HSBC INTERMEDIATE LEASING (UK) LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
00418328 · ltd · incorporated 1946-08-29
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
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book net assets
Opportunity
55/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: Renting and leasing of other machinery, equipment and tangible goods n.e.c.
Sector: Administrative & support services
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 55/100 (worth a look), bankability 52/100. Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 11 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (45/100).
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Refinance opportunity
18 live charges · 11 lenders · oldest 23.9y
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 23.9 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 11 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 55/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (61/100)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
18 charges (18/18 with lender, 18/18 with type)
90
Directors & officers
45 officers (6 active, 45 linked, 28 with DOB)
82
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
26 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
216 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
55/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.
Business quality
20
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
46
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 (124 events)Click to expand
- 2017-01-03📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2017-01-03🏁Company dissolved
- 2016-10-18📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2016-10-10📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2016-09-26📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2016-09-26⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2016-09-26📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2016-09-26📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2016-08-24📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2016-08-01➖BENCARD, Robin Louis Henning resigneddirector
- 2016-03-21📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2016-03-15➕LONG, Simon Einar appointeddirector
- 2016-01-04📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2016-01-04📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2015-12-31➖CAVANNA, David John resigneddirector
- 2015-12-16➕ANDERSON, Michael Connelly appointeddirector
- 2015-12-02📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2015-07-31📄miscellaneousmiscellaneous · MISC
- 2015-07-14📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2015-07-14📄auditors-resignation-companyauditors · AUD
- 2015-07-08📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2015-07-07📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2015-07-06➕LEWIS, Romana appointedsecretary
- 2015-07-06➖SHEPHERD, Hannah Elizabeth resignedsecretary
- 2015-01-19📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2015-01-19📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2015-01-05➖BHAMBHRA, Tony resignedsecretary
- 2015-01-05➕SHEPHERD, Hannah Elizabeth appointedsecretary
- 2014-12-09📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2014-10-01📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2014-09-11➖MANJANATH, Naresh resigneddirector
- 2014-09-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2014-01-08➕BHAMBHRA, Tony appointedsecretary
- 2014-01-08➖DEAN, Katherine resignedsecretary
- 2014-01-08📄termination-secretary-company-with-nameofficers · TM02
- 2014-01-08📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-nameofficers · AP03
- 2013-07-24➕SUBRAMANIYAN, Jaya appointeddirector
- 2013-07-24➕DEAN, Katherine appointedsecretary
- 2013-07-24➖WOOD, Hollie Rheanna resignedsecretary
- 2013-07-24➕CAVANNA, David John appointeddirector
- 2013-06-21➖BARKER, Fiona Ann resigneddirector
- 2012-12-06➕KENT, John Richard appointeddirector
- 2012-09-30➖FLEMING, Maria Therese resigneddirector
- 2012-06-19➖SENIOR, Carl Thomas resigneddirector
- 2012-01-04➕SENIOR, Carl Thomas appointeddirector
- 2011-12-20➖SHEPHERD, Hannah Elizabeth resignedsecretary
- 2011-12-20➕WOOD, Hollie Rheanna appointedsecretary
- 2011-11-30➖SINGLETON, Kevin Alan, Dr resigneddirector
- 2011-11-15➕BARKER, Fiona Ann appointeddirector
- 2011-11-15➖TAILOR, Jyoti resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 124 events
Owner dependency
58/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- -5 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.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 64 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
80/100
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.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 22 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 80 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 lowCompany dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2017-01-03
1 insolvency-related filing on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2016-09-26: legacy
18 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
Group structure
Hsbc Bank Plc is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Hsbc Bank Plc
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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HSBC INTERMEDIATE LEASING (UK) LIMITED
This company · 00418328
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hsbc Bank Plc Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 26/10/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1946-08-29
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC77390 — Renting and leasing of other machinery, equipment and tangible goods n.e.c.
