SHIELDTECH PLC
⚰️Wound downdissolved
01423125 · plc · incorporated 1979-05-25
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
—
not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
52/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 7415
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 52/100 (worth a look), bankability 42/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 5 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: asset disposal / carve-out (45/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
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Refinance opportunity
23 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 32.9y
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 32.9 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 75/100 (specialist).
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
23 charges (23/23 with lender, 23/23 with type)
90
Directors & officers
37 officers (3 active, 37 linked, 32 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
3 connected companies via shared directors
54
Filing history
360 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
52/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.
Business quality
10
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 (134 events)Click to expand
- 2011-08-26⚠️gazette-dissolved-liquidationgazette · GAZ2
- 2011-08-26🏁Company dissolved
- 2011-05-26⚠️liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 2.24B
- 2011-05-26⚠️liquidation-in-administration-move-to-dissolution-with-case-end-dateinsolvency · 2.35B
- 2011-03-14📄termination-director-company-with-nameofficers · TM01
- 2011-03-07➖SARWAL, Pommy Prodaman Kumar resigneddirector
- 2011-01-25📄termination-secretary-company-with-nameofficers · TM02
- 2011-01-25📄termination-director-company-with-nameofficers · TM01
- 2011-01-24⚠️liquidation-in-administration-statement-of-affairs-with-form-attachedinsolvency · 2.16B
- 2011-01-14➖GRUNDY, Paul resignedsecretary
- 2011-01-14➖GRUNDY, Paul resigneddirector
- 2010-12-16⚠️liquidation-administration-notice-deemed-approval-of-proposalsinsolvency · F2.18
- 2010-11-16⚠️liquidation-in-administration-proposalsinsolvency · 2.17B
- 2010-11-04📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-addressaddress · AD01
- 2010-10-29⚠️liquidation-in-administration-appointment-of-administratorinsolvency · 2.12B
- 2010-08-09📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-bulk-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2010-02-25📄termination-director-company-with-nameofficers · TM01
- 2009-11-03📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2009-10-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-groupaccounts · AA
- 2009-10-06📄termination-secretary-company-with-nameofficers · TM02
- 2009-10-06📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-nameofficers · AP03
- 2009-10-06📄appoint-person-director-company-with-nameofficers · AP01
- 2009-10-06📄termination-secretary-company-with-nameofficers · TM02
- 2009-10-01➖DENTON, Robert William resigneddirector
- 2009-09-30➕GRUNDY, Paul appointedsecretary
- 2009-09-30➕GRUNDY, Paul appointeddirector
- 2009-09-28➖DENTON, Robert William resignedsecretary
- 2009-07-10📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2009-07-08📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2009-07-01📄legacymortgage · 395
- 2009-06-25📍legacyaddress · 287
- 2009-06-25📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2009-06-25📄legacymortgage · 395
- 2009-06-24🔒Charge registered #23Lender: Bruce Gordan Stephen Jenkins and Derek James
- 2009-06-24🔒Charge registered #22Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2009-06-22➖BRADSHAW, Adrian Effland resigneddirector
- 2009-06-22➕SARWAL, Pommy Prodaman Kumar appointeddirector
- 2009-05-27🔓Charge satisfied #13
- 2008-12-10➖HOPKINSON, Glenn resigneddirector
- 2007-12-21🔒Charge registered #21Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2007-07-23➖KAYE, Gavin Mark resignedsecretary
- 2007-07-23➖KAYE, Gavin Mark resigneddirector
- 2007-07-16➕DENTON, Robert William appointedsecretary
- 2007-07-16➕DENTON, Robert William appointeddirector
- 2007-07-13➕O`NEILL, Anthony Arthur appointeddirector
- 2007-07-13➕POVEY, Keith, Sir appointeddirector
- 2007-07-13➕WIGHTMAN, Timothy Redmayne appointeddirector
- 2007-07-13➕HOPKINSON, Glenn appointeddirector
- 2007-06-19➖SMITH, Gary resigneddirector
- 2005-02-18➕KAYE, Gavin Mark appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 134 events
Owner dependency
75/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 19 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 80 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
83/100
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 80 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 19 years.
