SELBYS (SUSSEX) LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
01490895 · ltd · incorporated 1980-04-15
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 45.4y old — refinance window within 12 months
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
54/100
Worth a look
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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 54/100 (worth a look), bankability 80/100. 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: strategic trade sale (63/100).

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Refinance opportunity

4 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 45.4y

70/100
ready

Refinance conversation should be productive — structure clean and timing right.

  • · Oldest live charge is 45.4 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
  • · Legal-friction score 15/100 — clean.

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
4 charges (4/4 with lender, 4/4 with type)
90
Directors & officers
14 officers (3 active, 14 linked, 10 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
118 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
54/100Worth 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
50
Some acquirability indicators.
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 (57 events)Click to expand
  1. 2017-07-04
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    gazette-dissolved-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ2(A)
  2. 2017-07-04
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    Company dissolved
  3. 2017-05-11
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    capital-allotment-shares
    capital · SH01
  4. 2017-04-18
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    gazette-notice-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ1(A)
  5. 2017-04-12
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    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  6. 2017-04-10
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    dissolution-application-strike-off-company
    dissolution · DS01
  7. 2017-01-10
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  8. 2017-01-07
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  9. 2017-01-04
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  10. 2016-12-21
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    LIPP, Hanns Martin appointed
    director
  11. 2016-12-21
    ➖
    BEER, Thorsten resigned
    director
  12. 2015-12-30
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  13. 2015-12-15
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  14. 2014-12-16
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    change-account-reference-date-company-current-extended
    accounts · AA01
  15. 2014-12-05
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  16. 2014-09-19
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  17. 2014-01-13
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name
    officers · AP01
  18. 2014-01-10
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    termination-director-company-with-name
    officers · TM01
  19. 2014-01-03
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  20. 2014-01-01
    ➕
    HALL, Wendy Margaret appointed
    director
  21. 2013-12-31
    ➖
    SHEPHERD, William resigned
    director
  22. 2013-09-26
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  23. 2012-12-05
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  24. 2012-09-19
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name
    officers · AP01
  25. 2012-09-14
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  26. 2012-09-12
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    termination-director-company-with-name
    officers · TM01
  27. 2012-09-03
    ➕
    BEER, Thorsten appointed
    director
  28. 2012-09-03
    ➖
    WILLETTS, Andrew John resigned
    director
  29. 2012-08-06
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    appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name
    officers · AP03
  30. 2012-07-30
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name
    officers · TM02
  31. 2012-07-25
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    LEGG, Nichola Louise appointed
    secretary
  32. 2012-07-25
    ➖
    BRIERLEY, Jennifer Anne resigned
    secretary
  33. 2011-12-21
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  34. 2011-08-01
    ➕
    SHEPHERD, William appointed
    director
  35. 2011-08-01
    ➖
    SMERDON, Peter resigned
    director
  36. 2011-01-06
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    Charge satisfied #4
  37. 2011-01-06
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    Charge satisfied #3
  38. 2011-01-06
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    Charge satisfied #2
  39. 2008-04-07
    ➖
    MURDOCK, Andrew Mark resigned
    director
  40. 2007-04-01
    ➕
    WILLETTS, Andrew John appointed
    director
  41. 2007-03-31
    ➖
    HOOD, John resigned
    director
  42. 2007-02-05
    ➕
    BRIERLEY, Jennifer Anne appointed
    secretary
  43. 2007-02-05
    ➖
    HEATON, Janet Ruth resigned
    secretary
  44. 2002-10-31
    ➕
    HEATON, Janet Ruth appointed
    secretary
  45. 2002-10-31
    ➖
    PATEL, Lalitkumar resigned
    secretary
  46. 2002-10-31
    ➕
    HOOD, John appointed
    director
  47. 2002-10-31
    ➕
    MURDOCK, Andrew Mark appointed
    director
  48. 2002-10-31
    ➖
    PATEL, Lalitkumar resigned
    director
  49. 2002-10-31
    ➖
    PATEL, Mrunalini resigned
    director
  50. 2002-10-31
    ➕
    SMERDON, Peter appointed
    director
Showing most recent 50 of 57 events

Owner dependency

58/100
Moderate — manageable with handover

Some founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.

FACTORS
  • +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.

Succession & seller-readiness

59/100
Strong succession signal

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

SIGNALS
  • secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
  • secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 12 years.
  • 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 · 1 med ·
Company dissolved
high

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

Evidence: Dissolved on 2017-07-04

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.

Group structure

Admenta Holdings Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Admenta Holdings Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
ultimate parent
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SELBYS (SUSSEX) LIMITED
This company · 01490895

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
Admenta Holdings Limited
Corporate entity
75–100%
—75-100% shares · firm interest06/04/2016

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
Incorporated1980-04-15
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC74990 — Non-trading company

Registered office

Sapphire Court
Walsgrave Triangle
Coventry
CV2 2TX

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2016-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 11 resigned)

LEGG, Nichola Louise→
secretary · appointed 2012-07-25
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Active
HALL, Wendy Margaret→
director · ~56y · appointed 2014-01-01
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Active
LIPP, Hanns Martin→
director · ~50y · appointed 2016-12-21
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Active
BRIERLEY, Jennifer Anne→
secretary · appointed 2007-02-05 · resigned 2012-07-25
Resigned
HEATON, Janet Ruth→
secretary · appointed 2002-10-31 · resigned 2007-02-05
Resigned
PATEL, Lalitkumar→
secretary · resigned 2002-10-31
Resigned
BEER, Thorsten→
director · ~55y · appointed 2012-09-03 · resigned 2016-12-21
Resigned
HOOD, John→
director · ~74y · appointed 2002-10-31 · resigned 2007-03-31
Resigned
MURDOCK, Andrew Mark→
director · ~68y · appointed 2002-10-31 · resigned 2008-04-07
Resigned
PATEL, Lalitkumar→
director · ~76y · appointed 1997-01-30 · resigned 2002-10-31
Resigned
PATEL, Mrunalini→
director · ~76y · resigned 2002-10-31
Resigned
SHEPHERD, William→
director · ~61y · appointed 2011-08-01 · resigned 2013-12-31
Resigned
SMERDON, Peter→
director · ~76y · appointed 2002-10-31 · resigned 2011-08-01
Resigned
WILLETTS, Andrew John→
director · ~63y · appointed 2007-04-01 · resigned 2012-09-03
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

4
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Legal charge1 property29/01/199706/01/2011
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Guarantee and debenture1 property13/11/199606/01/2011
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Legal charge2 properties13/11/199606/01/2011
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Bank LTD
Single debenture1 property29/12/198018/12/1996

Recent filings (118 total)

gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2017-07-04
capital-allotment-shares
capital · SH01
2017-05-11
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2017-04-18
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2017-04-12
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2017-04-10
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2017-01-10
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2017-01-07
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2017-01-04
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2016-12-05
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2015-12-30
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2015-12-15
change-account-reference-date-company-current-extended
accounts · AA01
2014-12-16
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2014-12-05
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2014-09-19
appoint-person-director-company-with-name
officers · AP01
2014-01-13