BULLUS & CO. LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
00482255 · ltd · incorporated 1950-05-18
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
56/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate
Sector: Real estate
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 56/100 (worth a look), bankability 72/100. Strong seller-intent signal (88/100, director aged 76). Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 8 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).
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Refinance opportunity
14 live charges · 8 lenders · oldest 47.4y
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 47.4 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 8 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 45/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (58/100)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
14 charges (14/14 with lender, 14/14 with type)
90
Directors & officers
19 officers (2 active, 19 linked, 16 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
5 connected companies via shared directors
60
Filing history
178 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
56/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.
Business quality
30
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
80
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 (84 events)Click to expand
- 2019-02-19📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2019-02-19🏁Company dissolved
- 2018-12-04📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2018-11-23📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2018-11-20📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2018-11-20📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2018-11-10➖HOYLE, Sally Elizabeth resignedsecretary
- 2018-11-10➖HOYLE, Sally Elizabeth resigneddirector
- 2017-05-31📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-fullaccounts · AA
- 2017-02-13📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2017-02-13📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2017-02-13⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2017-02-13📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2017-02-13📄capital-variation-of-rights-attached-to-sharescapital · SH10
- 2017-02-13📄capital-name-of-class-of-sharescapital · SH08
- 2017-02-13📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2017-01-31📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2017-01-31📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2017-01-31🔓Charge satisfied #14
- 2017-01-31🔓Charge satisfied #13
- 2017-01-25📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2017-01-25🔓Charge satisfied #12
- 2017-01-24📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2017-01-24📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2017-01-24🔓Charge satisfied #11
- 2017-01-24🔓Charge satisfied #10
- 2016-10-25📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2016-10-03➖HOPKINSON, John Harold Alistair resigneddirector
- 2016-06-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2016-06-15📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2016-06-13🔒Charge registered #14Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 2016-06-08📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2016-06-08🔒Charge registered #13Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC
- 2016-02-04📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2010-08-01➖BATTYE, Stephen Paul resigneddirector
- 2008-01-11➕BATTYE, Sara Ann appointeddirector
- 2008-01-11➖BRAIDE, William Gordon resigneddirector
- 2008-01-11➕HOPKINSON, John Harold Alistair appointeddirector
- 2008-01-11➖RUDDIMAN, David Anthony Peter resigneddirector
- 2008-01-11➖WOODFORD, Sophie Jane resigneddirector
- 2007-12-21➖BINKS, Helen Louisa resigneddirector
- 2006-12-07➕BINKS, Helen Louisa appointeddirector
- 2005-07-12➕BAILEY, Alastair Charles appointeddirector
- 2005-07-12➕HOYLE, Sally Elizabeth appointedsecretary
- 2005-07-12➕HOYLE, Sally Elizabeth appointeddirector
- 2005-07-12➕RUDDIMAN, David Anthony Peter appointeddirector
- 2005-07-12➕WOODFORD, Sophie Jane appointeddirector
- 2005-07-06➖HARRISON, David Neil resignedsecretary
- 2005-07-06➖HARRISON, David Neil resigneddirector
- 2004-11-26🔒Charge registered #12Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
Showing most recent 50 of 84 events
Owner dependency
83/100
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
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 21 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 76 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
96/100
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 76 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 21 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 76 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 2019-02-19
1 insolvency-related filing on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2017-02-13: 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.
Group structure
Redbrick Yorkshire Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Redbrick Yorkshire Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
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BULLUS & CO. LIMITED
This company · 00482255
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Redbrick Yorkshire Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | — | 75-100% shares | 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
Incorporated1950-05-18
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC68209 — Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate
Registered office
218 Bradford Road
Batley Carr
Batley
West Yorkshire
WF17 6JF
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2016-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 17 resigned)
BAILEY, Alastair Charles→
Activedirector · ~59y · appointed 2005-07-12
View their other companies + combined net worth →
BATTYE, Sara Ann→
Activedirector · ~76y · appointed 2008-01-11
View their other companies + combined net worth →
BULLUS, Christopher John→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 2003-12-22
HARRISON, David Neil→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2003-12-22 · resigned 2005-07-06
HOYLE, Sally Elizabeth→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-07-12 · resigned 2018-11-10
BATTYE, Stephen Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 2000-03-10 · resigned 2010-08-01
BINKS, Helen Louisa→
Resigneddirector · ~51y · appointed 2006-12-07 · resigned 2007-12-21
BRAIDE, William Gordon→
Resigneddirector · ~87y · appointed 2001-02-19 · resigned 2008-01-11
BULLUS, Christopher John→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · resigned 2003-12-22
BULLUS, Eric Edward→
Resigneddirector · ~120y · resigned 1995-07-14
BULLUS, John Rayner→
Resigneddirector · ~112y · resigned 1995-07-14
BURNS, Ann→
Resigneddirector · ~86y · appointed 2001-02-19 · resigned 2004-02-01
GIBSON, Thomas Burgess→
Resigneddirector · ~112y · resigned 1995-07-14
HARRISON, David Neil→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2003-12-22 · resigned 2005-07-06
HOPKINSON, John Harold Alistair→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 2008-01-11 · resigned 2016-10-03
HOYLE, Sally Elizabeth→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2005-07-12 · resigned 2018-11-10
RUDDIMAN, David Anthony Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2005-07-12 · resigned 2008-01-11
TALBOT, Alan John→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 1995-07-14 · resigned 2000-02-02
WOODFORD, Sophie Jane→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2005-07-12 · resigned 2008-01-11
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Mortgages & charges
14
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:14 of 14 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 13/06/2016 | 31/01/2017 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 08/06/2016 | 31/01/2017 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Legal charge | 1 property | 26/11/2004 | 25/01/2017 | |
| satisfied | The Cumberland Building Society | Mortgage | 1 property | 13/08/2004 | 24/01/2017 | |
| satisfied | Cumberland Building Society | Debenture | 2 properties | 11/04/2002 | 24/01/2017 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 16/10/2001 | 07/05/2003 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Guarantee & debenture | 1 property | 04/10/2001 | 07/05/2003 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 09/08/2000 | 07/05/2003 | |
| satisfied | Inenco Group Inenco Group Limited | Agreement | 2 properties | 28/01/2000 | 07/05/2003 | |
| satisfied | Venture Finance Venture Finance PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 16/02/1998 | 30/08/2000 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Guarantee & debenture | 1 property | 01/04/1991 | 07/05/2003 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 21/03/1990 | 07/05/2003 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 30/10/1987 | 07/05/2003 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank Limited | Legal charge | 1 property | 05/01/1979 | 07/05/2003 |
Recent filings (178 total)
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2019-02-19
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2018-12-04
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2018-11-23
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2018-11-20
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2018-11-20
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2018-02-01
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2017-05-31
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2017-02-13
legacy
capital · SH20
2017-02-13
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2017-02-13
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2017-02-13
capital-variation-of-rights-attached-to-shares
capital · SH10
2017-02-13
capital-name-of-class-of-shares
capital · SH08
2017-02-13
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2017-02-13
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2017-01-31