- 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
2 high · 1 med ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2011-08-26
7 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2011-08-26: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2011-05-26: liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-with-brought-down-date
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
Typeplc
Incorporated1979-05-25
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC7415 — SIC 7415
Registered office
First Floor Davidson House
Forbury Square
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 3EU
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2009-06-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 34 resigned)
O`NEILL, Anthony Arthur→
Activedirector · ~75y · appointed 2007-07-13
View their other companies + combined net worth →
POVEY, Keith, Sir→
Activedirector · ~63y · appointed 2007-07-13
View their other companies + combined net worth →
WIGHTMAN, Timothy Redmayne→
Activedirector · ~80y · appointed 2007-07-13
View their other companies + combined net worth →
DENTON, Robert William→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-07-16 · resigned 2009-09-28
GRUNDY, Paul→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2009-09-30 · resigned 2011-01-14
KAYE, Gavin Mark→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-01-16 · resigned 2007-07-23
KITTOE, Stephen Maurice→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 2000-03-31
CITY GROUP PLC→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2000-04-03 · resigned 2004-01-16
AITKEN, Robin Douglas→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2000-11-28 · resigned 2003-08-22
AKERS, John Michael Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · appointed 1994-05-09 · resigned 2000-11-28
ANGEL, Leon→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2001-06-05 · resigned 2003-09-17
BAARTMANS, Kees-Jan→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · resigned 1993-12-31
BARKER, Crispin Jonathan→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 1999-08-23 · resigned 2000-11-28
BRADSHAW, Adrian Effland→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2000-11-28 · resigned 2009-06-22
BRIDGE, Peter John→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 1997-07-25 · resigned 2000-02-07
CARTER, John Henry→
Resigneddirector · ~89y · appointed 1999-08-23 · resigned 2000-03-30
COOK, Peter George→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · resigned 1992-12-31
DENTON, Robert William→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2007-07-16 · resigned 2009-10-01
FRIER, Gavin Austin→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · resigned 1994-05-09
GARNER, Marshall Kenneth→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 1997-07-25 · resigned 2000-08-03
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Mortgages & charges
23
Total charges
3
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:23 of 23 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Bruce Gordan Stephen Jenkins and Derek James | Debenture | 1 property | 24/06/2009 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 24/06/2009 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 21/12/2007 | — | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 25/07/1997 | 14/06/1999 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 25/07/1997 | 14/06/1999 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 25/07/1997 | 21/11/2000 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 24/12/1993 | 17/02/1995 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 24/12/1993 | 17/02/1995 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 03/12/1993 | 17/02/1995 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 03/12/1993 | 17/02/1995 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 03/12/1993 | 17/02/1995 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 03/12/1993 | 17/02/1995 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 03/12/1993 | 17/02/1995 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 03/12/1993 | 17/02/1995 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Standard security | 1 property | 30/11/1993 | 13/09/1997 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 30/11/1993 | 13/09/1997 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Standard security | 1 property | 24/11/1993 | 27/05/2009 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 24/11/1993 | 27/06/1997 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Legal charge | 1 property | 06/08/1993 | 29/09/1998 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 29/07/1993 | 28/09/1995 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 29/07/1993 | 29/09/1998 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Guarantee and debenture | 1 property | 01/07/1993 | 29/09/1998 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Debenture | 1 property | 01/07/1993 | 29/09/1998 |
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Recent filings (360 total)
gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2011-08-26
liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 2.24B
2011-05-26
liquidation-in-administration-move-to-dissolution-with-case-end-date
insolvency · 2.35B
2011-05-26
termination-director-company-with-name
officers · TM01
2011-03-14
termination-secretary-company-with-name
officers · TM02
2011-01-25
termination-director-company-with-name
officers · TM01
2011-01-25
liquidation-in-administration-statement-of-affairs-with-form-attached
insolvency · 2.16B
2011-01-24
liquidation-administration-notice-deemed-approval-of-proposals
insolvency · F2.18
2010-12-16
liquidation-in-administration-proposals
insolvency · 2.17B
2010-11-16
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address
address · AD01
2010-11-04
liquidation-in-administration-appointment-of-administrator
insolvency · 2.12B
2010-10-29
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-bulk-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2010-08-09
termination-director-company-with-name
officers · TM01
2010-02-25
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2009-11-03
accounts-with-accounts-type-group
accounts · AA
2009-10-28