PLANET EARTH (MANAGEMENT) LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
02932661 · ltd · incorporated 1994-05-25
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
50/100
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What this business does
Primary activity: Non-specialised wholesale trade
Sector: Wholesale & retail
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
  • 70229Management consultancy activities other than financial management
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 50/100 (worth a look), bankability 42/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, 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: share sale to pe / searcher (38/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.

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Refinance opportunity

3 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 29.3y

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 29.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 50/100 (high).

Data confidence

Overall: medium (55/100)

Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.

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
17 officers (2 active, 17 linked, 10 with DOB)
82
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
Network not yet resolved
30
Filing history
96 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
50/100Worth 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
70
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 (63 events)Click to expand
  1. 2018-10-23
    ⚠️
    gazette-dissolved-liquidation
    gazette · GAZ2
  2. 2018-10-23
    🏁
    Company dissolved
  3. 2018-07-23
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-creditors-return-of-final-meeting
    insolvency · LIQ14
  4. 2017-06-19
    ⚠️
    liquidation-disclaimer-notice
    insolvency · NDISC
  5. 2017-06-09
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-affairs
    insolvency · LIQ02
  6. 2017-06-09
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
    insolvency · 600
  7. 2017-06-09
    📄
    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  8. 2017-05-15
    📍
    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  9. 2016-12-16
    📍
    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  10. 2016-09-30
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  11. 2016-05-25
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  12. 2016-02-03
    📄
    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  13. 2016-02-03
    📄
    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  14. 2016-02-03
    📄
    termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM02
  15. 2016-02-03
    📄
    appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP03
  16. 2015-12-30
    ➕
    BOOTE, Paul Jason appointed
    secretary
  17. 2015-12-30
    ➕
    BOOTE, Paul Jason appointed
    director
  18. 2015-12-30
    ➖
    BOOTE, Catherine Louise resigned
    secretary
  19. 2015-12-30
    ➖
    BOOTE, Catherine Louise resigned
    director
  20. 2015-09-27
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  21. 2015-08-17
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    mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
    mortgage · MR04
  22. 2015-08-17
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #2
  23. 2015-07-10
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    mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
    mortgage · MR01
  24. 2015-07-08
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    Charge registered #3
    Lender: Bibby Financial Services LTD (As Security Trustee)
  25. 2015-05-26
    📄
    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  26. 2015-04-28
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  27. 2014-09-30
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
    accounts · AA
  28. 2014-06-05
    📄
    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  29. 2014-06-05
    📄
    change-person-secretary-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH03
  30. 2014-03-07
    📍
    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address
    address · AD01
  31. 2014-02-05
    📄
    mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number
    mortgage · MR01
  32. 2014-02-05
    🔒
    Charge registered #2
    Lender: Positive Cashflow Finance Limited
  33. 2013-06-04
    ➕
    BOOTE, Catherine Louise appointed
    director
  34. 2013-06-04
    ➖
    BOOTE, Paul Jason resigned
    director
  35. 2008-02-08
    ➖
    FIRTH, Andrew James resigned
    director
  36. 2002-04-04
    ➕
    FIRTH, Andrew James appointed
    director
  37. 2002-04-04
    ➖
    GRIEVE, Duncan resigned
    director
  38. 2001-10-10
    ➕
    BOOTE, Catherine Louise appointed
    secretary
  39. 2001-10-10
    ➖
    BOOTE, Paul Jason resigned
    secretary
  40. 2001-10-10
    ➕
    BOOTE, Paul Jason appointed
    director
  41. 2000-06-16
    ➖
    BENNETT, Mark Darren resigned
    secretary
  42. 2000-06-10
    ➕
    BOOTE, Paul Jason appointed
    secretary
  43. 1999-02-22
    ➖
    BOOTE, Scott Nathan resigned
    secretary
  44. 1999-02-22
    ➖
    BOOTE, Scott Nathan resigned
    director
  45. 1998-06-15
    ➕
    GRIEVE, Duncan appointed
    director
  46. 1998-04-04
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #1
  47. 1998-02-02
    ➕
    BENNETT, Mark Darren appointed
    secretary
  48. 1997-10-30
    ➕
    BOOTE, Scott Nathan appointed
    secretary
  49. 1997-10-30
    ➖
    LEONARD, Craig resigned
    director
  50. 1997-10-16
    ➖
    BOOTE, Catherine Louise resigned
    director
Showing most recent 50 of 63 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
  • +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
  • +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 60 — approaching natural succession window.

