SOLVITOL HOLDINGS LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
03032303 · ltd · incorporated 1995-03-13
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: Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.
Sector: Financial & insurance
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed asset-holding vehicle — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 52/100 (worth a look), bankability 52/100. Strong seller-intent signal (75/100, director aged 62). 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 (50/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
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Refinance opportunity
3 live charges · 3 lenders · oldest 31.2y
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 31.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 3 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 45/100 (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
3 charges (3/3 with lender, 3/3 with type)
90
Directors & officers
14 officers (3 active, 14 linked, 9 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
20 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
88 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 (58 events)Click to expand
- 2015-03-30⚠️gazette-dissolved-liquidationgazette · GAZ2
- 2015-03-30🏁Company dissolved
- 2014-12-30⚠️liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meetinginsolvency · 4.71
- 2014-02-26⚠️liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidatorinsolvency · 600
- 2014-02-26📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2014-02-26⚠️liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvencyinsolvency · 4.70
- 2013-09-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-smallaccounts · AA
- 2013-04-30📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2013-04-04📄appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP03
- 2013-04-04📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2013-04-04📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2013-04-01➕ASHLEY, David James appointedsecretary
- 2013-04-01➕ASHLEY, David James appointeddirector
- 2013-03-31➖PIKETT, Christopher resignedsecretary
- 2013-03-31➖PIKETT, Christopher resigneddirector
- 2013-03-18📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2012-10-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2012-04-24📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2011-09-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2011-06-09📄appoint-person-director-company-with-nameofficers · AP01
- 2011-06-08📄termination-director-company-with-nameofficers · TM01
- 2011-04-29➕GRAY, Donald appointeddirector
- 2011-04-29➖BROWNLEE, Kenneth Arthur resigneddirector
- 2011-04-04📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2010-09-13📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2010-03-15📄annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholdersannual-return · AR01
- 2009-07-29📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2009-04-15📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2009-02-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2009-01-12📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2008-10-17📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2008-04-02📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2008-01-01➕PIKETT, Christopher appointedsecretary
- 2007-12-31➖MACKNESS, Donald Richard resignedsecretary
- 2007-12-17🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2007-10-31➕BROWNLEE, Kenneth Arthur appointeddirector
- 2007-10-31➖MORLEY, Anthony resigneddirector
- 2007-10-31➕PIKETT, Christopher appointeddirector
- 2007-04-30➖LEEK, James Anthony resigneddirector
- 2004-09-09🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2004-09-09🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2004-07-19🔒Charge registered #3Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
- 2003-07-02➕MORLEY, Anthony appointeddirector
- 2003-07-02➖QUEEN, Roger Charles resigneddirector
- 2001-08-08🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 1999-08-03➕LEEK, James Anthony appointeddirector
- 1998-11-04➖NEIL, Donald resigneddirector
- 1998-09-07➕QUEEN, Roger Charles appointeddirector
- 1998-04-09➖CROWNSHAW, Stephen resigneddirector
- 1995-04-12🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Midland Bank PLC
Showing most recent 50 of 58 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 15 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 62 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
69/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 62. Early succession window.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 15 years.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 31 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 2015-03-30
4 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2015-03-30: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2014-12-30: 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
Incorporated1995-03-13
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC64209 — Activities of other holding companies n.e.c.
Registered office
3m Centre Cain Road
Bracknell
Berkshire
RG12 8HT
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2012-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 11 resigned)
ASHLEY, David James→
Activesecretary · appointed 2013-04-01
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ASHLEY, David James→
Activedirector · ~58y · appointed 2013-04-01
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GRAY, Donald→
Activedirector · ~62y · appointed 2011-04-29
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MACKNESS, Donald Richard→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1995-03-20 · resigned 2007-12-31
PIKETT, Christopher→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2008-01-01 · resigned 2013-03-31
YORK PLACE COMPANY SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1995-03-13 · resigned 1995-03-20
BROWNLEE, Kenneth Arthur→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 2007-10-31 · resigned 2011-04-29
CROWNSHAW, Stephen→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 1995-03-20 · resigned 1998-04-09
LEEK, James Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · appointed 1999-08-03 · resigned 2007-04-30
MORLEY, Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2003-07-02 · resigned 2007-10-31
NEIL, Donald→
Resigneddirector · ~83y · appointed 1995-03-20 · resigned 1998-11-04
PIKETT, Christopher→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 2007-10-31 · resigned 2013-03-31
QUEEN, Roger Charles→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 1998-09-07 · resigned 2003-07-02
YORK PLACE COMPANY NOMINEES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 1995-03-13 · resigned 1995-03-28
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Mortgages & charges
3
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:3 of 3 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 19/07/2004 | 17/12/2007 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Guarantee & debenture | 1 property | 08/08/2001 | 09/09/2004 | |
| satisfied | Midland Bank Midland Bank PLC | Fixed and floating charge | 1 property | 12/04/1995 | 09/09/2004 |
Recent filings (88 total)
gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2015-03-30
liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · 4.71
2014-12-30
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2014-02-26
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2014-02-26
liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
insolvency · 4.70
2014-02-26
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-small
accounts · AA
2013-09-30
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2013-04-30
appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name-date
officers · AP03
2013-04-04
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2013-04-04
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2013-04-04
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2013-03-18
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2012-10-08
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2012-04-24
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2011-09-26
appoint-person-director-company-with-name
officers · AP01
2011-06-09