READYMIX (UK) LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
00885018 · ltd · incorporated 1966-08-05
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
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Turnover
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Net worth
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Opportunity
51/100
Worth a look
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What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 99999
Sector: Extraterritorial bodies
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 51/100 (worth a look), bankability 50/100. Strong seller-intent signal (78/100, director aged 70). 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 (50/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.

Data confidence

Overall: low (52/100)

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
Confirmed no charges registered
85
Directors & officers
25 officers (3 active, 25 linked, 21 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
20 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
133 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
51/100Worth 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
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
49
Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.
Signal strength
90
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
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filings
Last 90 days
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Last 180 days
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filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (67 events)Click to expand
  1. 2015-10-07
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    gazette-dissolved-liquidation
    gazette · GAZ2
  2. 2015-10-07
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    Company dissolved
  3. 2015-07-07
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    liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
    insolvency · 4.71
  4. 2014-10-22
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  5. 2014-10-21
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    liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
    insolvency · 4.70
  6. 2014-10-21
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    liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
    insolvency · 600
  7. 2014-10-21
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    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  8. 2014-09-16
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  9. 2014-04-30
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  10. 2013-08-16
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  11. 2013-04-30
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  12. 2012-07-02
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  13. 2012-04-30
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  14. 2011-10-05
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name
    officers · AP01
  15. 2011-10-05
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    termination-director-company-with-name
    officers · TM01
  16. 2011-09-30
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    SMALLEY, Jason Alexander appointed
    director
  17. 2011-09-30
    ➖
    SMITH, Andrew Michael resigned
    director
  18. 2011-05-18
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  19. 2011-04-26
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  20. 2010-08-24
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    change-person-secretary-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH03
  21. 2010-05-10
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date
    annual-return · AR01
  22. 2010-03-30
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  23. 2009-12-03
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  24. 2009-11-14
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  25. 2009-05-28
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    legacy
    officers · 288b
  26. 2009-05-22
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    GILLARD, Peter Henry resigned
    director
  27. 2009-05-11
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    legacy
    annual-return · 363a
  28. 2009-04-01
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  29. 2008-05-20
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  30. 2007-06-12
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    GILLARD, Peter Henry appointed
    director
  31. 2006-04-12
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    BOTTLE, Stephen resigned
    director
  32. 2006-04-12
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    SMITH, Andrew Michael appointed
    director
  33. 2004-04-01
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    MURRAY, Daphne Margaret appointed
    secretary
  34. 2004-04-01
    ➖
    COLLINS, Michael Leslie resigned
    secretary
  35. 2004-04-01
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    ROBINSON, John Anthony resigned
    director
  36. 2000-07-01
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    COLLINS, Michael Leslie appointed
    director
  37. 2000-07-01
    ➕
    COLLINS, Michael Leslie appointed
    secretary
  38. 2000-07-01
    ➖
    STANDISH, Frank James resigned
    secretary
  39. 2000-07-01
    ➕
    BOTTLE, Stephen appointed
    director
  40. 2000-07-01
    ➖
    HAMPSON, Michael David resigned
    director
  41. 2000-07-01
    ➖
    STANDISH, Frank James resigned
    director
  42. 2000-05-26
    ➖
    BROWN, Charles Bennett resigned
    director
  43. 2000-05-26
    ➕
    STANDISH, Frank James appointed
    director
  44. 1999-03-01
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    KALIA, Narinder Nath resigned
    secretary
  45. 1999-03-01
    ➕
    STANDISH, Frank James appointed
    secretary
  46. 1998-12-31
    ➕
    BROWN, Charles Bennett appointed
    director
  47. 1998-12-31
    ➖
    CLARK, Graham Edward resigned
    director
  48. 1998-12-31
    ➖
    GOULD, Stephen John resigned
    director
  49. 1998-12-31
    ➖
    HALLING, Michael John resigned
    director
  50. 1998-12-31
    ➕
    HAMPSON, Michael David appointed
    director
Showing most recent 50 of 67 events

Owner dependency

83/100
Critical — business is the founder

The 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 26 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 70 — succession pressure is live.

Succession & seller-readiness

96/100
Likely off-market candidate

Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 70 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 26 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 60 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 ·
Company dissolved
high

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

Evidence: Dissolved on 2015-10-07

4 insolvency-related filings on record
high

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

Evidence: 2015-10-07: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2015-07-07: liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1966-08-05
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC99999 — SIC 99999

Registered office

No 1 Dorset Street
Southampton
Hampshire
SO15 2DP

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2013-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 22 resigned)

MURRAY, Daphne Margaret→
secretary · appointed 2004-04-01
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Active
COLLINS, Michael Leslie→
director · ~70y · appointed 2000-07-01
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Active
SMALLEY, Jason Alexander→
director · ~57y · appointed 2011-09-30
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Active
COLLINS, Michael Leslie→
secretary · appointed 2000-07-01 · resigned 2004-04-01
Resigned
KALIA, Narinder Nath→
secretary · resigned 1999-03-01
Resigned
STANDISH, Frank James→
secretary · appointed 1999-03-01 · resigned 2000-07-01
Resigned
BARTLES-SMITH, Allan Rex→
director · ~87y · resigned 1996-12-31
Resigned
BENNETT, Peter Edward→
director · ~96y · resigned 1992-10-30
Resigned
BOTTLE, Stephen→
director · ~69y · appointed 2000-07-01 · resigned 2006-04-12
Resigned
BROWN, Charles Bennett→
director · ~60y · appointed 1998-12-31 · resigned 2000-05-26
Resigned
CLARK, Graham Edward→
director · ~71y · appointed 1997-01-01 · resigned 1998-12-31
Resigned
COOPER, John Brian→
director · ~94y · resigned 1994-12-31
Resigned
FROST, Bryan Dudley→
director · ~89y · resigned 1996-12-31
Resigned
GILLARD, Peter Henry→
director · ~74y · appointed 2007-06-12 · resigned 2009-05-22
Resigned
GOULD, Stephen John→
director · ~76y · appointed 1997-01-01 · resigned 1998-12-31
Resigned
HALLING, Michael John→
director · ~79y · appointed 1996-07-01 · resigned 1998-12-31
Resigned
HAMPSON, Michael David→
director · ~68y · appointed 1998-12-31 · resigned 2000-07-01
Resigned
HEPBURN, Graham George→
director · ~73y · appointed 1997-04-01 · resigned 1998-12-31
Resigned
NEAVE, David Sidney→
director · ~77y · appointed 1994-04-01 · resigned 1995-12-31
Resigned
ORNSBY, John Sidney→
director · ~90y · resigned 1995-12-31
Resigned

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Recent filings (133 total)

gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2015-10-07
liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · 4.71
2015-07-07
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2014-10-22
liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
insolvency · 4.70
2014-10-21
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2014-10-21
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2014-10-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2014-09-16
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2014-04-30
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2013-08-16
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2013-04-30
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2012-07-02
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2012-04-30
appoint-person-director-company-with-name
officers · AP01
2011-10-05
termination-director-company-with-name
officers · TM01
2011-10-05
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2011-05-18