A1 HIRE AND SALES LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
01978532 · ltd · incorporated 1986-01-16
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
49/100
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What this business does
Primary activity: Renting and leasing of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment
Sector: Administrative & support services
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 49/100 (watch), bankability 52/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 62). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 7 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (30/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
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Refinance opportunity
7 live charges · 7 lenders · oldest 38.0y
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 38.0 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 7 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 50/100 (high).
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
7 charges (7/7 with lender, 7/7 with type)
90
Directors & officers
20 officers (3 active, 20 linked, 13 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
15 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
167 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
49/100Watch
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Not actionable now, but monitor — distressed, succession, or structural changes could flip this into a real opportunity.
Business quality
10
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
75
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 (71 events)Click to expand
- 2022-08-13⚠️gazette-dissolved-liquidationgazette · GAZ2
- 2022-08-13🏁Company dissolved
- 2022-05-13⚠️liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meetinginsolvency · LIQ13
- 2022-04-11📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2022-04-11🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2021-07-29⚠️liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidatorinsolvency · 600
- 2021-07-28⚠️liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvencyinsolvency · LIQ01
- 2021-07-13📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2021-05-25📄mortgage-charge-whole-cease-and-release-with-charge-numbermortgage · MR05
- 2021-03-03📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2021-01-06📄change-account-reference-date-company-previous-extendedaccounts · AA01
- 2020-12-18📄change-account-reference-date-company-previous-shortenedaccounts · AA01
- 2020-05-05📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2019-10-18📄accounts-amended-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AAMD
- 2019-10-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2018-10-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2018-07-24📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2018-07-10🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Glas Trust Corporation Limited
- 2017-10-04📍move-registers-to-sail-company-with-new-addressaddress · AD03
- 2017-10-04📍change-sail-address-company-with-new-addressaddress · AD02
- 2017-10-04📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2017-10-04📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2017-08-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2017-06-06📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2017-06-01➕ASHMORE, Stephen, Mr. appointeddirector
- 2017-05-23➖GILL, John Bruce resigneddirector
- 2017-01-27➕JOLL, Daniel James, Mr. appointedsecretary
- 2017-01-27➖HARTREY, Patrick Mark resignedsecretary
- 2017-01-23➖PERRIN, Fiona Joanne resigneddirector
- 2016-08-22➕QUESTED, Paul David appointeddirector
- 2016-05-11➕PERRIN, Fiona Joanne appointeddirector
- 2016-04-20➖TROWBRIDGE, Stephen Neil resigneddirector
- 2015-09-28➖DAVIES, John Christopher resigneddirector
- 2014-06-16➕TROWBRIDGE, Stephen Neil appointeddirector
- 2014-02-07🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2012-11-14🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2012-10-25🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Barclays Bank PLC as Security Agent
- 2009-06-02➖GILL, John Bruce resignedsecretary
- 2009-06-02➕HARTREY, Patrick Mark appointedsecretary
- 2009-04-17➖GALBRAITH, Andrew resigneddirector
- 2009-04-17➕GILL, John Bruce appointeddirector
- 2009-03-04➖GALBRAITH, Andrew resignedsecretary
- 2009-03-04➕GILL, John Bruce appointedsecretary
- 2008-04-17➕GALBRAITH, Andrew appointedsecretary
- 2008-04-17➕GALBRAITH, Andrew appointeddirector
- 2008-04-16➖MONNINGTON, Kayte Frances resignedsecretary
- 2008-04-16➖MONNINGTON, Kayte Frances resigneddirector
- 2007-07-27🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Barclays Bank PLC (Security Agent)
- 2007-07-05🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2007-06-15➕MONNINGTON, Kayte Frances appointedsecretary
Showing most recent 50 of 71 events
Owner dependency
66/100
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.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 62 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
56/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 62. Early succession window.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 40 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
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 2022-08-13
4 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2022-08-13: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2022-05-13: liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
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
Hss Hire Service Group Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Hss Hire Service Group Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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A1 HIRE AND SALES LIMITED
This company · 01978532
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hss Hire Service Group Limited 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
Incorporated1986-01-16
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC77320 — Renting and leasing of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment
Registered office
Oakland House 76 Talbot Road
Old Trafford
Manchester
M16 0PQ
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2018-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 17 resigned)
JOLL, Daniel James, Mr.→
Activesecretary · appointed 2017-01-27
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ASHMORE, Stephen, Mr.→
Activedirector · ~62y · appointed 2017-06-01
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QUESTED, Paul David→
Activedirector · ~56y · appointed 2016-08-22
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GALBRAITH, Andrew→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2008-04-17 · resigned 2009-03-04
GILL, John Bruce→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2009-03-04 · resigned 2009-06-02
HARTREY, Patrick Mark→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2009-06-02 · resigned 2017-01-27
MONNINGTON, Kayte Frances→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-06-15 · resigned 2008-04-16
ROBINSON, Kathryn Molly→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 2004-05-24
WILSON, Robert Gordon→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-05-25 · resigned 2007-06-15
DAVIES, John Christopher→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 2007-06-15 · resigned 2015-09-28
GALBRAITH, Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~56y · appointed 2008-04-17 · resigned 2009-04-17
GILL, John Bruce→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2009-04-17 · resigned 2017-05-23
MONNINGTON, Kayte Frances→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2007-06-15 · resigned 2008-04-16
NOLAN, Paul Laurence→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 2004-05-25 · resigned 2006-09-20
PERRIN, Fiona Joanne→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2016-05-11 · resigned 2017-01-23
POSTON, Lindsay→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2007-01-25 · resigned 2007-06-15
ROBINSON, Jan Eric→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · resigned 2004-05-24
ROBINSON, Kathryn Molly→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · resigned 2004-05-24
TROWBRIDGE, Stephen Neil→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2014-06-16 · resigned 2016-04-20
WILSON, Robert Gordon→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 2004-05-25 · resigned 2007-06-15
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Mortgages & charges
7
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:7 of 7 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Glas Trust Corporation Glas Trust Corporation Limited | A registered charge | 1 property | 10/07/2018 | 11/04/2022 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC as Security Agent | Security agreement | 1 property | 25/10/2012 | 07/02/2014 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC (Security Agent) | Guarantee & debenture | 1 property | 27/07/2007 | 14/11/2012 | |
| satisfied | Abn Amro Bank N.V. as Security Agent for and on Behalf of the Secured Parties | Debenture | 1 property | 05/08/2005 | 05/07/2007 | |
| satisfied | Confidential Invoice Discounting Confidential Invoice Discounting Limited | Debenture | 1 property | 15/02/1999 | 07/07/2004 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Single debenture | 1 property | 15/05/1989 | 07/07/2004 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 13/06/1988 | 29/07/1989 |
Recent filings (167 total)
gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2022-08-13
liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · LIQ13
2022-05-13
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2022-04-11
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2021-07-29
liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
insolvency · LIQ01
2021-07-28
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2021-07-13
mortgage-charge-whole-cease-and-release-with-charge-number
mortgage · MR05
2021-05-25
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2021-03-03
change-account-reference-date-company-previous-extended
accounts · AA01
2021-01-06
change-account-reference-date-company-previous-shortened
accounts · AA01
2020-12-18
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2020-10-12
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2020-05-05
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2019-12-27
accounts-amended-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AAMD
2019-10-18
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2019-10-10