JAMES WINDSOR AND SON (MANSFIELD) LIMITED

⚰️Wound downconverted-closed

01405252 · converted-or-closed · incorporated 1978-12-13

Investment thesis

Company converted closed — 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

67/100

Strong

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What this business does

Primary activity: Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles

Sector: Wholesale & retail

Investor take

Pursue

Unclear. Reasonable fundamentals — worth a memo before deciding.

Opportunity 67/100 (strong), bankability 72/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 5 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).

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Refinance opportunity

6 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 39.3y

35/100

too messy

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

· Oldest live charge is 39.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
· 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
· Legal-friction score 30/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.

Data confidence

Overall: low (52/100)

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

Lenders & charges

6 charges (6/6 with lender, 6/6 with type)

Directors & officers

26 officers (4 active, 26 linked, 17 with DOB)

Ownership & PSC

No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)

Director network

19 connected companies via shared directors

Filing history

163 filings on record

Gazette notices

No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)

Opportunity Score

67/100Strong

PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional

Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.

Business quality

Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.

Acquirability

Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.

Risk profile

Few red flags.

Signal strength

100

Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days

filings

Last 90 days

filings

Last 180 days

filings

Counts from Companies House filing history.

Corporate timeline (83 events)Click to expand

2016-07-28
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miscellaneous
miscellaneous · MISC
2016-07-28
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resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2016-07-28
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Company dissolved
2016-06-27
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capital-allotment-shares
capital · SH01
2015-09-03
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annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2015-08-24
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accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2014-09-03
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accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2014-09-02
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annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2014-07-30
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termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2014-07-30
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appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2014-06-30
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LANG, Andrew Paul appointed
director
2014-06-30
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MOYNIHAN, Patrick resigned
director
2013-09-17
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annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2013-09-17
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change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2013-09-17
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change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2013-09-17
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change-corporate-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH02
2013-09-16
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termination-secretary-company-with-name
officers · TM02
2013-08-13
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termination-director-company-with-name
officers · TM01
2013-07-27
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HUMES, Stephen resigned
director
2013-06-17
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accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2012-12-04
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change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address
address · AD01
2012-09-19
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annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2012-06-08
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accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2011-09-02
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annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2011-07-29
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appoint-person-director-company-with-name
officers · AP01
2011-07-25
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termination-director-company-with-name
officers · TM01
2011-07-22
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HULME, Martyn Alan resigned
director
2011-07-22
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HUMES, Stephen appointed
director
2011-07-22
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WATES, Martyn James resigned
director
2011-07-22
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termination-director-company-with-name
officers · TM01
2011-07-18
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accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2010-09-13
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annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2010-03-26
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SELLERS, Caroline Jane appointed
secretary
2010-03-26
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ELDRIDGE, Katherine Elizabeth resigned
secretary
2010-03-26
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SELLERS, Caroline Jane appointed
secretary
2010-03-26
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SELLERS, Caroline Jane resigned
secretary
2008-01-10
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CROSSLAND, Anthony Philip James appointed
director
2008-01-10
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ELDRIDGE, Katherine Elizabeth appointed
secretary
2008-01-10
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CWS (NO 2) LIMITED resigned
corporate-secretary
2008-01-10
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MOYNIHAN, Patrick appointed
director
2007-12-07
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HULME, Martyn Alan appointed
director
2007-11-21
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WATES, Martyn James appointed
director
2007-07-28
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HEWITT, Paul William resigned
director
2004-12-22
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CWS (NO 1) LIMITED appointed
corporate-director
2004-12-22
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ARNOLD, Neil resigned
director
2003-05-16
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HEWITT, Paul William appointed
director
2003-05-16
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JACKSON, David James resigned
director
2002-01-10
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WHITTAKER, Katherine Alison resigned
secretary
2002-01-10
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CWS (NO 2) LIMITED appointed
corporate-secretary
1999-12-10
➖
LEES, Moira Ann resigned
secretary

Showing most recent 50 of 83 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

+Founder name in company name: Company name contains director surname "LIMITED" — strong identity link between founder and business.
+Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 21 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
+Senior director age: Director aged approximately 61 — approaching natural succession window.

Succession & seller-readiness

70/100

Strong succession signal

Multiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.

SIGNALS

secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 61. Early succession window.
primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 21 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 47 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 med ·

Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern

medium

Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.

