CADAVON LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
00462923 · ltd · incorporated 1948-12-31
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 37.6y old — refinance window within 12 months
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
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Opportunity
52/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: Non-trading company
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed dormant / non-trading — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 52/100 (worth a look), bankability 60/100. Strong seller-intent signal (68/100, director aged 75). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Resolve: Company dissolved. Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (53/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
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Refinance opportunity
6 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 37.6y
50/100
clean up first
Refinance viable after a tidy-up — address the highlighted items first.
- · Oldest live charge is 37.6 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
- · Legal-friction score 35/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
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
6 charges (6/6 with lender, 6/6 with type)
90
Directors & officers
9 officers (4 active, 9 linked, 7 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
18 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
121 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 (49 events)Click to expand
- 2014-10-03⚠️gazette-dissolved-liquidationgazette · GAZ2
- 2014-10-03🏁Company dissolved
- 2014-07-03⚠️liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meetinginsolvency · 4.71
- 2013-08-08📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-addressaddress · AD01
- 2013-08-06⚠️liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidatorinsolvency · 600
- 2013-08-06📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2013-08-06⚠️liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvencyinsolvency · 4.70
- 2013-06-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2013-03-14📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2012-05-25📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2012-03-28📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2011-07-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2011-06-03📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2011-06-03📄statement-of-companys-objectschange-of-constitution · CC04
- 2011-04-06📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2010-08-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2010-04-07📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2009-11-07📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2009-11-04📄change-person-secretary-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH03
- 2009-11-03📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2009-10-29📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2009-07-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2009-04-01📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2009-04-01📄legacyofficers · 288c
- 2008-08-06📄legacyofficers · 288c
- 2008-07-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2002-06-20🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2002-06-20🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2002-06-20🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2002-06-20🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2002-06-20🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2001-05-23➕HOLDING, Ann-Louise appointeddirector
- 2001-05-23➖BLACK, Terence Robert William resigneddirector
- 1999-06-15🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 1999-06-01🔒Charge registered #6Lender: European Investment Bank
- 1999-02-26➕BLACK, Terence Robert William appointeddirector
- 1999-02-26➖CARROLL, Stuart Paul resigneddirector
- 1997-04-25➕GOODGE, Linda Susan appointedsecretary
- 1997-04-25➖WINDRIDGE, Susan Doreen resignedsecretary
- 1997-04-25➕CARROLL, Stuart Paul appointeddirector
- 1997-04-25➖WINDRIDGE, Susan Doreen resigneddirector
- 1996-11-04➕BRENT, David Michael appointeddirector
- 1996-11-04➖RICE, William Anthony resigneddirector
- 1992-08-07🔒Charge registered #5Lender: European Investment Bank
- 1992-06-11🔒Charge registered #4Lender: European Investment Bank
- 1990-12-21🔒Charge registered #3Lender: European Investment Bank.
- 1989-02-02🔒Charge registered #2Lender: European Investment Bank.
- 1988-10-18🔒Charge registered #1Lender: European Investment Bank
- 1948-12-31🏢Company incorporatedAs CADAVON LIMITED
Owner dependency
75/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 30 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 75 — 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 75 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 30 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 77 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 2014-10-03
4 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2014-10-03: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2014-07-03: liquidation-voluntary-members-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
Incorporated1948-12-31
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC74990 — Non-trading company
Registered office
8 Salisbury Square
London
EC4Y 8BB
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2012-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 5 resigned)
GOODGE, Linda Susan→
Activesecretary · appointed 1997-04-25
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BRENT, David Michael→
Activedirector · ~75y · appointed 1996-11-04
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HOLDING, Ann-Louise→
Activedirector · ~65y · appointed 2001-05-23
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Active
WINDRIDGE, Susan Doreen→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1997-04-25
BLACK, Terence Robert William→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 1999-02-26 · resigned 2001-05-23
CARROLL, Stuart Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 1997-04-25 · resigned 1999-02-26
RICE, William Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · resigned 1996-11-04
WINDRIDGE, Susan Doreen→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · resigned 1997-04-25
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Mortgages & charges
6
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:6 of 6 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | European Investment Bank | Deed of amendment | 1 property | 01/06/1999 | 20/06/2002 | |
| satisfied | European Investment Bank | New deed of assignment | 1 property | 07/08/1992 | 15/06/1999 | |
| satisfied | European Investment Bank | Deed of assignment | 1 property | 11/06/1992 | 20/06/2002 | |
| satisfied | European Investment Bank. | Revenues assignment agreement | 1 property | 21/12/1990 | 20/06/2002 | |
| satisfied | European Investment Bank. | Consolidated revenue assignment agreement | 1 property | 02/02/1989 | 20/06/2002 | |
| satisfied | European Investment Bank | Revenues assignment agreement | 1 property | 18/10/1988 | 20/06/2002 |
Recent filings (121 total)
gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2014-10-03
liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · 4.71
2014-07-03
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address
address · AD01
2013-08-08
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2013-08-06
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2013-08-06
liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
insolvency · 4.70
2013-08-06
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2013-06-03
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2013-03-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2012-05-25
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2012-03-28
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2011-07-06
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2011-06-03
statement-of-companys-objects
change-of-constitution · CC04
2011-06-03
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2011-04-06
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2010-08-10