SIR ROBERT MCALPINE HEALTHCARE LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
01478098 · ltd · incorporated 1980-02-08
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
Opportunity decay
approaching window · 12-months
Approaching a transaction window — refinance or sale event plausible in the next 12 months.
  • · Oldest live charge 45.1y old — refinance window within 12 months
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Turnover
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Net worth
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Opportunity
64/100
Worth a look
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What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 99999
Sector: Extraterritorial bodies
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 64/100 (worth a look), bankability 70/100. Strong seller-intent signal (78/100, director aged 65). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Resolve: Company dissolved. Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).

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Refinance opportunity

2 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 45.1y

50/100
clean up first

Refinance viable after a tidy-up — address the highlighted items first.

  • · Oldest live charge is 45.1 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
  • · Legal-friction score 25/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.

Data confidence

Overall: medium (61/100)

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
2 charges (2/2 with lender, 2/2 with type)
90
Directors & officers
13 officers (3 active, 13 linked, 9 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
20 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
113 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
64/100Worth 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
67
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
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filings
Last 90 days
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Last 180 days
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Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (47 events)Click to expand
  1. 2018-01-02
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    gazette-dissolved-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ2(A)
  2. 2018-01-02
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    Company dissolved
  3. 2017-10-17
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    gazette-notice-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ1(A)
  4. 2017-10-05
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    dissolution-application-strike-off-company
    dissolution · DS01
  5. 2017-08-03
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  6. 2016-05-26
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  7. 2016-04-11
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  8. 2015-04-07
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  9. 2015-01-22
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  10. 2014-07-15
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  11. 2014-04-17
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  12. 2014-01-02
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    termination-director-company-with-name
    officers · TM01
  13. 2013-12-20
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    FLEET, Richard James resigned
    director
  14. 2013-07-01
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    appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name
    officers · AP03
  15. 2013-07-01
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name
    officers · TM02
  16. 2013-06-26
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    PEARSON, Kevin John appointed
    secretary
  17. 2013-06-26
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    WALKER, Robert Peter resigned
    secretary
  18. 2013-04-09
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  19. 2012-11-26
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  20. 2012-04-25
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  21. 2012-04-24
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    capital · SH10
  22. 2012-04-24
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    capital-name-of-class-of-shares
    capital · SH08
  23. 2012-04-24
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    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  24. 2011-11-17
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  25. 2011-09-08
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    statement-of-companys-objects
    change-of-constitution · CC04
  26. 2011-09-08
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    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  27. 2011-04-05
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  28. 2010-11-08
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  29. 2010-09-10
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    WOTHERSPOON, Robert John William appointed
    director
  30. 2010-09-10
    ➖
    BOLT, Andrew Reginald resigned
    director
  31. 2005-11-30
    ➖
    COWEN, Brendon Raymond resigned
    secretary
  32. 2005-11-30
    ➕
    WALKER, Robert Peter appointed
    secretary
  33. 2004-06-30
    ➖
    WALKER TAYLOR, Patrick Hugh resigned
    director
  34. 2002-08-22
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    Charge registered #2
    Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
  35. 1999-04-30
    ➕
    BOLT, Andrew Reginald appointed
    director
  36. 1999-04-30
    ➖
    BUDDEN, Derek Ernest Arthur resigned
    director
  37. 1998-09-04
    ➖
    WOOLF, Robert Anthony resigned
    director
  38. 1996-07-22
    ➖
    PRAIN, Graham Lindsay resigned
    director
  39. 1996-07-22
    ➕
    WALKER TAYLOR, Patrick Hugh appointed
    director
  40. 1995-10-20
    ➕
    COWEN, Brendon Raymond appointed
    secretary
  41. 1995-10-20
    ➖
    PRAIN, Graham Lindsay resigned
    secretary
  42. 1995-06-30
    ➕
    SHELLEY, Miles Colin appointed
    director
  43. 1995-06-30
    ➖
    REEDER, John Peter resigned
    director
  44. 1994-07-21
    ➕
    WOOLF, Robert Anthony appointed
    director
  45. 1994-06-15
    ➕
    BUDDEN, Derek Ernest Arthur appointed
    director
  46. 1981-03-09
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    Charge registered #1
    Lender: Sir Robert Mcalpine & Sons (Trade Investments) Limited
  47. 1980-02-08
    🏢
    Company incorporated
    As SIR ROBERT MCALPINE HEALTHCARE LIMITED

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
  • +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
  • +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 31 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 65 — succession pressure is live.

Succession & seller-readiness

86/100
Likely off-market candidate

Strong 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.
  • secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
  • primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 31 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 46 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 ·
Company dissolved
high

Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.

Evidence: Dissolved on 2018-01-02

Group structure

Sir Robert Mcalpine Enterprises Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Sir Robert Mcalpine Enterprises Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
ultimate parent
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SIR ROBERT MCALPINE HEALTHCARE LIMITED
This company · 01478098

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%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Sir Robert Mcalpine Enterprises Limited
Corporate entity
75–100%
75–100%75-100% shares · 75-100% voting06/04/2016

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1980-02-08
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC99999 — SIC 99999

Registered office

Eaton Court
Maylands Avenue
Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HP2 7TR

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2016-10-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 10 resigned)

PEARSON, Kevin John→
secretary · appointed 2013-06-26
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Active
SHELLEY, Miles Colin→
director · ~65y · appointed 1995-06-30
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Active
WOTHERSPOON, Robert John William→
director · ~59y · appointed 2010-09-10
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
COWEN, Brendon Raymond→
secretary · appointed 1995-10-20 · resigned 2005-11-30
Resigned
PRAIN, Graham Lindsay→
secretary · resigned 1995-10-20
Resigned
WALKER, Robert Peter→
secretary · appointed 2005-11-30 · resigned 2013-06-26
Resigned
BOLT, Andrew Reginald→
director · ~69y · appointed 1999-04-30 · resigned 2010-09-10
Resigned
BUDDEN, Derek Ernest Arthur→
director · ~94y · appointed 1994-06-15 · resigned 1999-04-30
Resigned
FLEET, Richard James→
director · ~73y · resigned 2013-12-20
Resigned
PRAIN, Graham Lindsay→
director · ~86y · resigned 1996-07-22
Resigned
REEDER, John Peter→
director · ~89y · resigned 1995-06-30
Resigned
WALKER TAYLOR, Patrick Hugh→
director · ~80y · appointed 1996-07-22 · resigned 2004-06-30
Resigned
WOOLF, Robert Anthony→
director · ~76y · appointed 1994-07-21 · resigned 1998-09-04
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

2
Total charges
2
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:2 of 2 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
A deed of admission to an omnibus guarantee and set off agreement dated 03/11/951 property22/08/2002—
outstanding
Sir Robert Mcalpine & Sons (Trade Investments)
Sir Robert Mcalpine & Sons (Trade Investments) Limited
Debenture1 property09/03/1981—
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Recent filings (113 total)

gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2018-01-02
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2017-10-17
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2017-10-05
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2017-08-03
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2017-04-04
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2016-05-26
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2016-04-11
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2015-04-07
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2015-01-22
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2014-07-15
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2014-04-17
termination-director-company-with-name
officers · TM01
2014-01-02
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name
officers · AP03
2013-07-01
termination-secretary-company-with-name
officers · TM02
2013-07-01
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2013-04-09