CHEMICON EUROPE LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
02524801 · ltd · incorporated 1990-07-23
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
53/100
Worth a look
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What this business does
Primary activity: Other service activities n.e.c.
Sector: Other service activities
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 53/100 (worth a look), bankability 50/100. Strong seller-intent signal (78/100, director aged 67). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Resolve: Company dissolved. Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (30/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.

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Refinance opportunity

2 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 31.8y

40/100
too messy

Structure is too messy for a clean refinance right now — clean up first or expect bespoke terms.

  • · Oldest live charge is 31.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
  • · Legal-friction score 50/100 (high).

Data confidence

Overall: low (50/100)

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
2 charges (2/2 with lender, 2/2 with type)
90
Directors & officers
22 officers (3 active, 22 linked, 15 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
6 connected companies via shared directors
63
Filing history
127 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
53/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.

Business quality
10
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
49
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 (68 events)Click to expand
  1. 2013-08-03
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    gazette-dissolved-liquidation
    gazette · GAZ2
  2. 2013-08-03
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    Company dissolved
  3. 2013-05-03
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
    insolvency · 4.71
  4. 2012-10-04
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    liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
    insolvency · 600
  5. 2012-10-04
    📄
    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  6. 2012-10-04
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
    insolvency · 4.70
  7. 2012-07-25
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  8. 2012-06-20
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  9. 2012-05-03
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    change-sail-address-company
    address · AD02
  10. 2012-05-03
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address
    address · AD01
  11. 2011-10-05
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  12. 2011-08-05
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  13. 2010-10-18
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    miscellaneous
    miscellaneous · MISC
  14. 2010-10-01
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  15. 2010-08-02
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  16. 2009-10-29
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  17. 2009-08-18
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    legacy
    annual-return · 363a
  18. 2009-08-14
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    legacy
    address · 287
  19. 2008-11-12
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  20. 2008-07-31
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    legacy
    annual-return · 363a
  21. 2008-07-21
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    legacy
    officers · 288a
  22. 2008-07-21
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    legacy
    officers · 288b
  23. 2008-07-21
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    legacy
    officers · 288b
  24. 2008-07-21
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    legacy
    officers · 288a
  25. 2008-06-10
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    KAUFFER, Didier Charles appointed
    director
  26. 2008-06-10
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    MILEWICH, Daniel Abram appointed
    director
  27. 2008-06-10
    ➖
    RUDIN, Jeffrey resigned
    director
  28. 2008-06-10
    ➖
    STURNI, Claude resigned
    director
  29. 2008-03-13
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    legacy
    officers · 288a
  30. 2008-03-13
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    legacy
    officers · 288b
  31. 2008-02-01
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    A G SECRETARIAL LIMITED appointed
    corporate-secretary
  32. 2008-02-01
    ➖
    MITRE SECRETARIES LIMITED resigned
    corporate-secretary
  33. 2008-01-21
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    ALLEN, Kathleen Beaumont resigned
    director
  34. 2006-07-14
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    JORDAN COMPANY SECRETARIES LIMITED resigned
    corporate-secretary
  35. 2006-07-14
    ➕
    MITRE SECRETARIES LIMITED appointed
    corporate-secretary
  36. 2006-07-14
    ➕
    ALLEN, Kathleen Beaumont appointed
    director
  37. 2006-07-14
    ➖
    DODD, David A resigned
    director
  38. 2006-07-14
    ➖
    INGALLS, Harold W resigned
    director
  39. 2006-07-14
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    ROSS, Iain Grant resigned
    director
  40. 2006-07-14
    ➕
    RUDIN, Jeffrey appointed
    director
  41. 2006-07-14
    ➕
    STURNI, Claude appointed
    director
  42. 2006-07-14
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    THEODORE, Philip Allen resigned
    director
  43. 2006-07-14
    ➖
    WILLIAMS, Nigel Robert resigned
    director
  44. 2005-12-12
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    BAYFORD, Byron Leslie resigned
    secretary
  45. 2005-12-12
    ➕
    JORDAN COMPANY SECRETARIES LIMITED appointed
    corporate-secretary
  46. 2005-12-12
    ➖
    BAYFORD, Byron Leslie resigned
    director
  47. 2005-12-12
    ➕
    DODD, David A appointed
    director
  48. 2005-12-12
    ➕
    INGALLS, Harold W appointed
    director
  49. 2005-12-12
    ➖
    LINTON, Jeffrey resigned
    director
  50. 2005-12-12
    ➖
    MILLENDER, Roy resigned
    director
Showing most recent 50 of 68 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
  • +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
  • +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 18 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 67 — succession pressure is live.

