NON-LINEAR EDITING LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
02673863 · ltd · incorporated 1991-12-23
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
53/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 9231
Sector: Arts, entertainment & recreation
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 53/100 (worth a look), bankability 42/100. Strong seller-intent signal (65/100, director aged 60). 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: asset disposal / carve-out (45/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
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Refinance opportunity
3 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 26.9y
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 26.9 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 60/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: low (48/100)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
3 charges (3/3 with lender, 3/3 with type)
90
Directors & officers
16 officers (2 active, 16 linked, 9 with DOB)
81
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
2 connected companies via shared directors
51
Filing history
112 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 (60 events)Click to expand
- 2010-12-30⚠️gazette-dissolved-liquidationgazette · GAZ2
- 2010-12-30🏁Company dissolved
- 2010-09-30⚠️liquidation-voluntary-creditors-return-of-final-meetinginsolvency · 4.72
- 2010-06-22⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 4.68
- 2009-12-02⚠️liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 4.68
- 2009-08-20📍legacyaddress · 287
- 2008-11-24⚠️liquidation-in-administration-move-to-creditors-voluntary-liquidationinsolvency · 2.34B
- 2008-07-03⚠️liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 2.24B
- 2008-02-16⚠️liquidation-in-administration-amended-certificate-of-constitution-creditors-committeeinsolvency · 2.26B
- 2008-02-16⚠️liquidation-in-administration-result-creditors-meetinginsolvency · 2.23B
- 2008-01-31⚠️liquidation-in-administration-statement-of-affairsinsolvency · 2.16B
- 2008-01-25⚠️liquidation-in-administration-proposalsinsolvency · 2.17B
- 2007-12-09⚠️liquidation-in-administration-appointment-of-administratorinsolvency · 2.12B
- 2007-12-01📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2007-10-23📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2007-10-23📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2007-10-17➕MORGAN, Sarah Bennett appointedsecretary
- 2007-10-17➖SAUNDERS, Michael Alistair resignedsecretary
- 2007-10-01📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2007-09-27📄legacycapital · 169
- 2007-09-26➖GABLE, Daniel Mark resigneddirector
- 2007-09-14📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2007-09-13📄legacyannual-return · 363s
- 2007-07-19➖STAITE, Ian resigneddirector
- 2007-07-04📄legacymortgage · 395
- 2007-07-02🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Lombard North Central PLC
- 2007-03-27📄legacyannual-return · 363s
- 2007-03-27📄legacyannual-return · 363(288)
- 2006-11-14📄legacymortgage · 395
- 2006-11-08🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Henry Fairley & Son Limited
- 2006-10-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2006-08-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2006-06-21➖JAMIESON, John Graham resigneddirector
- 2006-02-01➖BIANCO, Edward James resigneddirector
- 2004-10-25➕JAMIESON, John Graham appointeddirector
- 2004-03-30➖BURGESS, Francis George resigneddirector
- 2003-09-16➕BIANCO, Edward James appointeddirector
- 2002-01-24➖MOFFATT, Roger Thomas John resigneddirector
- 2001-09-14➕GABLE, Daniel Mark appointeddirector
- 2001-04-01➕SAUNDERS, Michael Alistair appointedsecretary
- 2001-01-03➖TROUGHTON, Christine resignedsecretary
- 2001-01-03➖TROUGHTON, Christine resigneddirector
- 1999-09-09🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 1997-06-01➖COMLEY, Bryan John resignedsecretary
- 1997-06-01➕TROUGHTON, Christine appointedsecretary
- 1997-05-01➕SAUNDERS, Michael Alistair appointeddirector
- 1997-04-04➖COMLEY, Bryan John resigneddirector
- 1997-01-05➕TROUGHTON, Christine appointeddirector
- 1996-04-07➕STAITE, Ian appointeddirector
- 1993-12-01➕BURGESS, Francis George appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 60 events
Owner dependency
93/100
Critical — business is the founderThe 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.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 29 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 60 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
85/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 60. Early succession window.
- primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 29 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 ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2010-12-30
11 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2010-12-30: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2010-09-30: liquidation-voluntary-creditors-return-of-final-meeting
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1991-12-23
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC9231 — SIC 9231
Registered office
Hill House 1
Little New Street
London
EC4A 3TR
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2007-04-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 14 resigned)
MORGAN, Sarah Bennett→
Activesecretary · appointed 2007-10-17
View their other companies + combined net worth →
SAUNDERS, Michael Alistair→
Activedirector · ~60y · appointed 1997-05-01
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COMLEY, Bryan John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1991-12-23 · resigned 1997-06-01
SAUNDERS, Michael Alistair→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2001-04-01 · resigned 2007-10-17
TROUGHTON, Christine→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1997-06-01 · resigned 2001-01-03
COMBINED SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1991-12-23 · resigned 1991-12-23
BIANCO, Edward James→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2003-09-16 · resigned 2006-02-01
BURGESS, Francis George→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 1993-12-01 · resigned 2004-03-30
COMLEY, Bryan John→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 1991-12-23 · resigned 1997-04-04
GABLE, Daniel Mark→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2001-09-14 · resigned 2007-09-26
JAMIESON, John Graham→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2004-10-25 · resigned 2006-06-21
MOFFATT, Roger Thomas John→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 1991-12-23 · resigned 2002-01-24
STAITE, Ian→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 1996-04-07 · resigned 2007-07-19
TROUGHTON, Christine→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 1997-01-05 · resigned 2001-01-03
COMBINED NOMINEES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 1991-12-23 · resigned 1991-12-23
COMBINED SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 1991-12-23 · resigned 1991-12-23
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Mortgages & charges
3
Total charges
3
Outstanding
3
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Lombard North Central Lombard North Central PLC | Chattel mortgage | 1 property | 02/07/2007 | — | |
| outstanding | Henry Fairley & Son Henry Fairley & Son Limited | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 08/11/2006 | — | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 09/09/1999 | — |
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Recent filings (112 total)
gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2010-12-30
liquidation-voluntary-creditors-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · 4.72
2010-09-30
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 4.68
2010-06-22
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 4.68
2009-12-02
legacy
address · 287
2009-08-20
liquidation-in-administration-move-to-creditors-voluntary-liquidation
insolvency · 2.34B
2008-11-24
liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 2.24B
2008-07-03
liquidation-in-administration-amended-certificate-of-constitution-creditors-committee
insolvency · 2.26B
2008-02-16
liquidation-in-administration-result-creditors-meeting
insolvency · 2.23B
2008-02-16
liquidation-in-administration-statement-of-affairs
insolvency · 2.16B
2008-01-31
liquidation-in-administration-proposals
insolvency · 2.17B
2008-01-25
liquidation-in-administration-appointment-of-administrator
insolvency · 2.12B
2007-12-09
legacy
officers · 288b
2007-12-01
legacy
officers · 288b
2007-10-23
legacy
officers · 288a
2007-10-23