HOLMESTERNE FARM CO. LIMITED
⚰️Wound downadministration
02058445 · ltd · incorporated 1986-09-25
Investment thesis
Company administration — 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
—
book net assets
Opportunity
37/100
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What this business does
Primary activity: Processing and preserving of meat
Sector: Manufacturing
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 46320Wholesale of meat and meat products
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed low-transparency controlled group — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 37/100 (watch), bankability 22/100. Strong seller-intent signal (65/100, director aged 70). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: File overdue accounts. Clears statutory overdue flag — immediate bankability uplift for refinance conversations. Most likely exit: asset disposal / carve-out (90/100). Current lenders should be on immediate intervention.
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Refinance opportunity
12 live charges · 9 lenders · oldest 38.1y
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 38.1 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 9 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 68/100 (specialist).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (57/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Company profile
address, 2 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
12 charges (12/12 with lender, 12/12 with type)
90
Directors & officers
14 officers (1 active, 14 linked, 12 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 5 total, 5 with control declared
90
Director network
2 connected companies via shared directors
51
Filing history
185 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
37/100Watch
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Not actionable now, but monitor — distressed, succession, or structural changes could flip this into a real opportunity.
Business quality
0
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
15
Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
3
filings
- • 3 insolvency
Last 90 days
8
filings
- • 4 insolvency
- • 2 officers
- • 1 address
Last 180 days
12
filings
- • 4 insolvency
- • 3 persons-with-significant-control
- • 2 officers
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (68 events)Click to expand
- 2026-07-16⚠️liquidation-administration-notice-deemed-approval-of-proposalsinsolvency · AM06
- 2026-07-01⚠️liquidation-in-administration-proposalsinsolvency · AM03
- 2026-06-18⚠️liquidation-in-administration-statement-of-affairs-with-form-attachedinsolvency · AM02
- 2026-05-29📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2026-05-19⚠️liquidation-in-administration-appointment-of-administratorinsolvency · AM01
- 2026-05-11➖CLARK, Stephen Anthony Roth resigneddirector
- 2026-05-11➖KEMPLEY, David James resigneddirector
- 2026-05-11📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-05-11📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-04-28📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2026-04-28🔓Charge satisfied #11
- 2026-03-27📄change-account-reference-date-company-previous-extendedaccounts · AA01
- 2026-03-06📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2026-03-06📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2026-03-06📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2025-08-13📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC01
- 2025-08-13📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2025-07-15➕CLARK, Stephen Anthony Roth appointeddirector
- 2025-07-15➕KEMPLEY, David James appointeddirector
- 2025-07-15📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-07-15📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-04-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-03-31➖PRIDMORE, Richard resignedsecretary
- 2025-03-31📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2024-03-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-03-13📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-09-02🔓Charge satisfied #10
- 2022-09-01🔒Charge registered #12Lender: Close Brothers Limited (The “Security Trustee”)
- 2022-09-01🔓Charge satisfied #9
- 2021-08-18➖STERNE, Martin Lionel resigneddirector
- 2020-03-30🔒Charge registered #11Lender: Npif Nw Debt LP Acting by North West Loans Npif Gp Limited as the General Partner of Npif Nw Debt LP Acting by Fw Capital Limited
- 2020-02-14🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2016-11-25🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2016-09-16🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2016-08-09🔒Charge registered #10Lender: Rbs Invoice Finance Limited
- 2016-07-20🔒Charge registered #9Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
- 2010-04-26🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Bank of Scotland PLC
- 2010-01-08🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Lloyds Tsb Commercial Finance Limited
- 2008-08-19🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2008-08-19🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2008-08-19🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2008-08-19🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2008-05-23🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Bank of Scotland PLC
- 2006-06-20➖HOLDEN, Steven Andrew resigneddirector
- 2006-02-24🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Lloyds Tsb Commercial Finance Limited
- 2005-05-16➖FAWCETT, Anthony Robinson resigneddirector
- 2004-05-26➖WALKER, Louis David, Mr. Mbe,Td resigneddirector
- 2004-02-27➖HAWKINS, Tony resigneddirector
- 2003-07-18➕HAWKINS, Tony appointeddirector
- 2003-07-18➕HOLDEN, Steven Andrew appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 68 events
Owner dependency
90/100
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
- +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 70 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
85/100
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 70 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
- 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
3 high · 2 med ·Accounts overdue
highStatutory accounts have not been filed by their due date. Can indicate admin breakdown, cash preservation, or deliberate delay.
