NORFOLK LAVENDER LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
00367553 · ltd · incorporated 1941-06-12
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 0112
Sector: Agriculture, forestry & fishing
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 5145SIC 5145
- 5233SIC 5233
- 5530SIC 5530
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 52/100 (worth a look), bankability 42/100. 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. 5 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: asset disposal / carve-out (45/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
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Refinance opportunity
8 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 45.3y
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 45.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 55/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: low (50/100)Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.
Company profile
address, 4 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
10 officers (5 active, 10 linked, 7 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
6 connected companies via shared directors
63
Filing history
87 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
0
filings
Last 180 days
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (50 events)Click to expand
- 2016-06-28📄gazette-dissolved-compulsorygazette · GAZ2
- 2016-06-28🏁Company dissolved
- 2016-04-12📄gazette-notice-compulsorygazette · GAZ1
- 2010-08-12⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 3.6
- 2010-08-12⚠️legacyinsolvency · LQ02
- 2010-02-25⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 3.6
- 2009-02-08📍legacyaddress · 287
- 2009-02-02⚠️legacyinsolvency · 405(1)
- 2009-02-02📄legacymortgage · 403a
- 2009-02-02📄legacymortgage · 403a
- 2009-02-02📄legacymortgage · 403a
- 2009-02-02📄legacymortgage · 403a
- 2009-02-02📄legacymortgage · 403a
- 2009-01-29🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2009-01-29🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2009-01-29🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2009-01-29🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2009-01-29🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2007-12-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2007-11-09📄legacymortgage · 395
- 2007-10-23📄legacyannual-return · 363s
- 2007-10-19🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Henry Michael Head and Gillian Frances Head
- 2007-01-12📄legacymortgage · 395
- 2007-01-10📄legacymortgage · 395
- 2007-01-09🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Ge Commercial Finance Limited (Security Holder)
- 2007-01-09🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Ge Commercial Finance Limited
- 2007-01-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2006-12-23📄legacymortgage · 395
- 2006-12-21🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Henry Michael Head and Gillian Frances Head
- 2006-10-27📄legacyofficers · 288c
- 2006-10-27📄legacyannual-return · 363s
- 2006-04-25📄legacymortgage · 395
- 2006-04-21🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Henry Michael Head and Gillian Frances Head
- 2005-10-26📄legacyannual-return · 363s
- 2005-08-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2005-02-25📄legacycapital · 88(2)R
- 2004-02-29➖HALL, John Rowland resigneddirector
- 2003-05-02➕HEAD, Gillian Frances appointedsecretary
- 2003-05-02➖BELL, Edward Stephen resignedsecretary
- 2003-05-02➖BELL, Edward Stephen resigneddirector
- 2002-11-08➕BELL, Edward Stephen appointedsecretary
- 2002-11-08➖HEAD, Gillian Frances resignedsecretary
- 2001-12-18➕BELL, Edward Stephen appointeddirector
- 1997-05-16➕HALL, John Rowland appointeddirector
- 1996-11-30➖HEAD, Christopher John resigneddirector
- 1995-08-11➕CLIFTON BROWN, Anthony John appointeddirector
- 1993-01-27🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 1981-01-23🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Barclays Bank LTD
- 1981-01-23🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Barclays Bank LTD
- 1941-06-12🏢Company incorporatedAs NORFOLK LAVENDER LIMITED
Owner dependency
73/100
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 31 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 104 — succession pressure is live.
- +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.
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 104 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 31 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 85 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 2016-06-28
4 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2010-08-12: liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date; 2010-08-12: legacy
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
Incorporated1941-06-12
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC0112 — SIC 0112
Registered office
C/O BAKER TILLY RESTRUCTURING AND RECOVERY LLP
Abbottsgate House Hollow Road
Bury St Edmunds
IP32 7FA
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2007-02-28
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 5 resigned)
HEAD, Gillian Frances→
Activesecretary · appointed 2003-05-02
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CLIFTON BROWN, Anthony John→
Activedirector · ~84y · appointed 1995-08-11
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Active
Active
Active
BELL, Edward Stephen→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2002-11-08 · resigned 2003-05-02
HEAD, Gillian Frances→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 2002-11-08
BELL, Edward Stephen→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2001-12-18 · resigned 2003-05-02
HALL, John Rowland→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 1997-05-16 · resigned 2004-02-29
HEAD, Christopher John→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · resigned 1996-11-30
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Mortgages & charges
8
Total charges
3
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:8 of 8 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Henry Michael Head and Gillian Frances Head | Supplemental agreement | 1 property | 19/10/2007 | 29/01/2009 | |
| satisfied | Ge Commercial Finance (Security Holder) Ge Commercial Finance Limited (Security Holder) | Composite all assets guarantee and debenture | 1 property | 09/01/2007 | 29/01/2009 | |
| satisfied | Ge Commercial Finance Ge Commercial Finance Limited | Legal charge | 2 properties | 09/01/2007 | 29/01/2009 | |
| satisfied | Henry Michael Head and Gillian Frances Head | Legal charge | 1 property | 21/12/2006 | 29/01/2009 | |
| satisfied | Henry Michael Head and Gillian Frances Head | Legal charge | 1 property | 21/04/2006 | 29/01/2009 | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Guarantee and debenture | 1 property | 27/01/1993 | — | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank LTD | Legal charge | 1 property | 23/01/1981 | — | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank LTD | Legal charge | 2 properties | 23/01/1981 | — |
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Recent filings (87 total)
gazette-dissolved-compulsory
gazette · GAZ2
2016-06-28
gazette-notice-compulsory
gazette · GAZ1
2016-04-12
liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 3.6
2010-08-12
legacy
insolvency · LQ02
2010-08-12
liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 3.6
2010-02-25
legacy
address · 287
2009-02-08
legacy
insolvency · 405(1)
2009-02-02
legacy
mortgage · 403a
2009-02-02
legacy
mortgage · 403a
2009-02-02
legacy
mortgage · 403a
2009-02-02
legacy
mortgage · 403a
2009-02-02
legacy
mortgage · 403a
2009-02-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2007-12-27
legacy
mortgage · 395
2007-11-09
legacy
annual-return · 363s
2007-10-23