L.C. SEWARD & SONS LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
01103018 · ltd · incorporated 1973-03-21
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
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
59/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco
Sector: Wholesale & retail
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 59/100 (worth a look), bankability 72/100. Strong seller-intent signal (73/100, director aged 65). Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 3 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).
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Refinance opportunity
8 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 53.0y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 53.0 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 (51/100)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
8 charges (8/8 with lender, 8/8 with type)
90
Directors & officers
29 officers (2 active, 29 linked, 22 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
10 connected companies via shared directors
75
Filing history
160 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
59/100Worth 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
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
59
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
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 (93 events)Click to expand
- 2016-03-22📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2016-03-22🏁Company dissolved
- 2016-01-18📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2016-01-05📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2015-12-29📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2015-12-16📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2015-12-16📄statement-of-companys-objectschange-of-constitution · CC04
- 2015-10-05📄auditors-resignation-limited-companyauditors · AA03
- 2015-10-02📄auditors-resignation-companyauditors · AUD
- 2015-09-29📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2015-09-29📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2015-09-29📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2015-09-29📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2015-09-29📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2015-09-29📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2015-09-29📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2015-09-24📄auditors-resignation-companyauditors · AUD
- 2015-09-14➕CHILTON, Mark appointedsecretary
- 2015-09-14➕PRENTIS, Jonathan Paul appointeddirector
- 2015-09-14➖CODD, David Thomas, Mr. resignedsecretary
- 2015-09-14➖CODD, David Thomas, Mr. resigneddirector
- 2015-09-14➖KENNY, Timothy, Mr. resigneddirector
- 2015-09-14➖MARTIN, Christopher Nicholas resigneddirector
- 2015-08-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2015-07-29📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2014-10-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2014-07-28📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2014-04-28📄termination-director-company-with-nameofficers · TM01
- 2014-04-24➖HORGAN, Donal Patrick resigneddirector
- 2013-12-13📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2013-10-25➕CODD, David Thomas, Mr. appointedsecretary
- 2013-10-25➖WIRTH, Julie Ann resignedsecretary
- 2013-10-25➕CODD, David Thomas, Mr. appointeddirector
- 2013-10-25➖WIRTH, Julie Ann resigneddirector
- 2013-10-25📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-nameofficers · AP03
- 2013-10-25📄appoint-person-director-company-with-nameofficers · AP01
- 2013-10-25📄termination-director-company-with-nameofficers · TM01
- 2013-06-06➖O'FLYNN, David, Mr. resigneddirector
- 2011-10-11➕O'FLYNN, David, Mr. appointeddirector
- 2011-09-14➕HORGAN, Donal Patrick appointeddirector
- 2010-11-18➖SMITH, Philip Anthony resigneddirector
- 2008-04-22➖O'FLYNN, David resignedsecretary
- 2008-04-22➕WIRTH, Julie Ann appointedsecretary
- 2008-04-22➖HYSON, Martin John resigneddirector
- 2008-04-22➖O'FLYNN, David resigneddirector
- 2008-04-22➕WIRTH, Julie Ann appointeddirector
- 2007-09-12➕SMITH, Philip Anthony appointeddirector
- 2007-07-06➖DUNLEA, Aidan Finbar resignedsecretary
- 2007-07-06➕O'FLYNN, David appointedsecretary
- 2007-07-06➖DUNLEA, Aidan Finbar resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 93 events
Owner dependency
90/100
Critical — business is the founderThe 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.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 65 — succession pressure is live.
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 65. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 53 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
1 high · 1 med ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2016-03-22
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
Incorporated1973-03-21
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC46390 — Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco
Registered office
Equity House
Irthlingborough Road
Wellingborough
Northamptonshire
NN8 1LT
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2014-12-27
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 27 resigned)
Active
PRENTIS, Jonathan Paul→
Activedirector · ~65y · appointed 2015-09-14
View their other companies + combined net worth →
CODD, David Thomas, Mr.→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2013-10-25 · resigned 2015-09-14
DUNLEA, Aidan Finbar→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-04-28 · resigned 2007-07-06
HARE, Richard Warren→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2000-12-18 · resigned 2006-04-28
O'FLYNN, David→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-07-06 · resigned 2008-04-22
SEWARD, Roger David→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 2000-12-18
WIRTH, Julie Ann→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2008-04-22 · resigned 2013-10-25
BACK, Steven John→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2001-07-20 · resigned 2002-10-07
CODD, David Thomas, Mr.→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2013-10-25 · resigned 2015-09-14
DUNLEA, Aidan Finbar→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2005-08-22 · resigned 2007-07-06
HORGAN, Donal Patrick→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2011-09-14 · resigned 2014-04-24
HYSON, Martin John→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 2004-07-16 · resigned 2008-04-22
KENNY, Timothy, Mr.→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2006-06-15 · resigned 2015-09-14
MALONEY, Vincent→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2000-12-18 · resigned 2006-06-15
MARTIN, Christopher Nicholas→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2006-06-15 · resigned 2015-09-14
O'FLYNN, David, Mr.→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2011-10-11 · resigned 2013-06-06
O'FLYNN, David→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2007-07-06 · resigned 2008-04-22
PYE, James Francis→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2004-07-16 · resigned 2006-06-15
PYPER, Simon John→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2002-10-07 · resigned 2005-08-22
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Mortgages & charges
8
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:8 of 8 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 13/03/1996 | 21/02/2001 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 29/04/1993 | 21/02/2001 | |
| satisfied | Metal Distributors (UK) Metal Distributors (UK) Limited | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 07/04/1993 | 16/07/1997 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Single debenture | 1 property | 27/04/1992 | 21/02/2001 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 29/01/1990 | 21/02/2001 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Single debenture | 1 property | 19/07/1979 | 21/02/2001 | |
| satisfied | Leonard Charles Steward | Legal charge | 1 property | 09/09/1976 | 22/08/1995 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 01/05/1973 | 21/02/2001 |
Recent filings (160 total)
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2016-03-22
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2016-01-18
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2016-01-05
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2015-12-29
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2015-12-16
statement-of-companys-objects
change-of-constitution · CC04
2015-12-16
auditors-resignation-limited-company
auditors · AA03
2015-10-05
auditors-resignation-company
auditors · AUD
2015-10-02
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2015-09-29
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2015-09-29
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2015-09-29
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2015-09-29
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2015-09-29
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2015-09-29
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2015-09-29