PANDELCO LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
01767620 · ltd · incorporated 1983-11-04
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
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not disclosed
Net worth
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book net assets
Opportunity
62/100
Worth a look
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 62/100 (worth a look), bankability 72/100. Strong seller-intent signal (88/100, director aged 71). Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 3 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).
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Refinance opportunity
4 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 41.9y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 41.9 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 30/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (60/100)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
19 officers (2 active, 19 linked, 16 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
9 connected companies via shared directors
72
Filing history
141 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
62/100Worth 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
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 (66 events)Click to expand
- 2018-09-18📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2018-09-18🏁Company dissolved
- 2018-07-03📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2018-06-21📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2017-11-30📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2017-07-27📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2017-07-27📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2017-07-27📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2017-07-26➖PIZZEY, Rachael Elizabeth resignedsecretary
- 2017-07-20📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2017-07-07➕BEESTON, John Keith appointeddirector
- 2017-06-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2017-06-13📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2017-06-12📄dissolution-withdrawal-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS02
- 2017-06-02📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2017-03-16📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2017-03-16🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2016-07-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2016-06-15📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2015-06-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2015-05-28📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2014-07-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2014-06-02📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2013-07-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2013-06-11📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2013-04-11📄legacymortgage · MG02
- 2013-04-11📄legacymortgage · MG02
- 2013-04-05🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2013-04-05🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2012-06-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2012-06-06➖ATKINS, Paul James resigneddirector
- 2012-06-06➖BOOTH, Keith Allan resigneddirector
- 2012-06-06➖GROCOTT, Paul resigneddirector
- 2012-06-06➖PARKER, Timothy William resigneddirector
- 2010-04-20🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Clydesdale Bank PLC
- 2010-04-12➕BOOTH, Keith Allan appointeddirector
- 2009-12-01🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2009-09-18➖GADSBY, Andrew resigneddirector
- 2008-09-26➕GADSBY, Andrew appointeddirector
- 2008-01-14➕SMYTH, Sean Tracy appointeddirector
- 2008-01-14➕PARKER, Timothy William appointeddirector
- 2007-11-30➖CONWAY, Michael John resigneddirector
- 2007-05-23➖MALECKI, Stephen Peter resigneddirector
- 2006-10-25➖MINNS, Denis Charles resigneddirector
- 2006-08-29➕MALECKI, Stephen Peter appointeddirector
- 2006-08-29➖SMYTH, Sean Tracy resigneddirector
- 2006-03-07➕CONWAY, Michael John appointeddirector
- 2005-12-13➕GROCOTT, Paul appointeddirector
- 2005-10-28➕SMYTH, Sean Tracy appointeddirector
- 2004-11-30➖BAGWORTH, John resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 66 events
Owner dependency
83/100
Critical — business is the founderThe 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 19 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 71 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
89/100
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 71 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 19 years.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 43 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
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2018-09-18
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
Aliter Capital Llp is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Aliter Capital Llp
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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PANDELCO LIMITED
This company · 01767620
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aliter Capital Llp Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 20/04/2017 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- W T Parker Group Services Ltdceased 20/04/2017· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control · significant influence · firm interest
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1983-11-04
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC99999 — SIC 99999
Registered office
24-28 Moor Street
Burton On Trent
Staffs
DE14 3SX
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2017-02-28
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 17 resigned)
BEESTON, John Keith→
Activedirector · ~52y · appointed 2017-07-07
View their other companies + combined net worth →
SMYTH, Sean Tracy→
Activedirector · ~71y · appointed 2008-01-14
View their other companies + combined net worth →
BIBBY, Pamela May→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1996-06-28 · resigned 2003-01-17
CHILDS, Isabel Maria→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1996-06-29
PIZZEY, Rachael Elizabeth→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2003-01-17 · resigned 2017-07-26
ATKINS, Paul James→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2004-05-25 · resigned 2012-06-06
BAGWORTH, John→
Resigneddirector · ~83y · resigned 2004-11-30
BOOTH, Keith Allan→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2010-04-12 · resigned 2012-06-06
CHILDS, Roger→
Resigneddirector · ~93y · resigned 1996-06-29
CONWAY, Michael John→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2006-03-07 · resigned 2007-11-30
GADSBY, Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2008-09-26 · resigned 2009-09-18
GROCOTT, Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2005-12-13 · resigned 2012-06-06
HIBBERT, Arthur Bernard→
Resigneddirector · ~97y · resigned 1996-06-29
MALECKI, Stephen Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2006-08-29 · resigned 2007-05-23
MINNS, Denis Charles→
Resigneddirector · ~86y · appointed 1996-06-28 · resigned 2006-10-25
MORRIS, Trevor George James→
Resigneddirector · ~97y · appointed 1996-06-28 · resigned 2000-10-17
PARKER, Gerald Thomas→
Resigneddirector · ~96y · appointed 1996-06-28 · resigned 2000-10-17
PARKER, Timothy William→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2008-01-14 · resigned 2012-06-06
SMYTH, Sean Tracy→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2005-10-28 · resigned 2006-08-29
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Mortgages & charges
4
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Virgin Money Clydesdale Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 20/04/2010 | 16/03/2017 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Guarantee & debenture | 1 property | 01/12/2009 | 05/04/2013 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Guarantee & debenture | 1 property | 17/12/2002 | 05/04/2013 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank Public Limited Company. | Debenture | 1 property | 14/08/1984 | 24/10/1996 |
Recent filings (141 total)
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2018-09-18
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2018-07-03
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2018-06-21
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2017-11-30
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2017-07-27
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2017-07-27
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
2017-07-27
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2017-07-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2017-06-20
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2017-06-13
dissolution-withdrawal-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS02
2017-06-12
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2017-06-06
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2017-06-02
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2017-03-16
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2016-07-20