CROSSROADS COMMERCIALS GROUP LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
02112644 · ltd · incorporated 1987-03-19
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
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 62/100. Strong seller-intent signal (65/100, director aged 61). Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 5 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (53/100).
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Refinance opportunity
16 live charges · 5 lenders · oldest 38.2y
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 38.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 5 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 50/100 (high).
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
16 charges (16/16 with lender, 16/16 with type)
90
Directors & officers
14 officers (1 active, 14 linked, 12 with DOB)
87
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
10 connected companies via shared directors
75
Filing history
173 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 (77 events)Click to expand
- 2018-11-20📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2018-11-20🏁Company dissolved
- 2018-09-04📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2018-08-24📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2018-06-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2018-05-10📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2018-05-10📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2018-05-03➖FLETCHER, Andrew Richard resignedsecretary
- 2018-05-03➖FLETCHER, Andrew Richard resigneddirector
- 2017-08-14📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2017-08-14📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2017-06-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2016-07-25📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2016-05-20📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2015-06-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2015-05-18📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2014-07-15📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2014-05-19📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2013-06-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2013-05-17📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2012-11-12📄auditors-resignation-companyauditors · AUD
- 2012-05-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2012-05-24📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2011-09-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2011-05-28📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2010-12-29📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2010-07-30🔒Charge registered #16Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC (The "Lender")
- 2009-05-29➖MEDDES, Kenneth Sydney resigneddirector
- 2006-02-15➕MEDDES, Kenneth Sydney appointeddirector
- 2005-08-27🔓Charge satisfied #13
- 2005-08-27🔓Charge satisfied #11
- 2005-08-27🔓Charge satisfied #10
- 2005-08-27🔓Charge satisfied #9
- 2005-08-27🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2005-08-27🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2005-08-27🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2005-08-23➕FLETCHER, Andrew Richard appointedsecretary
- 2005-08-23➖JARVIS, Linda resignedsecretary
- 2005-08-23➖JARVIS, Alvin Randall resigneddirector
- 2005-08-23➖JARVIS, Linda resigneddirector
- 2005-08-23➖SHIELS, George resigneddirector
- 2005-08-23🔒Charge registered #15Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2005-08-23🔒Charge registered #14Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
- 2005-04-05➕CRONIN, Martin James appointeddirector
- 2003-06-02➕FLETCHER, Andrew Richard appointeddirector
- 2003-01-31➖MORRIS, Trevor resigneddirector
- 2003-01-31➖WHITTINGHAM, Brett resigneddirector
- 2002-04-10🔓Charge satisfied #12
- 2000-09-01➕MORRIS, Trevor appointeddirector
- 2000-04-30➖WINDERBANK, Jon Mark resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 77 events
Owner dependency
93/100
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.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 21 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 61 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
85/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 61. Early succession window.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 21 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
1 high · 1 med ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2018-11-20
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
Crossroads Truck & Bus Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Crossroads Truck & Bus Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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CROSSROADS COMMERCIALS GROUP LIMITED
This company · 02112644
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Crossroads Truck & Bus 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
Incorporated1987-03-19
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC99999 — SIC 99999
Registered office
Crossroads Truck & Bus Limited
Pheasant Drive
Birstall, Batley
West Yorkshire
WF17 9LR
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2017-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 13 resigned)
CRONIN, Martin James→
Activedirector · ~61y · appointed 2005-04-05
View their other companies + combined net worth →
FLETCHER, Andrew Richard→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-08-23 · resigned 2018-05-03
JARVIS, Linda→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 2005-08-23
ABBOTT, Darren Trevor→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 1998-08-03 · resigned 1998-10-31
FLETCHER, Andrew Richard→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2003-06-02 · resigned 2018-05-03
JARVIS, Alvin Randall→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · resigned 2005-08-23
JARVIS, Linda→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 1994-12-07 · resigned 2005-08-23
MEDDES, Kenneth Sydney→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · appointed 2006-02-15 · resigned 2009-05-29
MORRIS, Trevor→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 2000-09-01 · resigned 2003-01-31
PETTERSSON, Lars Ake→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · resigned 1994-07-07
SHIELS, George→
Resigneddirector · ~86y · appointed 1998-08-03 · resigned 2005-08-23
THEWLIS, William→
Resigneddirector · ~103y · resigned 1998-10-29
WHITTINGHAM, Brett→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 1999-06-07 · resigned 2003-01-31
WINDERBANK, Jon Mark→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 1999-04-02 · resigned 2000-04-30
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Mortgages & charges
16
Total charges
3
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:16 of 16 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC (The "Lender") | Debenture | 1 property | 30/07/2010 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 23/08/2005 | — | |
| outstanding | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 23/08/2005 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 18/11/1993 | 27/08/2005 | |
| satisfied | 3I Group 3I Group PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 30/09/1993 | 10/04/2002 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 27/08/1993 | 27/08/2005 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 27/08/1993 | 27/08/2005 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 27/08/1993 | 27/08/2005 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 27/08/1993 | 27/08/2005 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 27/08/1993 | 27/08/2005 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Single debenture | 1 property | 27/08/1993 | 27/08/2005 | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 31/12/1991 | 07/06/1994 | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 31/12/1991 | 07/06/1994 | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 31/12/1991 | 07/06/1994 | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 31/12/1991 | 07/06/1994 | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Fixed and floating charge | 1 property | 14/04/1988 | 21/06/1994 |
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Recent filings (173 total)
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2018-11-20
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2018-09-04
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2018-08-24
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2018-06-22
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2018-05-17
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2018-05-10
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2018-05-10
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2017-08-14
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2017-08-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2017-06-27
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2017-05-24
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2016-07-25
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2016-05-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2015-06-29
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2015-05-18