MEDIO MEDIA LTD

⚰️Wound downdissolved
02653463 · ltd · incorporated 1991-10-11
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
63/100
Worth a look
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What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 47620
Sector: Wholesale & retail
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 63/100 (worth a look), bankability 70/100. Strong seller-intent signal (78/100, director aged 84). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. 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 (73/100).

Data confidence

Overall: low (54/100)

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
Confirmed no charges registered
85
Directors & officers
13 officers (2 active, 13 linked, 9 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
2 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
Network not yet resolved
30
Filing history
85 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
63/100Worth 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
67
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
90
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
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filings
Last 180 days
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (50 events)Click to expand
  1. 2017-07-25
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    gazette-dissolved-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ2(A)
  2. 2017-07-25
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    Company dissolved
  3. 2017-05-09
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    gazette-notice-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ1(A)
  4. 2017-04-27
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    dissolution-application-strike-off-company
    dissolution · DS01
  5. 2016-05-26
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  6. 2016-02-26
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  7. 2015-12-31
    ➖
    NATARAJA, Shankar resigned
    director
  8. 2015-12-01
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  9. 2015-10-12
    ➕
    CRESSWELL, Andrew appointed
    director
  10. 2015-10-12
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  11. 2015-08-05
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  12. 2014-10-21
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  13. 2014-07-10
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  14. 2014-07-02
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    termination-secretary-company-with-name
    officers · TM02
  15. 2014-06-24
    ➖
    LAPHAM, Derek Ronald resigned
    secretary
  16. 2013-12-12
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  17. 2013-06-26
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  18. 2012-10-25
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  19. 2012-07-11
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  20. 2011-11-09
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  21. 2011-11-09
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    change-person-secretary-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH03
  22. 2011-09-28
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  23. 2010-11-11
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  24. 2010-11-10
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  25. 2010-08-18
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  26. 2010-01-13
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date
    annual-return · AR01
  27. 2009-08-24
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  28. 2009-03-24
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    legacy
    annual-return · 363a
  29. 2008-11-01
    ➖
    GREENWOOD, Angela Jean resigned
    secretary
  30. 2008-11-01
    ➕
    LAPHAM, Derek Ronald appointed
    secretary
  31. 2008-03-31
    ➕
    LAYET, Roger Bernard appointed
    director
  32. 2008-03-31
    ➖
    FREEMAN, Laurence Charles, Rev resigned
    director
  33. 2008-03-31
    ➕
    NATARAJA, Shankar appointed
    director
  34. 2008-03-31
    ➖
    NG, Peter resigned
    director
  35. 2003-08-01
    ➖
    RELPH, Ingeborg Bjerre resigned
    director
  36. 2001-04-30
    ➖
    FELICIONI, Giovanni resigned
    secretary
  37. 2001-04-30
    ➕
    GREENWOOD, Angela Jean appointed
    secretary
  38. 2001-04-30
    ➖
    FELICIONI, Giovanni resigned
    director
  39. 2001-04-30
    ➕
    RELPH, Ingeborg Bjerre appointed
    director
  40. 1999-07-05
    ➖
    LOPEZ JUNIOR, Eugenio resigned
    director
  41. 1996-10-25
    ➖
    HATVANY, Bela Rupert resigned
    director
  42. 1993-09-01
    ➕
    LOPEZ JUNIOR, Eugenio appointed
    director
  43. 1993-09-01
    ➕
    NG, Peter appointed
    director
  44. 1991-10-14
    ➕
    FELICIONI, Giovanni appointed
    secretary
  45. 1991-10-14
    ➕
    FELICIONI, Giovanni appointed
    director
  46. 1991-10-14
    ➕
    FREEMAN, Laurence Charles, Rev appointed
    director
  47. 1991-10-14
    ➕
    HATVANY, Bela Rupert appointed
    director
  48. 1991-10-11
    🏢
    Company incorporated
    As MEDIO MEDIA LTD
  49. 1991-10-11
    ➕
    KCCF LTD appointed
    corporate-nominee-secretary
  50. 1991-10-04
    ➖
    KCCF LTD resigned
    corporate-nominee-secretary

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 84 — succession pressure is live.

Succession & seller-readiness

89/100
Likely off-market candidate

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

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 84 years old. Natural succession window is now.
  • 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 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

1 high ·
Company dissolved
high

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

Evidence: Dissolved on 2017-07-25

Shareholders & ownership

2 active beneficial owners
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Mr Andrew Cresswell
Individual · British · DOB 08/1962 · age 64
——sig. influencesignificant influence29/06/2016
Mr Roger Bernard Layet
Individual · British · DOB 12/1942 · age 84
——sig. influencesignificant influence29/06/2016

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1991-10-11
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC47620 — SIC 47620

Registered office

Ramon Lee & Partners
Kemp House
152-160 City Road
London
EC1V 2DW

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2015-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 11 resigned)

CRESSWELL, Andrew→
director · ~64y · appointed 2015-10-12
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Active
LAYET, Roger Bernard→
director · ~84y · appointed 2008-03-31
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Active
FELICIONI, Giovanni→
secretary · appointed 1991-10-14 · resigned 2001-04-30
Resigned
GREENWOOD, Angela Jean→
secretary · appointed 2001-04-30 · resigned 2008-11-01
Resigned
LAPHAM, Derek Ronald→
secretary · appointed 2008-11-01 · resigned 2014-06-24
Resigned
KCCF LTD→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1991-10-11 · resigned 1991-10-04
Resigned
FELICIONI, Giovanni→
director · ~64y · appointed 1991-10-14 · resigned 2001-04-30
Resigned
FREEMAN, Laurence Charles, Rev→
director · ~75y · appointed 1991-10-14 · resigned 2008-03-31
Resigned
HATVANY, Bela Rupert→
director · ~88y · appointed 1991-10-14 · resigned 1996-10-25
Resigned
LOPEZ JUNIOR, Eugenio→
director · ~98y · appointed 1993-09-01 · resigned 1999-07-05
Resigned
NATARAJA, Shankar→
director · ~86y · appointed 2008-03-31 · resigned 2015-12-31
Resigned
NG, Peter→
director · ~78y · appointed 1993-09-01 · resigned 2008-03-31
Resigned
RELPH, Ingeborg Bjerre→
director · ~71y · appointed 2001-04-30 · resigned 2003-08-01
Resigned

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Recent filings (85 total)

gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2017-07-25
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2017-05-09
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2017-04-27
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2016-10-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
accounts · AA
2016-05-26
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2016-02-26
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2015-12-01
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2015-10-12
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
accounts · AA
2015-08-05
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2014-10-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
accounts · AA
2014-07-10
termination-secretary-company-with-name
officers · TM02
2014-07-02
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2013-12-12
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
accounts · AA
2013-06-26
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2012-10-25