Succession & seller-readiness

70/100
Strong succession signal

Multiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.

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.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 32 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 2018-10-23

5 insolvency-related filings on record
high

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

Evidence: 2018-10-23: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2018-07-23: liquidation-voluntary-creditors-return-of-final-meeting

Shareholders & ownership

1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Mr Paul Jason Boote
Individual · British · DOB 11/1966 · age 60
75–100%
—75-100% shares31/12/2016

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
Incorporated1994-05-25
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC46900 — Non-specialised wholesale trade

Registered office

Seneca House Links Point
Amy Johnson Way
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY4 2FF

Filing status

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

Officers (0 active · 15 resigned)

BOOTE, Paul Jason→
secretary · appointed 2015-12-30
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Active
BOOTE, Paul Jason→
director · ~60y · appointed 2015-12-30
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Active
BENNETT, Mark Darren→
secretary · appointed 1998-02-02 · resigned 2000-06-16
Resigned
BOOTE, Catherine Louise→
secretary · appointed 2001-10-10 · resigned 2015-12-30
Resigned
BOOTE, Paul Jason→
secretary · appointed 2000-06-10 · resigned 2001-10-10
Resigned
BOOTE, Scott Nathan→
secretary · appointed 1997-10-30 · resigned 1999-02-22
Resigned
WOMBWELL, Paul Michael→
secretary · appointed 1994-05-25 · resigned 1996-06-03
Resigned
YORK PLACE COMPANY SECRETARIES LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1994-05-25 · resigned 1994-05-25
Resigned
BOOTE, Catherine Louise→
director · ~55y · appointed 2013-06-04 · resigned 2015-12-30
Resigned
BOOTE, Catherine Louise→
director · ~55y · appointed 1997-04-30 · resigned 1997-10-16
Resigned
BOOTE, Paul Jason→
director · ~60y · appointed 2001-10-10 · resigned 2013-06-04
Resigned
BOOTE, Paul Jason→
director · ~60y · appointed 1994-05-25 · resigned 1997-09-01
Resigned
BOOTE, Scott Nathan→
director · ~54y · appointed 1996-12-16 · resigned 1999-02-22
Resigned
FIRTH, Andrew James→
director · ~55y · appointed 2002-04-04 · resigned 2008-02-08
Resigned
GRIEVE, Duncan→
director · ~58y · appointed 1998-06-15 · resigned 2002-04-04
Resigned
LEONARD, Craig→
director · ~57y · appointed 1994-05-25 · resigned 1997-10-30
Resigned
WOMBWELL, Paul Michael→
director · ~58y · appointed 1994-05-25 · resigned 1996-06-03
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

3
Total charges
1
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
Bibby Financial Services
Bibby Financial Services LTD (As Security Trustee)
A registered charge—08/07/2015—
satisfied
Positive Cashflow Finance
Positive Cashflow Finance Limited
A registered charge2 properties05/02/201417/08/2015
satisfied
Rdm Factors
Rdm Factors Limited
All assets debenture1 property19/02/199704/04/1998
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Recent filings (96 total)

gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2018-10-23
liquidation-voluntary-creditors-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · LIQ14
2018-07-23
liquidation-disclaimer-notice
insolvency · NDISC
2017-06-19
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-affairs
insolvency · LIQ02
2017-06-09
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2017-06-09
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2017-06-09
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2017-05-15
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2017-01-26
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2016-12-16
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
accounts · AA
2016-09-30
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2016-05-25
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2016-02-03
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2016-02-03
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2016-02-03
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2016-02-03