VISION VIDEO LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
01215334 · ltd · incorporated 1975-06-09
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
Why now
Window steady · low confidence
Stable recent picture — watch for any upcoming trigger event.
What changed my view
Last 30 days
No material changes in the last 30 days.
Last 90 days
No snapshot from 90 days ago — start tracking from today.
Last 180 days
No snapshot from 180 days ago — start tracking from today.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
58/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: Non-trading company
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed dormant / non-trading — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 58/100 (worth a look), bankability 62/100. Strong seller-intent signal (68/100, director aged 70). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 11 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (45/100).
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Refinance opportunity
17 live charges · 10 lenders · oldest 41.7y
25/100
too messy
Structure is too messy for a clean refinance right now — clean up first or expect bespoke terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 41.7 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 10 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 55/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (58/100)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
17 charges (17/17 with lender, 17/17 with type)
90
Directors & officers
39 officers (5 active, 39 linked, 31 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
6 connected companies via shared directors
63
Filing history
293 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
58/100Worth 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
85
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 (122 events)Click to expand
- 2018-02-06📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2018-02-06🏁Company dissolved
- 2017-11-21📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2017-11-14📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2017-10-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2016-10-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2016-07-06📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2016-07-04➕DODGE, James William appointeddirector
- 2015-12-21📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2015-05-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2015-05-19📄change-account-reference-date-company-current-extendedaccounts · AA01
- 2015-03-19📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2015-03-19📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2015-03-19🔓Charge satisfied #17
- 2015-03-19🔓Charge satisfied #16
- 2015-02-27➖PATEL, Dimple resigneddirector
- 2015-02-27📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2014-12-22📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2014-08-04📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2014-02-11📄change-account-reference-date-company-current-extendedaccounts · AA01
- 2013-12-20📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2013-09-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2013-05-09➕PATEL, Dimple appointeddirector
- 2013-05-09📄appoint-person-director-company-with-nameofficers · AP01
- 2012-12-31📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2012-12-31📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2012-12-31⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2012-12-31📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2012-12-20📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2012-12-20📄change-person-secretary-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH03
- 2012-11-23➕LAITHWAITE, Melanie Jane appointeddirector
- 2012-11-23➖HOLIVE, Marie Juliette France resigneddirector
- 2009-02-18➕HOLIVE, Marie Juliette France appointeddirector
- 2008-08-15➖RUIZ SALINAS, Domingo resigneddirector
- 2007-10-01➕FOSTER, Ian David appointeddirector
- 2007-06-18➕MANSFIELD, Alison appointedsecretary
- 2007-06-18➖LAITHWAITE, Melanie Jane resignedsecretary
- 2007-05-04➖HOSTEN, Carl Lydon George resigneddirector
- 2007-05-04➕RUIZ SALINAS, Domingo appointeddirector
- 2006-11-06➖JOHNSTONE, Alexandra Renee resignedsecretary
- 2006-11-06➕LAITHWAITE, Melanie Jane appointedsecretary
- 2006-02-06➖HALL, Andrew Nigel resignedsecretary
- 2006-02-06➕JOHNSTONE, Alexandra Renee appointedsecretary
- 2006-01-20➖FEWINGS, John resigneddirector
- 2006-01-20➖PARKER, Helen Mary resigneddirector
- 2005-12-22➖MCMENAMIN, Eamon Michael resigneddirector
- 2005-12-05➕HOSTEN, Carl Lydon George appointeddirector
- 2005-11-02🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2005-11-02🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2005-07-01➕HALL, Andrew Nigel appointedsecretary
Showing most recent 50 of 122 events
Owner dependency
65/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- -4 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +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
90/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong 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.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 26 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 51 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 2018-02-06
1 insolvency-related filing on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2012-12-31: 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.
