LEVEYS LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
00342565 · ltd · incorporated 1938-07-16
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
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
52/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 5246
Sector: Transportation & storage
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 52/100 (worth a look), bankability 52/100. Strong seller-intent signal (68/100, director aged 81). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 5 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (50/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
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Refinance opportunity
8 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 75.9y
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 75.9 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 45/100 (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
8 charges (8/8 with lender, 8/8 with type)
90
Directors & officers
13 officers (5 active, 13 linked, 10 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
32 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
112 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
52/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.
Business quality
10
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
85
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
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filings
Last 180 days
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filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (60 events)Click to expand
- 2016-02-11⚠️gazette-dissolved-liquidationgazette · GAZ2
- 2016-02-11🏁Company dissolved
- 2015-11-11⚠️liquidation-voluntary-creditors-return-of-final-meetinginsolvency · 4.72
- 2010-05-10⚠️liquidation-court-order-miscellaneousinsolvency · LIQ MISC OC
- 2009-07-02📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2009-07-01📄court-ordermiscellaneous · OC-DV
- 2008-05-13📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2007-12-06⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 4.68
- 2007-12-06⚠️liquidation-voluntary-creditors-return-of-final-meetinginsolvency · 4.72
- 2006-11-01⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-affairsinsolvency · 4.20
- 2006-11-01📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2006-11-01⚠️liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidatorinsolvency · 600
- 2006-10-25📄legacyofficers · 288c
- 2006-10-16📍legacyaddress · 287
- 2006-10-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2006-09-25📄legacyofficers · 288c
- 2005-11-14📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2005-11-14📄legacyofficers · 288c
- 2005-08-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2005-01-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2004-11-23📄legacyannual-return · 363s
- 2004-11-15📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2004-11-15📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2004-11-15📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2004-11-08➖CLIFFORD, Kevin Cornelius resignedsecretary
- 2004-11-08➖ASTON, Annette resigneddirector
- 2004-11-08➖CLIFFORD, Kevin Cornelius resigneddirector
- 2004-11-08➖TEMPEST, Swinburne resigneddirector
- 2004-10-25📄auditors-resignation-companyauditors · AUD
- 2004-10-11📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2004-10-04➕HOPTON, Mark Alan appointedsecretary
- 2004-10-04➕GABBIE, Roy Anthony appointeddirector
- 2004-10-04➕HOPTON, Mark Alan appointeddirector
- 2004-10-04➕MOND, David Emanuel Merton appointeddirector
- 2004-10-04➕ROBERTSON, Hugh Morris appointeddirector
- 2004-10-04➖LEVEY, Nigel Adrian resigneddirector
- 2004-07-23🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2004-07-23🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2004-07-23🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2004-07-23🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2004-07-23🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2004-07-23🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2003-12-08➕CLIFFORD, Kevin Cornelius appointeddirector
- 2003-01-28➖LEVEY, Pauline Naomi Linda resigneddirector
- 2001-07-20➕CLIFFORD, Kevin Cornelius appointedsecretary
- 2001-07-20➖LISTER, Robert Campbell resignedsecretary
- 2001-07-20➖LISTER, Robert Campbell resigneddirector
- 1996-11-20🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 1996-11-20🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 1994-04-01➕ASTON, Annette appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 60 events
Owner dependency
65/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- -4 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 22 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 81 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
90/100
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 81 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 22 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 88 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 2016-02-11
7 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2016-02-11: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2015-11-11: liquidation-voluntary-creditors-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
Incorporated1938-07-16
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC5246 — SIC 5246
Registered office
Griffin Court
201 Chapel Street
Salford
Manchester
M3 5EQ
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2006-02-25
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 8 resigned)
Active
GABBIE, Roy Anthony→
Activedirector · ~73y · appointed 2004-10-04
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HOPTON, Mark Alan→
Activedirector · ~60y · appointed 2004-10-04
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MOND, David Emanuel Merton→
Activedirector · ~81y · appointed 2004-10-04
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ROBERTSON, Hugh Morris→
Activedirector · ~65y · appointed 2004-10-04
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CLIFFORD, Kevin Cornelius→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2001-07-20 · resigned 2004-11-08
LISTER, Robert Campbell→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 2001-07-20
ASTON, Annette→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 1994-04-01 · resigned 2004-11-08
CLIFFORD, Kevin Cornelius→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2003-12-08 · resigned 2004-11-08
LEVEY, Nigel Adrian→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · resigned 2004-10-04
LEVEY, Pauline Naomi Linda→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · resigned 2003-01-28
LISTER, Robert Campbell→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · resigned 2001-07-20
TEMPEST, Swinburne→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · appointed 1990-07-01 · resigned 2004-11-08
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Mortgages & charges
8
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:8 of 8 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 26/02/1991 | 20/11/1996 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Charge | 2 properties | 02/02/1984 | 23/07/2004 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank LTD | Legal charge | 1 property | 03/10/1980 | 23/07/2004 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank LTD | Legal charge | 1 property | 19/09/1980 | 23/07/2004 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank LTD | Legal charge | 2 properties | 13/11/1979 | 20/11/1996 | |
| satisfied | St Andrews Permanent Building Society | Mortgage | 1 property | 12/04/1956 | 23/07/2004 | |
| satisfied | Northern Counties Permanent Building Society | Mortgage | 1 property | 12/04/1954 | 23/07/2004 | |
| satisfied | St Andrews Permanent Building Society | Mortgage | 1 property | 22/07/1950 | 23/07/2004 |
Recent filings (112 total)
gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2016-02-11
liquidation-voluntary-creditors-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · 4.72
2015-11-11
liquidation-court-order-miscellaneous
insolvency · LIQ MISC OC
2010-05-10
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2009-07-02
court-order
miscellaneous · OC-DV
2009-07-01
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2008-05-13
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments
insolvency · 4.68
2007-12-06
liquidation-voluntary-creditors-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · 4.72
2007-12-06
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-affairs
insolvency · 4.20
2006-11-01
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2006-11-01
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2006-11-01
legacy
officers · 288c
2006-10-25
legacy
address · 287
2006-10-16
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2006-10-11
legacy
officers · 288c
2006-09-25