OSTENDORF U.K. LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
03043033 · ltd · incorporated 1995-04-03
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
50/100
Worth a look
What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 46750
Sector: Wholesale & retail
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 50/100 (worth a look), bankability 70/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Resolve: Company dissolved. Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (63/100).
Data confidence
Overall: low (54/100)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
Confirmed no charges registered
85
Directors & officers
26 officers (3 active, 26 linked, 18 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
2 active PSC(s) of 13 total, 13 with control declared
90
Director network
Network not yet resolved
30
Filing history
189 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
30
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
50
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
49
Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.
Signal strength
90
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
1
filing
- • 1 gazette
Last 180 days
3
filings
- • 2 gazette
- • 1 dissolution
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (74 events)Click to expand
- 2026-03-17📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2026-03-17🏁Company dissolved
- 2025-12-30📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2025-12-17📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2025-07-11📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2025-07-11📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2025-07-11⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2025-07-11📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2024-10-12📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2024-10-11📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2024-10-11📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2024-10-11📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2024-10-11📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2024-10-11📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2024-10-11📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2024-10-11📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2024-10-11📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2024-10-11📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2024-10-11📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC01
- 2024-10-11📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC01
- 2024-07-01📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-06-30➖FERNANDES HENRIQUES RASMUSSEN, Ana Carolina resigneddirector
- 2024-05-22📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC01
- 2024-05-21📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2024-05-21📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2024-03-15➖SCHRADER, Sven Joachim resigneddirector
- 2023-08-31➖DEVITT, Joseph resigneddirector
- 2023-08-31➕FERNANDES HENRIQUES RASMUSSEN, Ana Carolina appointeddirector
- 2022-10-24➕SCHRADER, Sven Joachim appointeddirector
- 2022-10-14➖MCDONALD, Philip James resigneddirector
- 2019-05-16➕OSTENDORF, Jens Wido appointeddirector
- 2019-05-16➕DEVITT, Joseph appointeddirector
- 2019-05-16➕MCDONALD, Philip James appointeddirector
- 2018-09-20➖OSTENDORF, Michael resigneddirector
- 2018-05-15➖HANNIG, Frank resigneddirector
- 2015-01-01➕OSTENDORF, Jan Wilhelm appointeddirector
- 2015-01-01➕HANNIG, Frank appointeddirector
- 2014-12-31➖ADAMS, George Mills Bramston resigneddirector
- 2014-11-30➕J.W.OSTENDORF GMBH&CO.KG appointedcorporate-secretary
- 2014-11-30➖LATTREUTER, Philipp, Dr. resignedsecretary
- 2014-02-10➕ADAMS, George Mills Bramston appointeddirector
- 2014-02-10➖HOPF, Bernd resigneddirector
- 2013-11-29➕LATTREUTER, Philipp, Dr. appointedsecretary
- 2013-11-29➖TWEHUES, Michael resignedsecretary
- 2013-05-21➖ALEXANDER, Peter resigneddirector
- 2013-05-21➕HOPF, Bernd appointeddirector
- 2012-05-15➖PEHLKE, Michael, Dr. resignedsecretary
- 2012-05-15➕TWEHUES, Michael appointedsecretary
- 2011-06-30➕PEHLKE, Michael, Dr. appointedsecretary
- 2011-06-30➖ZIMMERMANN, Thomas resignedsecretary
Showing most recent 50 of 74 events
Owner dependency
81/100
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
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Founder name in company name: Company name contains director surname "OSTENDORF" — strong identity link between founder and business.
- +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.
Succession & seller-readiness
51/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- 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 2026-03-17
1 insolvency-related filing on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2025-07-11: legacy
Shareholders & ownership
2 active beneficial owners| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr Dominik Beck Individual · German · DOB 12/1981 · age 45 | 25–50% | 25–50% | 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting | 01/08/2024 |
Mr Rafal Dominik Grabarkiewicz Individual · German · DOB 08/1974 · age 52 | 25–50% | 25–50% | 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting | 01/08/2024 |
11 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Ms Sisse Fjelsted Rasmussenceased 01/08/2024· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control · trust interest
- Lone Borreceased 01/08/2024· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control · trust interest
- Tine Gundersenceased 01/08/2024· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control · trust interest
- Briit Meelby Jensenceased 02/05/2024· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control · trust interest
- Mr Lars Aaenceased 01/08/2024· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control · trust interest
- J.W. Ostendorf Gmbh & Co. Kgceased 27/05/2016· 75-100% shares
- Ms Birgitte Hagemann Snabeceased 01/08/2024· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control · trust interest
- Mr Leif Jensenceased 01/08/2024· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control · trust interest
- Mr Kim Allan Dam-Johansenceased 01/08/2024· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control · trust interest
- Mr Richard Rudolf Sandceased 01/08/2024· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control · trust interest
- Mr Claus Juul Petersenceased 01/08/2024· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control · trust interest
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1995-04-03
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC46750 — SIC 46750
Registered office
Crown House
Hollins Road
Darwen
Lancashire
BB3 0BG
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2023-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: 2025-05-07
Officers (0 active · 23 resigned)
J.W.OSTENDORF GMBH&CO.KG→
Activecorporate-secretary · appointed 2014-11-30
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OSTENDORF, Jan Wilhelm→
Activedirector · ~42y · appointed 2015-01-01
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OSTENDORF, Jens Wido→
Activedirector · ~39y · appointed 2019-05-16
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LATTREUTER, Philipp, Dr.→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2013-11-29 · resigned 2014-11-30
MARCUS, Hans Herbert→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1995-04-03 · resigned 1997-10-08
OSTENDARP, Sandra→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-02-01 · resigned 2008-05-28
PEHLKE, Michael, Dr.→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2011-06-30 · resigned 2012-05-15
RHODES, John Eric→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1997-10-08 · resigned 2007-01-31
TWEHUES, Michael→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2012-05-15 · resigned 2013-11-29
ZIMMERMANN, Thomas→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2008-05-28 · resigned 2011-06-30
ADAMS, George Mills Bramston→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2014-02-10 · resigned 2014-12-31
ALEXANDER, Peter→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2008-06-16 · resigned 2013-05-21
DEVITT, Joseph→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2019-05-16 · resigned 2023-08-31
FERNANDES HENRIQUES RASMUSSEN, Ana Carolina→
Resigneddirector · ~43y · appointed 2023-08-31 · resigned 2024-06-30
HANNIG, Frank→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2015-01-01 · resigned 2018-05-15
HOPF, Bernd→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 2013-05-21 · resigned 2014-02-10
HUBENER, Manfred, Dr→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2006-09-25 · resigned 2008-04-14
KUHLMANN, Karl Wilhelm Jakob, Dr→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 2000-01-01 · resigned 2006-09-25
LEHMANN, Bernd→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2007-02-01 · resigned 2008-09-30
MCDONALD, Philip James→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2019-05-16 · resigned 2022-10-14
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Recent filings (189 total)
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2026-03-17
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2025-12-30
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2025-12-17
legacy
capital · SH20
2025-07-11
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2025-07-11
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2025-07-11
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2025-07-11
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-06-17
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2024-10-12
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2024-10-11
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2024-10-11
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2024-10-11
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2024-10-11
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2024-10-11
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2024-10-11