SPATREK LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
00993409 · ltd · incorporated 1970-11-03
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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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
54/100
Worth a look
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What this business does
Primary activity: Other manufacturing n.e.c.
Sector: Manufacturing
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 54/100 (worth a look), bankability 42/100. Strong seller-intent signal (65/100, director aged 63). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: File overdue accounts. Clears statutory overdue flag — immediate bankability uplift for refinance conversations. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (53/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.

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Refinance opportunity

4 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 41.3y

35/100
too messy

Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.

  • · Oldest live charge is 41.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 35/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.

Data confidence

Overall: low (49/100)

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
4 charges (4/4 with lender, 4/4 with type)
90
Directors & officers
11 officers (2 active, 11 linked, 8 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
4 connected companies via shared directors
57
Filing history
95 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
54/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

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

Business quality
15
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
100
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
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filings
Last 180 days
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filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (50 events)Click to expand
  1. 2017-05-23
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    gazette-dissolved-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ2(A)
  2. 2017-05-23
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    Company dissolved
  3. 2017-03-07
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    gazette-notice-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ1(A)
  4. 2017-02-27
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    dissolution-application-strike-off-company
    dissolution · DS01
  5. 2017-01-05
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  6. 2016-06-04
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    gazette-filings-brought-up-to-date
    gazette · DISS40
  7. 2016-06-02
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  8. 2016-06-02
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  9. 2016-05-03
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    gazette-notice-compulsory
    gazette · GAZ1
  10. 2016-04-19
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    LOWDEN, Andrew Michael resigned
    director
  11. 2016-01-10
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  12. 2015-02-09
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  13. 2015-01-08
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-small
    accounts · AA
  14. 2014-03-04
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    annual-return · AR01
  15. 2014-01-09
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-small
    accounts · AA
  16. 2013-03-25
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  17. 2012-12-17
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-small
    accounts · AA
  18. 2012-02-28
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  19. 2012-01-03
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-small
    accounts · AA
  20. 2011-02-28
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    annual-return · AR01
  21. 2011-01-04
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-small
    accounts · AA
  22. 2010-04-09
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    annual-return · AR01
  23. 2010-04-09
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    officers · CH01
  24. 2010-04-09
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    officers · CH01
  25. 2010-01-20
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-small
    accounts · AA
  26. 2009-02-10
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    legacy
    annual-return · 363a
  27. 2009-02-10
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    legacy
    address · 353
  28. 2008-04-30
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    BLOWER, Robert Gordon resigned
    secretary
  29. 2008-04-24
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    BODEN, Charles, Mr. appointed
    secretary
  30. 2008-04-24
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    BODEN, Charles, Mr. appointed
    director
  31. 2008-04-24
    ➖
    THOMPSTONE, Donald Christopher Stuart resigned
    director
  32. 2006-10-14
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    Charge registered #4
    Lender: Rbs Invoice Finance Limited
  33. 2006-09-27
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    LOWDEN, Andrew Michael appointed
    director
  34. 2005-09-09
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    THOMPSTONE, Simon Francis resigned
    director
  35. 2005-05-31
    ➖
    THOMPSTONE, Christopher Mark resigned
    director
  36. 2000-11-30
    ➖
    GLEAVES, James Colin resigned
    director
  37. 1999-06-08
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    Charge registered #3
    Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
  38. 1998-05-29
    ➖
    ASH, Monika Marianne resigned
    secretary
  39. 1998-05-29
    ➕
    BLOWER, Robert Gordon appointed
    secretary
  40. 1998-05-29
    ➖
    ASH, David John resigned
    director
  41. 1998-05-29
    ➖
    ASH, Monika Marianne resigned
    director
  42. 1998-05-29
    ➕
    GLEAVES, James Colin appointed
    director
  43. 1998-05-29
    ➕
    THOMPSTONE, Christopher Mark appointed
    director
  44. 1998-05-29
    ➕
    THOMPSTONE, Donald Christopher Stuart appointed
    director
  45. 1998-05-29
    ➕
    THOMPSTONE, Simon Francis appointed
    director
  46. 1994-09-29
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    Charge satisfied #2
  47. 1987-11-23
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    Charge satisfied #1
  48. 1987-07-16
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    Charge registered #2
    Lender: T S B England & Wales PLC.
  49. 1985-02-01
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    Charge registered #1
    Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
  50. 1970-11-03
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    Company incorporated
    As SPATREK LIMITED

Owner dependency

93/100
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
  • +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
  • +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 18 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 63 — approaching natural succession window.

Succession & seller-readiness

83/100
Likely off-market candidate

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

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 63. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
  • primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
  • secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 18 years.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 56 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.

Red flags

2 high ·
Accounts overdue
high

Statutory accounts have not been filed by their due date. Can indicate admin breakdown, cash preservation, or deliberate delay.

Evidence: Next due: 2017-12-31

Company dissolved
high

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

Evidence: Dissolved on 2017-05-23

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1970-11-03
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC32990 — Other manufacturing n.e.c.

Registered office

Dane Mills Tunstall Road
Bosley
Nr Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK11 0PE

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2017-12-31OVERDUE
Last made up to: 2016-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 9 resigned)

BODEN, Charles, Mr.→
secretary · appointed 2008-04-24
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Active
BODEN, Charles, Mr.→
director · ~63y · appointed 2008-04-24
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Active
ASH, Monika Marianne→
secretary · resigned 1998-05-29
Resigned
BLOWER, Robert Gordon→
secretary · appointed 1998-05-29 · resigned 2008-04-30
Resigned
ASH, David John→
director · ~91y · resigned 1998-05-29
Resigned
ASH, Monika Marianne→
director · ~81y · resigned 1998-05-29
Resigned
GLEAVES, James Colin→
director · ~78y · appointed 1998-05-29 · resigned 2000-11-30
Resigned
LOWDEN, Andrew Michael→
director · ~74y · appointed 2006-09-27 · resigned 2016-04-19
Resigned
THOMPSTONE, Christopher Mark→
director · ~87y · appointed 1998-05-29 · resigned 2005-05-31
Resigned
THOMPSTONE, Donald Christopher Stuart→
director · ~76y · appointed 1998-05-29 · resigned 2008-04-24
Resigned
THOMPSTONE, Simon Francis→
director · ~57y · appointed 1998-05-29 · resigned 2005-09-09
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

4
Total charges
2
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
NatWest Group
Rbs Invoice Finance Limited
Fixed and floating charge1 property14/10/2006—
outstanding
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Mortgage debenture1 property08/06/1999—
satisfied
T S B England & Wales .
T S B England & Wales PLC.
Mortgage debenture1 property16/07/198729/09/1994
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Mortgage debenture1 property01/02/198523/11/1987
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Recent filings (95 total)

gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2017-05-23
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2017-03-07
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2017-02-27
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
accounts · AA
2017-01-05
gazette-filings-brought-up-to-date
gazette · DISS40
2016-06-04
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2016-06-02
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2016-06-02
gazette-notice-compulsory
gazette · GAZ1
2016-05-03
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
accounts · AA
2016-01-10
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2015-02-09
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2015-01-08
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2014-03-04
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2014-01-09
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2013-03-25
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2012-12-17