VECTOR-SEACOR LTD
⚰️Wound downdissolved
02600004 · ltd · incorporated 1991-04-10
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
52/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 6110
Sector: Information & communication
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 6340SIC 6340
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 52/100 (worth a look), bankability 52/100. Strong seller-intent signal (68/100, director aged 72). 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 (50/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
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Refinance opportunity
3 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 35.1y
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 35.1 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 45/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: low (49/100)Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.
Company profile
address, 2 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
3 charges (3/3 with lender, 3/3 with type)
90
Directors & officers
13 officers (4 active, 13 linked, 8 with DOB)
82
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
5 connected companies via shared directors
60
Filing history
97 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
52/100Worth 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
85
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
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (55 events)Click to expand
- 2012-05-10⚠️gazette-dissolved-liquidationgazette · GAZ2
- 2012-05-10🏁Company dissolved
- 2012-02-10⚠️liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meetinginsolvency · 4.71
- 2011-02-15⚠️liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvencyinsolvency · 4.70
- 2011-02-15⚠️liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidatorinsolvency · 600
- 2011-02-15📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2011-02-11📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-addressaddress · AD01
- 2011-01-05📄legacymortgage · MG02
- 2011-01-05📄legacymortgage · MG02
- 2011-01-05📄legacymortgage · MG02
- 2010-12-29🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2010-12-29🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2010-12-29🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2010-10-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2010-04-14📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2010-03-30📄termination-director-company-with-nameofficers · TM01
- 2010-03-15➖GRAN, Alice Nathalie resigneddirector
- 2009-11-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2009-04-14📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2009-03-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2008-04-16📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2007-11-02📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2007-08-29📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2007-08-21➖BLANK, Randall resigneddirector
- 2007-04-23📄legacyannual-return · 363s
- 2007-01-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2006-04-20📄legacyannual-return · 363s
- 2005-11-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2005-10-11📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2005-10-01➕CAMBURN, Clyde Martin appointeddirector
- 2005-04-15📄legacyannual-return · 363s
- 2005-01-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2003-10-24➕RYAN, Richard James appointeddirector
- 2000-11-15➖CONWAY, Granville Elliiot resigneddirector
- 2000-08-09➖HENDRIE, Paul William resigneddirector
- 2000-07-27➕ALAIS, Steven Morton appointedsecretary
- 2000-07-27➕GELLERT, John Matthew appointeddirector
- 2000-07-27➕GRAN, Alice Nathalie appointeddirector
- 2000-03-31➖PIEROT, Robert J, Director resignedsecretary
- 2000-03-31➖PIEROT, Robert J, Director resigneddirector
- 1997-01-16➕BLANK, Randall appointeddirector
- 1993-08-13🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Nederlandse Scheepshypotheekbank N.V. (Acting as Agent)
- 1991-05-01🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Netherlandse Scheepshypotheekbank N.V.
- 1991-05-01🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Nederlandse Scheepshy Potheek Bank Nv
- 1991-04-30➕PIEROT, Robert J, Director appointedsecretary
- 1991-04-30➖RUDGE, Anthony Alexander De Novaille resignedsecretary
- 1991-04-30➕CONWAY, Granville Elliiot appointeddirector
- 1991-04-30➕PIEROT, Robert J, Director appointeddirector
- 1991-04-25➕RUDGE, Anthony Alexander De Novaille appointedsecretary
- 1991-04-25➖SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
Showing most recent 50 of 55 events
Owner dependency
75/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 26 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 72 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
90/100
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 72 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 26 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 35 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
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2012-05-10
4 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2012-05-10: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2012-02-10: liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1991-04-10
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC6110 — SIC 6110
Registered office
Abbotsgate House
Hollow Road
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP32 7FA
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2009-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 9 resigned)
ALAIS, Steven Morton→
Activesecretary · appointed 2000-07-27
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CAMBURN, Clyde Martin→
Activedirector · ~68y · appointed 2005-10-01
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GELLERT, John Matthew→
Activedirector · ~56y · appointed 2000-07-27
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RYAN, Richard James→
Activedirector · ~72y · appointed 2003-10-24
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PIEROT, Robert J, Director→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1991-04-30 · resigned 2000-03-31
RUDGE, Anthony Alexander De Novaille→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1991-04-25 · resigned 1991-04-30
SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1991-04-10 · resigned 1991-04-25
BLANK, Randall→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 1997-01-16 · resigned 2007-08-21
CONWAY, Granville Elliiot→
Resigneddirector · ~99y · appointed 1991-04-30 · resigned 2000-11-15
GRAN, Alice Nathalie→
Resigneddirector · ~77y · appointed 2000-07-27 · resigned 2010-03-15
HENDRIE, Paul William→
Resigneddirector · ~85y · appointed 1991-04-25 · resigned 2000-08-09
PIEROT, Robert J, Director→
Resigneddirector · ~96y · appointed 1991-04-30 · resigned 2000-03-31
INSTANT COMPANIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 1991-04-10 · resigned 1991-04-25
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Mortgages & charges
3
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Nederlandse Scheepshypotheekbank N.V. (Acting as Agent) | Assignment of guarantee | 1 property | 13/08/1993 | 29/12/2010 | |
| satisfied | Netherlandse Scheepshypotheekbank N.V. | Assignment of earnings registered pursuant to an order of court dated 27/3/92 | 1 property | 01/05/1991 | 29/12/2010 | |
| satisfied | Nederlandse Scheepshy Potheek Bank Nv | Fixed and floating charge | 1 property | 01/05/1991 | 29/12/2010 |
Recent filings (97 total)
gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2012-05-10
liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · 4.71
2012-02-10
liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
insolvency · 4.70
2011-02-15
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2011-02-15
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2011-02-15
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address
address · AD01
2011-02-11
legacy
mortgage · MG02
2011-01-05
legacy
mortgage · MG02
2011-01-05
legacy
mortgage · MG02
2011-01-05
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2010-10-01
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2010-04-14
termination-director-company-with-name
officers · TM01
2010-03-30
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2009-11-03
legacy
annual-return · 363a
2009-04-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2009-03-03