Registered office
8 Canada Square
London
E14 5HQ
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2014-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 39 resigned)
Active
ANDERSON, Michael Connelly→
Activedirector · ~64y · appointed 2015-12-16
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KENT, John Richard→
Activedirector · ~56y · appointed 2012-12-06
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LONG, Simon Einar→
Activedirector · ~52y · appointed 2016-03-15
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OWEN CONWAY, Gareth→
Activedirector · ~60y · appointed 2004-01-28
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SUBRAMANIYAN, Jaya→
Activedirector · ~64y · appointed 2013-07-24
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BAYER, George William→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2008-02-11 · resigned 2008-09-12
BHAMBHRA, Tony→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2014-01-08 · resigned 2015-01-05
BLACK, Nicola Suzanne→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2000-09-28 · resigned 2002-11-06
BRYANT, Shaun Kevin→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1996-10-01 · resigned 1998-10-01
DEAN, Katherine→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2013-07-24 · resigned 2014-01-08
GARNHAM, Vanessa Indira→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1995-10-01
GOTT, Sarah Caroline→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2008-10-17 · resigned 2010-09-23
HOBLEY, Elizabeth Anne→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1998-10-01 · resigned 2000-09-28
MCQUILLAN, Pauline Louise→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-04-25 · resigned 2008-02-11
NIVEN, Frances Julie→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-07-13 · resigned 2006-04-25
PEARCE, Mark Vivian→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2002-11-06 · resigned 2004-05-20
POOLE, Rebecca Louise→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-05-20 · resigned 2005-07-13
QUIN, Richard William→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1995-10-01 · resigned 1996-10-01
SHEPHERD, Hannah Elizabeth→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2015-01-05 · resigned 2015-07-06
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Mortgages & charges
18
Total charges
18
Outstanding
10
Active lenders
Status:Lender:18 of 18 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Hazel Shipping (The Sub Lessee) Hazel Shipping LTD (The Sub Lessee) | A first priority norwegian mortgage | 1 property | 01/04/2004 | — | |
| outstanding | Hazel Shipping Hazel Shipping LTD | A lessee sub-lease security assignment | 1 property | 01/04/2004 | — | |
| outstanding | Hazel Shipping Hazel Shipping LTD | An assignment of builder's warranties | 1 property | 01/04/2004 | — | |
| outstanding | Blaf (No.9) Blaf (No.9) Limited | An assignment of sub-lease and guarantee and indemnity in respect of hull no. 351 | 1 property | 09/07/2003 | — | |
| outstanding | Hazel Shipping . (The Sub Lessee) Hazel Shipping LTD. (The Sub Lessee) | A first priority norwegian mortgage | 1 property | 30/06/2003 | — | |
| outstanding | Hazel Shipping Hazel Shipping LTD | Lessee sub-lease security assignment | 1 property | 30/06/2003 | — | |
| outstanding | Blaf (No.2) Blaf (No.2) Limited | An assignment of sub-lease and guarantee of indemnity | 1 property | 25/06/2003 | — | |
| outstanding | Hazel Shipping Hazel Shipping LTD | An assignment of builder's warranties | 1 property | 25/06/2003 | — | |
| outstanding | Hazel Shipping Hazel Shipping LTD | A first priority norweigian mortgage | 1 property | 06/02/2003 | — | |
| outstanding | Hazel Shipping Hazel Shipping Limited | A lessee sub-lease security assignment | 1 property | 06/02/2003 | — | |
| outstanding | Hazel Shipping Hazel Shipping LTD | An assignment if builder warranties | 1 property | 05/02/2003 | — | |
| outstanding | Blaf (No.10) Blaf (No.10) Limited | An assignment of sub-lease and guarantee and indemnity | 1 property | 05/02/2003 | — | |
| outstanding | Mcc Leasing (No.24) Mcc Leasing (No.24) Limited | Assignment of sub-lease agreement relating to one 6,332 teu "e-type" container ship with hull no.1255 Called M.V."hatsu ethic" | 1 property | 07/01/2003 | — | |
| outstanding | Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale (The Security Trustee) | An insurance assignment | 1 property | 12/12/2002 | — | |
| outstanding | Hatsu Marine Hatsu Marine Limited | An assignment of head lease agreement | 1 property | 12/12/2002 | — | |
| outstanding | Hatsu Marine Hatsu Marine Limited | An assignment of head lease agreement | 1 property | 04/06/2002 | — | |
| outstanding | Hamburgische Landesbank-Girozentrale-(The "Security Trustee") | An insurance assignment | 1 property | 04/06/2002 | — | |
| outstanding | Mcc Leasing (No.24) Mcc Leasing (No.24) Limited | An assignment of sub-lease agreement relating to one 6,332 teu container ship called M.V."hatsu excel" | 1 property | 04/06/2002 | — |
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Recent filings (216 total)
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2017-01-03
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2016-11-18
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2016-10-18
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2016-10-10
legacy
capital · SH20
2016-09-26
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2016-09-26
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2016-09-26
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2016-09-26
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2016-08-24
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2016-03-21
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2016-01-04
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2016-01-04
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2015-12-02
miscellaneous
miscellaneous · MISC
2015-07-31
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2015-07-14