ASW LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
02085586 · ltd · incorporated 1986-12-22
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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Opportunity
49/100
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What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 7415
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 49/100 (watch), bankability 32/100. Strong seller-intent signal (78/100, director aged 82). 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: asset disposal / carve-out (55/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
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Refinance opportunity
7 live charges · 7 lenders · oldest 33.4y
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 33.4 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 7 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 60/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: low (51/100)Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.
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
16 officers (3 active, 16 linked, 12 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
8 connected companies via shared directors
69
Filing history
134 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
0
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
46
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
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filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (59 events)Click to expand
- 2012-02-18⚠️gazette-dissolved-liquidationgazette · GAZ2
- 2012-02-18🏁Company dissolved
- 2011-01-12⚠️liquidation-compulsory-defer-dissolutioninsolvency · L64.04
- 2010-11-18⚠️liquidation-compulsory-return-final-meetinginsolvency · 4.43
- 2007-09-28📄miscellaneousmiscellaneous · MISC
- 2006-06-12📄miscellaneousmiscellaneous · MISC
- 2006-06-12⚠️legacyinsolvency · 405(2)
- 2006-06-12⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 3.6
- 2006-06-12⚠️legacyinsolvency · 405(2)
- 2006-06-12⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 3.6
- 2006-06-12⚠️legacyinsolvency · 405(2)
- 2006-02-10⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 3.6
- 2005-08-18⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 3.6
- 2005-03-03⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 3.6
- 2004-09-10⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 3.6
- 2004-03-15⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 3.6
- 2004-03-10⚠️legacyinsolvency · 405(2)
- 2004-03-10⚠️legacyinsolvency · 405(2)
- 2003-08-26⚠️liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-paymentsinsolvency · 3.6
- 2003-06-17⚠️liquidation-compulsory-appointment-liquidatorinsolvency · 4.31
- 2003-06-05📍legacyaddress · 287
- 2003-05-01⚠️liquidation-compulsory-winding-up-orderinsolvency · COCOMP
- 2003-04-18⚠️liquidation-receiver-administrative-receivers-reportinsolvency · 3.10
- 2003-02-06⚠️liquidation-receiver-statement-of-affairsinsolvency · 3.3
- 2003-01-27⚠️legacyinsolvency · 405(1)
- 2002-10-29📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2002-08-30➖COURT, Justin Southworth resigneddirector
- 2002-07-31➖MACKENZIE, Graham Roche resigneddirector
- 2002-06-12🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Nederlandsche Credietverzekering Maatschappij N.V.(Including Its Successors)
- 2002-06-10🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
- 2001-11-30➖SHEEHAN, Gerald resigneddirector
- 2001-03-31➖BAGNALL, William Evans resigneddirector
- 1999-09-01➕COURT, Justin Southworth appointeddirector
- 1999-07-30➖EVANS, Roger Hugh resigneddirector
- 1999-06-07➖TOWNSEND, Edward Charles resigneddirector
- 1999-01-31➖SOULAS, Alain resigneddirector
- 1999-01-25➕MACKENZIE, Graham Roche appointeddirector
- 1999-01-25🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Lloyds Bank Plcas Trustee for the Beneficiaries (The "Trustee")
- 1997-04-01➕BAGNALL, William Evans appointeddirector
- 1996-10-31➕BARTLETT, George Derek Wilson appointedsecretary
- 1996-10-31➖BEESE, Robert Ian resignedsecretary
- 1996-08-23➖COX, Alan George, Sir resigneddirector
- 1996-08-13➕JUDD, Robert Edward appointeddirector
- 1996-08-13➕SHEEHAN, Gerald appointeddirector
- 1996-08-13➕SOULAS, Alain appointeddirector
- 1996-06-07➕BARTLETT, George Derek Wilson appointeddirector
- 1996-06-03🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Lloyds Bank PLC as Trustee for the Beneficiaries (As Defined)
- 1996-02-02➕BEESE, Robert Ian appointedsecretary
- 1996-02-02➖MCGOOKIN, Ann Elizabeth resignedsecretary
- 1995-04-24➕EVANS, Roger Hugh appointeddirector
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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 30 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 82 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
