PREDICTORY LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
00960351 · ltd · incorporated 1969-08-15
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 43.8y old — refinance window within 12 months
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Turnover
not disclosed
Net worth
book net assets
Opportunity
55/100
Worth a look
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What this business does
Primary activity: Activities of head offices
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 55/100 (worth a look), bankability 60/100. Strong seller-intent signal (78/100, director aged 95). 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 (65/100).

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Refinance opportunity

12 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 43.8y

50/100
clean up first

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

  • · Oldest live charge is 43.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
  • · Legal-friction score 40/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.

Data confidence

Overall: medium (60/100)

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
12 charges (12/12 with lender, 12/12 with type)
90
Directors & officers
13 officers (3 active, 13 linked, 10 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
13 connected companies via shared directors
84
Filing history
155 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
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filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (52 events)Click to expand
  1. 2018-05-08
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    gazette-dissolved-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ2(A)
  2. 2018-05-08
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    Company dissolved
  3. 2018-02-20
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    gazette-notice-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ1(A)
  4. 2018-02-13
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    dissolution-application-strike-off-company
    dissolution · DS01
  5. 2018-01-31
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  6. 2017-02-08
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    legacy
    capital · SH20
  7. 2017-02-08
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    capital · SH19
  8. 2017-02-08
    ⚠️
    legacy
    insolvency · CAP-SS
  9. 2017-02-08
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    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  10. 2017-01-20
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  11. 2015-11-18
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  12. 2015-09-09
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  13. 2014-11-18
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  14. 2014-09-30
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  15. 2013-11-18
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  16. 2013-09-06
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  17. 2013-06-10
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    auditors · AUD
  18. 2012-11-20
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  19. 2012-09-21
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  20. 2011-11-25
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  21. 2011-09-27
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  22. 2010-11-18
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  23. 2010-11-18
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    change-person-secretary-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH03
  24. 2010-11-18
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  25. 2006-03-08
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    Charge registered #12
    Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
  26. 2005-12-31
    PIGHILLS, Charles Howard resigned
    director
  27. 2005-12-31
    SCOTT, Jason Edwin Russell resigned
    director
  28. 2005-12-31
    TANKARD, Charles Roger Swift resigned
    director
  29. 2005-04-08
    CRAWFORD, Jonathan Hugh resigned
    director
  30. 2004-08-05
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    Charge registered #11
    Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
  31. 2004-02-26
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    Charge registered #10
    Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
  32. 2002-11-11
    BOOTH, Andrew Philip appointed
    director
  33. 2002-11-11
    CRAWFORD, Jonathan Hugh appointed
    director
  34. 2002-11-11
    SCOTT, Jason Edwin Russell appointed
    director
  35. 2000-12-21
    BARKER, Steven Timothy resigned
    director
  36. 2000-12-21
    HOLROYD, George David resigned
    director
  37. 1998-02-27
    BOOTH, Andrew Philip appointed
    secretary
  38. 1998-02-27
    SOMERS, Sylvia May resigned
    secretary
  39. 1997-10-10
    MARRIOTT, Richard Frederick resigned
    director
  40. 1995-10-02
    SOMERS, Sylvia May appointed
    secretary
  41. 1995-09-29
    SCRIVEN, Martin James Wynne resigned
    secretary
  42. 1995-09-29
    SCRIVEN, Martin James Wynne resigned
    director
  43. 1994-06-16
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    Charge registered #9
    Lender: Midland Bank PLC
  44. 1994-06-16
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    Charge registered #8
    Lender: Midland Bank PLC
  45. 1994-06-16
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    Charge registered #7
    Lender: Midland Bank PLC
  46. 1994-06-16
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    Charge registered #6
    Lender: Midland Bank PLC
  47. 1994-06-16
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    Charge registered #5
    Lender: Midland Bank PLC
  48. 1993-01-26
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    Charge registered #4
    Lender: Midland Bank PLC
  49. 1985-02-22
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    Charge registered #3
    Lender: Midland Bank PLC
  50. 1983-07-12
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    Charge registered #2
    Lender: Midland Bank PLC
Showing most recent 50 of 52 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 24 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 95 — 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 95 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 24 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 57 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 low
Company dissolved
high

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

Evidence: Dissolved on 2018-05-08

1 insolvency-related filing on record
high

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

Evidence: 2017-02-08: legacy

12 live charges
low

Heavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.

Shareholders & ownership

1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Mr John Brian Haggas
Individual · British · DOB 05/1931 · age 95
75100%
75-100% shares06/04/2016

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
Incorporated1969-08-15
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC70100 — Activities of head offices

Registered office

Prospect Mill, Haincliffe Road
Ingrow
Keighley
West Yorkshire
BD21 5BU

Filing status

Accounts
Next due:
Last made up to: 2017-06-30
Confirmation statement
Next due:
Last:

Officers (0 active · 10 resigned)

BOOTH, Andrew Philip
secretary · appointed 1998-02-27
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Active
BOOTH, Andrew Philip
director · ~58y · appointed 2002-11-11
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Active
HAGGAS, John Brian
director · ~95y
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Active
SCRIVEN, Martin James Wynne
secretary · resigned 1995-09-29
Resigned
SOMERS, Sylvia May
secretary · appointed 1995-10-02 · resigned 1998-02-27
Resigned
BARKER, Steven Timothy
director · ~81y · resigned 2000-12-21
Resigned
CRAWFORD, Jonathan Hugh
director · ~61y · appointed 2002-11-11 · resigned 2005-04-08
Resigned
HOLROYD, George David
director · ~85y · resigned 2000-12-21
Resigned
MARRIOTT, Richard Frederick
director · ~79y · resigned 1997-10-10
Resigned
PIGHILLS, Charles Howard
director · ~83y · resigned 2005-12-31
Resigned
SCOTT, Jason Edwin Russell
director · ~56y · appointed 2002-11-11 · resigned 2005-12-31
Resigned
SCRIVEN, Martin James Wynne
director · ~81y · resigned 1995-09-29
Resigned
TANKARD, Charles Roger Swift
director · ~90y · resigned 2005-12-31
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

12
Total charges
12
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:12 of 12 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
HSBC
Hsbc Bank PLC
Legal mortgage1 property08/03/2006
outstanding
HSBC
Hsbc Bank PLC
Legal mortgage1 property05/08/2004
outstanding
HSBC
Hsbc Bank PLC
Debenture1 property26/02/2004
outstanding
Midland Bank
Midland Bank PLC
Legal charge1 property16/06/1994
outstanding
Midland Bank
Midland Bank PLC
Legal charge1 property16/06/1994
outstanding
Midland Bank
Midland Bank PLC
Legal charge1 property16/06/1994
outstanding
Midland Bank
Midland Bank PLC
Legal charge1 property16/06/1994
outstanding
Midland Bank
Midland Bank PLC
Legal charge1 property16/06/1994
outstanding
Midland Bank
Midland Bank PLC
Fixed and floating charge1 property26/01/1993
outstanding
Midland Bank
Midland Bank PLC
Legal charge1 property22/02/1985
outstanding
Midland Bank
Midland Bank PLC
Legal charge1 property12/07/1983
outstanding
Midland Bank
Midland Bank PLC
Charge1 property02/08/1982
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Recent filings (155 total)

gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2018-05-08
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2018-02-20
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2018-02-13
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2018-01-31
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2017-11-20
legacy
capital · SH20
2017-02-08
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2017-02-08
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2017-02-08
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2017-02-08
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
accounts · AA
2017-01-20
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2016-11-18
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2015-11-18
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
accounts · AA
2015-09-09
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2014-11-18
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
accounts · AA
2014-09-30