KINETIC NETWORKS LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
02242186 · ltd · incorporated 1988-04-08
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
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Net worth
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Opportunity
48/100
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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 48/100 (watch), bankability 52/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 59). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 3 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (38/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.

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Refinance opportunity

5 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 33.1y

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 33.1 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 50/100 (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
5 charges (5/5 with lender, 5/5 with type)
90
Directors & officers
23 officers (2 active, 23 linked, 15 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
10 connected companies via shared directors
75
Filing history
142 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
48/100Watch
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
70
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
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filings
Last 90 days
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Last 180 days
0
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Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (79 events)Click to expand
  1. 2016-12-15
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    gazette-dissolved-liquidation
    gazette · GAZ2
  2. 2016-12-15
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    Company dissolved
  3. 2016-09-15
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
    insolvency · 4.71
  4. 2016-01-27
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
    insolvency · 4.70
  5. 2016-01-27
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
    insolvency · 600
  6. 2016-01-27
    📄
    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  7. 2015-11-16
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  8. 2015-02-26
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  9. 2014-12-04
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  10. 2014-05-15
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address
    address · AD01
  11. 2013-10-30
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  12. 2013-10-30
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    move-registers-to-registered-office-company
    address · AD04
  13. 2013-10-28
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  14. 2013-09-27
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    termination-director-company-with-name
    officers · TM01
  15. 2013-09-27
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name
    officers · AP01
  16. 2013-09-27
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    appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name
    officers · AP03
  17. 2013-09-27
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    termination-director-company-with-name
    officers · TM01
  18. 2013-09-27
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name
    officers · TM02
  19. 2013-09-26
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address
    address · AD01
  20. 2013-09-04
    ➕
    ABBOTT, Michael Edward appointed
    secretary
  21. 2013-09-04
    ➕
    ABBOTT, Michael Edward appointed
    director
  22. 2013-09-04
    ➖
    HUMPHREYS, David Christopher resigned
    secretary
  23. 2013-09-04
    ➖
    CRUDDACE, David Lee, Mr. resigned
    director
  24. 2013-09-04
    ➖
    OWENS, David William resigned
    director
  25. 2013-02-05
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  26. 2012-11-19
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    change-person-secretary-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH03
  27. 2012-11-19
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  28. 2012-11-16
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    appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name
    officers · AP03
  29. 2012-11-16
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name
    officers · TM02
  30. 2012-10-12
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    HUMPHREYS, David Christopher appointed
    secretary
  31. 2012-10-12
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    O'SULLIVAN, Liam resigned
    secretary
  32. 2012-01-30
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  33. 2011-12-28
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    termination-director-company-with-name
    officers · TM01
  34. 2011-12-21
    ➕
    CRUDDACE, David Lee, Mr. appointed
    director
  35. 2011-12-21
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    JOHNSTONE, Lee resigned
    director
  36. 2011-12-21
    ➕
    OWENS, David William appointed
    director
  37. 2011-12-01
    ➕
    O'SULLIVAN, Liam appointed
    secretary
  38. 2011-04-18
    ➖
    MAGUIRE, Peter Dominic resigned
    director
  39. 2011-03-02
    ➖
    TATE, Wendy resigned
    director
  40. 2010-11-03
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    MORTON, Julia Alison resigned
    secretary
  41. 2010-10-04
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    JOHNSTONE, Lee appointed
    director
  42. 2010-10-04
    ➕
    TATE, Wendy appointed
    director
  43. 2010-02-08
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    RIGBY, William Simon resigned
    director
  44. 2009-09-14
    ➖
    JOHNSTONE, Lee resigned
    secretary
  45. 2009-09-14
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    MORTON, Julia Alison appointed
    secretary
  46. 2007-08-01
    ➖
    WITHEY, Nigel Brian resigned
    director
  47. 2006-10-09
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    CHAMBERS, Carl James resigned
    director
  48. 2006-10-09
    ➕
    RIGBY, William Simon appointed
    director
  49. 2006-06-15
    ➕
    JOHNSTONE, Lee appointed
    secretary
  50. 2006-06-15
    ➖
    MAGUIRE, Peter Dominic resigned
    secretary
Showing most recent 50 of 79 events

Owner dependency

83/100
Critical — business is the founder

The 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.
  • +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 59 — approaching natural succession window.