96/100
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 82 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 30 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 39 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
2 high · 1 lowCompany dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2012-02-18
21 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2012-02-18: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2011-01-12: liquidation-compulsory-defer-dissolution
7 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1986-12-22
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC7415 — SIC 7415
Registered office
Grant Thornton
11-13 Penhill Road
Cardiff
CF11 9UP
Filing status
Accounts
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Last made up to: —
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 13 resigned)
BARTLETT, George Derek Wilson→
Activesecretary · appointed 1996-10-31
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BARTLETT, George Derek Wilson→
Activedirector · ~78y · appointed 1996-06-07
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JUDD, Robert Edward→
Activedirector · ~82y · appointed 1996-08-13
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BARTLETT, George Derek Wilson→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1994-03-21
BEESE, Robert Ian→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1996-02-02 · resigned 1996-10-31
MCGOOKIN, Ann Elizabeth→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1994-03-21 · resigned 1996-02-02
BAGNALL, William Evans→
Resigneddirector · ~84y · appointed 1997-04-01 · resigned 2001-03-31
COURT, Justin Southworth→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 1999-09-01 · resigned 2002-08-30
COX, Alan George, Sir→
Resigneddirector · ~90y · resigned 1996-08-23
EVANS, Roger Hugh→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · appointed 1995-04-24 · resigned 1999-07-30
MACKENZIE, Graham Roche→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · appointed 1999-01-25 · resigned 2002-07-31
RICH, Paul Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~87y · resigned 1995-04-24
SHEEHAN, Gerald→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 1996-08-13 · resigned 2001-11-30
SOULAS, Alain→
Resigneddirector · ~83y · appointed 1996-08-13 · resigned 1999-01-31
TOWNSEND, Edward Charles→
Resigneddirector · ~84y · appointed 1993-09-01 · resigned 1999-06-07
TRACY, Christopher Anthony Wingfield→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · resigned 1995-04-24
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Mortgages & charges
7
Total charges
7
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:7 of 7 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Nederlandsche Credietverzekering Maatschappij N.V.(Including Its Successors) | Debenture | 2 properties | 12/06/2002 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | A supplemental debenture | 1 property | 10/06/2002 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank Plcas Trustee for the Beneficiaries (The "Trustee") | Debenture | 1 property | 25/01/1999 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC as Trustee for the Beneficiaries (As Defined) | Supplemental debenture | 1 property | 03/06/1996 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank Plcas Trustee for the Beneficiaries | Amendment and restatement | 1 property | 19/10/1994 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank Plcas Trustee | Deed of amendment | 1 property | 19/10/1994 | — | |
| outstanding | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC(As Trustee for the Beneficiaries) | Debenture | 1 property | 27/01/1993 | — |
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Recent filings (134 total)
gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2012-02-18
liquidation-compulsory-defer-dissolution
insolvency · L64.04
2011-01-12
liquidation-compulsory-return-final-meeting
insolvency · 4.43
2010-11-18
miscellaneous
miscellaneous · MISC
2007-09-28
miscellaneous
miscellaneous · MISC
2006-06-12
legacy
insolvency · 405(2)
2006-06-12
liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments
insolvency · 3.6
2006-06-12
legacy
insolvency · 405(2)
2006-06-12
liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments
insolvency · 3.6
2006-06-12
legacy
insolvency · 405(2)
2006-06-12
liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments
insolvency · 3.6
2006-02-10
liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments
insolvency · 3.6
2005-08-18
liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments
insolvency · 3.6
2005-03-03
liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments
insolvency · 3.6
2004-09-10
liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments
insolvency · 3.6
2004-03-15