ABERDEEN EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE CENTRE LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
01858349 · ltd · incorporated 1984-10-25
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
60/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: Other service activities n.e.c.
Sector: Other service activities
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 60/100 (worth a look), bankability 62/100. Strong seller-intent signal (73/100, director aged 77). Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 4 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
8 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 41.4y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 41.4 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 40/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (58/100)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
8 charges (8/8 with lender, 8/8 with type)
90
Directors & officers
62 officers (3 active, 62 linked, 59 with DOB)
89
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
3 connected companies via shared directors
54
Filing history
255 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
60/100Worth 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
75
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 (148 events)Click to expand
- 2019-04-30📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2019-04-30🏁Company dissolved
- 2019-02-12📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2019-02-01📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2017-07-12📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2017-06-30➖CUMMING, Graeme Alexander resigneddirector
- 2017-06-30📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2017-06-21📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2017-06-13➕DONNELLY, Alan James appointeddirector
- 2017-06-06📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2017-06-06📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2017-06-06📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2017-06-06📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2017-06-06📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2017-05-17➕REYNOLDS, John Michael appointeddirector
- 2017-05-04➖CROCKETT, Barney, Councillor resigneddirector
- 2017-05-04➖DONNELLY, Alan James resigneddirector
- 2017-05-04➖MALONE, Aileen Jacqueline resigneddirector
- 2017-05-04➖REYNOLDS, John Michael resigneddirector
- 2017-04-19📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2017-04-19📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2017-04-19📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2017-04-19📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2017-04-12📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2017-04-11📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2017-04-01➖GILLESPIE, Edwin Andrew resigneddirector
- 2017-03-31➖HULSE, Elaine resigneddirector
- 2017-03-31➖LONIE, Louise resigneddirector
- 2017-03-31➖MANN, Fiona Elaine resigneddirector
- 2017-03-31➖RUNCIE, Geoffrey David resigneddirector
- 2017-03-31➖WATSON, John, Professor resigneddirector
- 2016-12-12📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2016-11-09📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2016-10-28📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2016-10-07➖BENZIE, Carol Margaret resigneddirector
- 2016-06-07📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2016-06-07📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2016-06-07🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2016-06-07🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2016-02-16📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2015-12-17➖YOUNG, William David resigneddirector
- 2015-04-30➖HORSBURGH, Brian William resigneddirector
- 2015-04-01➕LONIE, Louise appointeddirector
- 2015-03-05➕DONNELLY, Alan James appointeddirector
- 2015-01-15➖CAMERON, David John, Lord Provost resigneddirector
- 2014-03-12➕BENZIE, Carol Margaret appointeddirector
- 2013-10-02➖STEPHEN, Margaret Mcintosh resigneddirector
- 2013-03-22➖BLACKMAN, Kirsty resigneddirector
- 2013-03-22➕CAMERON, David John, Lord Provost appointeddirector
- 2013-01-23➕MANN, Fiona Elaine appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 148 events
Owner dependency
73/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 77 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
76/100
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 77 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 42 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
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 2019-04-30
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
Aberdeen City Council is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Aberdeen City Council
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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ABERDEEN EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE CENTRE LIMITED
This company · 01858349
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aberdeen City Council Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1984-10-25
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC96090 — Other service activities n.e.c.
Registered office
City Point
One Ropemaker Street
London
EC2Y 9SS
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2017-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 59 resigned)
STRONACHS SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Activecorporate-secretary · appointed 2008-07-15
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DONNELLY, Alan James→
Activedirector · ~72y · appointed 2017-06-13
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REYNOLDS, John Michael→
Activedirector · ~77y · appointed 2017-05-17
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ALLAN, David Martin→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 2006-05-02
STRONACHS→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2006-05-02 · resigned 2008-07-15
BENZIE, Carol Margaret→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2014-03-12 · resigned 2016-10-07
BISSET, Raymond George→
Resigneddirector · ~84y · appointed 1996-08-12 · resigned 1998-10-13
BLACKMAN, Kirsty→
Resigneddirector · ~40y · appointed 2008-09-12 · resigned 2013-03-22
CAMERON, David John, Lord Provost→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · appointed 2013-03-22 · resigned 2015-01-15
CASSIE, George Scott→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 2007-05-17 · resigned 2009-09-30
CLARK, Ronald→
Resigneddirector · ~92y · appointed 1999-06-28 · resigned 2003-06-09
CLARK, Ronald→
Resigneddirector · ~92y · appointed 1994-06-06 · resigned 1996-07-01
CLYNE, David Elmslie, Councillor→
Resigneddirector · ~91y · appointed 2003-08-20 · resigned 2007-05-17
CLYNE, David Elmslie, Councillor→
Resigneddirector · ~91y · appointed 1996-07-01 · resigned 2003-06-09
CROCKETT, Barney, Councillor→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2010-10-13 · resigned 2017-05-04
CUMMING, Graeme Alexander→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2007-04-23 · resigned 2017-06-30
DEAN, Katharine Mary, Councillor→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2003-05-14 · resigned 2010-10-13
DONNELLY, Alan James→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 2015-03-05 · resigned 2017-05-04
DUNCAN, Matthew Robert→
Resigneddirector · ~49y · appointed 2003-08-20 · resigned 2007-05-17
EDWARDS, Gordon Normandale→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 1996-07-01 · resigned 2004-12-31
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Mortgages & charges
8
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:8 of 8 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Aberdeen City Council | Standard security which was presented for registration in scotland on 25 may 2006 and | 1 property | 17/05/2006 | 07/06/2016 | |
| outstanding | Aberdeen City Council | Debenture | 1 property | 17/05/2006 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Rental assignation | 2 properties | 20/06/2003 | 25/10/2005 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | A standard security which was presented for registration in scotland on 28 august 2001 and | 1 property | 24/07/2001 | 07/06/2016 | |
| satisfied | Virgin Money Clydesdale Bank PLC | Scottish assignation | 1 property | 15/03/1995 | 09/08/2001 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Standard security | 1 property | 07/10/1992 | 09/08/2001 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC. | Standard security | 1 property | 18/07/1985 | 09/08/2001 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC. | Charge | 1 property | 18/12/1984 | 23/05/2006 |
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Recent filings (255 total)
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2019-04-30
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2019-02-12
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2019-02-01
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2018-02-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2017-07-12
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2017-06-30
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2017-06-21
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2017-06-06
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2017-06-06
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2017-06-06
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2017-06-06
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2017-06-06
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2017-04-19
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2017-04-19
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2017-04-19