BAKER & SPICE LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
03039351 · ltd · incorporated 1995-03-29
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
54/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 5224
Sector: Transportation & storage
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 54/100 (worth a look), bankability 32/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. 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: asset disposal / carve-out (45/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
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Refinance opportunity
4 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 31.1y
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 31.1 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 55/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: low (51/100)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
14 officers (5 active, 14 linked, 7 with DOB)
80
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
10 connected companies via shared directors
75
Filing history
68 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
54/100Worth 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
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 (54 events)Click to expand
- 2010-05-24⚠️gazette-dissolved-liquidationgazette · GAZ2
- 2010-05-24🏁Company dissolved
- 2010-02-24⚠️liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 2.24B
- 2010-02-24⚠️liquidation-in-administration-move-to-dissolution-with-case-end-dateinsolvency · 2.35B
- 2009-09-01⚠️liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-with-brought-down-dateinsolvency · 2.24B
- 2009-04-16⚠️liquidation-in-administration-proposalsinsolvency · 2.17B
- 2009-04-15⚠️liquidation-in-administration-statement-of-affairs-with-form-attachedinsolvency · 2.16B
- 2009-03-16⚠️liquidation-in-administration-appointment-of-administratorinsolvency · 2.12B
- 2009-03-06📍legacyaddress · 287
- 2008-05-15📄legacymortgage · 395
- 2008-05-14🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Expressions Properties Limited
- 2008-04-22📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2007-10-25📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2007-10-25📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2007-10-10➕CURTIS, Sarah-Jane appointeddirector
- 2007-06-26📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2006-09-28📄legacymortgage · 395
- 2006-09-26📄legacyofficers · 288a
- 2006-09-14🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Radbridge Limited
- 2006-09-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2006-07-06➕CHAPMAN, Honor Mary Ruth appointeddirector
- 2006-04-10📄legacyannual-return · 363a
- 2006-04-10📄legacyofficers · 288c
- 2006-02-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2006-01-17📄legacymortgage · 395
- 2006-01-13🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Melissa Webb
- 2005-04-12📄legacyannual-return · 363s
- 2004-12-30📄legacyofficers · 288b
- 2004-12-30📍legacyaddress · 287
- 2004-11-17✏️certificate-change-of-name-companychange-of-name · CERTNM
- 2004-11-09📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2004-06-26➕MEJIA, Yael appointedsecretary
- 2004-06-25➖COPLAND, Karen Rachel resignedsecretary
- 2004-06-25➖COPLAND, Karen Rachel resigneddirector
- 2003-11-18➕COPLAND, Karen Rachel appointedsecretary
- 2003-11-18➖MER, Victor Simon resignedsecretary
- 2000-12-01➕COPLAND, Karen Rachel appointeddirector
- 1998-09-09➕O'RIORDAN, Jane Margaret appointeddirector
- 1997-01-28➕MER, Victor Simon appointedsecretary
- 1997-01-28➖STEPHENS, Yael resignedsecretary
- 1997-01-28➖MITCHELL, Desmond Gerrard resigneddirector
- 1996-11-20➖SIMS, Melvyn Stanley James resignedsecretary
- 1996-11-20➕STEPHENS, Yael appointedsecretary
- 1996-09-02➖DADE, Philippe Pierre resigneddirector
- 1995-09-29➕MEJIA, Yael appointeddirector
- 1995-09-29➕DADE, Philippe Pierre appointeddirector
- 1995-05-22🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 1995-04-05➕SIMS, Melvyn Stanley James appointedsecretary
- 1995-04-05➖LONDON LAW SECRETARIAL LIMITED resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary
- 1995-04-05➕MITCHELL, Desmond Gerrard appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 54 events
Owner dependency
65/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- -4 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 31 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 84 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
90/100
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 84 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 31 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
- 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 ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2010-05-24
7 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2010-05-24: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2010-02-24: liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-with-brought-down-date
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1995-03-29
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC5224 — SIC 5224
Registered office
GEOFFREY PAUL ROWLEY
Vantis Business Recovery Services PO BOX 2653 66 Wigmore Street
London
W1A 3RT
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2007-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —
Officers (0 active · 9 resigned)
Active
CHAPMAN, Honor Mary Ruth→
Activedirector · ~84y · appointed 2006-07-06
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CURTIS, Sarah-Jane→
Activedirector · ~63y · appointed 2007-10-10
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Active
O'RIORDAN, Jane Margaret→
Activedirector · ~62y · appointed 1998-09-09
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COPLAND, Karen Rachel→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2003-11-18 · resigned 2004-06-25
MER, Victor Simon→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1997-01-28 · resigned 2003-11-18
SIMS, Melvyn Stanley James→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1995-04-05 · resigned 1996-11-20
STEPHENS, Yael→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1996-11-20 · resigned 1997-01-28
LONDON LAW SECRETARIAL LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1995-03-29 · resigned 1995-04-05
COPLAND, Karen Rachel→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2000-12-01 · resigned 2004-06-25
DADE, Philippe Pierre→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 1995-09-29 · resigned 1996-09-02
MITCHELL, Desmond Gerrard→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 1995-04-05 · resigned 1997-01-28
LONDON LAW SERVICES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 1995-03-29 · resigned 1995-04-05
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Mortgages & charges
4
Total charges
4
Outstanding
4
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Expressions Properties Expressions Properties Limited | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 14/05/2008 | — | |
| outstanding | Radbridge Radbridge Limited | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 14/09/2006 | — | |
| outstanding | Melissa Webb | Rent deposit deed | 1 property | 13/01/2006 | — | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 22/05/1995 | — |
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Recent filings (68 total)
gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2010-05-24
liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 2.24B
2010-02-24
liquidation-in-administration-move-to-dissolution-with-case-end-date
insolvency · 2.35B
2010-02-24
liquidation-in-administration-progress-report-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · 2.24B
2009-09-01
liquidation-in-administration-proposals
insolvency · 2.17B
2009-04-16
liquidation-in-administration-statement-of-affairs-with-form-attached
insolvency · 2.16B
2009-04-15
liquidation-in-administration-appointment-of-administrator
insolvency · 2.12B
2009-03-16
legacy
address · 287
2009-03-06
legacy
mortgage · 395
2008-05-15
legacy
annual-return · 363a
2008-04-22
legacy
officers · 288a
2007-10-25
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2007-10-25
legacy
annual-return · 363a
2007-06-26
legacy
mortgage · 395
2006-09-28
legacy
officers · 288a
2006-09-26