HSBC PH INVESTMENTS (UK) LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
01051510 · ltd · incorporated 1972-04-25
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
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not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
56/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: Financial leasing
Sector: Financial & insurance
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 56/100 (worth a look), bankability 72/100. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 3 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (73/100).
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Refinance opportunity
9 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 26.0y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 26.0 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 30/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: low (53/100)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
9 charges (9/9 with lender, 9/9 with type)
90
Directors & officers
55 officers (6 active, 55 linked, 41 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
26 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
266 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 (139 events)Click to expand
- 2017-01-24📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2017-01-24🏁Company dissolved
- 2016-11-08📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2016-11-01📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2016-10-12📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2016-10-11📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2016-10-11📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2016-10-11⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2016-08-24📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2016-08-01➖BENCARD, Robin Louis Henning resigneddirector
- 2016-05-05📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2016-03-21📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2016-03-15➕LONG, Simon Einar appointeddirector
- 2016-01-04📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2016-01-04📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2015-12-31➖CAVANNA, David John resigneddirector
- 2015-12-24📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2015-12-24🔓Charge satisfied #9
- 2015-12-16➕ANDERSON, Michael Connelly appointeddirector
- 2015-07-31📄miscellaneousmiscellaneous · MISC
- 2015-07-14📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2015-07-14📄auditors-resignation-companyauditors · AUD
- 2015-07-08📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2015-07-07📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2015-07-06➕LEWIS, Romana appointedsecretary
- 2015-07-06➖SHEPHERD, Hannah Elizabeth resignedsecretary
- 2015-05-11📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2015-01-19📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2015-01-19📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2015-01-05➖BHAMBHRA, Tony resignedsecretary
- 2015-01-05➕SHEPHERD, Hannah Elizabeth appointedsecretary
- 2014-10-01📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2014-09-11➖MANJANATH, Naresh resigneddirector
- 2014-08-13📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2014-05-08📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2014-04-11➕BHAMBHRA, Tony appointedsecretary
- 2014-04-11➖DEAN, Katherine resignedsecretary
- 2014-04-11📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-nameofficers · AP03
- 2013-07-24➕SUBRAMANIYAN, Jaya appointeddirector
- 2013-07-24➕DEAN, Katherine appointedsecretary
- 2013-07-24➖WOOD, Hollie Rheanna resignedsecretary
- 2013-07-24➕CAVANNA, David John appointeddirector
- 2013-06-21➖BARKER, Fiona Ann resigneddirector
- 2012-12-06➕KENT, John Richard appointeddirector
- 2012-09-30➖FLEMING, Maria Therese resigneddirector
- 2012-06-19➖SENIOR, Carl Thomas resigneddirector
- 2012-01-04➕SENIOR, Carl Thomas appointeddirector
- 2011-12-20➖SHEPHERD, Hannah Elizabeth resignedsecretary
- 2011-12-20➕WOOD, Hollie Rheanna appointedsecretary
- 2011-11-30➖SINGLETON, Kevin Alan, Dr resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 139 events
Owner dependency
58/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- -5 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 21 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 64 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
80/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 64. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 21 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 54 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 2017-01-24
1 insolvency-related filing on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2016-10-11: 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.
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1972-04-25
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC64910 — Financial leasing
Registered office
8 Canada Square
London
E14 5HQ
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2014-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 49 resigned)
Active
ANDERSON, Michael Connelly→
Activedirector · ~64y · appointed 2015-12-16
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KENT, John Richard→
Activedirector · ~56y · appointed 2012-12-06
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LONG, Simon Einar→
Activedirector · ~52y · appointed 2016-03-15
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OWEN CONWAY, Gareth→
Activedirector · ~60y · appointed 2005-03-14
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SUBRAMANIYAN, Jaya→
Activedirector · ~64y · appointed 2013-07-24
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BAYER, George William→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2008-02-11 · resigned 2008-09-12
BHAMBHRA, Tony→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2014-04-11 · resigned 2015-01-05
DEAN, Katherine→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2013-07-24 · resigned 2014-04-11
GOTT, Sarah Caroline→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2008-10-01 · resigned 2010-09-23
MCKENZIE, John Hume→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1992-05-06 · resigned 2001-07-01
MCQUILLAN, Pauline Louise→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-05-08 · resigned 2008-02-11
MUSGROVE, Robert Hugh→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2001-07-01 · resigned 2002-11-15
NIVEN, Frances Julie→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2003-12-08 · resigned 2005-07-08
PEARCE, Mark Vivian→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2002-11-15 · resigned 2003-12-08
READ, Alice→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-07-08 · resigned 2006-05-08
SHEPHERD, Hannah Elizabeth→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2015-01-05 · resigned 2015-07-06
SHEPHERD, Hannah Elizabeth→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2010-09-23 · resigned 2011-12-20
WOOD, Hollie Rheanna→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2011-12-20 · resigned 2013-07-24
ANDREONE, Gianfranco→
Resigneddirector · ~84y · appointed 1992-12-01 · resigned 1994-03-31
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Mortgages & charges
9
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:9 of 9 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Bank of America N.A.,in Its Capacity as the Security Trustee | Security agreement | 1 property | 21/12/2010 | 24/12/2015 | |
| satisfied | P&O Nedlloyd P&O Nedlloyd Limited | Specific legal mortgage no.6 In respect of the containers (as defined therein) | 1 property | 31/01/2001 | 04/06/2010 | |
| satisfied | P&O Nedlloyd P&O Nedlloyd Limited | Specific legal mortgage no.5 In respect of the containers (as defined therein) | 1 property | 30/11/2000 | 04/06/2010 | |
| satisfied | P&O Nedlloyd P&O Nedlloyd Limited | Specific legal mortgage no.4 In respect of the containers (as defined therein) | 1 property | 31/10/2000 | 04/06/2010 | |
| satisfied | P&O Nedlloyd P&O Nedlloyd Limited | Specific legal mortgage no.3 In respect of the containers (as defined) | 1 property | 31/08/2000 | 04/06/2010 | |
| satisfied | P & O Nedlloyd P & O Nedlloyd Limited | Specific legal mortgage no.2 In respect of the containers (as defined) | 1 property | 30/06/2000 | 04/06/2010 | |
| satisfied | P&O Nedlloyd P&O Nedlloyd Limited | Specific legal mortgage no. 1 between the company and p&o nedlloyd limited in respect of the containers | 1 property | 31/05/2000 | 04/06/2010 | |
| satisfied | P&O Nedlloyd P&O Nedlloyd Limited | Deed of mortgage in respect of the containers | 1 property | 18/04/2000 | 04/06/2010 | |
| satisfied | P&O Nedlloyd P&O Nedlloyd Limited | Lessor proceeds account charge | 1 property | 18/04/2000 | 04/06/2010 |
Recent filings (266 total)
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2017-01-24
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2016-11-08
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2016-11-01
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2016-10-12
legacy
capital · SH20
2016-10-11
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2016-10-11
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2016-10-11
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2016-08-24
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2016-05-05
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2016-03-21
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2016-01-04
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2016-01-04
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2015-12-24
miscellaneous
miscellaneous · MISC
2015-07-31
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2015-07-14