Succession & seller-readiness

79/100
Likely off-market candidate

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

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 67. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
  • secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
  • secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 18 years.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 36 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 ·
Company dissolved
high

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

Evidence: Dissolved on 2013-08-03

4 insolvency-related filings on record
high

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

Evidence: 2013-08-03: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2013-05-03: liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1990-07-23
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC96090 — Other service activities n.e.c.

Registered office

Bedfont Cross Stanwell Road
Feltham
Middlesex
England
TW14 8NX
England

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2011-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 19 resigned)

A G SECRETARIAL LIMITED→
corporate-secretary · appointed 2008-02-01
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Active
KAUFFER, Didier Charles→
director · ~67y · appointed 2008-06-10
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Active
MILEWICH, Daniel Abram→
director · ~65y · appointed 2008-06-10
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Active
BAYFORD, Byron Leslie→
secretary · appointed 2003-12-10 · resigned 2005-12-12
Resigned
DENNIS, Paul→
secretary · resigned 2002-01-31
Resigned
MILLER, Julian James, Doctor→
secretary · appointed 2002-01-31 · resigned 2002-08-23
Resigned
WOOD-ATKINS, Pascale Edith Marie-Anne→
secretary · appointed 2002-07-23 · resigned 2003-12-10
Resigned
JORDAN COMPANY SECRETARIES LIMITED→
corporate-secretary · appointed 2005-12-12 · resigned 2006-07-14
Resigned
MITRE SECRETARIES LIMITED→
corporate-secretary · appointed 2006-07-14 · resigned 2008-02-01
Resigned
ALLEN, Kathleen Beaumont→
director · ~71y · appointed 2006-07-14 · resigned 2008-01-21
Resigned
BAYFORD, Byron Leslie→
director · ~61y · appointed 2004-04-01 · resigned 2005-12-12
Resigned
BECKMAN, David→
director · ~78y · resigned 2003-04-07
Resigned
DODD, David A→
director · ~77y · appointed 2005-12-12 · resigned 2006-07-14
Resigned
INGALLS, Harold W→
director · ~79y · appointed 2005-12-12 · resigned 2006-07-14
Resigned
LINTON, Jeffrey→
director · ~63y · appointed 2003-04-07 · resigned 2005-12-12
Resigned
MILLENDER, Roy→
director · ~67y · appointed 2003-04-07 · resigned 2005-12-12
Resigned
ROSS, Iain Grant→
director · ~62y · appointed 2005-12-12 · resigned 2006-07-14
Resigned
RUDIN, Jeffrey→
director · ~75y · appointed 2006-07-14 · resigned 2008-06-10
Resigned
STURNI, Claude→
director · ~64y · appointed 2006-07-14 · resigned 2008-06-10
Resigned
THEODORE, Philip Allen→
director · ~73y · appointed 2005-12-12 · resigned 2006-07-14
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

2
Total charges
2
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:2 of 2 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
Rac
Rac PLC
Rent deposit deed1 property07/06/2005—
outstanding
London Settled Estates
London Settled Estates PLC
Rent deposit deed1 property26/09/1994—
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Recent filings (127 total)

gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2013-08-03
liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · 4.71
2013-05-03
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2012-10-04
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2012-10-04
liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
insolvency · 4.70
2012-10-04
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2012-07-25
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2012-06-20
change-sail-address-company
address · AD02
2012-05-03
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address
address · AD01
2012-05-03
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2011-10-05
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2011-08-05
miscellaneous
miscellaneous · MISC
2010-10-18
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2010-10-01
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2010-08-02
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2009-10-29