C.B.S.(AUTOMOTIVE & INDUSTRIAL)LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved

00771665 · ltd · incorporated 1963-08-22

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 45.4y old — refinance window within 12 months

🔒Estimated value

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Turnover

—

not disclosed

Net worth

—

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Opportunity

51/100

Worth a look

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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 51/100 (worth a look), bankability 60/100. 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: Resolve: Company dissolved. Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (58/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.

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Refinance opportunity

1 live charge · oldest 45.4y

65/100

clean up first

Refinance viable after a tidy-up — address the highlighted items first.

· Oldest live charge is 45.4 years old — likely at or near maturity.
· Single lender — cleanest path to refinance.
· Legal-friction score 40/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.

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

Lenders & charges

1 charges (1/1 with lender, 1/1 with type)

Directors & officers

27 officers (2 active, 27 linked, 24 with DOB)

Ownership & PSC

1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared

Director network

15 connected companies via shared directors

Filing history

159 filings on record

Gazette notices

No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)

Opportunity Score

51/100Worth a look

PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional

Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.

Business quality

Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.

Acquirability

Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.

Risk profile

Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.

Signal strength

100

Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days

filings

Last 90 days

filings

Last 180 days

filings

Counts from Companies House filing history.

Corporate timeline (71 events)Click to expand

2024-04-16
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gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2024-04-16
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Company dissolved
2024-01-16
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liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · LIQ13
2023-07-22
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change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2023-07-22
⚠️
liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
insolvency · LIQ01
2023-07-22
⚠️
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2023-07-22
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resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2023-06-28
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accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2022-05-27
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change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2022-04-25
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DE JONGH, Frederik Christoffel appointed
director
2022-04-25
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CHASE, Jennifer Marianne Alison resigned
director
2022-04-25
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appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2022-04-25
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termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-04-11
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accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2021-10-04
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termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2021-10-04
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appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2021-09-30
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SMITH, John Angus appointed
director
2021-09-30
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BLIZZARD, David John Mark resigned
director
2021-09-17
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change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2021-07-01
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accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2020-12-21
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accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2019-12-05
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change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2019-08-22
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accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2018-10-05
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ROBSON, James Richard Watson resigned
director
2018-10-05
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termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2018-07-20
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accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2018-04-06
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CHASE, Jennifer Marianne Alison appointed
director
2016-06-01
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ROBSON, James Richard Watson appointed
director
2016-05-31
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SIMM, Iain David Cameron resigned
director
2015-04-30
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GILL, Matthew Clement Hugh resigned
director
2013-09-04
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BRISTLIN, Anthony John resigned
director
2013-09-04
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GILL, Matthew Clement Hugh appointed
director
2013-01-31
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BLIZZARD, David John Mark appointed
director
2013-01-31
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STONE, Zillah Wendy resigned
director
2010-04-27
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BRISTLIN, Anthony John appointed
director
2010-04-27
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HOAD, Mark resigned
director
2008-08-28
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SHAW, Sarah Margaret resigned
secretary
2008-08-28
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SHAW, Sarah Margaret resigned
director
2008-08-28
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SIMM, Iain David Cameron appointed
director
2008-08-28
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STONE, Zillah Wendy appointed
director
2006-08-31
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BOOTH, Robin resigned
director
2006-08-30
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HOAD, Mark appointed
director
2000-08-26
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SHAW, Sarah Margaret appointed
secretary
2000-08-26
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SHEPLEY, David Michael resigned
secretary
2000-08-26
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BOOTH, Robin appointed
director
2000-08-26
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COWLEY, William Noel resigned
director
2000-08-26
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HERITY, Michael resigned
director
2000-08-26
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SHAW, Sarah Margaret appointed
director
2000-08-26
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TUFFIN, Russell Lee resigned
director
2000-06-05
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COWLEY, William Noel appointed
director

Showing most recent 50 of 71 events

Owner dependency

66/100

High — earn-out structure required

Material founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.

FACTORS

+Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
+Senior director age: Director aged approximately 63 — approaching natural succession window.

Succession & seller-readiness

66/100

Strong succession signal

Multiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.

SIGNALS

primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 63. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 63 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.

Red flags

2 high ·

Company dissolved

high

Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.

