingborough Road
Wellingborough
Northamptonshire
NN8 1LT
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2016-12-31OVERDUE
Last made up to: 2014-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 22 resigned)
Active
PRENTIS, Jonathan Paul→
Activedirector · ~65y · appointed 2015-09-14
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BOND, Christopher William→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1993-04-20
CODD, David Thomas, Mr.→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2013-10-25 · resigned 2015-09-14
DUNLEA, Aidan Finbar→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-04-28 · resigned 2007-07-06
GRAY, Christopher John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1993-12-22 · resigned 1999-08-31
HARE, Richard Warren→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1999-11-01 · resigned 2006-04-28
O'FLYNN, David→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-07-06 · resigned 2008-04-22
RIGBY, Graham Lakin→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1993-04-20 · resigned 1993-12-22
WIRTH, Julie Ann→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2008-04-22 · resigned 2013-10-25
BACK, Steven John→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2001-01-22 · resigned 2002-10-07
CODD, David Thomas, Mr.→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2013-10-25 · resigned 2015-09-14
DUNLEA, Aidan Finbar→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2005-08-22 · resigned 2007-07-06
HORGAN, Donal Patrick→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2011-09-14 · resigned 2014-04-24
HYSON, Martin John→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 2006-06-15 · resigned 2008-04-22
KENNY, Timothy, Mr.→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2006-06-15 · resigned 2015-09-14
MARTIN, Christopher Nicholas→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2006-06-15 · resigned 2015-09-14
O'FLYNN, David, Mr.→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2011-10-11 · resigned 2013-06-06
O'FLYNN, David→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2007-07-06 · resigned 2008-04-22
PYPER, Simon John→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2002-10-07 · resigned 2005-08-22
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Mortgages & charges
2
Total charges
2
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:2 of 2 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Citibank, N. A.as Trustee for the Banks | Deed of charge | 1 property | 17/12/1987 | — | |
| outstanding | Coults & Co | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 12/12/1980 | — |
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Recent filings (153 total)
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2017-05-23
dissolution-voluntary-strike-off-suspended
dissolution · SOAS(A)
2017-02-09
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2016-12-21
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2016-12-20
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2016-12-09
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2016-09-05
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2016-01-12
dissolution-withdrawal-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS02
2016-01-06
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2016-01-04
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2015-12-30
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2015-12-16
statement-of-companys-objects
change-of-constitution · CC04
2015-12-16
legacy
capital · SH20
2015-12-15
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2015-12-15
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2015-12-15