Succession & seller-readiness

78/100
Likely off-market candidate

Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.

SIGNALS
  • secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 59. Early succession window.
  • primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
  • secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 13 years.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 38 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 med ·
Company dissolved
high

Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.

Evidence: Dissolved on 2016-12-15

4 insolvency-related filings on record
high

Filings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.

Evidence: 2016-12-15: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2016-09-15: liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting

Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
medium

Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1988-04-08
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC99999 — SIC 99999

Registered office

Ribble House
Ballam Road
Lytham St. Annes
Lancashire
FY8 4TS

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2014-04-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 21 resigned)

ABBOTT, Michael Edward→
secretary · appointed 2013-09-04
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Active
ABBOTT, Michael Edward→
director · ~59y · appointed 2013-09-04
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Active
EVAN-COOK, Paul→
secretary · appointed 1999-11-05 · resigned 2003-07-31
Resigned
HUMPHREYS, David Christopher→
secretary · appointed 2012-10-12 · resigned 2013-09-04
Resigned
JOHNSTONE, Lee→
secretary · appointed 2006-06-15 · resigned 2009-09-14
Resigned
MAGUIRE, Peter Dominic→
secretary · appointed 2003-07-31 · resigned 2006-06-15
Resigned
MAGUIRE, Peter Dominic→
secretary · resigned 1999-11-05
Resigned
MORTON, Julia Alison→
secretary · appointed 2009-09-14 · resigned 2010-11-03
Resigned
O'SULLIVAN, Liam→
secretary · appointed 2011-12-01 · resigned 2012-10-12
Resigned
ATWOOD, Robert Charles→
director · ~84y · appointed 1999-11-05 · resigned 2003-09-26
Resigned
BALDWIN, Geoffrey Lloyd, Dr→
director · ~86y · appointed 1999-11-05 · resigned 2000-08-01
Resigned
CHAMBERS, Carl James→
director · ~68y · appointed 2006-06-15 · resigned 2006-10-09
Resigned
CRUDDACE, David Lee, Mr.→
director · ~62y · appointed 2011-12-21 · resigned 2013-09-04
Resigned
EVAN-COOK, Paul→
director · ~82y · appointed 2000-08-01 · resigned 2003-09-26
Resigned
GOL, George→
director · ~79y · appointed 1993-03-19 · resigned 2003-02-07
Resigned
JOHNSTONE, Lee→
director · ~51y · appointed 2010-10-04 · resigned 2011-12-21
Resigned
KIRBY, Roger Ian→
director · ~73y · resigned 1993-03-19
Resigned
MAGUIRE, Peter Dominic→
director · ~72y · appointed 2004-01-26 · resigned 2011-04-18
Resigned
MCDOUGALL, Neil→
director · ~64y · appointed 2003-07-07 · resigned 2004-01-26
Resigned
OWENS, David William→
director · ~74y · appointed 2011-12-21 · resigned 2013-09-04
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

5
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Deed of assignment of material contracts1 property30/04/199322/03/2000
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Letter of set off1 property30/04/199316/09/2000
satisfied
Barclays
Barclays Bank PLC
Guarantee and debenture1 property30/04/199301/03/2000
satisfied
Montagu Equity
Montagu Equity Limited
Collateral debenture1 property30/04/199306/07/2000
satisfied
3I Group
3I Group PLC
Collateral debenture1 property30/04/199306/07/2000

Recent filings (142 total)

gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2016-12-15
liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · 4.71
2016-09-15
liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
insolvency · 4.70
2016-01-27
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2016-01-27
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2016-01-27
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2015-11-16
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2015-02-26
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2014-12-04
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address
address · AD01
2014-05-15
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2013-10-30
move-registers-to-registered-office-company
address · AD04
2013-10-30
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2013-10-28
termination-director-company-with-name
officers · TM01
2013-09-27
appoint-person-director-company-with-name
officers · AP01
2013-09-27
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name
officers · AP03
2013-09-27