Evidence: Next due: 2026-06-30
Company status: administration
highCompany is in a formal insolvency or administration process. Treat accordingly.
4 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2026-07-16: liquidation-administration-notice-deemed-approval-of-proposals; 2026-07-01: liquidation-in-administration-proposals
2 director resignations in last 12 months
mediumMultiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.
Evidence: CLARK, Stephen Anthony Roth resigned 2026-05-11; KEMPLEY, David James resigned 2026-05-11
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
Troy Foods Group Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Troy Foods Group Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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HOLMESTERNE FARM CO. LIMITED
This company · 02058445
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Troy Foods Group Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 14/07/2025 |
4 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Mr David James Kempleyceased 14/07/2025· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting
- Barden Foods Limitedceased 14/07/2025· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
- Mr Keith Philip Tindellceased 18/08/2021· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting
- Mr Martin Lionel Sterneceased 18/08/2021· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusadministration
Typeltd
Incorporated1986-09-25
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC10110 — Processing and preserving of meat
Registered office
C/O INTERPATH LTD
4th Floor Tailors Corner Thirsk Row
Leeds
LS1 4DP
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-06-30OVERDUE
Last made up to: 2024-06-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-01-06
Last: 2025-12-23
Officers (1 active · 13 resigned)
Active
PRIDMORE, Richard→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1998-09-04 · resigned 2025-03-31
TINDELL, Keith Philip→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1998-09-04
CLARK, Stephen Anthony Roth→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2025-07-15 · resigned 2026-05-11
FAWCETT, Anthony Robinson→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 1994-03-30 · resigned 2005-05-16
GARLAND, Christopher→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 1994-03-30 · resigned 1995-08-21
HAWKINS, Tony→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2003-07-18 · resigned 2004-02-27
HOLDEN, Steven Andrew→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2003-07-18 · resigned 2006-06-20
HOLMES, David→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 1994-03-30 · resigned 1997-04-17
KEMPLEY, David James→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2025-07-15 · resigned 2026-05-11
STERNE, Antony James→
Resigneddirector · ~89y · appointed 1994-03-30 · resigned 2000-12-13
STERNE, Martin Lionel→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 1994-03-30 · resigned 2021-08-18
TINDELL, Katrina Lynne→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · resigned 1994-03-30
WALKER, Louis David, Mr. Mbe,Td→
Resigneddirector · ~94y · appointed 2000-12-13 · resigned 2004-05-26
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Mortgages & charges
12
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:12 of 12 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Close Brothers Close Brothers Limited (The “Security Trustee”) | A registered charge | — | 01/09/2022 | — | |
| satisfied | Npif Nw Debt LP Acting by North West Loans Npif Gp as the General Partner of Npif Nw Debt LP Acting by Fw Capital Npif Nw Debt LP Acting by North West Loans Npif Gp Limited as the General Partner of Npif Nw Debt LP Acting by Fw Capital Limited | A registered charge | 2 properties | 30/03/2020 | 28/04/2026 | |
| satisfied | NatWest Group Rbs Invoice Finance Limited | A registered charge | — | 09/08/2016 | 02/09/2022 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 20/07/2016 | 01/09/2022 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC | Assignment | 3 properties | 26/04/2010 | 14/02/2020 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Commercial Finance Limited | All assets debenture | 1 property | 08/01/2010 | 25/11/2016 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Bank of Scotland PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 23/05/2008 | 16/09/2016 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Commercial Finance Limited | All assets debenture | 1 property | 24/02/2006 | 19/08/2008 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | Mortgage deed | 1 property | 30/05/2003 | 19/08/2008 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Debenture deed | 1 property | 07/08/1998 | 19/08/2008 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Tsb Commercial Finance Limited | Book debts debenture | 1 property | 12/12/1995 | 19/08/2008 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 23/06/1988 | 18/03/2003 |
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Recent filings (185 total)
liquidation-administration-notice-deemed-approval-of-proposals
insolvency · AM06
2026-07-16
liquidation-in-administration-proposals
insolvency · AM03
2026-07-01
liquidation-in-administration-statement-of-affairs-with-form-attached
insolvency · AM02
2026-06-18
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2026-05-29
liquidation-in-administration-appointment-of-administrator
insolvency · AM01
2026-05-19
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-05-11
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-05-11
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2026-04-28
change-account-reference-date-company-previous-extended
accounts · AA01
2026-03-27
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2026-03-06
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
2026-03-06
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2026-03-06
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-12-24
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-08-13
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC01
2025-08-13