MCGARVEY RUSSELL LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
02992741 · ltd · incorporated 1994-11-21
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
58/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 99999
Sector: Extraterritorial bodies
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 58/100 (worth a look), bankability 72/100. Strong seller-intent signal (68/100, director aged 72). 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 (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
5 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 31.1y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 31.1 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 30/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
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
5 charges (5/5 with lender, 5/5 with type)
90
Directors & officers
22 officers (4 active, 22 linked, 14 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
17 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
127 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
58/100Worth 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
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
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filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (77 events)Click to expand
- 2016-01-05📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2016-01-05🏁Company dissolved
- 2015-10-20📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2015-10-12📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2015-10-08📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2015-10-08📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2015-10-08⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2015-10-08📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2015-08-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-smallaccounts · AA
- 2014-12-17📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2014-12-17📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2014-12-02📄statement-of-companys-objectschange-of-constitution · CC04
- 2014-12-02📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2014-11-23📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2014-11-23📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2014-11-23📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2014-11-23📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2014-11-21➕DE TRAMASURE, Sebastien Raymond appointeddirector
- 2014-11-21➕GODET, Sebastien Desire Paul appointeddirector
- 2014-11-21➖LEBOND, David Christopher resigneddirector
- 2014-11-21➖SYLVESTER, John Murray resigneddirector
- 2014-11-20➖COOPER, Nigel Phillip resigneddirector
- 2014-05-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2013-11-23📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2013-06-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-smallaccounts · AA
- 2012-11-23📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2012-05-25📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2011-11-22📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2011-11-21📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2011-04-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2011-03-21📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-addressaddress · AD01
- 2010-05-04➖PARNHAM, Christopher resigneddirector
- 2008-12-31➖MADGE, Christopher William John resigneddirector
- 2008-01-19🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2007-11-09➕HOCKEN, Susan Ann appointedsecretary
- 2007-11-09➕HOCKEN, Susan Ann appointeddirector
- 2007-11-09➖RODRIGUES, Elizabeth resignedsecretary
- 2007-11-09➕COOPER, Nigel Phillip appointeddirector
- 2007-11-09➕LEBOND, David Christopher appointeddirector
- 2007-11-09➕SYLVESTER, John Murray appointeddirector
- 2007-08-31➖BOOTHROYD, Richard Alan resignedsecretary
- 2007-08-31➕RODRIGUES, Elizabeth appointedsecretary
- 2006-01-10➖BETHELL, Sharon Bridget resigneddirector
- 2006-01-10➖MCGARVEY, Sally Ann resigneddirector
- 2006-01-10➕PARNHAM, Christopher appointeddirector
- 2006-01-10➖TAYLOR, Paul Lloyd resigneddirector
- 2005-11-18➕BOOTHROYD, Richard Alan appointedsecretary
- 2005-11-18➖FRANCE, David John resignedsecretary
- 2005-07-07🔒Charge registered #5Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
- 2004-05-07➕MADGE, Christopher William John appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 77 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 19 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 72 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
83/100
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.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 19 years.
- 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 · 1 med ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2016-01-05
1 insolvency-related filing on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2015-10-08: legacy
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
Incorporated1994-11-21
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC99999 — SIC 99999
Registered office
Avalon House Breckland
Linford Wood
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK14 6LD
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2014-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 18 resigned)
Active
DE TRAMASURE, Sebastien Raymond→
Activedirector · ~53y · appointed 2014-11-21
View their other companies + combined net worth →
GODET, Sebastien Desire Paul→
Activedirector · ~55y · appointed 2014-11-21
View their other companies + combined net worth →
HOCKEN, Susan Ann→
Activedirector · ~72y · appointed 2007-11-09
View their other companies + combined net worth →
BOOTHROYD, Richard Alan→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-11-18 · resigned 2007-08-31
FRANCE, David John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1999-06-17 · resigned 2005-11-18
MCGARVEY, Sally Ann→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1995-01-12 · resigned 1996-09-30
NURSE, Gary John→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1996-09-30 · resigned 1999-05-24
RODRIGUES, Elizabeth→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-08-31 · resigned 2007-11-09
WILLOUGHBY CORPORATE SECRETARIAL LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1994-11-21 · resigned 1995-01-12
BETHELL, Sharon Bridget→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 1999-10-01 · resigned 2006-01-10
COOPER, Nigel Phillip→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2007-11-09 · resigned 2014-11-20
LEBOND, David Christopher→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2007-11-09 · resigned 2014-11-21
LINSSEN, Mark→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 1995-04-28 · resigned 1997-03-31
MADGE, Christopher William John→
Resigneddirector · ~72y · appointed 2004-05-07 · resigned 2008-12-31
MCGARVEY, Sally Ann→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 1995-01-12 · resigned 2006-01-10
OLDFIELD, Emma Bronwen→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 1999-10-01 · resigned 2001-01-02
PARNHAM, Christopher→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2006-01-10 · resigned 2010-05-04
RUSSELL, Ian Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 1997-04-01 · resigned 1999-05-24
SYLVESTER, John Murray→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2007-11-09 · resigned 2014-11-21
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Mortgages & charges
5
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 07/07/2005 | 19/01/2008 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Deed of charge over credit balances | 1 property | 16/09/1997 | 07/05/2004 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Deed of charge over credit balances | 1 property | 06/09/1996 | 07/05/2004 | |
| satisfied | The Russell Organisation The Russell Organisation Limited | Legal charge | 1 property | 28/04/1995 | 11/06/1998 | |
| satisfied | Sally Ann Mcgarvey | Legal charge | 1 property | 28/04/1995 | 07/05/2004 |
Recent filings (127 total)
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2016-01-05
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2015-10-20
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2015-10-12
legacy
capital · SH20
2015-10-08
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2015-10-08
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2015-10-08
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2015-10-08
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
accounts · AA
2015-08-05
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2014-12-17
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2014-12-17
statement-of-companys-objects
change-of-constitution · CC04
2014-12-02
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2014-12-02
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2014-11-23
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2014-11-23
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2014-11-23