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Company details

Statusconverted-closed

Typeconverted-or-closed

Incorporated1978-12-13

Jurisdictionengland-wales

Primary SIC45111 — Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles

Registered office

1 Angel Square

Manchester

M60 0AG

Filing status

Accounts

Next due: —

Last made up to: 2015-01-11

Confirmation statement

Next due: —

Last: —

Officers (0 active · 22 resigned)

SELLERS, Caroline Jane→

secretary · appointed 2010-03-26

View their other companies + combined net worth →

Active

CROSSLAND, Anthony Philip James→

director · ~61y · appointed 2008-01-10

View their other companies + combined net worth →

Active

LANG, Andrew Paul→

director · ~58y · appointed 2014-06-30

View their other companies + combined net worth →

Active

CWS (NO 1) LIMITED→

corporate-director · appointed 2004-12-22

View their other companies + combined net worth →

Active

ELDRIDGE, Katherine Elizabeth→

secretary · appointed 2008-01-10 · resigned 2010-03-26

Resigned

HUTTON, Leonard Frederick→

secretary · appointed 1993-07-01 · resigned 1996-12-10

Resigned

LEES, Moira Ann→

secretary · appointed 1996-12-10 · resigned 1999-12-10

Resigned

SELLERS, Caroline Jane→

secretary · appointed 2010-03-26 · resigned 2010-03-26

Resigned

STEPHENSON, William Henry→

secretary · resigned 1993-06-30

Resigned

WHITTAKER, Katherine Alison→

secretary · appointed 1999-12-10 · resigned 2002-01-10

Resigned

CWS (NO 2) LIMITED→

corporate-secretary · appointed 2002-01-10 · resigned 2008-01-10

Resigned

ARNOLD, Neil→

director · ~82y · appointed 1998-02-25 · resigned 2004-12-22

Resigned

COX, Michael William→

director · ~80y · appointed 1998-02-25 · resigned 1999-07-27

Resigned

DOHERTY, Frank Edgar→

director · ~88y · resigned 1992-09-06

Resigned

GILL, Giles→

director · ~72y · resigned 1998-02-25

Resigned

HEWITT, Paul William→

director · ~70y · appointed 2003-05-16 · resigned 2007-07-28

Resigned

HULME, Martyn Alan→

director · ~65y · appointed 2007-12-07 · resigned 2011-07-22

Resigned

HULME, Martyn Alan→

director · ~65y · appointed 1993-07-01 · resigned 1998-02-25

Resigned

HUMES, Stephen→

director · ~61y · appointed 2011-07-22 · resigned 2013-07-27

Resigned

JACKSON, David James→

director · ~79y · appointed 1999-07-27 · resigned 2003-05-16

Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

Total charges

Outstanding

Active lenders

Status:Lender:6 of 6 shown

		Type	Properties
satisfied	National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC	Mortgage debenture	1 property	15/10/1990	29/01/1993
satisfied	Co-operative Bank The Co-Operative Bank PLC	Legal charge	1 property	10/09/1990	22/12/1990
satisfied	Co-operative Bank The Co-Operative Bank PLC	Legal charge	1 property	10/09/1990	22/12/1990
satisfied	Co-operative Bank Co-Operative Bank Public Limited Company	Legal charge	1 property	12/06/1990	22/12/1990
satisfied	Co-operative Bank Co-Operative Bank Public Limited Companyas Security Trustee for the Banks	Composite guarantee & debenture	1 property	31/05/1990	22/12/1990
satisfied	Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC	Legal charge	2 properties	31/12/1986	22/12/1990

Recent filings (163 total)

miscellaneous

miscellaneous · MISC

2016-07-28

resolution

resolution · RESOLUTIONS

2016-07-28

capital-allotment-shares

capital · SH01

2016-06-27

annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders

annual-return · AR01

2015-09-03

accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant

accounts · AA

2015-08-24

accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant

accounts · AA

2014-09-03

annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders

annual-return · AR01

2014-09-02

termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date

officers · TM01

2014-07-30

appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date

officers · AP01

2014-07-30

annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders

annual-return · AR01

2013-09-17

change-person-director-company-with-change-date

officers · CH01

2013-09-17

change-person-director-company-with-change-date

officers · CH01

2013-09-17

change-corporate-director-company-with-change-date

officers · CH02

2013-09-17

termination-secretary-company-with-name

officers · TM02

2013-09-16

termination-director-company-with-name

officers · TM01

2013-08-13