Evidence: Dissolved on 2024-04-16

4 insolvency-related filings on record

high

Filings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.

Evidence: 2024-04-16: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2024-01-16: liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting

Group structure

Signature Aviation Plc is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Signature Aviation Plc

Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control

ultimate parent

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C.B.S.(AUTOMOTIVE & INDUSTRIAL)LIMITED

This company · 00771665

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
Signature Aviation Plc Corporate entity	75–100%	75–100%	board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control	06/04/2016

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusdissolved

Typeltd

Incorporated1963-08-22

Jurisdictionengland-wales

Primary SIC74990 — Non-trading company

Registered office

C/O Tc Bulley Davey Limited

1-4 London Road

Spalding

Lincolnshire

PE11 2TA

Filing status

Accounts

Next due: —

Last made up to: 2022-12-31

Confirmation statement

Next due: —

Last: —

Officers (0 active · 25 resigned)

DE JONGH, Frederik Christoffel→

director · ~50y · appointed 2022-04-25

View their other companies + combined net worth →

Active

SMITH, John Angus→

director · ~63y · appointed 2021-09-30

View their other companies + combined net worth →

Active

HERITY, Michael→

secretary · resigned 1998-02-28

Resigned

SHAW, Sarah Margaret→

secretary · appointed 2000-08-26 · resigned 2008-08-28

Resigned

SHEPLEY, David Michael→

secretary · appointed 1998-02-28 · resigned 2000-08-26

Resigned

BLIZZARD, David John Mark→

director · ~54y · appointed 2013-01-31 · resigned 2021-09-30

Resigned

BOOTH, Robin→

director · ~59y · appointed 2000-08-26 · resigned 2006-08-31

Resigned

BRISTLIN, Anthony John→

director · ~70y · appointed 2010-04-27 · resigned 2013-09-04

Resigned

CHASE, Jennifer Marianne Alison→

director · ~48y · appointed 2018-04-06 · resigned 2022-04-25

Resigned

COWLEY, William Noel→

director · ~72y · appointed 2000-06-05 · resigned 2000-08-26

Resigned

GILL, Matthew Clement Hugh→

director · ~55y · appointed 2013-09-04 · resigned 2015-04-30

Resigned

GOUDIE, Anthony Ian→

director · ~75y · resigned 1995-10-06

Resigned

HERITY, Michael→

director · ~74y · appointed 1994-07-01 · resigned 2000-08-26

Resigned

HOAD, Mark→

director · ~56y · appointed 2006-08-30 · resigned 2010-04-27

Resigned

JOHNSON, Christopher Mark, Chairman→

director · ~78y · appointed 1995-05-15 · resigned 1999-06-25

Resigned

JOHNSON, Christopher Mark, Chairman→

director · ~78y · resigned 1993-12-09

Resigned

JOHNSON, Peter David→

director · ~77y · resigned 1994-06-22

Resigned

MORAN, Dennis→

director · ~80y · appointed 1999-06-25 · resigned 2000-06-05

Resigned

NESBITT, David, Mr.→

director · ~68y · appointed 1993-12-20 · resigned 1995-04-13

Resigned

O'HARA, David John→

director · ~65y · appointed 1999-09-30 · resigned 2000-06-05

Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

Total charges

Outstanding

Active lenders

Status:Lender:1 of 1 shown

			Type	Properties
	satisfied	Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC	Fixed and floating charge	1 property	13/01/1981	23/11/1989

Recent filings (159 total)

gazette-dissolved-liquidation

gazette · GAZ2

2024-04-16

liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting

insolvency · LIQ13

2024-01-16

change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address

address · AD01

2023-07-22

liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency

insolvency · LIQ01

2023-07-22

liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator

insolvency · 600

2023-07-22

resolution

resolution · RESOLUTIONS

2023-07-22

accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant

accounts · AA

2023-06-28

confirmation-statement-with-no-updates

confirmation-statement · CS01

2023-05-23

confirmation-statement-with-no-updates

confirmation-statement · CS01

2022-06-10

change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address

address · AD01

2022-05-27

appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date

officers · AP01

2022-04-25

termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date

officers · TM01

2022-04-25

accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant

accounts · AA

2022-04-11

termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date

officers · TM01

2021-10-04

appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date

officers · AP01

2021-10-04