Group structure
Nbcuniversal International Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Nbcuniversal International Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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VISION VIDEO LIMITED
This company · 01215334
Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nbcuniversal International Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1975-06-09
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC74990 — Non-trading company
Registered office
1 Central St. Giles
St. Giles High Street
London
WC2H 8NU
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2016-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 34 resigned)
Active
CUNNINGHAM, Joseph Edward→
Activedirector · ~70y · appointed 2000-02-01
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DODGE, James William→
Activedirector · ~49y · appointed 2016-07-04
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FOSTER, Ian David→
Activedirector · ~66y · appointed 2007-10-01
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LAITHWAITE, Melanie Jane→
Activedirector · ~53y · appointed 2012-11-23
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BOWEN, Alan Henry→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-05-10 · resigned 2004-11-08
COLES, Peter Arthur Edward→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1993-01-25
HALL, Andrew Nigel→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-07-01 · resigned 2006-02-06
HOWLE, Michael Anthony→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1993-01-25 · resigned 2004-05-10
JOHNSTONE, Alexandra Renee→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-02-06 · resigned 2006-11-06
LAITHWAITE, Melanie Jane→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-11-06 · resigned 2007-06-18
LI, Helene Yuk Hing→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-11-08 · resigned 2005-07-01
CAREY, Dennis James→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · resigned 1993-01-25
CARRINGTON, Nicholas John→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 1993-01-25 · resigned 1995-06-02
COLES, Peter Arthur Edward→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · resigned 1994-05-31
CUNEO, Ngaire Elizabeth→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · resigned 1993-01-25
ELLIS, Neville Clive→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 1998-08-31 · resigned 1999-03-31
FEWINGS, John→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 1999-06-01 · resigned 2006-01-20
FISHER, Thomas Clive→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 1993-01-25 · resigned 1999-08-09
FOLEY, Patrick Noel→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2001-03-21 · resigned 2003-06-04
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Mortgages & charges
17
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:17 of 17 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Westdeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale | Deposit agreement | 1 property | 25/11/1999 | 19/03/2015 | |
| satisfied | Westdeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale | Deposit agreement | 1 property | 25/11/1999 | 19/03/2015 | |
| satisfied | Fireman's Fund Insurance Company / International Film Guarantors L.P. | Deed of charge and security assignment | 1 property | 25/05/1999 | 27/01/2000 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Assignment | 1 property | 03/04/1991 | 09/02/1993 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 29/11/1990 | 09/02/1993 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Assignment | 1 property | 29/11/1990 | 29/06/1992 | |
| satisfied | General Electric Capital Corporation | Deed of guarantee and charge | 1 property | 13/08/1990 | 09/02/1993 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Master charge agreement | 1 property | 11/01/1990 | 09/02/1993 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Guarantee and debenture | 1 property | 04/01/1990 | 09/02/1993 | |
| satisfied | Citibank, N.A. | Debenture | 1 property | 15/03/1989 | 31/10/1989 | |
| satisfied | Samuel Montagu & Co Samuel Montagu & Co Limited | Legal charge | 1 property | 18/11/1985 | 31/10/1989 | |
| satisfied | Goldcrest Films and Television Goldcrest Films and Television Limited | Deed of charge | 1 property | 16/09/1985 | 02/11/2005 | |
| satisfied | Citibank N a as Trustee of or the Beneficiaries | Trust deed debenture | 1 property | 15/08/1985 | 05/03/1987 | |
| satisfied | Samuel Montagu & Co. Samuel Montagu & Co. Limited | Agreement | 1 property | 17/07/1985 | 26/02/1990 | |
| satisfied | Samuel Montagu & Co. Samuel Montagu & Co. Limited | Legal charge | 1 property | 17/07/1985 | 12/01/1989 | |
| satisfied | Goldcrest Films and Television Goldcrest Films and Television Limited | Charge | 1 property | 06/06/1985 | 02/11/2005 | |
| outstanding | NatWest Group Coutts & Company | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 25/10/1984 | — |
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Recent filings (293 total)
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2018-02-06
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2017-11-21
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2017-11-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2017-10-04
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2017-01-03
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2016-10-10
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2016-07-06
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2015-12-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2015-05-28
change-account-reference-date-company-current-extended
accounts · AA01
2015-05-19
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2015-03-19
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2015-03-19
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2015-02-27
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2014-12-22
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2014-08-04