R (COVENTRY) LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
02672641 · ltd · incorporated 1992-01-02
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 7499
Sector: Professional, scientific & technical
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 (75/100, director aged 64). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 4 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (30/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
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Refinance opportunity
4 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 34.1y
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 34.1 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 50/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: low (52/100)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
4 charges (4/4 with lender, 4/4 with type)
90
Directors & officers
28 officers (3 active, 28 linked, 18 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
13 connected companies via shared directors
84
Filing history
118 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 (88 events)Click to expand
- 2012-02-07📄gazette-dissolved-compulsorygazette · GAZ2
- 2012-02-07🏁Company dissolved
- 2011-10-25📄gazette-notice-compulsorygazette · GAZ1
- 2009-05-09📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2009-05-08📄restoration-order-of-courtrestoration · AC92
- 2007-05-21⚠️legacyinsolvency · LIQ
- 2007-02-21⚠️liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meetinginsolvency · 4.71
- 2006-12-04📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2006-12-04⚠️liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvencyinsolvency · 4.70
- 2006-12-04⚠️liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidatorinsolvency · 600
- 2006-03-21✏️certificate-change-of-name-companychange-of-name · CERTNM
- 2006-01-18📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2005-12-21📄accounts-with-made-up-dateaccounts · AA
- 2005-01-31📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2005-01-27📄legacyannual-return · 363s
- 2004-02-20📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2004-02-12➕SMITH, Kevin David appointeddirector
- 2004-01-27📄legacyannual-return · 363s
- 2004-01-27📄legacyannual-return · 363(353)
- 2003-12-15📄accounts-with-made-up-dateaccounts · AA
- 2003-10-07📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2003-08-31➖DOUGLAS, Kenneth Stephen Alexander resigneddirector
- 2003-02-04📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2003-01-31📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2003-01-31📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2003-01-31📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2003-01-16📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2002-11-21➕DOUGLAS, Kenneth Stephen Alexander appointeddirector
- 2002-11-21➖LONG, Jacqueline resigneddirector
- 2002-11-16📍legacyaddress · 287
- 2002-07-31➖PORTER, Norman Charles resigneddirector
- 2002-03-22➖GROOM, Richard Joseph resigneddirector
- 2002-03-22➕LONG, Jacqueline appointeddirector
- 2002-03-22➕PORTER, Norman Charles appointeddirector
- 2001-11-21➕DONALDSON, Craig George appointedsecretary
- 2001-11-21➕DONALDSON, Craig George appointeddirector
- 2001-11-21➖WHORTON, Clive James resignedsecretary
- 2001-11-21➖WHORTON, Clive James resigneddirector
- 2000-03-30➖FOSTER, Geoffrey Iain resignedsecretary
- 2000-03-30➕WHORTON, Clive James appointedsecretary
- 2000-03-30➖CAULFIELD, Michael resigneddirector
- 2000-03-30➕GROOM, Richard Joseph appointeddirector
- 2000-03-30➖TRAVIS, Len resigneddirector
- 2000-03-30➕WHORTON, Clive James appointeddirector
- 1999-11-10➖BOND, Philip Austin resignedsecretary
- 1999-11-10➕FOSTER, Geoffrey Iain appointedsecretary
- 1999-05-06➕BOND, Philip Austin appointedsecretary
- 1999-05-06➖PERONE, Celestino resignedsecretary
- 1999-05-06➖BRYCE, Colin Craig resigneddirector
- 1999-05-06➕CAULFIELD, Michael appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 88 events
Owner dependency
76/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
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 25 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 64 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
86/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 64. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 25 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 34 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 2012-02-07
4 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2007-05-21: legacy; 2007-02-21: 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
Incorporated1992-01-02
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC7499 — SIC 7499
Registered office
New Century Park
PO BOX 53
Coventry
Warwickshire
CV3 1HJ
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2005-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 25 resigned)
DONALDSON, Craig George→
Activesecretary · appointed 2001-11-21
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DONALDSON, Craig George→
Activedirector · ~59y · appointed 2001-11-21
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SMITH, Kevin David→
Activedirector · ~64y · appointed 2004-02-12
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ACORNLEY, John Keith→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1992-05-05 · resigned 1997-01-27
BOND, Philip Austin→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1999-05-06 · resigned 1999-11-10
CLARK, Susan Marie→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1997-01-27 · resigned 1998-04-21
DAY, Catherine Marie→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1992-04-28 · resigned 1992-05-05
FOSTER, Geoffrey Iain→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1999-11-10 · resigned 2000-03-30
PERONE, Celestino→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1998-04-21 · resigned 1999-05-06
WHORTON, Clive James→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2000-03-30 · resigned 2001-11-21
SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1992-01-02 · resigned 1992-04-28
ACORNLEY, John Keith→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 1992-05-05 · resigned 1997-01-27
BIGGS, Ronald Harry→
Resigneddirector · ~85y · appointed 1992-05-19 · resigned 1993-02-03
BRYCE, Colin Craig→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 1998-11-10 · resigned 1999-05-06
CAULFIELD, Michael→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 1999-05-06 · resigned 2000-03-30
DAY, Catherine Marie→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 1992-04-28 · resigned 1992-05-05
DOUGLAS, Kenneth Stephen Alexander→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2002-11-21 · resigned 2003-08-31
GROOM, Richard Joseph→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · appointed 2000-03-30 · resigned 2002-03-22
HOUGHTON, Barry→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · appointed 1992-05-05 · resigned 1998-11-10
LONG, Jacqueline→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2002-03-22 · resigned 2002-11-21
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Mortgages & charges
4
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Fixed and floating charge | 1 property | 30/06/1994 | 26/05/1998 | |
| satisfied | 3I Group 3I Group PLC | Collateral debenture | 1 property | 03/08/1993 | 26/05/1998 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 17/05/1992 | 17/09/1994 | |
| satisfied | Gpt Gpt Limited | Fixed and floating charge | 1 property | 05/05/1992 | 13/07/1994 |
Recent filings (118 total)
gazette-dissolved-compulsory
gazette · GAZ2
2012-02-07
gazette-notice-compulsory
gazette · GAZ1
2011-10-25
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2009-05-09
restoration-order-of-court
restoration · AC92
2009-05-08
legacy
insolvency · LIQ
2007-05-21
liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · 4.71
2007-02-21
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2006-12-04
liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
insolvency · 4.70
2006-12-04
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2006-12-04
certificate-change-of-name-company
change-of-name · CERTNM
2006-03-21
legacy
annual-return · 363a
2006-01-18
accounts-with-made-up-date
accounts · AA
2005-12-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2005-01-31
legacy
annual-return · 363s
2005-01-27
legacy
officers · 288a
2004-02-20